named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Annual Music Scholarship Competition
Competitive audition event for high school musicians (grades 9–12) that awards music scholarships; organized by the Women’s Committee
Film Night with Southtowns Youth Orchestra
Side-by-side concert performance of iconic movie scores in collaboration with the Southtowns Youth Orchestra
Seasonal Concert Series
Four-concert season featuring themed performances such as the Holiday Spectacular, Summer Patriotic Concert, and film music nights with live orchestral accompaniment
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Music Education Support 1 activity
- Award music scholarships to high school studentsConducts an annual music scholarship competition for student musicians in grades 9 through 12, providing recognition and financial support to young local talent.
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Music Education and Training Programs 1 activity
- Collaborate with youth orchestras on joint performancesHosts side-by-side concerts with the Southtowns Youth Orchestra, featuring repertoire such as iconic movie music, to foster intergenerational musical collaboration and mentorship.
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Community Festival & Event Production 1 activity
- Host audience engagement and hospitality eventsOrganizes pre-concert coffee events, post-concert receptions, and provides refreshments during rehearsals to support performers and engage audiences. These events are held at community venues such as the Orchard Park Country Club and are designed to complement concert programming.
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Performing Arts Ticket Access Programs 1 activity
- Offer free student access to concertsProvides free admission to students for orchestra concerts, promoting youth engagement with live orchestral music.
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Classical and Chamber Music Performances 1 activity
- Present public symphony orchestra concertsProvides orchestral performances for the public, including classical works by composers such as Mozart, Wagner, Glière, Sibelius, Mahler, Bach, and Prokofiev, often featuring guest soloists and thematic programming. Concerts include full symphonic programs, holiday-themed performances, and special events like patriotic commemorations.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$92K
Contributions & grants$81K88%
Program service revenue——
Investment income$10K11%
Other revenue$605
expenses
Total expenses$58K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits—
Grants paid out—
balance sheet
Total assets$456K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$456K
3 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -0.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 10
- ALAN SAGER — DIRECTOR
- ALICIA BREINLINGER — DIRECTOR
- CAROLYN BLACKLEY — DIRECTOR
- ELAINE RAPPOLD — DIRECTOR
- GAIL FREEMAN — DIRECTOR
- JO ANN LITWIN-CLINTON — DIRECTOR
- LINDA DANSA — DIRECTOR
- LUKE BORKOWSKI — DIRECTOR
- ROSEANN DENI — DIRECTOR
- TERI PIPER — DIRECTOR
relationships · 6
Who they work with
- Orchard Park Central School District Partner — Partnered with the Community Education Program to retain the orchestra's first conductor.
- Orchard Park Central School District Partner — Partnered with the orchestra through its adult education program in support of the orchestra's formation.
- Orchard Park Country Club Partner — Hosts pre-concert coffee events organized by the Women's Committee.
- Orchard Park Presbyterian Church Partner — Hosts the annual music scholarship competition event.
- Rosanna Moore Partner — Collaborated with guest harpist Rosanna Moore for a performance of Glière's Concerto for Harp and Orchestra.
- Southtowns Youth Orchestra Partner — Collaborates in a side-by-side concert performance.
strategies · 2
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-Based Orchestra Modelmethodology: community_engaged_music_performanceBy integrating both professional and amateur musicians in a regional orchestra, we strengthen local cultural identity and broaden access to high-quality musical participation, because involving diverse talent fosters community ownership and sustained public support.
- Thematic Programming to Enhance Artistic Engagementmethodology: thematic_programmingBy curating concert programs around unifying themes—such as nature, American heritage, holidays, or cinematic music—we create emotionally resonant and cohesive experiences that deepen audience engagement, because thematic coherence helps listeners connect more meaningfully with orchestral music.