named programs · 1 · from sources
What they call their work
Sag Harbor Song Festival
Annual concert series featuring performances by six emerging operatic artists across opera, art song, lieder, and musical theatre, presented over multiple evenings in September.
activities · 3 groups
What they do
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Professional Opera and Operetta Production 1 activity
- Feature and collaborate with professional vocalists in festival performancesIncludes performances and collaborations with professional vocalists such as soprano Elisa Sunshine, integrating them into the festival’s concert programming.
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Live Music Performances & Concerts 1 activity
- Organize and present annual multi-day song festivals featuring opera, musical theater, and art songPresents a program of opera, musical theater, songs, and lieder across multiple concerts in late September each year, featuring emerging vocalists and works by composers across four centuries. The festival has been held annually since 2022, with each edition sold out and documented through professional photography.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Engage artistic leadership to guide festival programming and developmentAppointed Brad Woolright, former 43-year leader at Santa Fe Opera, as Artistic Director to shape the artistic vision and programming of the festival.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$191K
Contributions & grants$177K93%
Program service revenue$14K7%
Investment income$160%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$151K
Program expenses81%
Admin / overhead19%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$163K
Cash$163K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$163K
Liquid reserves12.9 mo
2 years on record · 2023–2024 · YoY revenue -22.9%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 3
- DAVID FRYE — DIRECTOR
- DINAH NISSEN — DIRECTOR
- LENA KAPLAN — CHAIRMAN
relationships · 14
Who they work with
- Austin Opera Partner — Plans future collaborations with Austin Opera.
- Curtis Brown Partner — Artist representative for performers Amber Norelai and Jarrett Ott in the Sag Harbor Song Festival.
- Dario Acosta Partner — Photographer for multiple Sag Harbor Song Festival artists across multiple years.
- MayaRose Creative LLC Partner — Provided photography services for the 2024-25 and 2022-23 festivals and photographed artist Robert Tweten.
- Santa Rosa Symphony Partner — Plans future collaborations with Santa Rosa Symphony.
- Simon Pauly Partner — Photographer for artists David Portillo and Zachary Nelson and performer Jonathan Johnson.
- The Church Partner — Collaborated on the documentation of the 2022-23 festival through photography.
- The Church Partner — Collaborated with The Church in Sag Harbor as a cultural venue for hosting the festival.
- The Church Partner — Collaborating venue for the 2025 Sag Harbor Song Festival
- The Church Partner — Presenting the Sag Harbor Song Festival 2026 in collaboration with the organization.
- The Church in Sag Harbor Partner — Co-presented the inaugural Sag Harbor Song Festival in September 2022.
- The Church in Sag Harbor Partner — Collaborating venue and presenting partner for the 2023 Sag Harbor Song Festival
- The Church in Sag Harbor Partner — Presented the 2024 Sag Harbor Song Festival in collaboration with the organization.
- The Santa Fe Opera Partner — Collaborates with The Santa Fe Opera through shared artist engagements.
strategies · 5
How they approach the work
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- Arts Education Through Performancemethodology: arts-education-through-performanceBy presenting an annual song festival, the organization promotes public appreciation and understanding of opera and musical arts, using live performance as an educational platform to cultivate broader cultural engagement.
- Collaborative Network with Arts Organizationsmethodology: arts-collaboration-networkBy partnering with regional and national opera companies and symphonic ensembles, the festival expands its artistic reach and credibility, because collaboration enables access to professional talent and shared resources.
- Diverse Repertoire to Broaden Audience Engagementmethodology: repertoire_diversityBy presenting a wide repertoire across opera, musical theatre, art songs, and lieder, the festival attracts and sustains diverse audiences, because varied programming lowers barriers to entry and reflects multiple traditions and tastes.
- Intimate Performance Setting to Deepen Artist-Audience Connectionmethodology: intimate-performance-settingBy hosting performances in an intimate "salon" setting, the festival fosters close connections between artists and audiences, enhancing emotional resonance and engagement because proximity and atmosphere amplify the artistic experience.
- Showcasing Emerging Talent in a Curated Festival Formatmethodology: emerging-artist showcaseBy curating performances that feature emerging vocal artists in a collaborative community setting, the festival advances artistic development and public exposure, because structured, high-quality platforms enable talent to gain visibility and experience.