named programs · 2 · from sources
What they call their work
Massed Concerts
Collaborative performances with other choruses such as the Mohawk Hudson Male Chorus Association, combining multiple groups for large-scale choral events
Subscription Concert Series
Annual series of concerts featuring the Mendelssohn Club of Albany, often with guest artists, vocal ensembles, and instrumental performers, held at venues such as The Egg and Chancellors Hall
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Community Choral Rehearsals & Performances 2 activities
- Conduct weekly rehearsals and member recruitmentConducts weekly rehearsals during fall and spring semesters at New Covenant Church in Albany, NY, with a winter break and no summer rehearsals. Offers trial rehearsals for prospective members before auditions held each fall and spring to recruit new male singers.
- Provide benefit and collaborative performances for community organizationsProvides benefit performances for local churches and charities, including recent events at St. Peter's Episcopal Church, Delmar Methodist Church, and St. Stephen's Episcopal Church. Participated in events such as 'Voices of Hope' and performed at commemorations like the St. Peter's Episcopal Church Tricentennial. Also engages in collaborations with other choruses and orchestras for special concerts.
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Organized Member Social Events 1 activity
- Foster fellowship through social events and afterglowsHosts post-concert afterglow events featuring additional entertainment for attendees, as well as informal afterglows following community performances. Organizes regular post-rehearsal gatherings at local taverns or pubs for singing and fellowship, an annual day-long outing with meals, music, and activities like golf, and at least one annual dinner or social event for members and their spouses or significant others. Former members are invited to participate in the annual outing to renew friendships.
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Classical and Chamber Music Performances 1 activity
- Present male choral music through concerts and performancesPresents two annual subscription concerts (Holiday in December, Spring in May) at Chancellors Hall in Albany, NY, and performs at community events including the Albany Tulip Festival, college sports events, churches, schools, senior centers, and veterans gatherings. Engages guest artists and ensembles for each concert and has collaborated with organizations such as the Schenectady Symphony Orchestra and the Mendelssohn Glee Club of New York City.
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Performing Arts Ticket Access Programs 1 activity
- Sell concert tickets and collect membership duesSells individual concert tickets for $25 ($10 for students) and offers bulk pricing at $20 per ticket for orders of 10 or more. Collects annual dues from members to cover operational expenses.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Maintain and develop a choral music libraryMaintains a music library of approximately 1,000 selections, with 70–90 copies of most pieces, and purchases 4–6 new musical scores annually. Acquires repertoire from defunct music clubs, donates excess music to other organizations, and preserves historical works while incorporating new material. The library catalog is available for download as a PDF.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$55K
Contributions & grants$9K17%
Program service revenue$29K52%
Investment income——
Other revenue$10K
expenses
Total expenses$43K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$20K
Grants paid out—
balance sheet
Total assets$74K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$74K
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue -30.4%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 8
- CHRIS GORKA — DIRECTOR
- DAN SAMSON — DIRECTOR
- DICK LAVIGNE — DIRECTOR
- FRED EAMES — DIRECTOR
- MIKE AVIZA — DIRECTOR
- ROBERT ETZKORN — DIRECTOR
- SAUL MORSE — DIRECTOR
- SCOTT PATTON — DIRECTOR
relationships · 22
Who they work with
- Carolee Carmello Partner — Guest artist who performed with the Mendelssohn Club in a subscription concert.
- Delmar Methodist Church Partner — Hosted the 'Voices of Hope' benefit concert in which the Mendelssohn Club performed.
- Delmar Methodist Church Partner — Performed at the "Voices of Hope" concert.
- Donny Ray Albert Partner — Guest artist who performed with the Mendelssohn Club in a subscription concert.
- Hair of the Dog Partner — Guest ensemble that performed with the Mendelssohn Club in a subscription concert.
- Kindred Spirits Quintet Partner — Guest ensemble that performed with the Mendelssohn Club in a subscription concert.
- Marjorie Ward Partner — Concert Coordinator responsible for ticket sales and inquiries.
- Mendelssohn Glee Club of New York City Partner — Co-performed a concert in June 2009 for Felix Mendelssohn's bicentennial celebration.
- Mike Wright Partner — Updated the Music Library catalog for public use.
- Mohawk Hudson Male Chorus Association Partner — Co-presented a massed concert in 2018 with joint conductors from both organizations.
- New Covenant Church Partner — Hosts Mendelssohn Club rehearsals at its facility in Albany.
- New Covenant Presbyterian Church Partner — Provides rehearsal space for the Mendelssohn Club of Albany.
- Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) Partner — Provides performances at RPI Hockey events.
- Schenectady Symphony Orchestra Partner — Collaborated on concerts at Union College and Proctor's Theater.
- Siena College Partner — Provides performances at Siena College Basketball events.
- Skip Parson's Band Partner — Guest ensemble that performed with the Mendelssohn Club in a subscription concert.
- St. Peter's Episcopal Church Partner — Performed at the church's Tri-Centenial celebration.
- St. Stephen's Episcopal Church in Delmar Partner — Performed at a fundraiser event.
- String of Pearls Partner — Guest ensemble that performed with the Mendelssohn Club in a subscription concert.
- Union College Partner — Performed at Union College Memorial Chapel in Schenectady, NY.
- Union College Partner — Provides performances at Union College Hockey events.
- University at Albany, SUNY Partner — Provides performances at SUNY Albany Lacrosse events.
strategies · 4
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 and Cultural Continuity Through Public Performancemethodology: community-engagement-through-public-performanceBy presenting regular public concerts and participating in civic events, the organization reinforces its cultural role and community presence, because consistent visibility builds institutional memory and public support for the choral tradition.
- Member-Inclusive Programming to Strengthen Ownership and Engagementmethodology: collaborative_programmingBy involving members in music selection and concert curation through elected representation, the organization fosters collective ownership of artistic outcomes, because inclusive decision-making increases investment and cohesion within the ensemble.
- Music as a Dual Vehicle for Artistic Excellence and Fellowshipmethodology: fellowship-integrated arts participationBy integrating musical performance with structured social engagement, the organization strengthens member retention and sustains the male choral tradition, because shared artistic and social experiences foster deeper commitment and joy in participation.
- Structured Artistic Development Through Rehearsal and Evaluationmethodology: structured_rehearsal_scheduleBy implementing a disciplined cycle of weekly rehearsals, trial periods, and formal auditions, the organization maintains high musical standards and ensures ensemble cohesion, because ongoing evaluation and preparation produce both artistic quality and member accountability.