named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Cushion Concerts
Free outdoor community concerts held in Mid’s Park by Mirror Lake, inviting audiences to bring blankets or chairs for informal lakeside performances.
Encore Society
Legacy giving program that enables donors to support the Sinfonietta through wills, retirement accounts, life insurance, or charitable trusts.
Summer Concert Series
Annual season of ticketed and free performances by the Lake Placid Sinfonietta across venues in Lake Placid and Saranac Lake, featuring classical repertoire and guest conductors.
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Free Outdoor Music Concerts 1 activity
- Deliver free public and community concertsHosts free outdoor and community-accessible concerts, including weekly "Cushion Concerts" in Main Street Park and free performances in Mid’s Park, to broaden access to live music for residents and visitors. These events are supported by volunteers and aim to foster inclusive cultural engagement.
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Classical and Chamber Music Performances 1 activity
- Present live orchestral performances in the Adirondack regionConvenes a summer orchestra of professional musicians to present a seasonal concert series featuring classical masterworks and new compositions at venues across the Adirondacks, including St. Agnes Church, Harrietstown Town Hall, Whiteface Lodge, and Pendragon Theater. Performances include full orchestral, chamber, and solo works by composers such as Mozart, Beethoven, Shostakovich, and contemporary voices.
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Nonprofit Music Recording and Distribution 1 activity
- Produce and distribute musical recordingsReleases professional recordings of its performances, including titles such as Music in the Mountains, Classic Adirondack, and The First Hundred Years CD, and commissions new musical works, such as one created for its 2017 Centennial Celebration.
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Community Music Performances & Education 1 activity
- Provide music education and community engagement programsOffers educational initiatives and collaborates with local organizations to enrich the cultural life of the Adirondack region through music, including family-friendly programming and partnerships that extend musical access to diverse audiences.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$380K
Contributions & grants$245K65%
Program service revenue$63K17%
Investment income$43K11%
Other revenue$29K
expenses
Total expenses$399K
Program expenses77%
Admin / overhead23%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$291K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$1.42M
Cash$96K
Investments$1.32M
Liabilities$5K
Net assets$1.41M
Liquid reserves42.5 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +1.5%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 13
- ANGELEQUE AKIN-LITTLE — Director
- ANNE HURD — Director
- BARBARA ERICKSON — Director
- BRENDA JOCK — Vice President
- CLAYTON McCLESKEY — Director
- DANIEL BAKER — Treasurer
- ELIZABETH BAXTER — Director
- KATHLEEN BRIGGS — Secretary
- LISA D'ALESSANDRO — Director
- LOHR McKINSTRY — Director
- MICHELLE HILL — Director
- PATRICIA ELDRIDGE — Director
- ROBIN BAXTER — President
relationships · 11
Who they work with
- Adirondack Community Foundation Partner — Collaborates with the Adirondack Community Foundation to facilitate legacy giving and fund administration.
- Adirondack Health Partner — Next Generation Sponsor providing free tickets for patrons 18 and under.
- Arts Center Lake Placid Partner — Hosted the Sinfonietta after the Lake Placid Club withdrew sponsorship and continues to serve as a key venue and collaborator.
- Eastman School of Music Partner — Source of trained musicians and conductors, including Dr. Paul White and Dr. Carl Eberl, and a pipeline for young performers.
- Juilliard Partner — Source of young musicians invited to perform with the Sinfonietta, supporting intergenerational collaboration.
- Lake Placid Partner — Hosts the annual summer orchestra performances and programs.
- Mid’s Park Partner — Hosts free outdoor concerts as a community venue partner in Lake Placid.
- St. Eustace Episcopal Church Partner — Robin Baxter is an active member in multiple ministries, indicating a connection between the individual and the organization.
- businesses Partner — Local businesses providing support to the Lake Placid Sinfonietta
- individuals Partner — Community members providing support to the Lake Placid Sinfonietta
- organizations Partner — Community organizations providing support to the Lake Placid Sinfonietta
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.
- Community-Engaged Music in Naturemethodology: cultural-community engagement through music in natureBy presenting live orchestral music in natural, scenic settings such as lakeside parks, we foster deeper emotional and communal connections among residents and visitors, because shared aesthetic experiences in nature amplify accessibility, inclusivity, and collective resonance.
- Community-Supported Arts Ecosystemmethodology: community-supported_artsBy cultivating mutual support among individuals, businesses, and organizations, we sustain live orchestral music, because embedding the arts in a network of shared community investment strengthens resilience, access, and long-term cultural continuity.
- Intergenerational Artistic Exchange Modelmethodology: intergenerational ensemble developmentBy integrating emerging conservatory musicians with nationally recognized professionals in a collaborative ensemble, we enhance artistic vitality and ensure knowledge transfer, because intergenerational collaboration deepens learning, performance quality, and long-term field sustainability.