named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Album Production
Recording and release of studio and live albums, including "Classics," "A Holy Night," "The Heavens Are Telling," and "Tidings of Joy."
Christmas in New York
Annual Christmas concert production featuring choral and orchestral arrangements of holiday music, also recorded and released as a live album.
Regular Repertoire Performances
Monthly free performances in the New York region showcasing a diverse repertoire including classical, gospel, spirituals, and Broadway.
Themed Spring Concert
Annual spring concert with a rotating theme; past examples include "Take Me to the Water," featuring repertoire such as "Skye Boat Song."
activities · 3 groups
What they do
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Classical and Chamber Music Performances 1 activity
- Perform regional and touring concertsPerforms free repertoire concerts in the region once or twice per month and has conducted live performances in locations including London, U.K. and Cape Cod, MA, including collaborations with ensembles such as New West Symphony & Chorus.
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Nonprofit Music Recording and Distribution 1 activity
- Produce and distribute recorded choral musicProduces and sells recordings of classical and choral music, including original albums such as "A Holy Night," "Tidings of Joy," and "Christmas in New York," as well as albums of gospel and Christian music; has released at least six recordings, two of which won SHAI Gospel Music Awards in 2007.
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Community Choral Rehearsals & Performances 1 activity
- Produce and perform annual concert productionsProduces two major performances annually, including a Christmas production and a spring-themed concert, featuring repertoire that spans genres such as gospel, classical, Broadway, and spirituals.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$63K
Contributions & grants$47K75%
Program service revenue$18K28%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$45K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$7K
Grants paid out$0
balance sheet
Total assets$45K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$45K
3 years on record · 2023–2025 · YoY revenue +4.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Henric Idestrom | Music Director & Director | 20 | $7K |
board members · 8
- Gustavo Campos — Director
- Jill Donnelly — Director
- Jordan Anderson — Director
- Julie Goddard — President & Director
- Juliette Kheyfets — Director
- Olivia DeJager — Secretary & Director
- Pauline Cronin — Director
- Robin Flanagan — Treasurer & Director
relationships · 6
Who they work with
- CDBaby Partner — Platform where the chorus's album is available for distribution.
- Henric Ideström Partner — Founder and primary contact for bookings and inquiries.
- New West Symphony & Chorus Partner — Collaborated on a virtual choir project and live concert performance.
- Spotify Partner — Platform where the chorus's album is available for distribution.
- Squarespace Partner — Hosts website and image content via Squarespace CDN
- iTunes Partner — Platform where the chorus's album is available for distribution.
strategies · 1
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.
- Music as Faith-Based Ministrymethodology: faith-based_musicBy creating and performing music rooted in Christian faith, the chorus aims to celebrate and share religious narratives—particularly the story of the birth of Jesus Christ—because it believes musical expression deepens spiritual engagement and communicates core religious values to audiences.