named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
In-School Performances
Small ensemble performances in schools featuring themed programs such as "Dance Around the World," "Peter and the Wolf," and "Broadway Beat," aligned with curriculum and including study materials.
Instrumental Coaching
Workshops and sectional rehearsals led by Orchestra Long Island musicians for band and orchestra students, supporting NYSSMA preparation and ensemble development.
Performance Partners Residency Program
Immersive school residencies where professional musicians coach student ensembles through sectional rehearsals and culminate in a side-by-side concert.
Virtual Concert Series
Online performances launched during the 2020 pandemic to maintain community engagement and access to live music.
activities · 2 groups
What they do
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Music Education and Training Programs 3 activities
- Arts-in-Education school residency programsRuns immersive, hands-on residency programs for school bands and orchestras that include sectional rehearsals, coaching workshops, ensemble preparation, and culminating side-by-side concerts with professional musicians. Each residency delivers up to ten hours of instruction to help students refine technical skills, improve ensemble listening, and prepare for concerts or NYSSMA evaluations.
- In-school educational performances and workshopsDelivers curriculum-connected in-school performances and interactive workshops for students from Pre-K through grade 12, using chamber ensembles to explore themes such as fairy tales, global music traditions, Broadway, jazz fusion, literary connections, and music history. Programs include live instrument demonstrations, student participation, interdisciplinary creative activities (e.g., setting student-written haikus to music), and storytelling narratives like "Peter and the Wolf" and "Berlioz the Bear."
- Young Artist Competition and master classesOrganizes an annual Young Artist Competition to support emerging musical talent and conducts master classes for advanced music students led by professional orchestra musicians and the Music Director.
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Classical and Chamber Music Performances 1 activity
- Symphonic music performancesPresents professional symphonic orchestral performances featuring world-class soloists, new works, and eclectic repertoire from all eras in concert venues, parks, schools, and virtual settings. The orchestra shifted to a virtual concert series during the pandemic and continues to present dynamic live and broadcast performances.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$89K
Contributions & grants$14K16%
Program service revenue$75K84%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$78K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$51K
Grants paid out—
balance sheet
Total assets$83K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$83K
6 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue -29.9%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
paid leadership · 4
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DAVID STEWART WILEY | MUSIC DIRECTOR | 5 | $7K |
| JANE PARK | SECRETARY/EDUCATIONAL DIR | 3 | $5K |
| MICHAEL CANIPE | V.P / ORCHESTRA MGR | 10 | $3K |
| STEVEN SHAPIRO | TREASURER | 5 | $3K |
board members · 2
- JEAN M SMYTH — BOARD OF DIRECTOR
- REYNARD BURNS — BOARD OF DIRECTOR
relationships · 10
Who they work with
- David Stewart Wiley Partner — Music Director and leader in forming Orchestra Long Island, contributing to artistic leadership and pre-concert engagement.
- Eastern Suffolk BOCES Partner — Partner organization through which Arts-in-Education programs are available to book.
- Facebook Partner — Social media platform used for outreach and engagement
- LinkedIn Partner — Social media platform used for outreach and engagement
- Long Island communities Partner — Collaborates with Long Island communities to expand audience access to classical music.
- Nassau & Eastern Suffolk BOCES Partner — Partner organization through which Arts-in-Education programs are available for booking.
- Nassau BOCES Partner — Partner organization through which Arts-in-Education programs are available to book.
- Nassau and Eastern Suffolk BOCES Partner — Partner organization through which Arts-in-Education programs are available to book.
- Twitter Partner — Social media platform used for outreach and engagement
- WVTF Partner — Collaborates with public radio station WVTF to broadcast Roanoke Symphony Orchestra concerts.
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 for Community Vitality 148 orgsmethodology: arts-for-community-vitalityBy using great music to engage and inspire people of all ages, the organization enhances cultural vitality and quality of life on Long Island because shared artistic experiences strengthen community identity and well-being.shared approach: Accessible Arts Engagement →
- Arts-Based Leadership Development 148 orgsmethodology: arts-based leadership trainingBy using orchestral conducting as a model for executive leadership, the organization creates experiential learning that translates musical direction into organizational skills because ensemble dynamics mirror team leadership in professional settings.shared approach: Accessible Arts Engagement →
- Community-Centered Access Strategy 148 orgsmethodology: inclusive-audience-engagementBy expanding access to classical music for first-time audiences and youth in minority communities, the organization broadens cultural participation because inclusive programming fosters equity and long-term audience diversification.shared approach: Accessible Arts Engagement →
- Cross-Genre Relevance Model 148 orgsmethodology: cross-genre_relevanceBy connecting classical music to rock, jazz, and Broadway, the organization demonstrates its ongoing relevance and vitality because bridging familiar genres lowers barriers to engagement for new and younger audiences.shared approach: Accessible Arts Engagement →
- Music Education as Cultural Engagement 148 orgsmethodology: music-education-integrationBy integrating music education with performance and interdisciplinary creative expression, the organization cultivates future musicians and audiences because hands-on, collaborative learning deepens personal connection to classical music.shared approach: Accessible Arts Engagement →