named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Orchestra Angel & Soloist Sponsorship
Program allowing donors to sponsor instrumentalists or vocal soloists, helping defray performance costs while receiving complimentary tickets.
Seasonal Concert Series
Annual series of three major concerts featuring major choral works, oratorios, and sacred music by composers such as Bach, Handel, and Mozart, performed at churches and theaters across Long Island.
Young Artist Competition
Competition supporting emerging vocal talent; details available through the organization’s website and events.
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Community Choral Rehearsals & Performances 2 activities
- Conducts weekly chorus rehearsalsHolds weekly rehearsals every Monday evening from 8:00 PM to 10:00 PM at Garden City Community Church in Garden City, NY, as part of its regular season preparation. Participation requires adherence to attendance policies, including mandatory attendance at a minimum of 75% of rehearsals and two of the last three rehearsals before each performance.
- Provides choral performances for private eventsOffers professional choral performances for private occasions such as weddings, Christmas parties, and lawn parties, with flexible group sizes to suit event needs.
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Corporate Sponsorship Programs 1 activity
- Manages sponsorship and financial support programsOffers sponsorship opportunities for donors to support soloists and instrumentalists, provides program advertising options for businesses, and maintains a permanent endowment fund to ensure long-term financial stability. Has historically received support from the business community.
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Performing Arts Ticket Access Programs 1 activity
- Offers ticket sales and pricing programs for concertsSells individual and season tickets to its concerts, offering discounted season rates and reduced-price tickets for youth under 19. Group discounts are available for parties of eight or more attending the same concert.
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Classical and Chamber Music Performances 1 activity
- Organizes and conducts choral performancesProduces and presents high-caliber choral concerts each season, typically three per year, including an annual December performance of Handel's Messiah, Part I, and additional concerts in November and May featuring major works by composers such as Beethoven, Schubert, Brahms, and Mozart. Performances are held at venues including the Madison Theatre at Molloy University and have included collaborations with professional orchestras and soloists.
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Music Education and Training Programs 1 activity
- Plans and revives educational and artist development programsIs planning to revive the Young Artist Program, indicating an intent to expand opportunities for emerging musical talent.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2021
revenue
Total revenue$11K
Contributions & grants$5K44%
Program service revenue$3K24%
Investment income——
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$26K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits—
Grants paid out—
balance sheet
Total assets$17K
Cash—
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Net assets$17K
2 years on record · 2020–2021 · YoY revenue +18.7%
relationships · 13
Who they work with
- Brad Gustavson Government — Treasurer of The Long Island Choral Society, Inc.
- Canterbury Choral Society of New York Partner — Collaborated on two performances of Mahler's Eighth Symphony at Carnegie Hall.
- Christ Church in Oyster Bay Partner — Collaborates with or draws affiliation through its conductor, who serves as Music Director at Christ Church in Oyster Bay.
- Christ Episcopal Church Partner — Provides space for Long Island Choral Society events or rehearsals
- Garden City Community Church Partner — Primary rehearsal venue for the choral society.
- Garden City Community Church Partner — Provides space for Long Island Choral Society events or rehearsals
- Long Island Choral Society Network — Organization maintains a mailing list to communicate with supporters and audience members.
- Long Island Concert Orchestra Partner — Collaborated with the Long Island Choral Society in a joint performance at the Symphony of Hope Concert.
- Madison Theatre at Molloy University Partner — Venue for Long Island Choral Society performances
- NSSO Partner — Co-presented a concert with Long Island Choral Society in March 2016.
- Our Redeemer Lutheran Church Partner — Provides space for Long Island Choral Society events or rehearsals
- PayPal Partner — Processes online donations for the Long Island Choral Society.
- The Long Island Choral Society, Inc. Partner — Organization accepting program ads and donations from business supporters.
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-Based Volunteer Choir Modelmethodology: community_based_choirBy drawing singers from a broad geographic base and organizing them as an all-volunteer ensemble, the organization builds community engagement and sustains choral performance, because collective participation strengthens regional cultural capacity.
- Regional Cultural Expansion through Premiere Performancesmethodology: regional_premiere_outreachBy presenting regional premieres of significant choral works, the organization broadens local access to high-caliber repertoire, because introducing underrepresented works elevates the cultural landscape of Long Island.
- Youth and Community Accessibility through Tiered Pricingmethodology: access_pricing_modelBy offering subsidized youth tickets and group pricing incentives, the organization increases audience diversity and participation, because reducing financial barriers expands access to choral arts across age and community groups.