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The American Classical Orchestra Inc
New York, NY · EIN 061072470 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE A69 · Arts, Culture & Humanities · Medium ($1M-$10M)
revenue
$1.2M
expenses
$1.2M
net assets
$-82K
employees
3
volunteers
27
program ratio
67%
mission · from form 990

The American Classical Orchestra recreates the sound world of the master composers. The ACO is devoted to preserving and performing the repertoire of 17th, 18th and 19th century composers. By playing the music on original instruments and using historic performance technique, we attempt to recreate the sounds an audience would have experienced when the music was written and first performed. We pass along skills and appreciation for this practice to future generations through concert performances and educational programs.Because period instruments were made of different materials, they produce a profoundly different sound from the 20th century instruments used in modern orchestras. Historical instruments, with their softer and more transparent, yet sometimes edgier tone, produce a delicacy in the gentler phrases and a pungent bite in the stronger passages. Using period instruments, the ACO can, in the 21st century, bring audiences closer to the musical genius of Bach, Mozart, Beethoven a

profile · synthesized from sources

The American Classical Orchestra performs music from the 17th, 18th, and 19th centuries using original instruments and historic techniques to recreate the sound world of composers like Bach, Mozart, and Beethoven. Based in New York, the orchestra aims to preserve classical repertoire and pass on performance traditions through concerts and educational outreach. Their performances highlight the distinct tonal qualities of period instruments.

named programs · 2 · from sources

What they call their work

Educational Outreach
Programs designed to teach students and audiences about historical performance practices and period instruments
Historic Concert Performances
Live orchestral performances of 17th, 18th, and 19th-century repertoire using period instruments and historically informed techniques
activities · 1 group

What they do

  • Classical and Chamber Music Performances 2 activities
    • Conduct concert performances and educational programs in historical performance practice
      Delivers concert performances and educational initiatives aimed at transmitting the skills and appreciation of historical performance practice to audiences and future generations.
    • Perform classical repertoire using period instruments and historic techniques
      Performs music from the 17th, 18th, and 19th centuries using original instruments and historically informed performance practices to recreate the authentic sound of the period.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$1.15M
Contributions & grants$1.01M87%
Program service revenue$148K13%
Investment income$350%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$1.21M
Program expenses67%
Admin / overhead25%
Fundraising8%
Salaries & benefits$433K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$21K
Cash$17K
Investments$0
Liabilities$103K
Net assets$-82K
Liquid reserves0.2 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +1.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 2
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
Thomas C Crawford Artistic Director 40 $195K
David Larkin Executive Director 40 $110K
board members · 11
  • Andrew L Cheskis — Director
  • Cynthia C Wainwrig — Director
  • Darlene Pasquill — Director
  • Debra J Toppeta — President
  • Gerald Rizzieri — Director
  • John Goodman — Director
  • Lauri Baker — Vice President
  • Peter R Burnim — Director
  • Rob Hahn — Director
  • William Lee — Director
  • William T Potvin — Treasurer
strategies · 1

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