named programs · 1 · from sources
What they call their work
Period-Instrument Concerts
Presents live performances of 17th- and 18th-century music using historically accurate instruments and performance practices in the Rochester, NY area
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Classical and Chamber Music Performances 2 activities
- Curating and managing concert series featuring period instrumentsCurated a monthly concert series from 2013 to 2019 at the Memorial Art Gallery in Rochester, NY, centered on the Eastman Italian Baroque Organ, including anniversary celebrations and thematic programming.
- Presenting historically informed performances of 17th–18th century musicProduces and presents concerts of 17th and 18th-century music using period instruments and historically informed performance techniques, primarily in Western New York, including Rochester and surrounding areas. Concerts feature repertoire by composers such as Bach, Handel, Vivaldi, and lesser-known figures including Isabella Leonarda and composers of African descent.
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Music Education and Training Programs 1 activity
- Delivering educational performances and presentations at academic institutionsConducts educational concerts and presentations at colleges, universities, and K–12 schools such as SUNY-Brockport, RIT, Genesee Community College, and Rochester's School of the Arts, aiming to broaden access to early music and historically informed performance.
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Musicological Research and Scholarly Editions 1 activity
- Presenting musicological research at academic conferencesEngages in scholarly research and presents findings at annual meetings of the American Musicological Society, the Renaissance Society of America, and the Medieval and Renaissance Music Conference.
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Free Outdoor Music Concerts 1 activity
- Providing free public concerts and community outreach performancesOffers free admission to concerts and relies on voluntary donations, with a commitment to accessibility and community engagement. This includes outdoor pop-up concerts during the pandemic and performances in geographically isolated communities supported by grants such as the NEA Challenge America award.
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Nonprofit Music Recording and Distribution 1 activity
- Recording and releasing historically informed performancesProduces and releases recordings of performances, including a 2002 CD of Telemann’s early trios and recordings under Thomas Folan’s direction of J.S. Bach’s Missae Breves (2006) and selected cantatas (2007), distributed through Centaur Records and featured on NPR and regional classical radio.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$76K
Contributions & grants$73K95%
Program service revenue$3K4%
Investment income$5631%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$53K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
balance sheet
Total assets$64K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$64K
5 years on record · 2021–2025 · YoY revenue +78.9%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
paid leadership · 2
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
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| Boel Gidholm | Co-Artistic Director | 14 | $11K |
| Christopher Haritatos | Co-Artistic Director | 10 | $7K |
board members · 3
- Christopher Wilmot — Director
- Jeremy Sher — Director
- Mary Collins — Director
relationships · 33
Who they work with
- Alembic Productions Partner — Collaborated with Publick Musick to record live concerts.
- American Musicological Society Funder — Recipient of the Noah Greenberg Award from the American Musicological Society
- Boel Gidholm Partner — Artistic leader and violinist of Publick Musick since 2011
- Centaur Records Partner — Label that released Publick Musick's recording of Telemann’s Early Trios in 2002
- Christ Church Rochester Partner — Venue for concerts of Bach Cantatas using the Craighead-Saunders organ.
- Christ Episcopal Church Partner — Hosted the concert "Of Earth and Heaven" by Publick Musick on November 13, 2016.
- Christopher Haritatos Partner — Artistic leader and cellist of Publick Musick since 2011
- Eastman Community Music School Partner — Institutional affiliation where co-directors of Publick Musick teach baroque violin and lead period-instrument ensembles.
- Eastman Community Music School Partner — Site for educational presentations and performances.
- Eastman School of Music Partner — Collaborated on performances featuring the Eastman Italian Baroque Organ.
- Eastman School of Music Partner — Collaborates on performances, including at the Women in Music Festival and using the Craighead-Saunders organ.
- Edoardo Bellotti Partner — Collaborated with Publick Musick for an in-depth discussion on Bernardo Pasquini and his music.
- Genesee Community College-Dansville Partner — Site for educational presentations and performances.
- Greta Haenen Partner — Collaborated with Publick Musick for an in-depth discussion on Bernardo Pasquini and his music.
- Harmonia Partner — Featured on the program Harmonia
- Lutheran Church of the Incarnate Word Partner — Venue for concerts by Publick Musick, unless otherwise indicated.
- Memorial Art Gallery Partner — Collaborated on a concert series celebrating the Eastman Italian Baroque Organ installed in the Fountain Court.
- Memorial Art Gallery Partner — Hosted Publick Musick's March 2015 concerts in the Fountain Court.
- Memorial Art Gallery Partner — Hosted the "Third Thursday Concerts with Eastman's Italian Baroque Organ" series featuring Publick Musick.
- Memorial Art Gallery Partner — Hosted the Italian Baroque Organ used in a monthly concert series curated by Naomi Gregory.
- Memorial Art Gallery Partner — Hosts annual performances featuring the Italian Baroque Organ.
- Musica Omnia Partner — Label for which Publick Musick recorded under Thomas Folan's direction
- NPR Partner — Featured on NPR's Performance Today
- NYS Baroque Partner — Collaborative performance partner with shared musicians and concert activities.
- National Endowment for the Arts Government — Awarded a 2018 Challenge America grant to support performances in isolated communities.
- Nazareth Elementary School Partner — Site for educational presentations and performances.
- Paypal Partner — Processes credit card donations for the organization.
- Pegasus Early Music Partner — Collaborative performance partner with shared musicians and concert activities.
- RIT Partner — Site for educational presentations and performances.
- Rochester Area Community Foundation Funder — Provided partial funding for a concert in Dansville through the Rodney Hatch Family Fund.
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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.
- Audience Engagement through Discovery and Thematic Programmingmethodology: audience_discovery_through_thematic_programmingBy presenting thematic concert programs and pairing well-known masterpieces with lesser-known historical works, the organization fosters audience engagement and accessibility because structured discovery increases public interest in early music.
- Historically Informed Performancemethodology: historically_informed_performanceBy using period instruments and historically informed performance practices, the organization authentically interprets music from the 17th to early 19th centuries, preserving historical integrity and deepening audience connection to early music traditions because sonic authenticity enhances cultural understanding.
- Spatial and Textural Innovation in Performancemethodology: double_choir_performanceBy employing spatially separated ensembles—such as the Italian Baroque Organ and string ensemble as dual choirs—the organization creates antiphonal and complementary sonic contrasts that reflect historical performance contexts, enhancing listener immersion in late Renaissance and early Baroque repertoire because architectural acoustics and ensemble dialogue are integral to the original aesthetic experience.