named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Children’s Choir
Youth choir for singers ages 6–10 focusing on group singing, basic music terms, solfege, and ear training; performs in the society’s major concerts
Community Chorus
Adult choral ensemble open to all voices, especially tenors and basses; rehearses weekly and performs in two concert cycles annually
Dox Apprentice Program
Program for high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors providing private voice lessons, performance with the adult chorus, and preparation for college applications
Youth Choir
Choir for singers ages 11–15 building on foundational skills with three-part singing and multilingual repertoire; performs in major concerts
activities · 3 groups
What they do
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Classical and Chamber Music Performances 2 activities
- Conducts international and touring choral performancesPerforms in multiple countries including Spain, Germany, Austria, Italy, and South Korea, presenting concerts that feature diverse choral repertoire and contribute to cultural exchange.
- Organizes and produces choral concertsProduces seasonal choral concerts featuring music from all periods and styles, including performances in December and April/May, with professional artistic direction and production support. Concerts are part of an annual concert season and include repertoire ranging from Renaissance polyphony to contemporary works.
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Music Education and Training Programs 2 activities
- Operates youth and children's choral programsProvides age-appropriate music education and choral training through Children's Choir (ages 6–10) and Youth Choir (ages 11–15), including instruction in three-part harmony and performance opportunities within the Society's concert cycles, such as in performances of Carmina Burana.
- Runs the Dox Apprentice Program for high school studentsOffers a structured apprenticeship program for high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors that includes singing as members of the adult chorus, receiving private voice lessons from professional coaches, and earning a certificate of completion to support college and resume development. Over 130 students have participated since 1993.
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Community Event Fundraising 1 activity
- Hosts the Grand and Glorious Garage Sale fundraising eventOrganized and operated the Grand and Glorious Garage Sale, its largest fundraising event, from fall 1979 through its final iteration in 2019, hosting over 100 vendors annually and generating over $10,000 in recent years.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$64K
Contributions & grants$29K46%
Program service revenue$14K22%
Investment income$5K9%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$62K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
balance sheet
Total assets$267K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$267K
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -0.6%
relationships · 26
Who they work with
- Board of Directors Network — Governing body responsible for managing the Society
- Board of Directors Partner — Responsible for managing financial resources and overseeing the operations of the Catskill Choral Society.
- Catskill Symphony Orchestra Partner — Collaborated with as a soloist
- Cooperstown High School Partner — Collaborates through shared musical personnel, with CCS accompanist having accompanied musical productions at Cooperstown High School.
- Cooperstown Natural Foods Partner — Local retail outlet in Cooperstown, NY that sells tickets for the Catskill Choral Society concerts.
- Eastern ACDA Regional Conference Partner — Presented lectures on Korean choral music and pronunciation.
- Eastern ACDA Regional Conference Partner — Professional conference where Sinhaeng Lee presented on Korean choral music and pronunciation.
- First Presbyterian Church of Urbana Partner — Church where Sinhaeng Lee served as Director of Music, conducting the choir and performing as organist and accompanist.
- Five Star Subaru Partner — Corporate sponsor that enables youth choir programs to be offered at no cost to participating families.
- Foothills Performing Arts Center Partner — Collaborates through shared musical personnel, with CCS accompanist having accompanied musical productions at Foothills Performing Arts Center.
- GiveButter Partner — Partnered with GiveButter to facilitate online payments for vendor space reservations at the Grand and Glorious Fall Fair.
- Green Earth Partner — Local retail outlet in Oneonta, NY that sells tickets for the Catskill Choral Society concerts.
- Hartwick College Partner — Collaborates through shared musical personnel, with CCS accompanist also serving the College and Chamber Choirs at Hartwick College.
- John Jurgensen Partner — Contact person for program advertising submissions.
- NY ACDA Summer Conference Partner — Presented lectures on Korean choral music and pronunciation.
- NY ACDA Summer Conference Partner — Professional conference where Sinhaeng Lee presented on Korean choral music and pronunciation.
- New York State Government — Receives arts support funding from NYS
- New York State Council on the Arts Government — Public funder providing financial support for performances.
- Oneonta High School Partner — Collaborates through shared musical personnel, with CCS accompanist also serving choirs at Oneonta High School.
- Oneonta Middle School Partner — Collaborates through shared musical personnel, with CCS accompanist also serving choirs at Oneonta Middle School.
- Orpheus Theatre Partner — Collaborates through shared musical personnel, with CCS accompanist having accompanied musical productions at Orpheus Theatre.
- Strickland Hollow Tasting Room and Bottle shop Partner — Local retail outlet in Delhi, NY that sells tickets for the Catskill Choral Society concerts.
- UU Church on Ford Avenue Partner — Provides rehearsal space for the Catskill Choral Society in Oneonta, NY.
- Unitarian Universalist Society of Oneonta Partner — Shares musical leadership, as the CCS accompanist served as Music Director there from 1988 until retirement in 2025.
- Voices of Cooperstown Partner — Collaborated with as a soloist
- Vox Amicis Partner — Professional choral ensemble founded and led by Sinhaeng Lee based in Seoul, South Korea.
strategies · 3
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Cultural Inclusivity Through Repertoire and Educationmethodology: cultural_inclusivity_through_educationBy promoting Korean choral music through education on diction, pronunciation, and style, the organization expands cultural representation in choral music because accurate, informed performance fosters global inclusivity and deepens artistic understanding.
- Inclusive Participation Modelmethodology: inclusive_choral_participationBy welcoming singers of all skill levels without requiring auditions or sight-reading, the organization increases access to choral music and fosters broader community engagement because inclusivity lowers barriers to entry and affirms musical potential in every individual.
- Youth Mentorship Through Performancemethodology: mentorship-through-performanceBy integrating high school singers with an adult chorus through mentorship and shared performance, the organization deepens musical development in youth because intergenerational collaboration provides role models and enriches learning beyond technical training.