named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Concert Series
Seasonal series of orchestral performances featuring classical and contemporary works, guest soloists, and thematic programming such as the “BOUNDLESS” season
Symphony 101
Educational guide for first-time concertgoers explaining orchestra layout, conductor’s role, concert etiquette, and musical terminology
Wendy Brown Student Ticket Program
Provides free tickets to school-aged and college students, with discounted $10 tickets for accompanying parents and guardians
activities · 3 groups
What they do
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Classical and Chamber Music Performances 2 activities
- Enhance audience engagement and experienceProvides resources such as concert programs for the 2025–2026 season and audience guides to improve understanding and enjoyment of symphony concerts.
- Present symphonic performances to diverse audiencesPresents professional symphonic performances with a diverse repertoire across multiple concerts each season in the Catskill and Leatherstocking regions of New York State, aiming to entertain, educate, and inspire audiences of all ages.
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Performing Arts Ticket Access Programs 2 activities
- Manage ticket distribution and salesAuthorizes official ticket sellers for concerts at Foothills Performing Arts, SUNY Oneonta, and other venues, and distributes tickets electronically via PDF email and digital wallet formats, with options for exchanges or tax credits when performances are cancelled.
- Provide free and discounted student ticketsOffers free tickets to school-aged and college students and discounted tickets ($10) to accompanying adults through the Wendy Brown Student Ticket Program, enhancing access to live orchestral performances.
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Community Music Performances & Education 1 activity
- Deliver outreach and educational programsConducts community outreach through educational concerts, children's videos on classical music, and performances for autistic and underprivileged communities via the Healing Sounds of Music initiative.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$240K
Contributions & grants$149K62%
Program service revenue$48K20%
Investment income$40K17%
Other revenue$3K
expenses
Total expenses$286K
Program expenses88%
Admin / overhead12%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$140K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$389K
Cash$19K
Investments$360K
Liabilities$2K
Net assets$387K
Liquid reserves15.9 mo
5 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue -10.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 2
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| GLEN CORTESE | MUSIC DIRECTOR | 30 | $31K |
| RYAN GERAGHTY | Executive Dir. | 30 | $13K |
board members · 8
- CHRISTOPHER ROLLO — Director
- CONNIE MARTIN — Director
- DENISE RICHARDSON — Director
- IAN F KENYON — VICE CHAIR
- MAX TANNENBAUM — Director
- SARAH PATTERSON — Chair
- SEAN SHANNON PHD — Secretary
- WENDY HUNT — Treasurer
relationships · 9
Who they work with
- Artistic Director, Glen Cortese Partner — Artistic Director leading the orchestra's vision.
- GiveButter Partner — Platform used to sell and administer tickets, manage donations, and support donor management.
- Glen Cortese Partner — Artistic director of the Catskill Symphony Orchestra.
- Green Toad Bookstore Partner — Authorized co-seller of tickets for Catskill Symphony Orchestra events.
- Healing Sounds of Music Partner — Collaborates with Healing Sounds of Music to bring live performances to individuals unable to attend traditional concert venues.
- Lynn University Conservatory of Music Partner — Founding Professor of Collaborative Piano, where she established the only purely instrumental program of its kind in the United States.
- Not specified Partner — Local businesses and nonprofit organizations in the region support the Catskill Symphony Orchestra.
- Trio Paradigm Partner — Co-founded and performs with Trio Paradigm, in residency at the Pettinger Center of St. Mary’s in Stuart, Florida.
- Wendy Brown Student Ticket Fund Funder — Funds free student tickets for CSO performances.
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-Embedded Programming via Partnerships and Residenciesmethodology: community_residencyBy partnering with local organizations and embedding chamber music residencies in regional cultural centers, the orchestra strengthens local ties and ensures relevance, because sustained, place-based engagement fosters trust, increases participation, and integrates the orchestra into the social fabric of the community.
- Cultural Access Through Professional Performancemethodology: cultural-access-through-professional-performanceBy presenting a professional ensemble of high artistic quality, the orchestra increases access to and appreciation of symphonic music, because excellence in performance attracts and retains diverse audiences while inspiring regional musicians and strengthening community cultural life.
- Youth and Underserved Access Through Outreach and Affordabilitymethodology: arts-access-for-youthBy offering free and discounted tickets, bringing performances directly to schools and isolated communities, and integrating educational components, the orchestra cultivates future audiences and deepens engagement, because removing financial and geographic barriers enables sustained emotional and educational connections to orchestral music.