named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Community Outreach Performances
Performances at local family services centers, nursing homes, and other community locations to bring music to populations with limited access
Daytime Concerts for Children
Educational concerts scheduled during the day to engage young audiences with live orchestral music
Master Classes
Instructional sessions led by orchestra section leaders or guest artists for music students and emerging professionals
Student Music Recitals and Coaching
Recitals and coaching sessions led by instrumental soloists for student musicians
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Community Choral Rehearsals & Performances 1 activity
- Maintain and recruit substitute musiciansRecruits and maintains a list of qualified substitute musicians through resume submissions to ensure performance continuity.
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Performing Arts Ticket Access Programs 1 activity
- Manage concert ticketing and audience servicesOffers season concert tickets valid for any performance during the 2025/2026 season, provides free mailing of tickets for purchases made more than five days in advance, holds tickets at the venue for last-minute pickup, and allows ticket sales at the door via cash, check, or online payment. Also partners with local businesses, such as the Inn at Bellefield, to offer ticket and accommodation packages.
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Classical and Chamber Music Performances 1 activity
- Organize and present live orchestral performancesProduces and presents a season of five main concerts and additional special performances annually in northern Dutchess County and the surrounding Hudson Valley region, featuring professional musicians, music educators, and student musicians. The orchestra performs a diverse repertoire, including American music from the 1950s–1970s, Brazilian jazz, and contemporary works, with guest artists and tribute performers.
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Community Music Performances & Education 1 activity
- Provide community access to orchestral music through outreach and youth programsIncreases access to live orchestral music for youth and underserved populations by underwriting 100 student concert tickets annually at $5 each, offering daytime concerts for children, and presenting one or two community outreach performances per season at locations such as family services centers and nursing homes. Also includes past collaborations with schools, such as the 2017 Holiday Concert with Anderson School students.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$163K
Contributions & grants$92K57%
Program service revenue$67K41%
Investment income$3K2%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$165K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits—
Grants paid out—
balance sheet
Total assets$102K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$102K
4 years on record · 2021–2024 · YoY revenue +9.6%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 6
- Albert Clay Hughes — Board member
- Christopher Wyble — Board member
- Kathleen Beckmann — Music Director
- Mark D'Amico — Board member
- Patrick Laffin — Board member
- Ruth Ford — Board member
relationships · 29
Who they work with
- Admiral Players Partner — William Stevens has over 20 musical productions with the Admiral Players.
- Anderson School Partner — Collaborated with NDSO in a 2017 Holiday Concert as part of the Dutchess County ThinkDIFFERENTLY initiative.
- Arts Mid-Hudson Funder — Financial supporter of the Northern Dutchess Symphony Orchestra at the Maestro level ($2,500+)
- Arts Mid-Hudson Government — Administering agency for public arts funding supporting the concert season
- Charles Schwab Partner — Partner in facilitating stock donations through the Stock Donor Circle.
- County of Dutchess Government — Government funder supporting the concert season
- Destination Dutchess Government — Government-affiliated tourism organization providing funding for the concert season
- Facebook Partner — Presence on Facebook for outreach and communication.
- Facebook Partner — Social media platform used for outreach and communication.
- Facebook Partner — Social media presence
- Facebook Partner — Uses Facebook for outreach and communication
- Greater Newburgh Symphony Orchestra Partner — William Stevens is the principal clarinetist for the Greater Newburgh Symphony Orchestra.
- IBM Corporation Funder — Financial supporter of the Northern Dutchess Symphony Orchestra at the Maestro level ($2,500+)
- Inn at Bellefield Partner — Collaborates to offer a concert ticket and accommodations package for patrons.
- Instagram Partner — Presence on Instagram for outreach and communication.
- Instagram Partner — Social media presence
- Instagram Partner — Uses Instagram for outreach and communication
- Kvistad Foundation Funder — Financial supporter of the Northern Dutchess Symphony Orchestra through a gift from Garry and Diane Kvistad
- New York State Council on The Arts Funder — Financial supporter of the Northern Dutchess Symphony Orchestra at the Maestro level ($2,500+)
- New York State Council on the Arts Government — State arts council providing funding for the concert season with support from the Governor and State Legislature
- Stewart's Foundation Funder — Financial supporter of the Northern Dutchess Symphony Orchestra at the Partner level ($1,000–$2,499)
- The Culinary Institute of America Partner — Hosts performances at the Marriott Pavilion on its campus in Hyde Park, NY.
- The Thomas and Agnes Carvel Foundation Funder — Financial supporter of the Northern Dutchess Symphony Orchestra at the Maestro level ($2,500+)
- Twitter Partner — Presence on Twitter for outreach and communication.
- Twitter Partner — Social media platform used for outreach and communication.
- Twitter Partner — Social media presence
- Twitter Partner — Uses Twitter for outreach and communication
- Ulster Savings Bank Funder — Financial supporter of the Northern Dutchess Symphony Orchestra at the Partner level ($1,000–$2,499)
- Woodstock Symphony Orchestra Partner — William Stevens was a conducting finalist for the Woodstock Symphony Orchestra in 2017 and 2022.
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-Centered Cultural Accessmethodology: cultural_accessBy offering affordable, accessible orchestral performances and eliminating financial barriers like ticket fees, we increase community engagement with the arts because cost and convenience are key determinants of attendance, especially among families, children, and underserved audiences.
- Community-Supported Arts Sustainability Modelmethodology: community-supported_artsBy combining affordable ticket pricing with community-supported funding and donation stewardship, we sustain high-quality orchestral performances because local financial investment fosters ownership and long-term cultural viability.
- Curated Cultural Relevance Programmingmethodology: cultural-celebration-programmingBy programming music that celebrates national cultural milestones and features iconic mid-20th century artists through tribute performances, we deepen audience engagement because familiar and historically resonant content fosters emotional connection and broader public interest.