named programs · 1 · from sources
What they call their work
Early Music Concert Series
Annual concert series featuring vocal and instrumental chamber music from the Medieval, Renaissance, and Baroque periods performed by international, national, and local ensembles at Corpus Christi Church in New York City
activities · 2 groups
What they do
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Classical and Chamber Music Performances 2 activities
- Broadcasting concerts on radioBroadcasts select concert performances on WKCR 89.9 FM, extending public access to live early music programs presented in New York City.
- Presenting early music concerts in New York CityProduces and presents a monthly concert series featuring vocal and instrumental chamber music from the Medieval to early Classical periods, performed by international, national, and local early music ensembles in acoustically suited venues, primarily at Corpus Christi Church in New York City. The organization has presented over 500 concerts across 50 seasons, including U.S. and American debuts of ensembles and performances based on historically informed practices.
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Digital Music and Performance Archiving 1 activity
- Streaming and archiving concert performancesOffers live streaming and on-demand access to recorded performances through an online video library and YouTube channel, including historically informed performances of early music from Medieval, Renaissance, Baroque, and world traditions. Specific archived performances include works by Vox Luminis, The Boston Camerata, Juilliard415, and Constantinople, among others, recorded at Corpus Christi Church.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$324K
Contributions & grants$199K62%
Program service revenue$111K34%
Investment income$15K5%
Other revenue$-3K
expenses
Total expenses$400K
Program expenses88%
Admin / overhead9%
Fundraising3%
Salaries & benefits$102K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$373K
Cash$63K
Investments$300K
Liabilities$10K
Net assets$363K
Liquid reserves10.9 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +1.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| WILLIAM BARCLAY | ARTISTIC DIRECTOR | 0 | $50K |
board members · 10
- BRUCE GARETZ — Vice President
- DREW MINTER — Director
- GERALD MCGEE — Treasurer
- JANE ALDEN — Director
- KATHERINE MOORE — Director
- KENNETH BE — Director
- LOUISE BASBAS — President
- NANCY HAGER — Secretary
- REBECCA L LITTMAN — Director
- SUSAN HELLAUER — Director
relationships · 23
Who they work with
- Bagby Foundation for the Musical Arts Funder — Provides generous financial contributions to support Music Before 1800’s concert series.
- Constantinople & Accademia del Piacere Partner — Collaborated on a recorded performance of 'Ghome Ajam & Pir-e Mey Foroush', an anonymous Persian piece from circa 1500 with poem by Hafez.
- Corpus Christi Church Partner — Hosts concert performances in a functioning Catholic church with ideal acoustics for early music.
- Fan Fox & Leslie R. Samuels Foundation Funder — Provides generous financial contributions to support Music Before 1800’s concert series.
- Gladys Krieble Delmas Foundation Funder — Provides generous financial contributions to support Music Before 1800’s concert series.
- Henry and Lucy Moses Fund, Inc Funder — Provides generous financial contributions to support Music Before 1800’s concert series.
- Hesperus Partner — Collaborated on a recorded performance titled 'The Hunchback of Notre Dame'.
- Juilliard415 Partner — Collaborated on a recorded performance of the Chaccone from Rameau’s Dardanus.
- Juilliard415 Partner — Collaborates with Juilliard415 to present performances featuring advanced students in historically informed repertoire.
- Música Temprana Partner — Collaborated with Música Temprana for a concert on Baroque song of Latin America.
- NY Classical Review Partner — Cited as a source of critical recognition for the organization's programming.
- New York City Department of Cultural Affairs Government — Public funder supporting Music Before 1800’s programs in partnership with the City Council.
- Paul O'Dette Partner — Featured performer in a concert presenting newly discovered Renaissance lute music.
- Peter Sykes Partner — Collaborated on a recorded performance of Vincent Lübeck's 'Präludium et Fuga'.
- Relic Partner — Collaborates with Relic to present the concert program "The Blood of the Rose."
- The American Irish Historical Society Partner — Co-presented the concert "The Trials of Tenducci."
- The Boston Camerata Partner — Collaborated on a recorded performance titled 'My God delivered Daniel' featuring revival hymns and plantation melodies.
- The Boston Camerata Partner — Collaborated with Music Before 1800 to present a concert program exploring medieval Iberian music.
- The Helicon Ensemble Partner — Performing ensemble presenting the concert in collaboration with Music Before 1800.
- The New Yorker Partner — Cited as a source of critical recognition for the organization's role in the early music scene.
- Vox Luminis Partner — Collaborated on a recorded performance of Johann Hermann Schein's 'Ich will schweigen'.
- WKCR 89.9 FM Partner — Broadcast partner for concert performances.
- WKCR 89.9 FM Partner — Broadcast partner for the concert.
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.
- Venue-Optimized Acoustic Presentation 15 orgsmethodology: acoustic-optimized venue selectionBy presenting performances in acoustically and aesthetically suited venues—particularly churches selected for their sonic qualities—the organization enhances both artistic quality and audience experience, because the physical space amplifies the authenticity and emotional impact of early music.shared approach: Thematic Programming →
- Cultural-Narrative Concert Programming 14 orgsmethodology: cultural_narrative_programmingBy curating concert programs that trace historical influences, reconstruct intercultural musical traditions, and highlight diverse cultural roots in early music, the organization enhances audience engagement and education, because narrative and contextual framing make historical music more accessible and meaningful.shared approach: Historically Informed Performance →
- Historically Informed Performance Practice 14 orgsmethodology: historically_informed_performanceBy using period instruments, historical tuning standards, and performance techniques authentic to the time of composition, the organization produces artistically authentic and educationally rich interpretations of early music, because such fidelity deepens audience understanding of historical context and musical intent.shared approach: Historically Informed Performance →