named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Concert Series
Hosts professional chamber ensembles at St. George's Episcopal Church in Newburgh, NY, presenting classical and contemporary music across multiple concerts per season
Powered By Chamber Music
Workshop program for high school students in Orange County, NY, in partnership with the Hudson Valley String Quartet, culminating in public performances
Valentina's Instrument Fund
Provides donated instruments to local schools and music students in memory of Valentina Charlap-Evans, a dedicated local musician and teacher
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Commissioning New Musical Works 1 activity
- Commission and premiere new musical worksCommissions and premieres new chamber music compositions through its Legacy Commissioning Project, resulting in dozens of world premieres. Includes collaborations with composers such as Andy Akiho, whose work was nominated for a 2025 GRAMMY®.
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Community Music Performances & Education 1 activity
- Deliver music education workshops for youthSponsors the 'Powered By Chamber Music' workshop series for high school students in Orange County, culminating in free public concerts that integrate student participation with professional performance.
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Classical and Chamber Music Performances 1 activity
- Present chamber music performancesPresents classical and contemporary chamber music performances in historic venues in Newburgh and the Hudson Valley, featuring professional ensembles and acclaimed musicians. Performances include full cycles of works by composers such as Beethoven, Schubert, Bartók, and Schoenberg, and take place locally, nationally, and internationally at festivals and performing arts centers.
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Nonprofit Music Recording and Distribution 1 activity
- Produce and distribute recorded musicProduces and releases albums of chamber music, including The Catskill Sessions (distributed by NAXOS) and BeLonging (a collaboration with Andy Akiho), available for streaming on all major platforms.
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Live Music Performances for Seniors and Isolated Populations 1 activity
- Provide community-based music outreachPerforms in non-traditional settings such as hospitals, nursing homes, and public spaces as part of the Sing for Hope roster to cultivate community engagement through the arts.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$54K
Contributions & grants$34K63%
Program service revenue$16K30%
Investment income$4K7%
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expenses
Total expenses$25K
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balance sheet
Total assets$120K
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Net assets$120K
3 years on record · 2021–2024 · YoY revenue +101.5%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
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| ANNIE MCCURDY | WEBSITE & GR | 2 | $1K |
relationships · 24
Who they work with
- American Brass Quintet Partner — Performed at an event hosted by NEWBURGH MUSIC CHAMBER INC.
- American String Quartet Partner — Performed at multiple events hosted by NEWBURGH MUSIC CHAMBER INC, including with guest poet Tom Sleigh.
- Andrés Díaz Partner — Performed in an all-sextet program
- Andy Akiho Partner — Collaborated on the album BeLonging, exploring the issue of mass incarceration.
- Carole Cowan Partner — Co-founder of Newburgh Chamber Music
- Cervantes Festival Partner — Presented the complete Beethoven cycle of string quartets
- GiveLively Partner — Secure donation platform used to process online contributions.
- GiveLively Partner — Ticketing platform used to process online ticket orders.
- Hudson Valley String Quartet Partner — Collaborates with Newburgh Chamber Music to create and deliver chamber music workshops for high school students.
- Innisfree Partner — Performed at multiple events hosted by NEWBURGH MUSIC CHAMBER INC.
- Molly Mason & Jay Ungar Partner — Performed at multiple events hosted by NEWBURGH MUSIC CHAMBER INC.
- Munich Philharmonic Orchestra Partner — Collaborates with members of the Munich Philharmonic Orchestra who perform as part of the Munich Philharmonic String Quartet.
- Orange County Arts Council Government — Recognized by the Orange County Arts Council with an award for contribution to the community's cultural environment.
- Phil Klay Partner — Collaborated on a program combining music and readings examining the effects of war
- Philip West Partner — Co-founder of Newburgh Chamber Music
- REBEL Baroque Ensemble Partner — Featured performer at an event hosted by NEWBURGH MUSIC CHAMBER INC.
- Roberto Díaz Partner — Performed in an all-sextet program
- Salman Rushdie Partner — Collaborated on a work for narrator and string quartet based on The Enchantress of Florence
- Sing for Hope Partner — Performs as part of the Sing for Hope roster in hospitals, nursing homes, and public spaces.
- St George's Episcopal Church Partner — Uses St George's Episcopal Church as a venue for hosting concerts.
- St. George's Episcopal Church Partner — Host venue for concert events in Newburgh, NY
- State University of New York at New Paltz Partner — Dr. Joel Evans, affiliated with SUNY New Paltz, serves as contact for instrument donations to the Valentina's Instrument Fund.
- Tel Aviv Museum Partner — Presented the complete Beethoven cycle of string quartets
- Tom Sleigh Partner — Collaborated on a program combining music and readings examining the effects of war
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 Engagement Through Accessible Artsmethodology: community-engaged-artsBy presenting chamber music performances in intimate and accessible public settings, the organization strengthens community bonds through shared artistic experiences, fostering local cultural connection and broadening access to classical music.
- Innovative Programming to Expand Audience Engagementmethodology: audience_engagement_through_innovationBy using adventurous programming, interdisciplinary collaborations, varied ensemble configurations, and contemporary works—including commissions that amplify underrepresented voices—the organization makes chamber music more relevant and engaging to diverse audiences, increasing cultural resonance and audience reach.
- Youth and Educational Outreach Through Musicmethodology: music-education-outreachBy combining student workshops in chamber music with public performances, the organization engages youth, cultivates younger audiences for classical music, and expands community access through participatory education.