named programs · 1 · from sources
What they call their work
Past Artists Series
Features profiles and performance histories of chamber musicians who have collaborated with the organization since 2019
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Classical and Chamber Music Performances 2 activities
- Presents chamber music concertsOrganizes and presents a concert season of chamber music performances featuring professional musicians from the U.S., Canada, Europe, and Asia, with a repertoire spanning traditional and contemporary works by composers such as Mozart, Beethoven, and living composers. The organization presents multiple concerts annually, including a regular season of four scheduled performances in Saratoga and Warren Counties, New York.
- Provides pre-concert educational programmingEnhances concert experiences by offering pre-concert remarks, such as those by Jan Swafford, to provide historical and musical context for the repertoire performed.
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Music Education and Training Programs 1 activity
- Offers music education through Classroom to Concert programRuns the "Classroom to Concert" music education initiative for third through fifth grade students in the greater Saratoga area, culminating in a side-by-side performance between students and professional musicians, integrating the arts into local schools and community.
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Performing Arts Ticket Access Programs 1 activity
- Provides free or discounted concert access for youth and studentsOffers free admission to students under 18 years of age and children accompanied by an adult, as well as discounted season subscriptions for students, to increase accessibility to chamber music performances.
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Nonprofit Music Recording and Distribution 1 activity
- Records and distributes live chamber music performancesProduces and distributes CDs featuring live performances by the Saratoga Chamber Players, preserving and extending access to its concert programming.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$45K
Contributions & grants$31K68%
Program service revenue$14K30%
Investment income$7322%
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$46K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$9K
Grants paid out—
balance sheet
Total assets$55K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$55K
6 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue -20.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
paid leadership · 2
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jill Levy | Artistic Director | 7 | $3K |
| Lynne Gelber | Executive Director | 4 | $2K |
board members · 8
- Anny Holgate — Director
- Ashley Bathgate — Artistic & Executive Director
- Dawn Sauer — Director
- Debra Possidente — Director
- Jeff Altamari — Director
- Lisa Aronson — Director
- Olev Viro — Director
- Roman DiPasquale — Director
relationships · 42
Who they work with
- Adam Golka Partner — Pianist performing with the Saratoga Chamber Players in the 2025-26 season.
- American Bach Soloists Partner — Performed as a bass soloist in Academy performances
- Antoine Benoit Tranquille Berbiguier Partner — Transcribed works by Rossini and Mozart for flute and chamber ensemble performed by Saratoga Chamber Players.
- Arts and cultural organizations in the greater Saratoga area Partner — Partners with local arts and cultural groups to highlight the interrelationship of the arts.
- Ashley Bathgate Partner — Cellist and Executive & Artistic Director performing with the Saratoga Chamber Players in the 2025-26 season.
- Bang on a Can All-Stars Partner — Was a member of the sextet for ten years
- Beaux Arts Trio Partner — Includes musicians affiliated with the Beaux Arts Trio in its ensemble.
- Caroline Street Elementary School Partner — Partner school participating in SCP's educational programs
- David Rose Partner — Violist performing with the Saratoga Chamber Players in the 2025-26 season.
- Division Street Elementary School Partner — Partner school participating in SCP's educational programs
- Dorothy Nolan Elementary School Partner — Partner school participating in SCP's educational programs
- Ensemble ÆVUM Partner — Founder and artistic director of the ensemble
- Geyser Road Elementary School Partner — Partner school participating in SCP's educational programs
- Glens Falls Middle School Partner — Partner school participating in SCP's educational programs
- Glens Falls Symphony Orchestra Partner — Collaborated as a soloist
- Jan Swafford Partner — Collaborates with composer and author Jan Swafford for pre-concert remarks and musical programming.
- Jessica Tong Partner — Violinist performing with the Saratoga Chamber Players in the 2025-26 season.
- Jill Levy Partner — Violinist and Artistic Director Emeritus who served as Artistic Director for 30 years and continues to be associated with the Saratoga Chamber Players.
- Keehyun Kim Partner — Cellist performing with the Saratoga Chamber Players in the 2025-26 season.
- Lake Avenue Elementary School Partner — Partner school participating in SCP's educational programs
- Michael Moore Partner — Provided program notes for the April 28, 2019 concert, contributing historical and musical commentary.
- Momenta Quartet Partner — Collaborated with the Momenta Quartet for the 39th season opener concert.
- Momenta Quartet Partner — Collaborating ensemble for the performance season.
- Momenta Quartet Partner — Member of the ensemble
- Momenta Quartet Partner — Performing ensemble featured as artists in the Saratoga Chamber Players 2025-26 season.
- Muir String Quartet Partner — Features musicians associated with the Muir String Quartet.
- New York Philharmonic Partner — Collaborates with musicians who are members of the New York Philharmonic.
- New York State Council on the Arts Government — Funds the "Classroom to Concert" program
- New York State Council on the Arts Government — Receives financial support from the New York State Council on the Arts.
- Nicholas Cords Partner — Violist performing with the Saratoga Chamber Players in the 2025-26 season.
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strategies · 5
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.
- Active Listener Co-Creation Modelmethodology: active-listener-co-creationBy treating chamber music as a dynamic exchange between performer and listener, we deepen musical meaning because repeated, attentive listening transforms audiences into co-creators of artistic experience, enhancing emotional and intellectual resonance.
- Collaborative Music Creation to Build Communitymethodology: collaborative_music_creationBy involving students in co-creating and performing music, we strengthen community ties and nurture creativity because collaborative artistic experiences foster shared ownership, connection, and long-term engagement with the arts.
- Cultivate Appreciation Through Performance and Educationmethodology: cultivate-appreciation-through-performanceBy presenting curated chamber music performances and interactive educational programs, we deepen public understanding and appreciation of music because immersive and participatory experiences foster emotional and intellectual engagement.
- Eclectic Repertoire as Cultural Bridgemethodology: eclectic_repertoire_integrationBy integrating diverse musical traditions—including contemporary, historical, world music, jazz, and blues—into chamber music performances, we expand audience engagement because eclectic programming creates relatable entry points and highlights music’s unifying, cross-cultural resonance.
- Thematic and Contextual Programming for Deeper Engagementmethodology: contextual-programmingBy organizing performances around unifying themes and integrating historical or biographical context, we enhance audience connection because narrative depth and emotional contrast make abstract music more accessible and meaningful.