named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Academic Residencies
Multi-day engagements at universities including Harvard, Wesleyan, Princeton, and University of Chicago, involving workshops, open rehearsals, and performances of new works by student composers
Album Releases
Production and release of recordings by TAK and collaborating artists, including Star Maker Fragments by Taylor Brook and Empty and/or Church of Plenty by Brandon Lopez
TAK Editions Podcast
Interview series featuring conversations with composers and artists, released biweekly and distributed via podcast platforms
World Premieres
Commissioning and performance of new works by composers such as Tyshawn Sorey, Erin Gee, and Jessie Cox, often in collaboration with academic institutions
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Music Education and Training Programs 3 activities
- Collaborating with young musicians and composers in educational programsPartners with youth-focused music education initiatives such as the Walden School, the New York Philharmonic’s Very Young Composers Program, and Juilliard’s Music Advancement Program to mentor emerging artists and composers.
- Hosting TAK LAB, a summer intensive program for creative musiciansOrganizes an annual week-long summer program for 18 selected participants focused on experimental music making, creative inquiry, and collaborative composition, culminating in performances and recordings of new works.
- Operating educational residencies and workshops at higher education institutionsConducts educational outreach and workshops at universities and conservatories including Harvard, Stanford, Columbia, Princeton, Cornell, University of Chicago, and University of Pennsylvania, engaging students and emerging composers through performances, masterclasses, and collaborative projects.
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Commissioning New Musical Works 1 activity
- Commissioning, performing, and premiering new experimental musical worksCreates and presents contemporary chamber music by commissioning, performing, and premiering hundreds of new works since 2013, including world premieres by composers such as Weston Olencki, Michelle Lou, and Bryan Jacobs, both domestically and internationally.
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Artist Support Grants 1 activity
- Funding and releasing recordings by experimental music ensembles and artistsSupports experimental music creators by funding and releasing recordings through TAK editions for ensembles and artists including Ensemble Interactivo de La Habana, Ensemble Pamplemousse, and Nina Dante + Bethany Younge.
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Live Music Performances & Concerts 1 activity
- Presenting concerts, festivals, and multimedia performancesProduces self-presented concerts, biannual experimental music festivals such as SWOONFEST, and multimedia performances like _interbeing_ and _Star Maker Fragments_, integrating music, text, video, movement, and audience engagement at venues across the U.S. and internationally.
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Nonprofit Music Recording and Distribution 1 activity
- Producing and releasing experimental music recordings through TAK editionsProduces and distributes critically acclaimed albums and recordings of new music by contemporary composers and ensembles through its in-house media label, TAK editions, launched in 2019; has released at least seven albums including works by TAK ensemble and guest artists.
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Podcast and Radio Production 1 activity
- Producing the TAK editions Podcast and digital media contentCreates and distributes original media including the TAK editions Podcast featuring artist interviews and dialogues, as well as video recordings of performances, reaching thousands of global listeners and viewers.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$150K
Contributions & grants$61K40%
Program service revenue$88K59%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$489
expenses
Total expenses$139K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$63K
Grants paid out$0
balance sheet
Total assets$21K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$21K
3 years on record · 2023–2025 · YoY revenue +27.9%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
board members · 10
- Charlotte Mundy — Voice, Co-Artistic Director, Board Member At-Large
- David Bird — Creative Research, Board Member At-Large
- Ellery Trafford — Percussion, Financial Officer, Co-Artistic Director, Board Treasurer
- Eric Umble — Chairman of the Board of Directors
- Laura Cocks — Flute, Executive Director, Co-Artistic Director, Board Member At-Large
- Madison Greenstone — Clarinet, Co-Artistic Director, Board Member At-Large
- Marina Kifferstein — Violin, Co-Artistic Director, Board Member At-Large
- Mario Diaz de Leon — Vice Chairman of the Board
- Natacha Diels — Board Member At-Large
- Taylor Brook — Technical Director, Board Secretary
relationships · 83
Who they work with
- Aaron Copland Fund for Music Funder — Provides financial support for TAK Ensemble's 24-25 season.
