named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Chamber Music Program for Adults
Weekly coaching and performance classes for adult amateur musicians, offered in fall, spring, and summer terms at PianoPiano Studios near Lincoln Center
Masterclasses
Performance workshops led by master performers from the Alaria Chamber Ensemble, offered each term to class participants
Sonata Class
Advanced 11-week performance seminar for adult musicians featuring alternating masterclass and private coaching sessions, culminating in a public recital
Spielathon
Annual fundraiser where participants rehearse and perform with Alaria artists, supported by sponsorships from family, friends, or self-donations
Weill Hall Concert Series
Annual concert series at Carnegie Hall featuring the Alaria Chamber Ensemble and guest artists, performing standard and newly commissioned repertoire
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Music Education and Training Programs 2 activities
- Offers masterclasses with renowned performersHosts masterclasses each term led by distinguished guest artists, such as cellist Julian Schwarz, providing advanced instruction and performance feedback to participants.
- Provides chamber music instruction and coaching for adult musiciansOffers structured chamber music classes for adults in New York City, including 11-week fall and spring terms and a 5-week summer workshop, with weekly two-hour sessions featuring one hour of coaching by ensemble members. Classes are organized by skill level and include specialized offerings such as a Sonata Class with alternating masterclass and private coaching formats.
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Classical and Chamber Music Performances 2 activities
- Organizes performance opportunities for adult music participantsHosts regular performance events for adult students, including informal midterm concerts and public end-of-term recitals each semester, as well as dedicated recitals for the Sonata Class. Recent performances have taken place at Scorca Hall at the National Opera Center and Weill Hall at Carnegie Hall.
- Presents public chamber music concerts locally and internationallyProduces and performs in public concert series in New York City and abroad, including recurring performances at Carnegie Hall, Bargemusic, St. John’s in the Village, and international festivals in Italy and Slovenia. The ensemble has presented milestone concerts, such as a 42nd-anniversary performance at Weill Hall.
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Commissioning New Musical Works 1 activity
- Commissions and premieres new musical worksCommissions original compositions from established and emerging composers and presents premieres as part of its programming, contributing to contemporary chamber music repertoire.
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Artist Support Grants 1 activity
- Funds and supports young composers through prize programsEstablished the Goberman Prize for Young Composers at the Mannes School of Music in collaboration with donors, supporting emerging talent in composition through financial awards and institutional partnership.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$146K
Contributions & grants$28K20%
Program service revenue$117K81%
Investment income$20%
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$141K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits—
Grants paid out$6K
balance sheet
Total assets$55K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$55K
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -0.4%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 2
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
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| YURI VODOVOZ | DIRECTOR & FACULTY | 1 | $36K |
| DAVID OEI | DIRECTOR & FACULTY | 1 | $15K |
board members · 5
- ALINA RUBINSTEIN — DIRECTOR
- DIANA M ELTON — DIRECTOR
- DILIANA MOMTCHILOVA — DIRECTOR
- REBECCA HOLLAND — DIRECTOR
- SHARON B RILEY — DIRECTOR
relationships · 9
Who they work with
- Eastern Music Festival Partner — Collaborates with Alaria faculty member Julian Schwarz, who serves as co-coordinator of chamber music.
- Exponential Ensemble Partner — Co-Artistic Directorship held by Alaria faculty member Anna Urrey, indicating a collaborative artistic relationship.
- Frisson Ensemble Partner — Alaria faculty members Anna Urrey and Julian Schwarz are core members, indicating an ongoing artistic collaboration.
- Julian Schwarz Partner — Renowned cellist and member of the Alaria Chamber Ensemble who leads masterclasses for participants.
- Mannes School of Music Partner — Original founding institution and site of the Goberman Prize for Young Composers; former Ensemble in Residence at the Mannes Extension Division.
- National Opera Center Partner — Hosts class performances in Scorca Hall at its facility on 330 Seventh Avenue, New York, NY.
- Peter and Lucy Frank Partner — Collaborated with Alaria to establish the Goberman Prize for Young Composers at the Mannes School of Music.
- St. John’s in the Village Partner — Hosts the David Oei Classical Salon, a monthly chamber music series directed by Alaria faculty member David Oei.
- Yuri Vodovoz Partner — Artistic Director and Coach who leads and shapes the ensemble's programming and participant engagement.
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.
- Artist-Teacher Modelmethodology: artist-teacher modelBy employing professional musicians who are also skilled educators, the organization delivers high-quality music education and performance experiences, because dual expertise ensures both artistic excellence and effective pedagogy that meets adult learners’ needs.
- Participant-Centered Music Educationmethodology: participant-centered music educationBy affirming adult amateur musicians' artistic value and commitment to music for its own sake, the organization fosters deeper engagement and sustained participation in musical learning and performance, because intrinsic motivation and personal meaning drive long-term involvement.
- Skill-Based Matching with Individualized Supportmethodology: individualized_skill-based_matchingBy matching adult musicians to ensembles based on skill level and chamber music experience using a non-competitive process, and providing rotating coaching for diverse perspectives, the organization enables appropriate challenge and growth, because personalized placement and varied instruction enhance learning outcomes and ensemble cohesion.