named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Community Engagement & Education
Programs to introduce classical music to students and skeptical audiences, including multi-media lectures and free or low-cost concert access for youth.
GNSO in Harmony Gala
Annual cocktail gala event that raises funds and awareness for the orchestra, featuring live music and donor recognition.
Holiday and Summer Pops Concerts
Sold-out seasonal performances including the Tidings of Joy Holiday Performance and Independence Day concert at Boscobel.
Subscription Series Concerts
Six annual concerts conducted by Music & Artistic Director Russell Ger, featuring expanded repertoire including works by living, female, and underrepresented composers.
activities · 7 groups
What they do
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Classical and Chamber Music Performances 2 activities
- Engage audiences through educational and interactive eventsDelivers dozens of multi-media lectures annually to school students, aged care facilities, and other audiences, and hosts audience engagement events such as "Maestro's Musical Chairs" to deepen community connection with orchestral music.
- Present live orchestral music performancesProvides live orchestral music performances for public enjoyment in the Hudson Valley, including regular concerts at venues such as Aquinas Hall at Mount Saint Mary College and Boscobel House. The orchestra presents a full season of performances, including subscription concerts, holiday concerts like "Tidings of Joy," Summer Pops, and the annual Celebrate Independence Concert on July 4th.
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Live Music Performances & Concerts 1 activity
- Collaborate with guest artists and local ensemblesHosts guest artists from the tri-state area and collaborates with local musical groups such as the Newburgh Chorale and the West Point Cadet Chapel Choir to enhance performances and strengthen community engagement.
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Commissioning New Musical Works 1 activity
- Expand repertoire diversityRegularly introduces new orchestral masterworks and has expanded its repertoire to include compositions by living, female, Asian, Latin American, and African American composers, reflecting a commitment to inclusive and contemporary programming.
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Performing Arts Ticket Access Programs 1 activity
- Manage concert operations and ticketingUses GiveLively as its online ticketing platform and offers in-person ticket sales at the box office before performances when online sales are no longer available, supporting access to concerts.
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Benefit Events for Arts and Culture 1 activity
- Organize fundraising and community eventsOrganizes and sells tickets for fundraising events such as the GNSO in Harmony Gala and coordinates performances in conjunction with community events like the visit of "The Wall that Heals" replica of the Vietnam War Memorial.
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Music Education and Training Programs 1 activity
- Provide youth music training and performance opportunitiesProvides training and performance opportunities for hundreds of youth musicians through leadership roles in youth ensembles such as the Norwalk Youth Symphony.
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Event and Production Volunteer Coordination 1 activity
- Support orchestra through volunteer engagementEngages volunteers to support orchestra operations and community activities, contributing to the organization’s capacity to deliver performances and events.
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financials · form 990 · fy2022
revenue
Total revenue$305K
Contributions & grants$166K54%
Program service revenue$134K44%
Investment income$6K2%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$339K
Program expenses96%
Admin / overhead4%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$5K
Largest expense lineOther
balance sheet
Total assets$253K
Cash$114K
Investments$0
Liabilities$5K
Net assets$248K
Liquid reserves4.0 mo
2 years on record · 2020–2022 · YoY revenue +199.4%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2022
Who runs it
board members · 15
- BARBARA RUBIN — TRUSTEE
- BOB MCCURDY — PRESIDENT
- BOB QUINLAN — TRUSTEE
- DORIS BJORKMAN — SECRETARY
- GEORGE LEVY — TRUSTEE
- JENNIFER TRAVERSE — TRUSTEE
- JILL VARRICCHIO — TRUSTEE
- JOHN BLISS — TRUSTEE
- JOSEPH RONES — TRUSTEE
- JOSEPH VALENTI — TRUSTEE
- MONA RIEGER — TRUSTEE
- PAT WILLIAMS — TREASURER
- PETER OLYMPIA — TRUSTEE
- ROBIN DEGROAT — TRUSTEE
- TONY VARANO — VICE PRESIDENT
relationships · 7
Who they work with
- Boscobel Partner — Hosted the "America At 250" performance at Boscobel.
- Boscobel House Partner — Hosts annual concerts in partnership with the Greater Newburgh Symphony Orchestra.
- GiveLively Partner — Technology partner providing the ticketing platform for concert sales.
- Mount Saint Mary College Partner — Provides performance space and logistical support for the Greater Newburgh Symphony Orchestra at Aquinas Hall.
- Newburgh Chorale Partner — Collaborated with the Greater Newburgh Symphony Orchestra on performances.
- Norwalk Youth Symphony Partner — Collaborated with the Norwalk Youth Symphony to train and conduct youth musicians.
- West Point Cadet Chapel Choir Partner — Collaborated with the Greater Newburgh Symphony Orchestra on performances.
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.
- Community-Driven Artistic Developmentmethodology: community-driven developmentBy building the orchestra through community-driven leadership and local artistic talent, the organization strengthens cultural identity and ensures the ensemble reflects Newburgh’s unique character, fostering deeper community ownership and relevance.
- Engagement Through Immersive and Diverse Programmingmethodology: audience-engagement-experienceBy combining colorful, innovative programming with immersive audience experiences and outreach to skeptical adults, the organization sustains engagement because dynamic formats transform passive attendance into meaningful cultural participation.
- Inclusive Access Modelmethodology: inclusive_access_to_artsBy making orchestral music accessible to all—regardless of background or economic status—through low ticket prices, free student admission, and diverse repertoire including underrepresented composers, the organization increases engagement because inclusivity broadens cultural relevance and lowers barriers to participation.