named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Commissions Concert
Annual concert featuring original works composed for BYMP ensembles by guest composers, such as Milad Yousufi, Pablo Mayor, and Angela Morris
Jazz Program
Jazz ensembles for middle and high school students, including Junior Jazz and Senior Jazz, emphasizing improvisation, ensemble playing, and performance of standards and contemporary works
Orchestra Program
Three-tiered youth orchestra program (Prelude, Overture, Sinfonia) for students aged 6–18, offering weekly rehearsals, sectional coaching, and 2–3 annual concerts focused on classical and contemporary repertoire
Summer Music Program
Summer intensive programs in Suzuki Strings, String Orchestra, Chamber Music, and Jazz Ensembles, serving over 110 children annually with instruction and performance opportunities
activities · 3 groups
What they do
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Music Education and Training Programs 5 activities
- Chamber music and chamber orchestra programOffers a two-week chamber music program that includes music theory, music history, masterclasses, sectional rehearsals, technique building, and ensemble rehearsal, culminating in performances. Chamber ensembles are combined into a chamber orchestra to perform orchestral repertoire, with recordings of performances.
- Jazz program for youthOffers a jazz ensemble program for middle and high school students featuring weekly rehearsals, collaborative instruction on saxophone, trumpet, trombone, clarinet, woodwinds, bass, guitar, piano, and drums, and 2–3 annual concerts. Includes special workshops and joint performances with professional musicians, such as through collaboration with the Brooklyn Jazz Underground.
- Summer music day campOperates an in-person summer music camp at Adelphi Academy in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn, offering Suzuki for Strings, Chamber Music, and Chamber Orchestra programs. Includes movement instruction in ballet, modern, and jazz taught by staff from Covenant Ballet Theater of Brooklyn.
- Suzuki for Strings programProvides structured music education for violin, viola, cello, and bass students using the Suzuki method, including semi-private lessons, technique building, music reading, movement classes, musical games, composer education, and recorded individual performances.
- Youth orchestra programsProvides ensemble-based music instruction and performance opportunities for young musicians ages 6–18 through a three-tiered youth orchestra structure, including weekly rehearsals, sectional coaching, and 2–3 concerts per season. Serves over 200 students annually from more than 20 public and several independent schools in Brooklyn.
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Dance Performance and Community Engagement 1 activity
- Collaborative arts performancesPartners with dance organizations, including the Martha Graham School Young Artists Program, to present interdisciplinary performances combining music and dance at multiple venues.
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Classical and Chamber Music Performances 1 activity
- Community and commissioned performancesHosts public concerts and community music events, including seasonal orchestra and jazz concerts, free community events like Bach to the Streets, and commissioned works concerts featuring new compositions written for the ensembles. Events are held at various Brooklyn venues and include live-streamed performances.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$185K
Contributions & grants$99K53%
Program service revenue$86K47%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$195K
Program expenses94%
Admin / overhead6%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$134K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$23K
Cash$23K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$23K
Liquid reserves1.4 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue -9.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| KELLY HOWARD | ARTISTIC DIR | 25 | $43K |
board members · 7
- ISABELLE JETTE — DIRECTOR
- MAGDA CRUZ — BOARD CHAIR
- MAX SWISHER — DIRECTOR
- MUNSUN PARK — SECRETARY
- PHILIP MILLER — TREASURER
- SHARON ROBUSTELLI — DIRECTOR
- SUZANNE LIPKIN — DIRECTOR
relationships · 14
Who they work with
- BRIC Media Share Program Partner — Provides in-kind support to BYMP.
- Brooklyn Jazz Underground Partner — Collaborated with BYMP to organize a free, day-long workshop for young jazz musicians.
- Covenant Ballet Theater of Brooklyn Partner — Provided movement instruction in ballet, modern, and jazz for BYMP's summer camp Suzuki program.
- David G. Samuels, Esq. Partner — Provides in-kind legal support to BYMP.
- Martha Graham School Young Artists Program Partner — Collaborated with BYMP on a performance integrating dancers with orchestra musicians.
- New York City Department of Cultural Affairs Government — Provides public funding to support BYMP's programs in partnership with the City Council.
- New York City Department of Cultural Affairs Government — Public funder supporting BYMP programs in partnership with the City Council.
- New York State Council on the Arts Government — Primary public funder supporting BYMP programs.
- New York State Council on the Arts Government — Provides funding to BYMP with support from the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature.
- Old First Reformed Church Partner — Provides rehearsal space for orchestra programs.
- Old First Reformed Church Partner — Provides rehearsal space for the Brooklyn Youth Music Project's Jazz Program.
- P.S. 230 Partner — Hosts the BYMP Summer Music Camp at its facility in Kensington, Brooklyn.
- Proskauer Rose LLP Partner — Provides in-kind support to BYMP.
- TEN3 Public Relations Partner — Provides in-kind support to BYMP.
strategies · 5
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-Centered Ensemble Educationmethodology: community-centered_arts_programmingBy combining musical rigor with community building in ensemble settings, we develop students' musical skills, confidence, and long-term engagement, because belonging and artistic challenge reinforce one another.
- Equitable Access Through Financial Supportmethodology: equitable_access_through_financial_aidBy providing need-based financial aid and covering essential program costs, we ensure all admitted students can participate regardless of income, because removing financial barriers is essential to achieving diversity and inclusion in high-quality music education.
- Improvisation as Foundational Learningmethodology: improvisation-centered_instructionBy centering jazz instruction on improvisation, we cultivate student confidence, deep listening, and cultural understanding, because creative risk-taking in real-time performance builds intrinsic musical intelligence and personal agency.
- Integrated Ensemble Training Pathwaymethodology: integrated_chamber_and_orchestral_trainingBy combining chamber music and orchestral experiences in a progressive structure, we develop advanced collaborative and technical proficiency, because diverse ensemble contexts challenge students to adapt musically and socially across performance settings.
- Suzuki-Inspired Skill and Character Developmentmethodology: Suzuki_methodBy using the Suzuki method with structured lessons, performance, and composer education, we build musical literacy and confidence in young string players, because early immersion in technique and tradition fosters both technical proficiency and personal growth.