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ASSOCIATED SOLO ARTISTS INC
Chester, NY · EIN 133350104 · Form 990EZ · FY2021 · NTEE A680 · Arts, Culture & Humanities · Micro (<$100K) · asoloartists.org
revenue
$6K
expenses
$9K
net assets
$48K
employees
—
mission · from form 990

PROVIDE MUSICAL EDUCATIONAL PERFORMANCES

profile · synthesized from sources

Nonprofit performing arts organization founded in 1972 by scientists passionate about integrating the arts, sciences, and humanities. Creates interdisciplinary educational performances and programs for students, educators, and professionals. Uses live music and artistic expression to foster transformative thinking, imagination, and cross-disciplinary learning across K-12, higher education, corporate, and government sectors in the U.S. and internationally.

named programs · 4 · from sources

What they call their work

Creative Leaps International
Professional division offering arts-based programs for business leaders, government officials, and institutions including the United Nations, US State Department, and major corporations
Icarus Musicworks
Concert division presenting interdisciplinary performances at venues including Lincoln Center, Troy Music Hall, and international locations
The Learning Arts
K-12 education division providing arts-integrated programs in schools and communities, including projects like the Adirondack Park Arts in Education and Imagination Celebration
The Star Thrower
Musical dramatization of Loren Eiseley's essay, commissioned by the Center for Creative Leadership to explore themes of compassion, creativity, and human purpose
activities · 10 groups

What they do

  • Community Art Education Workshops 1 activity
    • Conducts long-term arts-in-education partnerships with schools and districts
      Implements multi-year arts education initiatives such as The Learning Arts project with Peekskill City Schools and the Adirondack Project for Arts in Education, delivering sustained programming in partnership with school administrators and teachers.
  • Comprehensive K–12 Arts Education 1 activity
    • Delivers arts-based educational programs to K–12 students
      Provides arts-based learning programs for students in grades K–12 within schools, integrating music and the arts with core academic subjects such as science, math, reading, and social studies. Programs are delivered in collaboration with teachers and school leaders through school-based residencies lasting from several days to a full semester.
  • Arts Education Access Programs 1 activity
    • Delivers international arts programming in underserved and crisis-affected communities
      Conducts arts-based workshops and performances in economically distressed and international communities, such as in Longreach, Australia, and across more than 30 U.S. states and countries including North Africa, Brazil, and Australia.
  • Project-Based Learning Programs 1 activity
    • Develops and delivers interdisciplinary arts curricula and educational materials
      Develops innovative, interdisciplinary arts-based programs and supporting educational materials for learners of all ages, including early programs like “The Physics of Music” and “The Music of Physics,” which were staged in schools and colleges across the Northeast.
  • Teacher Professional Development 1 activity
    • Offers professional development and capacity building for educators and leaders
      Trains teachers, school leaders, and professionals in creative problem-solving, servant leadership, ethics, and cross-cultural understanding. Programs aim to build leadership capacity and foster individual and organizational change.
  • Classical and Chamber Music Performances 1 activity
    • Operates performance ensembles presenting classical and theatrical concerts
      Produces concerts and recordings through ensembles such as The Classic Apple Ensemble and The New Bel Canto Trio, performing repertoires that include Broadway, Gershwin, and original works at venues regionally and nationally.
  • Original Music-Theater and Opera Production 1 activity
    • Produces original interdisciplinary performances and musical works
      Creates and produces original arts-based performances such as “The Great Dinosaur Rescue” and “The Star Thrower” opera, often commissioned by institutions like the Kennedy Center and the Center for Creative Leadership. These include educational components and are presented in schools, cultural centers, and professional conferences.
  • Artist Residencies and Studio Programs 1 activity
    • Provides arts-based interventions for higher education and organizational leadership
      Facilitates reflective thinking, cognitive reframing, and creativity training for higher education leaders and organizations through custom-designed arts-based programs, including for the Society for College and University Planning and Fortune 500 leadership initiatives.
  • Trauma-Informed Community Resilience Initiatives 1 activity
    • Provides resilience and leadership development programs for first responders and educators
      Offers training and development programs focused on recovery, resilience, and values-based leadership for first responders and educators, including post-disaster initiatives such as the Resilience Project with the American Red Cross in New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina.
  • Uncategorized 1 activity
    • Presents Concerts of Ideas at international forums and leadership events
      Stages performances at international conferences and professional gatherings for organizations including the White House, United Nations, World Bank, U.S. State Department, and Fortune 500 corporations across five continents, using music and theater to engage world leaders and professionals.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2021
revenue
Total revenue$6K
Contributions & grants$4K71%
Program service revenue$2K29%
Investment income——
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$9K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits—
Grants paid out—
balance sheet
Total assets$48K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$48K
2 years on record · 2020–2021 · YoY revenue -41.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2021

