named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Alexander Technique for Singers
Offers Alexander Technique lessons to singers to improve posture, breathing, and vocal expression through specialized instruction
International Art Song Competition
An annual competition that awards winners a recital at Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall, supporting emerging classical singers in launching their careers
Song as a Second Language
Educational program bringing art song performances to elementary and middle schools, integrating music with foreign language learning for children
SongSalon
Intimate chamber music events modeled after Schubertiades, featuring past winners and finalists in performances for audiences of 25–50 music lovers
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Music Awards and Honors Programs 2 activities
- Administer international art song competitionOrganizes and hosts the Joy In Singing International Art Song Competition, which identifies and awards outstanding vocal talent, such as mezzo-soprano Anna Kelly who won first place in 2026, followed by a recital performance at Carnegie Hall.
- Host annual award recitals and master classes for singersOrganizes annual award recitals and master classes for vocalists, initially held at Town Hall and later hosted at prominent venues including Lincoln Center's Library and Museum of the Performing Arts, Alice Tully Hall, and Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall.
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Classical and Chamber Music Performances 2 activities
- Host intimate chamber music events (SongSalon)Organizes and presents regular SongSalon events—intimate chamber music performances for audiences of 25–50 attendees—that routinely sell out and are supported by allocated funds for artist fees and program costs.
- Produce annual Composers' Concert featuring American art song composersProduces an annual concert dedicated to the work of two American composers significant to the art song repertoire, promoting their contributions to the genre.
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Opera and Vocal Arts Training Programs 2 activities
- Promote art song performance and appreciationSupports the performance and appreciation of art song recitals as a vital musical tradition, promoting vocal artists through programs like Song as a Second Language and SongSalon, and presenting over fifty singers in their New York City recital debut.
- Provide vocal training and professional developmentOffers workshops, training, and lifelong learning opportunities in vocal history, technique, interpretation, and deportment through programs such as the Dalton Baldwin Art Song Institute and Alexander Technique lessons in Manhattan.
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Music Education and Training Programs 1 activity
- Deliver music education programs in K-8 schoolsConducts in-person music and language education sessions for grammar school students, integrating art songs with foreign language instruction and emotional literacy, delivered in multiple languages including Italian, French, German, Spanish, and Polish across schools in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Florida, and beyond.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$11K
Contributions & grants——
Program service revenue$2K16%
Investment income$4K39%
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expenses
Total expenses$26K
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balance sheet
Total assets$130K
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Net assets$130K
4 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue -42.6%
relationships · 31
Who they work with
- Albert M. Greenfield Elementary School Partner — Hosted German language music instruction for 189 children across multiple classes on April 19 and 20, 2005.
- Braden River Elementary School Partner — Hosted a French language music program for 84 children on March 24, 2005.
- Carnegie Hall Partner — Hosts recitals by competition winners at Weill Recital Hall
- Edward T. Cone Foundation Funder — Generously underwrote the annual Composers' Concert.
- Friends Seminary Partner — Hosted a German language music program for 95 children on January 8, 2007.
- Ichabod Crane Middle School Partner — Hosted a French language music class for 45 children on March 4, 2005.
- Julia R. Masterman School Partner — Hosted multiple Song as a Second Language programs in French and German for a total of 389 children in 2004 and 2005.
- Library and Museum of the Performing Arts at Lincoln Center Partner — Hosted master classes and award recitals starting in 1969.
- Metropolitan Opera Partner — Hosts performances by past winners of the Joy In Singing competition.
- Michael Sheetz Partner — Artist participant in SongSalon events
- Museum Middle School Partner — Hosted a Song as a Second Language program in Italian for 95 children on February 27, 2004.
- New York City Performing Arts Library Partner — Partnered on the annual Composers' Concert series.
- New York Philharmonic Partner — Hosts performances by past winners of the Joy In Singing competition.
- Opera America Partner — Hosted the inaugural master class of the Dalton Baldwin Art Song Institute.
- P.S. 48 Partner — Hosted a Song as a Second Language program session for two grammar school classes.
- P.S. 48 Partner — Hosted an Italian language music program for 80 children.
- Public School #20 Partner — Hosted a Song as a Second Language program in Italian for 55 children on May 2, 2003.
- Public School #24 (Paideia School) Partner — Hosted a German language music program for 85 children on November 8, 2004.
- Public School #282 Partner — Hosted Spanish language music instruction for 185 children across two visits on April 10 and 17, 2008.
- Public School #315 Partner — Hosted a German language music program for 140 children on May 13, 2005.
- Public School #7 Partner — Hosted multiple Song as a Second Language programs in French, Polish, and German for a total of 285 children between 2006 and 2008.
- Public School #81 Partner — Hosted a Spanish language music class for 40 children on February 2, 2007.
- Public School #9 Partner — Hosted a Spanish language music program for 95 children on November 8, 2007.
- Royal Opera House Partner — Hosts performances by past winners of the Joy In Singing competition.
- Slackwood Elementary School Partner — Hosted a German language music class for 95 children on September 29, 2008.
- Tami Petty Partner — Artist participant in SongSalon events
- The Far Brook School Partner — Collaborated with JOY IN SINGING INC to deliver an art song program for young children learning French.
- The Far Brook School Partner — Hosted a French language music class for 40 children on April 27, 2018.
- Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall Partner — Hosted the 2026 International Art Song Competition winner's recital.
- Zurich Opera Partner — Hosts performances by past winners of the Joy In Singing competition.
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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.
- Artistry-First Vocal Trainingmethodology: artistry-in-singingBy teaching interpretation, stage deportment, and expressive communication in singing, we develop artistically grounded vocalists who deliver meaningful performances, because technical skill alone does not produce compelling artistry — integration of emotional and linguistic expression is essential.
- Immersive Chamber Music Engagementmethodology: chamber-music-engagementBy presenting art song in intimate chamber settings modeled on the Schubertiade tradition, we deepen audience engagement with vocal recital, because smaller, focused environments foster emotional connection and sustained attention to nuanced performance.
- Interdisciplinary Arts Integration for Youth Engagementmethodology: interdisciplinary-arts-educationBy combining music, poetry, and foreign language learning through art songs, we engage children across disciplines and deepen cultural awareness, because multisensory and context-rich experiences enhance retention and emotional connection in early education.
- Legacy-Based Sustainable Artist Developmentmethodology: pedagogical-legacy-modelBy modeling training and career development on the pedagogical legacy of Winifred Cecil, we cultivate artistically and financially sustainable careers in classical song recital, because historical continuity and mentorship produce resilient, self-sustaining artists.
- Performance as Community and Talent Incubation Platformmethodology: artist_showcaseBy hosting public recitals and international competitions, we identify emerging talent and strengthen community ties, because high-quality performance opportunities serve both as artistic validation for singers and as culturally enriching experiences for diverse audiences.