fundraiser
Honoring Our Beloved Dr. Doris Jones-Wilson
$800 Raised
$3,295 raised by 34 donors
44% complete
$7,500 Goal
The Legend Singers have carried the proud torch of African American choral traditions for generations, standing as the only organization solely dedicated to preserving the rich heritage of Negro spirituals. This Giving Tuesday, Dec 2nd, 2025 we invite you to join us in nurturing the future of that legacy through the Dr. Doris Jones Wilson Scholarship Fund, supporting young scholars pursuing post-secondary studies in music.
Named in honor of Dr. Doris Jones Wilson, a beloved educator, conductor, and lifelong advocate for music excellence, this fund helps promising young artists expand their musical acumen, continue their education, and carry forward the traditions that define our cultural soundscape.
Your gift - no matter the size - helps ensure that aspiring musicians have access to the resources, mentorship, and the education they need to thrive. Together, we can keep this vital legacy alive and inspire generations to come.
Your gift this Giving Tuesday helps open doors to higher education:
🎵 $50 helps cover essential music supplies, such as textbooks, sheet music, and practice materials used in college coursework.
🎶 $100 supports application fees, audition travel, or private lesson expenses that prepare students for college-level music programs.
🎓 $250 contributes toward tuition, housing deposits, or technology needs—helping students stay focused on their studies, not financial strain.
🌟 $500+ provides substantial scholarship support toward a semester’s tuition, bringing young musicians one step closer to achieving their college dreams.
Every contribution empowers deserving scholars to pursue higher education in music while ensuring the enduring legacy of African American choral excellence continues to inspire future generations.
This Giving Tuesday, December 2nd, be part of something extraordinary.
Your gift to the Dr. Doris Jones Wilson Scholarship Fund empowers the next generation of talented scholars to chase their musical dreams, and honors the timeless legacy of Negro spirituals.
✨ Give today. Inspire tomorrow.
Help us reach our $7,500 goal and keep the music—and the legacy—alive.
The mission of The Legend Singers is to:
Perform and preserve the music and performance practices of African Americans;
Perform music by non-African American composers who have been influenced by African American music forms and performance practices;
Develop outreach programs that educate the community and public and to continue the tradition of excellence in artistic performance of African American choral music.
Organization name
The Legend Singers Choral Ensemble
other names
The Legend Singers
Tax id (EIN)
43-1515229
Mission/Purpose
History/Preservation, Arts & Culture - Music
Operating Budget
Mini: $0-$50,000
Service Area
St Louis City, St Louis County
Audiences Served
General Public, BILPOC, Teens, Children, Youth, Families, Men, Women, Veterans, Older Adults, Military, LGBTQIA+, Immigrants, Refugees, Foreign-Born Populations, People with Disabilities, First Responders
BILPOC Leadership
BILPOC Leadership
Address
PO Box 541