Who runs it

board members · 3
  • DIANE LEGRO — DIRECTOR
  • DIANE WISSINGER — DIRECTOR
  • JON KLIBINOFF — DIRECTOR
relationships · 70

Who they work with

  • American Red Cross Partner — Partnered on the Resilience Project in New Orleans following Hurricane Katrina.
  • American Red Cross Partner — Provided support following Hurricane Katrina.
  • Aspen Institute Partner — Partnered on programs in North Africa.
  • Aspen Institute Partner — Performed Concerts of Ideas at events associated with the Aspen Institute.
  • Aspen Institute Partner — Presented programs at Aspen Institute gatherings.
  • Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development (ASCD) Partner — Partners with ASCD on K–12 educational programming and teacher development.
  • Business Leaders Hall of Fame Partner — Collaborated on leadership programming in Brisbane, Australia.
  • Center for Creative Leadership Partner — Collaborates on leadership development using arts-integrated methodologies.
  • Center for Creative Leadership Partner — Commissioned "The Star Thrower" opera in 1992.
  • Center for Creative Leadership Partner — Commissioned Associated Solo Artists to create an opera based on "The Star Thrower" for its International Conference on Innovation and Creativity.
  • Center for Creative Leadership Partner — Engaged in a 10-year partnership and hosted premieres such as “The Star Thrower” at its campus in Greensboro, NC.
  • Center for Creative Leadership Partner — Partner organization where arts programming has been integrated into projects
  • Center for Creative Leadership Partner — Performed Concerts of Ideas at events associated with the Center for Creative Leadership.
  • Center for Creative Leadership Partner — Provided programming for professional development and leadership events.
  • Chicago Tribune Partner — Provided critical acclaim for performances by Associated Solo Artists.
  • Columbia University Partner — Collaborates with Columbia University on interdisciplinary learning and faculty development programs.
  • Dana Foundation Funder — Provided funding support for the organization's programs.
  • GE Partner — Conducted Leadership and Innovation Training with Steve Kerr at Crotonville.
  • GE Partner — Provides arts-based professional development programs for corporate leaders and teams at GE through Creative Leaps International.
  • GE Partner — Worked with scientists and inventors at GE.
  • GE Foundation Funder — Provided funding support for the organization's programs.
  • General Electric Partner — Created high-impact programs for leadership and learning initiatives during GE’s executive education efforts.
  • Goldman Sachs Partner — Engaged in leadership development programming under the direction of the Chief Learning Officer.
  • IBM Partner — Collaborated with scientists and inventors at IBM.
  • IBM Partner — Delivered the Imagination Project for Research Scientists.
  • IBM Partner — Delivers interdisciplinary arts-based learning programs for leadership and innovation teams at IBM.
  • Imagination Celebration Partner — Co-commissioned "The Great Dinosaur Rescue" in 1989 as part of New York State's Imagination Celebration.
  • Imagination Celebration Partner — Co-commissioned "The Great Dinosaur Rescue" in 1989 with the Kennedy Center.
  • Kennedy Center Partner — Co-commissioned "The Great Dinosaur Rescue" in 1989.
  • Kennedy Center Partner — Commissioned "The Great Dinosaur Rescue" in 1989.
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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.

  • Arts as a Catalyst for Transformation
    methodology: arts-as-catalyst
    By using the arts—particularly music and performance—as a catalyst, the organization generates transformative experiences that stimulate new thinking, learning, and dialogue, because interdisciplinary and boundary-crossing engagement fosters integrated knowledge and personal or organizational change.
  • Arts-Based Education Through Integrated Materials
    methodology: arts-integrated_education
    By combining original musical productions with comprehensive educational materials, the organization enhances student and teacher learning, because integrating entertainment with structured interdisciplinary content deepens understanding and retention.
  • Collaborative Program Design for Educational Relevance
    methodology: collaborative-program-design
    By co-designing educational programs with teachers and school administrators, the organization ensures alignment with curricular needs and real-world contexts, because collaborative design increases relevance, engagement, and effectiveness in arts-integrated learning.
  • Interdisciplinary Arts Integration for Deep Learning
    methodology: interdisciplinary_integration
    By integrating the arts with diverse fields such as science, literature, and philosophy, the organization deepens cognitive and emotional learning, because connecting sensory artistic experience with academic or conceptual knowledge cultivates imagination, interconnected understanding, and intellectual engagement.
  • Performance as Intellectual and Emotional Engagement
    methodology: music_as_ideas
    By using live musical performance and dramatization as a medium, the organization conveys complex ideas and fosters shared humanity, because performance triggers emotional and intellectual engagement, stimulating curiosity and openness to new perspectives.