irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2021
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $145KThe HERE & NOW series comprised of contemporary works and world, US, and New York premieres, featured violin solo and piano solo recitals; a duo violin and piano concert; a four hands piano recital featuring a World Premiere by Michael Brown; TOKYO TO NEW YORK Moments in this Time (Live World Premiere); CELEBRATING GEORGE CRUMBs 90TH BIRTHDAY (New York Premiere of Metamorphoses Book 2); a season-long celebration of ADOLPHUS HAILSTORK, three Here & Now festivals of new music: the LABOR DAY FESTIVAL and the (new) WINTER FESTIVAL, and the NEW YEAR FESTIVAL featuring World, US, and New York premieres. Here & Now composers include Bacewicz, Michael Brown, Penderecki, Piazzolla, Walker, Leon, Ljova, Mumford, Dorothy Rudd Moore, Supove, Baiocchi, Harris, Green, Healy, Balch, Walker, Noareschi, Morton Feldman, George Meyer, Stanley Walden, David Taylor, Jean-Patrick Besingrand, Seth Boustead, David Fetherold, Reiko Fueting, Lyudmila German, Jinhee Han, Zhihua Hu, Paul Morin, Alon Nechushtan, Michael Schelle, Nina Siniakova, Dorian Tabb, Emilio Teubal, Dalit Warshaw, Chen Yihan, Dai Fujikura, Migaku Kitsukawa, Yu Kuwabara, Miho Saski, Shoichiro Tanaka, Ippo Tsuboi, Yuri Umemoto, George Crumb, Billy Childs, Angelica Negron, Kathleen Supove, Erin Rogers, Roger Stubblefield, Lewis Spratlan, Ileana Perez Velazquez, Wheeler, Amanda Harberg, Hirayama, Eve Beglarian, Arvo Part, Jen Baker, Rzewski, del Tredici. Performers include: pianists Kathleen Supove, Steven Beck, Rieko Aizawa, Daniel Schlosberg, Marc Peloquin, Inna Faliks, Marina Iwao, Jerome Lowenthal, and Ursula Oppens: violinists Kinga Augustyn, Ljova (violin/fadolin), Jesse Mills, Katie Hyun, Emma Frucht, George Meyer (violin/viola); cellist Michael Nicolas, bass trombonist David Taylor, mezzo-soprano Linda Collazo, bassoonist Francisca (Kika) Wright, and clarinetist/hichiriki player Thomas Piercy.
- #2 $46KThe new ECLECTIC series, juxtaposing better known composers with underrepresented composers of different time periods featured: solo piano recitals by Marc Peloquin, Beth Levin, Rieko Aizawa, Faina Lushtak, and Asiya Korepanova; a solo violin recital by Daniel Kogan; violin/piano recitals by Mark Peskanov and Doris Stevenson; the Amernet String Quartet in two performances; the Cassatt Quartet with Doris Stevenson; the Williams Chamber Players in two performances; piano quintet concerts with Dan Tepfer and Semplice Players; the Dorian Wind Quintet. Composers featured include Brahms, Shostakovich, del Tredici, Matsui, Bach and Beethoven.
named programs · 6 · from sources
What they call their work
HERE & NOW Series
Contemporary music series featuring world, U.S., and New York premieres, with diverse composers and performers, including solo and ensemble works in modern and experimental styles.
Labor Day Festival
Annual festival featuring contemporary chamber music, often with multiple premieres and performances by diverse artists, held over the Labor Day weekend.
Music in Motion
Free, family-friendly concert series held on weekends, designed to make chamber music accessible to all ages, featuring world-class musicians and educational Q&A sessions.
New Year Festival
Seasonal festival showcasing new music and premieres, continuing the organization's commitment to contemporary classical works and living composers.
The New Eclectic Series
Concert series juxtaposing well-known composers with underrepresented composers across different time periods, featuring piano recitals, violin recitals, and chamber ensembles.
Winter Festival
Annual festival presenting new and contemporary works, often including U.S. and world premieres, as part of the HERE & NOW series.
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Classical and Chamber Music Performances 3 activities
- Host regular concert series featuring classical and contemporary worksHosts a concert program with multiple performances weekly, including weekend series through May 2025 featuring works by composers such as Beethoven, Mozart, Schubert, and Dvořak. The organization presents both established and newly commissioned pieces in diverse chamber music formats.
- Operate and manage a dedicated concert venueOperates a concert venue at the uplands of Pier 5 in Brooklyn Bridge Park, having transitioned from its decades-long use of the EL 375 barge. The organization curates approximately five thousand chamber music concerts over more than thirty years, with hundreds presented annually.
