named programs · 1 · from sources
What they call their work
AACM Concert Series
Annual concert series presenting world premieres and original works by AACM member composers at venues such as Peter Norton Symphony Space
activities · 3 groups
What they do
-
Performing Arts Archival Preservation 1 activity
- Documents and archives recordings and compositions by AACM membersMaintains and showcases a historical archive of recordings and compositions created by AACM members over more than 50 years, preserving ongoing creative output and artistic legacy.
-
-
Classical and Chamber Music Performances 1 activity
- Presents concerts featuring original music and world premieres by AACM membersPresents concerts that feature world premieres of original music composed and performed by members of the Association for the Advancement of Creative Musicians. In 2024, presented a 3-concert series at Peter Norton Symphony Space Leonard Nimoy Thalia.
-
-
Live Music Performances & Concerts 1 activity
- Presents solo percussion performances exploring structured improvisationStages solo percussion performances that emphasize freedom of expression through structured improvisation, reflecting the organization's commitment to innovative musical forms.
-
financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$23K
Contributions & grants$22K93%
Program service revenue$2K7%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$31K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$2K
Grants paid out$0
balance sheet
Total assets$22K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$22K
2 years on record · 2023–2024 · YoY revenue -75.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 3
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Claudine Myers | Acting President/Vice President | 4 | $500 |
| Peggy Abrams | CFO/Adminstrator | 4 | $500 |
| Reggie Nicholson | Treasurer | 4 | $500 |
relationships · 27
Who they work with
- Adegoke Steve Colson Partner — Member of the AACM New York City Chapter, Inc.
- Amina Claudine Myers Partner — Member of the AACM New York City Chapter, Inc.
- Anthony Braxton Partner — Member of the AACM New York City Chapter, Inc.
- Black Saint Partner — Record label that has released multiple recordings by AACM members including Muhal Richard Abrams, Henry Threadgill, Roscoe Mitchell, and others.
- Brooklyn Philharmonic Partner — Performed commissioned works by Muhal Richard Abrams and Roscoe Mitchell, including Folk Tales "88" and Fallen Heroes.
- Center for Black Music Research Partner — Commissioned Muhal Richard Abrams' work "What a Man" in honor of Mayor Harold Washington.
- Chamber Music America Government — Recipient of the Chamber Music America’s Richard J. Bogomolny National Service Award.
- Chico Freeman Partner — Member of the AACM New York City Chapter, Inc.
- Columbia College Partner — Co-commissioned Muhal Richard Abrams' "What a Man" with the Center for Black Music Research.
- Delmark Records Partner — Record label that has released recordings by AACM members such as Muhal Richard Abrams and Roscoe Mitchell.
- Detroit Symphony Orchestra Partner — Performed Muhal Richard Abrams' Transversion I OP. 6 at the Unisys Corporation Classical Roots series in Detroit, Michigan.
- Dr. Muhal Richard Abrams Partner — Co-Founder and President Emeritus of the AACM New York City Chapter, Inc.
- Friends of the Chicago Public Library Partner — Co-commissioned Muhal Richard Abrams' "What a Man" to commemorate the opening of the Harold Washington Library.
- George E. Lewis Partner — Member of the AACM New York City Chapter, Inc.
- Henry Threadgill Partner — Member of the AACM New York City Chapter, Inc.
- Iqua Colson Partner — Member of the AACM New York City Chapter, Inc.
- Kronos String Quartet Partner — Performed Muhal Richard Abrams' String Quartet #2 at Carnegie Recital Hall in New York City.
- Leonard E. Jones Partner — Member of the AACM New York City Chapter, Inc.
- Mabou Mines Partner — Hosts performances by AACM-NewYork artists.
- Peggy Abrams Partner — AACM Founding Member
- Phillip Morris Co. Funder — Sponsored a performance of Muhal Richard Abrams' Piano Duet #1 at the Whitney Museum.
- Reggie Nicholson Partner — Member of the AACM New York City Chapter, Inc.
- Richarda Abrams Partner — Member of the AACM New York City Chapter, Inc.
- Roscoe Mitchell Partner — AACM Founding Member
- Thurman Barker Partner — Member of the AACM New York City Chapter, Inc.
- Wadada Leo Smith Partner — Member of the AACM New York City Chapter, Inc.
- Whitney Museum Partner — Hosted a performance of Muhal Richard Abrams' Piano Duet #1, sponsored by Phillip Morris Co.
strategies · 1
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.
- Artist-Led Creative Developmentmethodology: artist_led_collectiveBy centering member artists in programming, composition, and documentation, the organization advances artistic innovation and public engagement with new American music because creative ownership fosters authenticity, risk-taking, and deeper artistic exploration.