named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
40th Anniversary Season
Six-concert series celebrating the orchestra’s four decades of performance, including a gala of Beethoven’s 9th Symphony with St. George’s Choral Society.
Annual Family Concert
Interactive, free concert designed for children and families, featuring an instrument “petting zoo” and educational content to introduce classical music.
Together in Music
Project encompassing the family concert and related outreach to make orchestral music accessible to younger audiences.
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Classical and Chamber Music Performances 2 activities
- Production of named concert programs with thematic repertoirePresents a series of thematically titled concerts each season, such as "Friends," "Legends," "Showcase," "Brilliance," and a gala performance of Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9, featuring major classical works and guest soloists.
- Symphonic concert performances for diverse audiencesProduces five to six symphonic concerts per season from early autumn through May, featuring classical repertoire and guest artists, performed by a 70-person community orchestra at various venues across Manhattan and Brooklyn, including schools, churches, and cultural centers.
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Early Childhood Music Education 1 activity
- Annual family concert with interactive music educationHosts an annual family concert featuring interactive elements, an instrument “petting zoo,” and opportunities for children to engage directly with orchestral instruments and musicians, designed to introduce young audiences to classical music.
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Live Music Performances for Seniors and Isolated Populations 1 activity
- Chamber music outreach performances in healthcare and community settingsProvides musical outreach through chamber music performances at nursing homes, hospitals, special needs centers, and cultural events in Lower Manhattan and the greater Tri-State area, including participation in the Music and Medicine concert series and the Downtown Alliance Fall Music Series.
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Music Therapy for Ill and Vulnerable Populations 1 activity
- Community music therapy outreach for special needs populationsOperates the "Together in Music" program, which provides interactive orchestral concert experiences for children with special needs, including on-stage participation, improvisation, singing, movement activities, and final rehearsal opportunities to perform with the orchestra.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$107K
Contributions & grants$80K75%
Program service revenue$23K22%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$2K
expenses
Total expenses$105K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$58K
Grants paid out$0
balance sheet
Total assets$169K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$169K
3 years on record · 2022–2024 · YoY revenue +26.7%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 4
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barbara Yahr | Music Director | 10 | $29K |
| Cindy Lan | Executive Director | 8 | $7K |
| Eric Mahl | Associate Conductor, Manager | 5 | $6K |
| Chrstian Olson | Assistant Conductor | 2 | $333 |
relationships · 23
Who they work with
- All Saints Episcopal Church Partner — Hosts performances by the Greenwich Village Orchestra.
- Arts for Healing Partner — Collaborated on a participatory music therapy concert at the New Canaan Country School.
- Barbara Yahr Partner — Music director and music therapist who initiated and leads the Together in Music program.
- Barnaby Partner — Member of the bassoon section who coordinates sign-up for the orchestra's email list.
- Downtown Alliance Partner — Featured ensemble in the Fall Music Series at Albany Street Plaza in Lower Manhattan.
- Good Shepherd-Faith Presbyterian Church Partner — Hosts performances by the Greenwich Village Orchestra.
- IMSLP Partner — Directs auditioning musicians to IMSLP for orchestral excerpts.
- Mary Manning Walsh Nursing Home Partner — Provided chamber music performances for residents.
- Memorial Sloan Kettering Partner — Presented a chamber music concert for patients and staff.
- Mount Sinai Hospital Partner — Participated in the Music and Medicine concert series at the Guggenheim Pavilion.
- Music for Autism Partner — Performed as part of their Linda Rodgers Emory Concert Series at the JCC of the Greater Five Towns.
- New York City Department of Cultural Affairs Government — Provided funding support enabling the orchestra to offer free admission to its annual family concert.
- New York University Partner — Barbara Yahr pursued an MA in Music Therapy at NYU, indicating institutional affiliation supporting her therapeutic music practice.
- Nordoff-Robbins Center for Music Therapy Partner — Barbara Yahr received training at the Nordoff-Robbins Center for Music Therapy in NYC, reflecting a professional and methodological partnership in music therapy.
- Orlando Philharmonic Partner — Performed as soloist with the orchestra for the world premiere of "L.E.S. Characters."
- Pat Achilles Partner — Illustrator providing original artwork for the orchestra's website and season materials.
- RUSK Rehabilitation Partner — Performed chamber music concerts at the NYU Hospital for Joint Diseases’ inpatient rehabilitation unit.
- St. Bartholomew’s Church Partner — Hosts performances by the Greenwich Village Orchestra.
- St. George’s Choral Society Partner — Co-presents performances with the Greenwich Village Orchestra, including a gala performance of Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9.
- St. George’s Choral Society Partner — Collaborated with the Greenwich Village Orchestra on a gala performance of Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9.
- Step by Step Developmental Needs Center Partner — Performed music therapy concerts for individuals with developmental needs in Borough Park, Brooklyn.
- Tenri Cultural Institute Partner — Hosts performances by the Greenwich Village Orchestra.
- The Greenwich Village Orchestra Government — Registered as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, making donations tax-deductible.
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-Engaged Music Performancemethodology: community-engaged_performanceBy composing orchestra membership from diverse community members—including professionals and avocational musicians—we foster civic engagement and broaden access to classical music, because shared participation builds ownership and inclusivity in the arts.
- Innovative Audience Engagement to Expand Accessmethodology: audience_engagement_through_innovationBy using free public events, multi-genre programming, and interactive family concerts—including instrument petting zoos—we reduce barriers to classical music attendance and engage new audiences, because experiential and accessible formats increase comfort and interest in unfamiliar art forms.
- Music Therapy-Integrated Programmingmethodology: music_therapy_integratedBy integrating clinical music therapy methods into orchestral performances and interactive experiences, we increase accessibility and engagement for children and individuals with special needs, because participatory music supports healing, communication, and emotional expression.