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SWEET ADELINES INTERNATIONAL

Oceanside, NY · EIN 116036981 · Form 990EZ · FY2024 · NTEE A6B0 · Arts, Culture & Humanities · Micro (<$100K) · greaternassauchorus.org
revenue
$25K
expenses
$33K
net assets
$63K
employees
mission · from form 990

Advancing the musical art form of Barbershop Harmony

profile · synthesized from sources

Sweet Adelines International is a global women's organization dedicated to advancing barbershop harmony through education, performance, and competition. It supports local choruses like the Greater Nassau Chorus, which trains and performs in four-part a cappella singing. The organization fosters musical excellence and personal growth among its members, with choruses participating in regional and international competitions.

named programs · 3 · from sources

What they call their work

Community Performances
Hosts free public concerts at festivals and community events to share music and engage local audiences
Music Education and Training
Provides structured learning in vocal production, performance, and barbershop harmony through rehearsals, mentorship, and faculty-led instruction
Regional and International Competitions
Organizes competitive events for choruses and quartets to showcase barbershop harmony, including regional contests and global conventions
activities · 3 groups

What they do

  • Community Choral Rehearsals & Performances 2 activities
    • Advancing barbershop harmony through education, competition, and performance
      Operates as a member chorus of Sweet Adelines International, conducting weekly rehearsals and master classes in vocal production and artistic performance to advance the musical art form of barbershop harmony. Engages in regional and international competitions, earning consistent top placements and medals since 1984.
    • Facilitating chorus performances at regional and international competitions
      Hosts and supports chorus performances at Sweet Adelines International and regional competitions across multiple years and locations, including New Orleans, Las Vegas, Honolulu, and Albany, for both semi-final and final rounds.
  • Arts Education Scholarships 1 activity
    • Awarding scholarships to students and educators
      Funds scholarships for high school students and teachers in recognition of academic or professional achievement, supporting education and musical development.
  • Free Outdoor Music Concerts 1 activity
    • Providing public musical performances in local communities
      Delivers free outdoor concerts and live musical performances at community events across Long Island, including the Long Beach Fall Festival, Freeport Sunset Concert Series, and Bay Shore Arts Festival by the Bay. Also performs at notable venues such as Madison Square Garden and Radio City Music Hall.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$25K
Contributions & grants$2501%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$40%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$33K
Program expenses
Admin / overhead
Fundraising
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
balance sheet
Total assets$63K
Cash
Investments
Liabilities
Net assets$63K
4 years on record · 2021–2024 · YoY revenue -12.7%
relationships · 17

Who they work with

  • Barbershop.org Network — Part of the Barbershop Harmony Society network promoting barbershop music
  • Bay Shore Arts Festival by the Bay Partner — Performs at the Bay Shore Arts Festival by the Bay as part of free outdoor concert offerings.
  • Casa – the contemporary a cappella society Network — Member of the Contemporary A Cappella Society
  • Freeport Sunset Concert Series Partner — Performs at the Freeport Sunset Concert Series as part of free outdoor concert offerings.
  • Greater NY/NJ Region 15 of Sweet Adelines International Partner — Regional affiliate within Sweet Adelines International structure
  • Greater Nassau Chorus Network — Local chorus participating in Sweet Adelines International competitions and events.
  • Hofstra University Partner — Hosted or collaborated with Greater Nassau Chorus for musical performances.
  • Long Beach Fall Festival Partner — Performs at the Long Beach Fall Festival as part of free outdoor concert offerings.
  • St. Rocco Partner — Collaborated with Greater Nassau Chorus for the Fall Concert Series.
  • Sweet Adelines International Network — Greater Nassau Chorus is a chapter of Sweet Adelines International.
  • Sweet Adelines International Network — Greater Nassau Chorus is a member chorus of Sweet Adelines International, participating in its competitions and educational programs.
  • Sweet Adelines International Network — Greater Nassau Chorus is a member chorus of Sweet Adelines International.
  • Sweet Adelines International Network — Greater Nassau Chorus is affiliated with Sweet Adelines International as part of its organizational structure.
  • Sweet Adelines International Network — Member chorus of Sweet Adelines International, participating in its events.
  • Sweet Adelines International Network — Member chorus of Sweet Adelines International.
  • Sweet Adelines International Network — Member of Sweet Adelines International, a worldwide organization for women singers in barbershop harmony
  • Vocal Area Network Network — Member of Vocal Area Network, a resource for vocal music groups
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.

  • Competitive and Artistic Development Framework
    methodology: a_cappella_competition
    By organizing and participating in a cappella competitions and maintaining high technical standards, the organization advances artistic excellence, because structured competition and performance goals drive continuous improvement and global artistic cohesion.
  • Education and Mentorship in Barbershop Harmony
    methodology: music-education-through-mentorship-and-direct-instruction
    By providing structured music education, voice testing, mentorship, and small-group practice, the organization integrates and develops members to achieve high-performance standards in barbershop harmony, because sustained skill development and peer support produce artistic excellence and member retention.
  • Performance as Community Engagement
    methodology: community_engagement_through_music
    By delivering live, broadly appealing barbershop performances in public and community venues, the organization fosters local engagement and shared joy, because audience-centered musical experiences strengthen community ties and promote the art form.