named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Fall Concert
Annual concert series featuring thematic programs of choral music, sometimes incorporating spoken word performances and works by women composers
Holiday Sing-Along
Informal, free community event inviting the public to participate in singing holiday music
Spring Concert
Annual concert featuring a diverse repertoire of choral music for women's voices, often including contemporary works, folk traditions, and sacred music
Treble Summer Sing
Community singing event for treble voices that brings together singers to perform choral works in an informal setting
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Classical and Chamber Music Performances 2 activities
- Presents women's choral music performancesPerforms classical and contemporary choral music composed for women's voices at venues in New York City, including Symphony Space, Merkin Concert Hall, DiMenna Center for Classical Music, and the Church of Saint Ignatius Loyola; offers both live and virtual concerts to audiences, with recent programs including "The Circle Never Ends," "Global Echoes," "Radiant Voices," and "She Sang the Stars."
- Promotes appreciation of choral music for women's voicesAdvances public understanding and appreciation of choral music specifically composed for women's voices through performance, commissioning, and media engagement.
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Commissioning New Musical Works 1 activity
- Commissions new works from women composersCommissions and premieres original choral works from women composers through its bi-annual Women Composers Commission Competition, resulting in ten commissioned works to date, including "From the Stone Age" by Zanaida Stewart Robles and "Your Children" by Emily Mason.
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Community Choral Rehearsals & Performances 1 activity
- Conducts weekly rehearsals and musical trainingHolds weekly Monday evening rehearsals in the West Village, NYC, for its women's choir members and provides musical materials to support practice and performance preparation.
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Nonprofit Music Recording and Distribution 1 activity
- Produces and distributes professional recordingsProduces and releases professionally recorded music, including its first album "Lullaby" (2014), which features live recordings from the choir's first twelve years, and makes concert recordings available online for public access.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$58K
Contributions & grants$39K68%
Program service revenue$19K32%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$63K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
balance sheet
Total assets$800
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$800
4 years on record · 2021–2024 · YoY revenue +6.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 4
- Blessing Agunwambe — Board Member
- Kerry Fristoe — Board Member
- Maggie Ress — Board Member
- Sally Collins — Board Member
relationships · 26
Who they work with
- American Cancer Society Partner — Partnered for arts, social justice, and philanthropic events.
- Blog Talk Radio Partner — Hosted a program titled "Cassandra! Exploring The Myth" on Blog Talk Radio.
- Christopher Street Collegium Partner — Collaborative artistic relationship through shared leadership with Dr. Janet Sora Chung, who is co-artistic director of the ensemble.
- Conversations With Creative Women Partner — Featured Jenny Clarke on the "Conversations With Creative Women" program.
- Council Member Erik Bottcher Government — Presented a proclamation from the New York City Council honoring Melodia Women’s Choir.
- Crime Victims Vigil Partner — Partnered for arts, social justice, and philanthropic events.
- DMAS Partner — Mastered the Lullaby CD for Melodia Women’s Choir of NYC.
- Dr. Zanaida Stewart Robles Partner — Commissioned composer whose work "From the Stone Age" received its world premiere performance by Melodia.
- Emily C. Mason Partner — Commissioned composer whose work Your Children was premiered by Melodia.
- Eventbrite Network — Platform used for ticketing and virtual concert access.
- Facebook Partner — Uses Facebook as a platform to connect with audiences and share updates.
- Hilary Purrington Partner — Composer commissioned by Melodia through its Women Composers Commission Competition.
- Instagram Partner — Uses Instagram to engage with audiences and promote the choir.
- Jill Falcone Vedric Partner — Provided artwork and design for the Lullaby CD.
- John Jay College 9/11 Commemoration Partner — Partnered for arts, social justice, and philanthropic events.
- Lincoln Center Out-of-Doors Public Domain Project Partner — Partnered for arts, social justice, and philanthropic events.
- New York City Comptroller’s Women’s History Celebration Partner — Partnered for arts, social justice, and philanthropic events.
- New York City Council Government — Provides support and issued a proclamation recognizing Melodia’s contributions to New York City.
- New York City Department of Cultural Affairs Government — Provides support to Melodia Women’s Choir of New York City.
- New York Philharmonic Partner — Collaborated with the New York Philharmonic on the 175th Anniversary New World Initiative, with Melodia's performance featured in the initiative's video.
- Remember the Women Institute Partner — Partnered for arts, social justice, and philanthropic events.
- The Stonewall Chorale Partner — Partnered for arts, social justice, and philanthropic events.
- Twitter Partner — Uses Twitter to communicate with followers and share news.
- Washington Square Music Festival Partner — Partnered for arts, social justice, and philanthropic events.
- YouTube Network — Platform used to share recordings of concerts.
- Zanaida Robles Partner — Commissioned composer whose work From the Stone Age was premiered by Melodia.
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.
- Commissioning and Elevating Women Composersmethodology: women_composers_commissioningBy commissioning new works and promoting underexplored repertoire by women composers, the organization expands opportunities for women in choral music and elevates women's voices in a historically male-dominated field, because representation in composition fosters long-term cultural equity and artistic innovation.
- Emotionally Resonant and Culturally Broad Programmingmethodology: cultural_breadth_programmingBy blending contemporary choral works with global folk traditions, sacred repertoire, and interdisciplinary elements like poetry, the organization creates performances that are emotionally resonant and culturally inclusive, because diverse and thematically rich programming deepens audience connection and enhances the healing and inspirational impact of music.
- Inclusive and Performer-Centered Artistic Practicemethodology: performer_centered_inclusionBy fostering an inclusive community and prioritizing emotional expression in choral interpretation, the organization strengthens performer engagement and authenticity, because a supportive, identity-affirming environment enables deeper artistic connection and more powerful live performances.