named programs · 2 · from sources
What they call their work
Opening Night: American Visions
Concert program exploring American identity through music by Copland, Dvořák, and contemporary composer Steven Banks, performed by featured artists
Summer Chamber Music Series
Annual series of chamber music concerts featuring professional musicians performing classical and contemporary repertoire
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Classical and Chamber Music Performances 2 activities
- Organizing and presenting chamber music concertsProduces and presents chamber music concerts across multiple seasons each year, primarily on Long Island's East End, including an annual summer festival running from mid-July to mid-August featuring performances by world-renowned musicians. Concerts last approximately 80 to 90 minutes and are held at various historic and cultural venues.
- Programming thematic and American composer-focused concertsCurates concert programs around specific themes, including tributes to American composers and American creative expression, such as performances of works by Leonard Bernstein, Paul Moravec, Kenji Bunch, and traditional American songs like “Simple Gifts” and “Zion’s Walls.”
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Commissioning New Musical Works 1 activity
- Commissioning and premiering new chamber music worksCommissions and premieres new works as part of its programming, including over twenty new compositions for flute and pieces such as Michael Stephen Brown’s Near Collision for Piano Four Hands and Steven Banks’ work based on the life of Nina Simone. The organization has also published and recorded commissioned works, including the anthology "Eight Visions."
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Benefit Events for Arts and Culture 1 activity
- Hosting annual benefit and special eventsOrganizes an annual benefit event that includes a concert, cocktail hour, and seated dinner to support its programming. Also hosts special evening events combining music with wine and food in unique settings such as sculpture gardens.
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Nonprofit Music Recording and Distribution 1 activity
- Recording and releasing concert performancesRecords and releases select performances each season in audio and video formats, including commercial recordings on labels such as Naxos and Albany Records, such as the anthology "Eight Visions" and a recording dedicated to the music of Eric Ewazen.
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financials · form 990 · fy2023
revenue
Total revenue$1.05M
Contributions & grants$808K77%
Program service revenue$244K23%
Investment income$58K6%
Other revenue$-57K
expenses
Total expenses$952K
Program expenses77%
Admin / overhead17%
Fundraising6%
Salaries & benefits$370K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$2.13M
Cash$328K
Investments$1.71M
Liabilities$130K
Net assets$2.01M
Liquid reserves25.6 mo
5 years on record · 2019–2023 · YoY revenue +1.7%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2023
Who runs it
paid leadership · 2
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MICHAEL LAWRENCE | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $216K |
| MARYA MARTIN | ARTISTIC DIRECTOR | 30 | $110K |
board members · 17
- ANA R DANIEL — DIRECTOR
- ANNE GILCHRIST HALL — DIRECTOR
- ARLENE ALDA — DIRECTOR
- BILLY HULT — DIRECTOR
- EDWARD D BURKE JR — DIRECTOR
- FRANCI J BLASSBERG — DIRECTOR
- GABRIELLA SULTANIK ELGHANAYAN — DIRECTOR
- HELEN MEATES — TREASURER
- JOSEPH L RICE III — DIRECTOR
- JOYCE MENSCHEL — DIRECTOR
- JUDITH LITTLE — DIRECTOR
- KATHERYN C PATTERSON — DIRECTOR
- KENNETH S DAVIDSON — CHAIRMAN
- PAIGE L NAGLE — DIRECTOR
- PAUL B GRIDLEY — DIRECTOR
- SANDRA R MEYER — DIRECTOR
- STEVEN N RAPPAPORT — DIRECTOR
relationships · 14
Who they work with
- Albany Records Partner — Record label for the recording of music by Eric Ewazen released by Marya Martin.
- Atlantic Golf Club Partner — Venue host for the Annual Benefit event.
- Bridgehampton Chamber Music Partner — Organization receiving donations to support chamber music performances.
- Bridgehampton Presbyterian Church Partner — Venue for a summer festival concert.
- Bridgehampton Presbyterian Church Partner — Venue partner hosting chamber music performances.
- Channing Sculpture Garden Partner — Hosted an evening of music, wine, and food during the festival.
- Channing Sculpture Garden Partner — Venue partner hosting outdoor chamber music concerts.
- Madoo Partner — Hosted a concert event in collaboration with BCM at the Madoo estate.
- Madoo Conservancy Partner — Hosted a sold-out summer festival performance.
- Michael Stephen Brown Partner — Commissioned to compose and premiere Near Collision for Piano Four Hands.
- Naxos Partner — Record label for the recording of "Eight Visions" commissioned by Marya Martin.
- New York State Council on the Arts Government — Primary public funder supporting Bridgehampton Chamber Music
- Steven Banks Partner — Featured composer and performer presenting 'to be free,' a work reflecting on American identity and freedom.
- Theodore Presser Partner — Publisher of the flute anthology "Eight Visions" commissioned by Marya Martin.
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.
- Commissioning and Reinterpretation to Innovate and Expand Repertoiremethodology: innovative_programmingBy commissioning new works and creatively reinterpreting canonical pieces, the organization revitalizes chamber music, because innovation attracts contemporary audiences and sustains artistic relevance.
- Thematic and Narrative Programming to Deepen Audience Connectionmethodology: thematic-programmingBy organizing concerts around annual themes and American cultural narratives, the organization enhances audience engagement and understanding, because structured storytelling makes classical music more accessible and meaningful.
- Venue and Digital Access as Engagement Enhancersmethodology: venue-based audience engagementBy presenting performances in evocative historic and outdoor settings and releasing digital recordings, the organization broadens access and deepens audience connection, because environment and availability shape the emotional and cognitive impact of music.