named programs · 6 · from sources
What they call their work
Carmina Burana
Performance of Carl Orff's dramatic choral work based on medieval poems, presented in June 2013 and June 2024 with full chorus, soloists, and percussion
Concert of Solace
Benefit concert in memory of victims and in support of survivors of the earthquake in Turkey and Syria, presented in March 2023
Freedom: In Their Voices
Program honoring composers of African descent, featuring collaborations with the Riverview Missionary Baptist Church Choir and baritone Steven Kirby
Hot Chocolate
Free children's concert based on the book "Hot Chocolate Weather," combining storytelling, visuals, and music performed by Ars Choralis and the Bennett School Jazz Band
Missa per Concordiam
U.S. premiere of Eric Delson’s mass composition promoting harmony and unity, blending historical musical styles with a contemporary message
Welcome Yule
Annual holiday concert series featuring choral music centered on themes of peace, unity, and the Christmas story, performed in December each year
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Live Music Performances for Seniors and Isolated Populations 1 activity
- Conduct community outreach through musicBrings choral music to retirement communities, residential care facilities, and day care centers across the Hudson Valley. Also provides musical performances at special events and presents free annual concerts, including New Year’s Eve concerts in Kingston that support those in need.
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Community Choral Rehearsals & Performances 1 activity
- Operate as a community choir with regular rehearsalsConducts weekly Sunday rehearsals at Holy Cross Church in Kingston, NY, serving as a community-based choral ensemble under the artistic direction of Barbara Pickhardt since 1976.
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Classical and Chamber Music Performances 1 activity
- Present choral music performancesPresents a three-concert season annually in December, March, and June, featuring choral masterworks, new commissions, and premieres from diverse periods and styles. Performances include works by composers such as Mozart, Fauré, Margaret Bonds, and Eric Delson, often with soloists, chamber orchestras, and guest collaborators.
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Commissioning New Musical Works 1 activity
- Produce commissioned and original musical worksCommissions and premieres new musical works that reflect community diversity and social themes, including U.S. premieres like Eric Delson’s Missa per Concordiam and original compositions such as Barbara Pickhardt’s "Welcome Yule." Produces virtual choir recordings and studio recordings to expand access to its repertoire.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$88K
Contributions & grants$53K60%
Program service revenue$26K30%
Investment income$600%
Other revenue$5K
expenses
Total expenses$74K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
balance sheet
Total assets$55K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$55K
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +32.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barbara Pickhardt | Artistic Director | 15 | $10K |
board members · 4
- Diana DuBois — Director at large
- Evan Eames — Director at large
- Lynn Peck — Director at large
- Sue Kiel — Director at large
relationships · 46
Who they work with
- Adams Fairacre Farms Partner — Sponsor of Ars Choralis' concert season
- Arts Mid-Hudson Government — Administers the Ulster County Cultural Services & Promotion Fund supporting Ars Choralis
- Bank of Greene County Partner — Sponsor of Ars Choralis' concert season
- Barbara Pickhardt Partner — Artistic leader responsible for auditioning and selecting singers for Ars Choralis.
- Bearsville Center Partner — Sponsor of Ars Choralis' concert season
- Bearsville Studio Partner — Hosts and supports recording sessions for Ars Choralis compositions.
- Bennett School Jazz Band Partner — Collaborated with Ars Choralis on the children’s concert Hot Chocolate in December 2023.
- Blue Byrds Partner — Sponsor of Ars Choralis' concert season
- Brookmeade Partner — Sponsor of Ars Choralis' concert season
- Catskill Mountain Foundation Partner — Sponsors the November 29, 2025 performance featuring Ars Choralis and the Windham Festival Chamber Orchestra.
- Church of the Transfiguration Partner — Performance venue and collaborative partner for concerts
- DeveloPlay, LLC Partner — Provides video production services for Ars Choralis performances.
- Dr. Joseph Cohen Partner — Sponsor of Ars Choralis' concert season
- Eribeth Chamber Orchestra Partner — Collaborates with Ars Choralis as accompanying ensemble in live performances.
- Jeff Lowe Plumbing Partner — Sponsor of Ars Choralis' concert season
- Lake Hill Gardens Partner — Sponsor of Ars Choralis' concert season
- Lake Katrine Animal Hospital Partner — Sponsor of Ars Choralis' concert season
- Lynn Peck Flute Lessons Partner — Sponsor of Ars Choralis' concert season
- Magna Graecia Flute Choir Partner — Collaborates with Ars Choralis in virtual choir recordings.
- Marigold Home Partner — Sponsor of Ars Choralis' concert season
- Maverick Concert Hall Partner — Venue hosting Ars Choralis performances.
- Nancy Campbell Art Partner — Sponsor of Ars Choralis' concert season
- Nevessa Productions Partner — Provides audio and video recording and editing services for Ars Choralis performances.
- New York State Council on the Arts Government — Primary funder supporting Ars Choralis' programs
- Old Dutch Church Partner — Co-presented the New Year’s Eve concert Let Our Love Be Heard in December 2023.
- Old Dutch Church Partner — Host venue for annual free New Year’s Eve concerts supporting the hungry and those in need.
- Overlook Lyric Opera Partner — Opera company where Pickhardt served as pianist and assistant music director.
- Peekamoose Restaurant Partner — Sponsor of Ars Choralis' concert season
- Phoenicia Diner Partner — Sponsor of Ars Choralis' concert season
- Pirandello Institute Partner — Sponsor of Ars Choralis' concert season
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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.
- Equity in Artistic Representation to Address Historical Inequitiesmethodology: equity-in-representationBy commissioning new works and programming music from historically marginalized composers, the organization promotes justice and inclusivity in choral arts, because equitable representation corrects systemic underrepresentation and deepens community resonance with performances.
- Multidisciplinary and Thematic Programming for Artistic Cohesion and Engagementmethodology: multidisciplinary choral programmingBy integrating choral music with spoken word, visual art, and historical or social themes into unified performances, the organization enhances audience engagement and meaning-making, because combining artistic forms and narratives creates richer, more resonant experiences than single-medium presentations.
- Music as a Universal Connector for Social Unitymethodology: music-as-universal-connectorBy using choral music that transcends language, culture, race, class, and emotion, the organization fosters unity and connection among diverse audiences, because shared musical experiences create emotional and social cohesion where differences might otherwise divide.