named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Great Artist Series
Concert series held at St. John's Church in the Village featuring accomplished soloists and chamber ensembles
Holiday Soirée
Annual winter concert featuring chamber works by Beethoven, Rachmaninov, and contemporary composers at the Freeport Library
String Quartet Program
Summer performance of classical string quartets by Schubert, Mozart, and Beethoven at Chelsea Mansion
Vivaldi Fest
Outdoor summer concert showcasing Vivaldi’s Four Seasons and related works at Planting Fields Arboretum
activities · 3 groups
What they do
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Classical and Chamber Music Performances 3 activities
- Education and promotion of classical music artsEngages in educational outreach and public promotion of classical music through concerts, lectures, and special programs such as the "Violins of Hope" concert, which highlights historical instruments from the Holocaust era, fostering public engagement with classical music history and repertoire.
- Presenting classical and contemporary chamber music performancesOrganizes and presents chamber music concerts featuring works by composers such as Beethoven, Shostakovich, Crumb, and Wilson, including world premieres and performances across venues in New York and Long Island such as Old Bethpage Village, Coindre Chateau, and the Cradle of Aviation Museum. These include themed programs such as holiday concerts and collaborative events with groups like the Isadora Duncan Dance Company.
- Providing performance opportunities for classically trained musiciansOffers performance platforms for musicians trained at prestigious institutions such as The Juilliard School and Moscow's Gnesin School of Music, supporting professional development and artistic expression in the classical music field.
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Commissioning New Musical Works 1 activity
- Commissioning and premiering new classical worksCommissions and presents world premieres of original classical compositions, such as Michael Woods' "Sanctuary City" for string orchestra and arrangements like Shostakovich’s Concertino in A minor adapted for piano and chamber orchestra, expanding the contemporary chamber music repertoire.
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Nonprofit Music Recording and Distribution 1 activity
- Producing professional recordings of chamber musicProduces and releases recordings of chamber music in collaboration with international artists, including a recent recording project with Marquis Music in Canada, contributing to the preservation and dissemination of classical repertoire.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$250K
Contributions & grants$250K100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$284K
Program expenses86%
Admin / overhead14%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$16K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$24K
Cash$24K
Investments$0
Liabilities$26K
Net assets$-3K
Liquid reserves1.0 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +62.7%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DAVID WINKLER | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 30 | $16K |
board members · 12
- ANTHONY PUGLIESE — BOARD MEMBER
- BERNARD FURSHPAN — BOARD MEMBER
- BETTY TUFARIELLO — BOARD MEMBER
- CHARLES HOFFMAN — SECRETARY
- DR ROBERT SWERSKY — BOARD MEMBER
- DR RONALD WHARTON — BOARD MEMBER
- GAITLEY MATHEWS — BOARD MEMBER
- JOLANTA ZAMECKA — TREASURER
- MICHAEL DOUGLASS — BOARD MEMBER
- PAM PHIPPS — BOARD MEMBER
- PAUL ANNUNZIATO — VICE PRESIDENT
- RONALD PHIPPS — PRESIDENT
relationships · 7
Who they work with
- American String Quartet Partner — Collaborates with the ensemble for chamber music performances across North America and Europe.
- Isadora Duncan Dance Company Partner — Collaborative event at Coe Hall, Planting Fields Arboretum
- Marquis Music Partner — Partnered to produce a chamber music recording in Canada.
- New European Strings Orchestra Partner — Collaborated with the organization to premiere Julia Zilberquit's arrangement of Shostakovich’s Concertino in A minor at the 1996 International Music Festival in Seattle.
- New York State Council on the Arts Government — Supporting funder for programs
- Northwell Health Partner — Collaborated on the "Closed Circuit" string quartet chamber program
- SterlingRisk, Inc. Partner — Sponsored the "Violins of Hope" concert event.
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.
- Integrated Cultural Experiencemethodology: cultural_programming_integrationBy combining live music with educational lectures and social elements like wine and buffet receptions, the organization enhances audience engagement and deepens cultural impact because multisensory and interdisciplinary experiences foster greater connection to classical music.
- Repertoire Innovation for Engagementmethodology: repertoire adaptationBy adapting classical works for new ensemble configurations and curating recital programs that balance major and shorter pieces, the organization increases performance versatility and audience retention because accessible, thoughtfully structured programming makes classical music more approachable and artistically compelling.