- Produce thematic concert series highlighting diverse musical traditionsProduces the HERE & NOW series featuring contemporary works and premieres, and the NEW ECLECTIC series that juxtaposes well-known and underrepresented composers. Also presents festivals and solo recitals that explore cross-cultural and historical musical connections, such as performances by the Joy Luck Trio blending Eastern and Western traditions.
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Commissioning New Musical Works 1 activity
- Premiere and commission new musical worksCommissions and presents world premiere performances of new compositions, including Charles Wuorinen’s Trio No. 2, Clarice Assad's "Lilith" Concerto, Gabriel Prokofiev's Concerto for Minimoog Synthesizer, and "Painted Shadow," a work created specifically for Bargemusic.
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Free Outdoor Music Concerts 1 activity
- Present admission-free chamber music concertsPresents admission-free concerts at the Brooklyn Bridge Park Boathouse, offering accessible performances to the public. The 2025 season includes free admission for all concerts.
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Live Music Performances & Concerts 1 activity
- Present educational and interactive concert experiencesHosts the admission-free "Music in Motion" family concert series on Saturdays, featuring one-hour performances and Q&A sessions with musicians to engage audiences of all ages. Also presents concert-and-conversation formats, such as performances of Beethoven’s piano sonatas accompanied by commentary and discussion.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$740K
Contributions & grants$713K96%
Program service revenue$27K4%
Investment income$1060%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$928K
Program expenses97%
Admin / overhead3%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$406K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$579K
Cash$543K
Investments$0
Liabilities$50K
Net assets$529K
Liquid reserves7.0 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +4.9%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MARK PESKANOV | EXECUTIVE/ARTISTIC DIRECTO | 70 | $246K |
board members · 5
- DAVID BOTTOMS — TREASURER
- DEBORGE PINNINGTON — DIRECTOR
- DR GEZA VON HABSBURG — SECRETARY
- JOSEPH COYNE — DIRECTOR
- RITA SLOAN — DIRECTOR
relationships · 17
Who they work with
- Brooklyn Bridge Park Partner — Co-locates performance venue within Brooklyn Bridge Park at Pier 5.
- Brooklyn Bridge Park Partner — Provides the Boathouse as a performance venue for Bargemusic’s 2025 concert season following the decommissioning of the floating barge.
- Brooklyn Bridge Park Corporation Partner — Partnered to host Bargemusic concerts at the Brooklyn Bridge Park Boathouse.
- Doris Stevenson Partner — Pianist performing in concert presented by BARGEMUSIC LTD.
- Evan Drachman Partner — Cellist performing in concert presented by BARGEMUSIC LTD.
- Inna Faliks Partner — Pianist Inna Faliks performed in a concert presented by BARGEMUSIC LTD.
- Jeffrey Swann Partner — Pianist collaborating with BARGEMUSIC LTD in a concert performance.
- Mark Peskanov Partner — Collaborating violinist in a concert performance.
- Mark Peskanov Partner — Violinist performing in concert presented by BARGEMUSIC LTD
- Mark Peskanov Partner — Violinist performing in concert presented by BARGEMUSIC LTD.
- Maureen Volk Partner — Pianist performing in concert presented by BARGEMUSIC LTD
- Midori & Friends Foundation Partner — Partnership to work with young musicians in New York City.
- New York Philharmonic Partner — Performing partner for premieres and concerts, including the Stanley Wolfe Concerto.
- Olga Vinokur Partner — Collaborating pianist in a concert performance.
- Olga Vinokur Partner — Pianist performing in concert presented by BARGEMUSIC LTD
- St. Louis Symphony Partner — Performing partner for the premiere of the John Williams Concerto.
- Vivien Schweitzer Partner — Pianist collaborating in a concert performance.
strategies · 4
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.
- Admission-Free Access Modelmethodology: admission_free_accessBy offering admission-free concerts, BARGEMUSIC LTD removes financial barriers to classical music participation, thereby increasing public access and community engagement because cost is a primary obstacle to attendance.
- Educational Performance Formatmethodology: performance_with_commentaryBy combining live musical performances with conversational commentary or dialogue, BARGEMUSIC LTD deepens audience understanding and engagement with complex works like Beethoven’s piano sonatas because contextual explanation enhances accessibility and appreciation.
- Inclusive and Diverse Artistic Programmingmethodology: diverse_programmingBy programming a broad range of composers—including underrepresented and contemporary voices alongside canonical figures—BARGEMUSIC LTD increases audience engagement and representation in classical music because diverse programming reflects and serves a broader public.
- Interdisciplinary Artistic Integrationmethodology: interdisciplinary_performanceBy integrating music with spoken word, literature, and narrative forms, BARGEMUSIC LTD creates intellectually engaged and emotionally resonant experiences that expand the boundaries of traditional chamber music because interdisciplinary formats attract diverse audiences and deepen artistic impact.