named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Choral Education Sessions
Free educational sessions in music reading, sight singing, choral membership, and music theory led by the Artistic Director, open to members and non-members
Community Outreach Performances
Performances at hospitals, nursing homes, and other local community organizations
Summer Sings
Open singing events for anyone interested in participating, part of the organization's outreach efforts
Winter and Spring Concerts
Annual performances of classical choral works and pieces by living composers, such as Dan Forrest's Requiem for the Living and Schubert's Mass in G
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Community Choral Rehearsals & Performances 2 activities
- Host public choral participation eventsHosts Summer Sings events that are open to public participation, fostering community engagement in choral music regardless of membership status.
- Operate avocational community choirOperates as an avocational community choir with weekly rehearsals and a structured concert season, engaging approximately 60 members in choral music performance across diverse periods from Baroque to contemporary.
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Live Music Performances for Seniors and Isolated Populations 1 activity
- Deliver outreach performancesConducts outreach performances at local community organizations such as hospitals and nursing homes, bringing choral music to audiences beyond the concert setting.
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Classical and Chamber Music Performances 1 activity
- Present seasonal choral concertsPresents winter and spring concerts featuring a broad repertoire, including performances such as Dan Forrest's Requiem for the Living, Schubert's Mass in G, and joint concerts with other chorales, held at venues like Rye Presbyterian Church and drawing hundreds of attendees.
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Music Education and Training Programs 1 activity
- Provide choral education sessionsOffers free choral education sessions covering music reading, sight reading, singing instruction, and beginner music theory, open to both members and non-members to promote musical literacy and accessibility.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Enforce member fundraising participationRequires each choir member to sell the equivalent of 4 regular-priced tickets per concert (6 for married couples) to support operational costs, integrating member-driven fundraising into its financial model.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$76K
Contributions & grants$10K13%
Program service revenue$30K40%
Investment income$13K17%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$103K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
balance sheet
Total assets$392K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$392K
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -12.4%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 12
- Aditi Chang — Vice President and Director
- Katie Primm — President and Director
- Lani Boyer — Director
- Lori Blum — Director
- Meg Doty — Director
- Mieke Rickert-O'Connell — Director
- Monique Robidoux — Director
- Patty Holmes — Director
- Robert Broadwater — Director
- Shannon Torrini — Secretary and Director
- Shari Cohen — Director
- Susan Duncan — Director
relationships · 31
Who they work with
- Arts Westchester Network — Member of regional arts council which awarded the organization in 2000.
- Chorus America Network — Member of national choral organization network.
- Debra Segal Interiors, LLC Partner — Sponsor of the Westchester Choral Society
- Dr. Bonnie Liakos, DC, DABAN Partner — Sponsor of the Westchester Choral Society
- Fit Inn Partner — Sponsor of the Westchester Choral Society
- Galle 49 Partner — Sponsor of the Westchester Choral Society
- Hickey’s Deli Partner — Sponsor of the Westchester Choral Society
- Hudson Chorale Partner — Jointly performed a spring 2026 concert featuring Te Deum by Antonín Dvořák and Carmina Burana by Carl Orff.
- Irish Arts Center Partner — Collaborated on musical performances, including 10 performances featuring the Artistic Director on keyboard in Manhattan.
- JC Auto Repair Partner — Sponsor of the Westchester Choral Society
- Kommer Bave & Ciccone LLP Partner — Sponsor of the Westchester Choral Society
- Liebling Levitas, Inc Partner — Sponsor of the Westchester Choral Society
- Magic Touch Hair Studio Partner — Sponsor of the Westchester Choral Society
- Mamaroneck Artists Guild Partner — Sponsor of the Westchester Choral Society
- Memorial United Methodist Church Partner — Hosts weekly rehearsals for the Westchester Choral Society in White Plains, NY.
- Memorial United Methodist Church Partner — Provides rehearsal space for the Westchester Choral Society.
- Memorial United Methodist Church Partner — Sponsor of the Westchester Choral Society
- Mind Body World Partner — Sponsor of the Westchester Choral Society
- Monique Robidoux Art & Design Partner — Sponsor of the Westchester Choral Society
- Nanu Studio Partner — Sponsor of the Westchester Choral Society
- Old Guard of Westchester Partner — Sponsor of the Westchester Choral Society
- Purchase College Conservatory of Music Network — Alumni affiliation of the Artistic Director, who earned Bachelor and Master of Music degrees there.
- Rye Presbyterian Church Partner — Hosts Westchester Choral Society concerts in Rye, NY.
- Salon Magnolia Partner — Sponsor of the Westchester Choral Society
- Scarborough Fair Catering Partner — Sponsor of the Westchester Choral Society
- The Beehive Restaurant Partner — Sponsor of the Westchester Choral Society
- The Haydn Foundation Partner — Sponsor of the Westchester Choral Society
- Transom Bookshop Partner — Sponsor of the Westchester Choral Society
- Vocal Area Network Network — Member of regional vocal arts network.
- Western Connecticut State University Partner — Collaborates through shared artistic leadership, as the Artistic Director serves as a music professor and has conducted productions for the Music Theater department.
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strategies · 4
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.
- Avocational-Professional Ensemble Modelmethodology: avocational-professional ensemble modelBy combining avocational singers with professional performers, the organization achieves high-quality artistic output that elevates community engagement and performance standards, because the blend of passion and expertise enriches musical interpretation and audience experience.
- Inclusive Audition Processmethodology: inclusive_audition_processBy allowing prospective members to experience rehearsals without commitment, the organization lowers barriers to entry and supports audition preparedness, because integration into the rehearsal process builds confidence and musical familiarity before formal evaluation.
- Internal Leadership Developmentmethodology: internal_leadership_developmentBy promoting artistic leadership from within the organization, continuity and institutional knowledge are preserved, because individuals already immersed in the ensemble’s culture and standards can lead more effectively and sustainably.
- Member-Driven Volunteer Modelmethodology: member-driven volunteer modelBy relying on member volunteerism for organizational functions, the ensemble strengthens ownership and community cohesion, because shared responsibility fosters deeper engagement and long-term sustainability.