named programs · 6 · from sources
What they call their work
Blue-Tinged Classics
Program exploring the influence of blues music on classical compositions, featuring premieres of new works by Carter Burwell and Bruce Wolosoff.
Music in Response to Climate Change
Live concert featuring world premieres of cello sonatas by Bruce Wolosoff that reflect on climate change, including "Requiem for the Planet" and "Paradise Found."
Reflections on Debussy
A concert program exploring the works of Claude Debussy, featuring performances and commentary by composer-pianist Bruce Wolosoff.
Reflections on Matisse
A musical homage to Henri Matisse, combining live music with visual art, including world premiere compositions inspired by Matisse’s work.
Reflections on Poetry & Inspiration
An interdisciplinary festival featuring music, dance, poetry, and video art that explores how poetry inspires other art forms and vice versa.
Unsilenced Voices
Chamber music program highlighting the enduring power of music under oppression, featuring works by composers affected by tyranny.
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Classical and Chamber Music Performances 2 activities
- Curating and performing in innovative concert seriesCurates and performs in the Reflections in Music concert series, which reimagines classical music engagement through thematic programming, original compositions, and artist-led performances. The series includes both live and livestreamed events, such as the free concert "The World is Still Beautiful."
- Presentation of interdisciplinary musical performancesPresents solo, chamber, and orchestral music integrated with text, images, film, dance, and poetry to explore connections between music and other art forms, with performances held in New York City and Sag Harbor, NY. Programs include thematic concert series such as "Time Remembered" and "Reflections on Debussy," often featuring live audience engagement and interdisciplinary collaboration.
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Commissioning New Musical Works 1 activity
- Commissioning and premiering new musical worksCommissions and presents world premieres of new compositions by contemporary artists, including works by Bruce Wolosoff and Carter Burwell. Recent premieres include cello sonatas Requiem for the Planet and Paradise Found, as well as pieces such as "Penumbra," "Blue Mantra," and "The Loom," often tied to thematic or environmental narratives.
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Music Education and Training Programs 1 activity
- Development of educational music programsConceived and led an eight-year creative orchestra program at Hayground School that taught students to compose, perform, and conduct music, fostering hands-on musical education and creative development.
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Nonprofit Music Recording and Distribution 1 activity
- Production and release of recorded music and collaborative artProduces and releases original music recordings and interdisciplinary art projects, including solo piano works and albums such as Memento (2023), Paradise Found (2022), and Rising Sun Variations. Also produces collaborative works integrating music with visual art, such as the release of "More Music Inspired by Visual Art" featuring music by Bruce Wolosoff and paintings by Eric Fischl.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$156K
Contributions & grants$143K92%
Program service revenue$13K8%
Investment income——
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$168K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$121K
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balance sheet
Total assets$77K
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Net assets$58K
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +12.5%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| BRUCE WOLOSOFF | PRESIDENT/ARTISTIC DIRECTOR | 40 | $112K |
board members · 1
- JOSH SAPAN — TRUSTEE
relationships · 38
Who they work with
- Andrea Miller Partner — Choreographer whose work "New Song" was featured in the "The World is Still Beautiful" concert program
- Ann Reinking Partner — Choreographer with whom Bruce Wolosoff collaborated on two ballets, including A Light in the Dark and The White City.
- April Gornik Partner — Artist and co-founder of The Church, Sag Harbor, which hosted the concert.
- April Gornik Partner — Visual artist whose work was featured in the "The World is Still Beautiful" concert program
- Avie Records Partner — Label that released multiple recordings by Bruce Wolosoff, including Rising Sun Variations, Memento, and Paradise Found.
- Bruce Wolosoff Partner — Composed music for "The Loom" in collaboration with visual artist Eric Fischl.
- Bruce Wolosoff Partner — Composer whose work was featured in the "(Mostly) Poetry Inspired by Music" program.
- Bruce Wolosoff Partner — Composer-pianist featured in the "The World is Still Beautiful" concert program
- Bruce Wolosoff Partner — Hosted pianist Bruce Wolosoff for a performance of an original work and music by Chopin.
- Derek Bermel Partner — Composer whose work was featured in the "(Mostly) Poetry Inspired by Music" program.
- Eric Fischl Partner — Artist and co-founder of The Church, Sag Harbor, which hosted the concert.
- Eric Fischl Partner — Collaborated on the creation of "The Loom," combining watercolors and music.
- Eroica Trio Partner — Performed the premiere of "The Loom" at the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum.
- Greenwich House Music School Partner — Hosted Reflections in Music concerts at its venue in New York City.
- Greenwich House Music School Partner — Hosted a Reflections in Music concert event.
- Hannah Lash Partner — Composer whose work was featured in the "(Mostly) Poetry Inspired by Music" program.
- Hayes Greenfield Partner — Featured saxophonist-composer in the "The World is Still Beautiful" concert program
- Hayground School Partner — Hosted the creative orchestra program led by Bruce Wolosoff as Artist-in-Residence.
- Inbal Segev Partner — Collaborated with cellist Inbal Segev for a performance of music by Anna Clyne.
- James Austin Smith Partner — Collaborated with oboist James Austin Smith for a performance of works by Suzanne Farrin and Benjamin Britten.
- Josh Gladstone Partner — Featured actor Josh Gladstone in a poetry reading.
- Juliet Garrett Partner — Hosted singer-songwriter Juliet Garrett for a performance of an original song.
- Margaret Garrett Partner — Presented a video art piece by artist Margaret Garrett inspired by John Keats.
- Margaret Garrett Partner — Visual artist who contributed video art to the "(Mostly) Poetry Inspired by Music" program.
- Montage Music Society Partner — Recorded and released "The Loom" on their CD "More Music Inspired by Visual Art."
- Natasha Diamond-Walker Partner — Dancer who performed in the "(Mostly) Poetry Inspired by Music" program.
- Robert M. Stein Funder — Climate change activist who commissioned the work Requiem for the Planet.
- Royal Philharmonic Orchestra Partner — Orchestra that performed Bruce Wolosoff’s Concerto for Cello and Orchestra, a Billboard Top 10 classical bestseller.
- Sara Sant’Ambrogio Partner — Cellist and member of the Eroica Trio who performed on recordings of Bruce Wolosoff’s cello music, including Paradise Found.
- Sara Sant’Ambrogio Partner — Featured cellist in the "The World is Still Beautiful" concert program
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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.
- Art as Advocacy and Hopemethodology: art-for-advocacyBy using original compositions and performances to address urgent issues like climate change and human resilience, we inspire reflection and hope, because art accesses emotional and moral dimensions that facts alone cannot reach.
- Composer and Performer Identity Explorationmethodology: performer-composer-integrationBy centering performances on foundational works like Opus 1 or through performer-composers who present both classical and original works, we illuminate artistic identity and evolution, because early or self-authored works reveal the core impulses behind creative voices.
- Creative-Engagement Music Educationmethodology: creative-engagement music educationBy teaching music through student-led composition, performance, and conducting, we foster self-expression and deep learning, because active creation builds ownership, confidence, and critical thinking more effectively than passive reception.
- Interdisciplinary Artistic Programmingmethodology: interdisciplinary_artistic_programmingBy integrating music with text, images, film, poetry, and dance, we produce deeper audience engagement and new perspectives on universal themes, because multidisciplinary connections stimulate richer interpretation and emotional resonance.
- Thematic and Curatorial Juxtapositionmethodology: thematic_programmingBy curating artistic works that reflect upon one another around unifying themes like memory, introspection, or climate change, we produce transformative audience insights, because thoughtful juxtaposition reveals deeper connections across time, genre, and medium.