- Amphion Foundation Funder — Provides financial support for TAK Ensemble's 24-25 season.
- Ashkan Behzadi Partner — Collaborated with composer Ashkan Behzadi on the creation and performance of _Love, Crystal and Stone_.
- Bang on a Can Network — Participated in Bang on a Can's Long Play Festival.
- Bethany Younge Partner — Collaborated on recordings released through TAK editions.
- Bowling Green State University Partner — Hosts TAK Ensemble's Klinger Electroacoustic Residency for performances, workshops, and recordings.
- City College of New York (CCNY) Partner — Provides housing options for participants through CCNY Towers.
- Columbia University Partner — Conducted educational residencies
- Columbia University Partner — Hosted TAK Ensemble for educational residencies.
- Columbia University Partner — Hosted TAK for educational residencies at both undergraduate and graduate levels across multiple years
- Columbia University Partner — Hosts a residency performance by TAK Ensemble featuring new works by graduate composers.
- Cornell University Partner — Hosted TAK Ensemble for educational residencies.
- Cornell University Partner — Hosted TAK for educational residencies in 2023 and 2019
- Cornell University Partner — Performed works by doctoral composers during a residency.
- Ensemble Interactivo de La Habana Partner — Partner artist whose work has been released through TAK editions.
- Ensemble Interactivo de La Habana Partner — Released recordings through TAK editions
- Ensemble Interactivo de La Habana Partner — Released recordings through TAK editions.
- Ensemble Pamplemousse Partner — Partner artist whose work has been released through TAK editions.
- Ensemble Pamplemousse Partner — Released recordings through TAK editions
- Ensemble Pamplemousse Partner — Released recordings through TAK editions.
- Eric Wubbels Partner — Collaborative development of the _interbeing_ performance folio with composer Eric Wubbels over eight years.
- Eric Wubbels Partner — Guest composition faculty providing private instruction and studio classes at TAK LAB.
- Ernst von Siemens Music Foundation Funder — Commissioned works by Michelle Lou, a collaborating composer with TAK.
- Fromm Music Foundation Funder — Commissioned works by Michelle Lou, a collaborating composer with TAK.
- Hamilton College Partner — Performed a concert featuring works by contemporary composers.
- Harvard University Partner — Conducted educational residencies
- Harvard University Partner — Conducted virtual academic residencies featuring works by doctoral composers.
- Harvard University Partner — Hosted TAK Ensemble for educational residencies.
- Harvard University Partner — Hosted TAK for educational residencies and was the site of a Radcliffe Fellowship for Michelle Lou, a collaborating composer.
- Harvard University Partner — Hosted TAK for educational residencies in 2021 and 2019
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strategies · 5
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.
- Collaborative Composition and Commissioningmethodology: collaborative_compositionBy commissioning new works and engaging in direct collaboration with composers and artists, the ensemble advances experimental music because co-creation fosters innovation, deepens artistic ownership, and expands the boundaries of musical practice.
- Community-Centered Artistic Practicemethodology: community-centered_artistic_practiceBy adapting performances to local communities and collaborating with community builders, the ensemble strengthens artistic relevance and connection because grounding work in specific social contexts fosters dialogue, inclusion, and shared ownership of the art.
- Emerging Artist Development through Institutional Collaborationmethodology: emerging_artist_developmentBy workshopping, premiering, and recording student and faculty works through academic residencies and electroacoustic programs, the ensemble nurtures emerging talent because structured, high-visibility collaborations provide formative professional experience and amplify new voices.
- Immersive and Transparent Artistic Experiencemethodology: immersive_performanceBy transforming performance spaces to reduce performer-audience separation and publicly sharing the artistic creation process, the ensemble increases public appreciation and support for contemporary music because transparency and proximity build trust, understanding, and emotional investment.
- Interdisciplinary and Intermedia Integrationmethodology: intermedia_integrationBy integrating music with poetry, visual art, scholarship, design, and critical writing across multiple languages, the ensemble creates hybrid artistic experiences that deepen audience engagement because multidisciplinary layers enrich interpretation and emotional resonance.