named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Children’s Concerts
Educational concerts for school children as part of the Symphony’s outreach initiative in Warren and Washington Counties
Five-Concert Subscription Season
Annual indoor concert series held from October through May at Glens Falls High School auditorium, featuring professional orchestral performances
Side by Side Concert
Collaborative performance event at Zankel Music Hall, Skidmore College, involving GFS musicians and student participants
Summer Pops Concerts
Free outdoor summer concerts including the annual July 3 Independence Day celebration with fireworks at Crandall Park
de Blasiis Chamber Music Series
Chamber music performances featuring guest artists such as the David Restivo Trio and saxophonist Christine Jensen
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Commissioning New Musical Works 1 activity
- Collaborate with guest artists and commission new worksPartners with prominent guest artists such as jazz vocalist Dominique Eade and baritone Xander McRae, and collaborates with acclaimed American composers including Jennifer Higdon, David Amram, Joan Tower, and Christopher Theofanidis to co-commission and perform new orchestral works.
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Music Education and Training Programs 1 activity
- Deliver educational music programs for children and schoolsHosts annual children's concerts for over 1,500 students from elementary and intermediate schools across Warren, Washington, Essex, and Saratoga counties, including performances of "Peter and the Wolf" and "Lucinda y Las Flores de la Nochebuena." Conducts Instrument Petting Zoos and brings musicians and visiting composers into schools to provide hands-on music education experiences.
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Classical and Chamber Music Performances 1 activity
- Present professional live orchestral performancesProduces a five-concert subscription season annually from October through May, primarily at Glens Falls High School, and presents additional concerts including holiday pops, family events, and thematic programs featuring classical and film music. Also performs major works such as Gustav Holst’s "The Planets" with enhanced visuals and narration.
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Free Outdoor Music Concerts 1 activity
- Produce free and accessible community concertsPresents free outdoor summer pop concerts, including an annual Independence Day concert with fireworks in Crandall Park, and family-oriented events such as Halloween and Valentine’s Day concerts held at local theaters and churches to broaden community access to live music.
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Event and Production Volunteer Coordination 1 activity
- Support musician lodging and performance logisticsCoordinates homestays with local hosts to provide lodging for visiting musicians who travel over 50 miles to perform with the orchestra, ensuring their participation in concerts and educational events.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$513K
Contributions & grants$308K60%
Program service revenue$127K25%
Investment income$36K7%
Other revenue$42K
expenses
Total expenses$487K
Program expenses88%
Admin / overhead12%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$211K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$677K
Cash$133K
Investments$418K
Liabilities$5K
Net assets$672K
Liquid reserves13.6 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue -7.5%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 13
- Anastasia L Urtz JD — Director
- David Kruczlnicki — Director
- Derek Paddock — Director
- Dr Richard Leach — Director
- Eve Wenger — Treasurer
- George Green — Director
- John E Fitzgerald Jr — Vice President
- Kristine Reynolds — Director
- Naftali Rottenstreich — Director
- Noel Granger — President
- Randolph Glenn — Secretary
- Ray Agnew — Director
- Richard J Ferguson — Director
relationships · 33
Who they work with
- American Federation of Musicians’ Music Performance Trust Fund Funder — Provided funding to support the 2019 Children's Concert.
- Boquet Valley Central School District Partner — Partners with the orchestra to deliver children's concerts to elementary students.
- Charles R. Wood Foundation Funder — Provided grant funding to support the Glens Falls Symphony Children's Concerts.
- Charles R. Wood Foundation Funder — Supported the Symphony with funding used to acquire video production equipment for virtual performances.
- Christ Church Partner — Hosted the "Zing! Zing! Strings!" concert in Glens Falls.
- Christ Church Methodist Partner — Venue hosting an intimate string concert by the Glens Falls Symphony Orchestra.
- Christ Church United Methodist Partner — Hosts Glens Falls Symphony Orchestra performances at its venue in Glens Falls.
- Cloudspitter Foundation Funder — Provided grant funding to support the 2024 and 2025 Children's Concerts.
- Dominique Eade Partner — Jazz vocalist collaborating with the symphony for a holiday concert.
- Glen and Carol Pearsall Adirondack Foundation Funder — Provided grant funding to support the 2024 and 2025 Children's Concerts.
- Glens Falls Foundation Funder — Provided funding that enabled the purchase of equipment for virtual concert production during the pandemic.
- Glens Falls Foundation Funder — Provided grant funding to support the 2019 Children's Concert.
- Glens Falls High School Partner — Venue host for the "Music at the Movies" concert.
- Glens Falls Rotary Club Partner — Executive Director Jennifer Brink is an active member and former President, linking the Symphony with community service networks.
- Hudson Falls School District Partner — Collaborates with the orchestra to host children's concerts for elementary students.
- Hyde Collection Partner — Hosts de Blasiis Chamber Series concerts, including those co-presented with the Glens Falls Symphony, in the Helen Froehlich Auditorium at 161 Warren Street, Glens Falls, NY.
- JM MacDonald Foundation Funder — Provided grant funding to support the 2023 Children's Concert.
- Maestro Charles Peltz Partner — Music Director who hosts Conductor’s Circle events and engages with donors and musicians.
- New York State Council on the Arts Funder — Provided grant funding to support the Glens Falls Symphony Children's Concerts.
- Office of Assemblywoman Carrie Woerner Funder — Provided grant funding to support the 2024 and 2025 Children's Concerts.
- Polly Beeman Legacy Committee Partner — Committee of individuals, including Randolph Glenn as Chair, that oversees the Polly Beeman Legacy Society.
- Schroon Lake School District Partner — Collaborates with the orchestra to present educational concerts for grades 1–5.
- Seagle Festival Partner — Collaborated with the Glens Falls Symphony to present performers for the 2023 Children's Concert opera production.
- Skidmore College Partner — Hosted a GFS side-by-side concert at Zankel Music Hall
- Stewart’s Shops Funder — Provided grant funding to support the 2024 and 2025 Children's Concerts.
- The Strand Partner — Hosted the Valentine’s Day Family Concert in Hudson Falls.
- The Strand Theater in Hudson Falls Partner — Venue partner hosting Glens Falls Symphony Orchestra events in Hudson Falls.
- The Wood Theater Partner — Venue partner hosting Glens Falls Symphony Orchestra family concerts.
- WMHT Partner — Provided a narrator for the 2019 Children's Concert performance of "Peter and the Wolf."
- Wood Theater Partner — Hosted the Halloween Family Concert in Glens Falls.
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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 Educationmethodology: community-engaged_performanceBy integrating youth performers from local schools and delivering dedicated concerts to elementary students, we deepen community ties and inspire the next generation of music lovers, because direct participation and accessible live performances foster lasting emotional and educational connections to orchestral music.
- Donor Engagement Through Personal Connectionmethodology: donor-musician connectionBy linking donors with individual musicians through chair adoptions and exclusive events, we strengthen donor retention and long-term support, because personal relationships with artists create emotional investment in the orchestra’s mission.
- Experiential Audience Engagementmethodology: experiential_learningBy using themed concerts, film music repertoire, and hands-on Instrument Petting Zoos, we make orchestral music accessible and emotionally resonant, because immersive and relatable experiences increase audience engagement across age groups and musical backgrounds.