named programs · 8 · from sources
What they call their work
Anastasia: A Ballet Reimagined with Rochester City Ballet
Collaborative ballet performance with live chamber music, presented as a limited engagement at Nazareth University
Beethoven and Mozart’s Viola Fever
Season-closing concert featuring Mozart’s Horn Quintet, Beethoven’s String Quintet, and the world premiere of Zachary Wadsworth’s Oboe Sonata
Chamber Music Rochester Composition Competition
Annual competition supporting emerging composers, with winner Kian Ravaei featured in a concert program
Early Romanticism of Bartók
Performance of Bartók’s early Piano Quintet, Mozart’s Oboe Quartet, and Family Photos by 2026 Composition Competition winner Kian Ravaei
Eddie Barbash from The Late Show Band, the Sequel
Concert blending classical and jazz, featuring Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue and jazz standards with saxophonist Eddie Barbash
Gloriously "Degenerate" Wind Music
Program highlighting works by German-Jewish composers Robert Kahn and Franz Horovitz, composed in exile
The ABCs: Assad, Brahms, and Cabell
Concert featuring a world premiere commission for solo violin by Clarice Assad and works by Ravel and Brahms, with soprano Nicole Cabell
The Marvelous Mr. Mendelssohn
Concert program featuring Richard Strauss, Javier Martínez Campos, and Mendelssohn’s Octet, marking the opening of the 50th anniversary season
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Classical and Chamber Music Performances 2 activities
- Offer pre-concert talks and audience engagement eventsHosts pre-concert talks starting at 2:30 PM before each performance to provide context and deepen audience engagement with the music and performers.
- Present chamber music concertsHosts a concert series at the Glazer Music Performance Center at Nazareth University, presenting five concerts per season featuring chamber music from all periods and styles, including performances by the Eastman-Hanson Chamber Players and guest artists.
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Commissioning New Musical Works 1 activity
- Commission and premiere new chamber music worksCommissions and presents world premiere performances of new chamber music compositions, including works by Clarice Assad, Zachary Wadsworth, and Kian Ravaei, often in connection with its composition competitions and anniversary seasons.
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Music Education and Training Programs 1 activity
- Deliver school and community music outreach programsProvides educational outreach through school concerts, master classes, and performances in community venues across the Rochester area, led by Chamber Music Rochester musicians.
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Music Education Support 1 activity
- Organize college-level Young Composer CompetitionsRuns an annual competition for college students across New York State that awards a $1,500 prize and features a performance of the winning composition in a Chamber Music Rochester concert series.
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Performing Arts Ticket Access Programs 1 activity
- Provide free admission and online access to concertsOffers free admission to students and children for all concerts and supports remote access through donation-funded online broadcasts of performances.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$539K
Contributions & grants$527K98%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$12K2%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$169K
Program expenses57%
Admin / overhead34%
Fundraising10%
Salaries & benefits$57K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$557K
Cash$126K
Investments$0
Liabilities$20K
Net assets$537K
Liquid reserves9.0 mo
5 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +388.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 3
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MEG BURTON TUDDMAN | Director | 5 | $33K |
| ERIK BEHR | Director | 11 | $12K |
| JULIANA ATHAYDE | Director | 11 | $12K |
board members · 13
- DAVID TEMPERLEY — BOARD MEMBER
- DONALD HUNSBERGER — Chairman
- DUFFY PALMER — BOARD MEMBER
- ELIZABETH RICE — Vice President
- ERIC ZEISSE — BOARD MEMBER
- INGRID STANLIS — Vice President
- JULI ELLIOT — BOARD MEMBER
- LINDA GILLIM — President
- MARK SCATTERDAY — BOARD MEMBER
- MARTIN O'TOOLE — BOARD MEMBER
- OCTAVIO VASQUEZ — BOARD MEMBER
- TEMPERLEY MAYA — BOARD MEMBER
- TODD GUNTHER — Vice President
relationships · 24
Who they work with
- Alan Curle Funder — Funded the commission of Zachary Wadsworth’s Oboe Sonata
- Alison and John Currie Funder — Sponsored the concert featuring Eddie Barbash and Kyle Athayde.
- Alison and John Currie Partner — Sponsored the concert "Eddie Barbash from The Late Show Band, the Sequel" and "Gloriously 'Degenerate' Wind Mu"
- Andrew London Funder — Funded the commission of Zachary Wadsworth’s Oboe Sonata
- Bridget Kibbey Partner — Featured harpist performer in the concert program.
- Carol Jones Partner — Sponsored the concert "Beethoven and Mozart’s Viola Fever" in honor of Richard and Louise Jones
- Clarice Assad Partner — Commissioned to compose a new solo violin work for world premiere performance.
- Eastman School of Music Partner — Collaborates by featuring musicians from the Eastman School of Music in performances.
- Eastman School of Music Partner — Hosts the Hanson Institute for American Music, which co-sponsors the College Composer Competition.
- Hanson Institute for American Music Partner — Co-sponsors the College Composer Competition with Chamber Music Rochester.
- Howard Hanson Institute for American Music Funder — Funds the Young Composer Competitions.
- Larry and Elizabeth Rice Funder — Sponsored the concert event.
- Larry and Elizabeth Rice Partner — Sponsored the concert "The Marvelous Mr. Mendelssohn"
- Nazareth College Partner — Collaborates to host chamber music concerts at the Glazer Music Performance Center.
- Nazareth University Partner — Hosts concerts at Beston Hall in the Glazer Music Performance Center.
- Nazareth University Partner — Hosts performances at Beston Hall, Glazer Music Performance Center on its campus.
- New York State Council on the Arts Funder — Provides funding for school outreach concerts and master classes.
- New York State Council on the Arts Funder — Provides funding support for outreach programs and performances.
- Nicole Cabell Partner — Featured soprano performer in the concert program.
- Rochester Area Community Foundation Funder — Provides funding for school outreach concerts and master classes.
- Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra Partner — Collaborates by featuring musicians from the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra in performances.
- Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra Partner — Collaborates with principal musicians from the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra in its performances and artistic leadership.
- Simos and Eleni Economides Partner — Sponsored the Early Romanticism of Bartók concert.
- Simos and Eleni Economides Partner — Sponsored the concert "Early Romanticism of Bartók"
strategies · 5
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.
- Artist-Centric Programming to Elevate Performance Qualitymethodology: artist-centric programmingBy featuring high-caliber, critically acclaimed musicians as central to programming, the organization ensures exceptional artistic quality and performance excellence, which in turn attracts and retains discerning audiences.
- Commissioning and Showcasing New Works to Renew Chamber Music Traditionmethodology: emerging-composer-commissioningBy commissioning new compositions and sponsoring competitions for emerging composers, the organization integrates contemporary voices into the chamber music canon, ensuring artistic innovation and relevance for modern audiences.
- Contextual and Narrative Programming to Deepen Audience Connectionmethodology: contextual_programmingBy curating programs that combine historical and cultural narratives—especially those highlighting political persecution—with musical repertoire, the organization creates emotionally resonant experiences that enhance audience understanding and engagement.
- Hybrid Access Model to Expand Audience Reach and Inclusivitymethodology: hybrid-access-modelBy offering donation-supported online broadcasts and performing in diverse venues—including community spaces and schools—the organization increases accessibility for geographically and economically diverse audiences, including homebound individuals, thereby deepening community inclusion.
- Youth and Student Engagement to Cultivate Future Audiencesmethodology: audience-development-through-educationBy providing educational outreach, free access to youth, and performance opportunities for students, the organization builds early familiarity and emotional connection with chamber music, increasing the likelihood of lifelong audience engagement.