named programs · 1 · from sources
What they call their work
Guest Artist Concert Series
Ongoing concert series featuring guest performers and ensembles in chamber music and solo recital formats, active since 1976
activities · 2 groups
What they do
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Classical and Chamber Music Performances 1 activity
- Hosts live music concertsOrganizes and presents live music concerts annually at the Academy in Worthington, MA, including a summer concert series running from July to August, featuring guest performing artists and ensembles. The organization has hosted concerts for 58 seasons, presenting over 300 guest artists ranging from internationally renowned performers to emerging talent.
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Community Art Education Workshops 1 activity
- Provides arts enrichment programsOffers educational enrichment programs for schoolchildren and hosts arts and crafts exhibits alongside its musical programming to broaden community engagement with the arts.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$83K
Contributions & grants$64K77%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$20K23%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$60K
Program expenses100%
Admin / overhead0%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$1.09M
Cash$640K
Investments$0
Liabilities$244
Net assets$1.09M
Liquid reserves127.0 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -21.2%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 5
- Alexandra Lynelle James — Director
- Jane G Kaplan Esq — Director
- Jeffrey L Williams — Assist. Treasurer
- Lois Chase — Secretary
- Rorianne Schrade — President/Treasurer
relationships · 51
Who they work with
- Champlain Trio Partner — Hosts the Champlain Trio for a concert featuring piano trios by women composers.
- Cultural Council of Chester Partner — Local cultural council supporting the 2026 concert project.
- Cultural Council of Cummington Partner — Local cultural council supporting the 2026 concert project.
- Cultural Council of Montgomery Partner — Local cultural council supporting the 2026 concert project.
- Cultural Council of West Springfield Partner — Local cultural council supporting the 2026 concert project.
- Cultural Council of Westhampton Partner — Local cultural council supporting the 2026 concert project.
- Cultural Council of Worthington Partner — Local cultural council supporting the 2026 concert project.
- Flute Force Partner — Guest performing ensemble featured at Sevenars concerts.
- Jerry Noble/Bob Sparkman Duo Partner — Guest performing ensemble featured at Sevenars concerts.
- Junwen Liang Partner — Hosts pianist Junwen Liang for a concert of works by American composers.
- MOSSO Partner — Guest performing ensemble featured at Sevenars concerts.
- Mada & Hugh Piano Duo Partner — Collaborates with the Mada & Hugh Piano Duo for a performance honoring America's 250th anniversary.
- Massachusetts Cultural Council Government — State agency that funds local cultural councils supporting Sevenars Concerts.
- Paul-André Bempechat Partner — Features pianist Paul-André Bempechat in a performance of Beethoven sonatas.
- Quintet di Legno Partner — Guest performing ensemble featured at Sevenars concerts.
- Russell Conwell Government — Historic connection to the founder of the Academy building where concerts are held.
- Sparky Quintet Partner — Hosts the Sparky Quintet for the annual jazz finale concert.
- The Allant Piano Trio Partner — Guest performing ensemble featured at Sevenars concerts.
- The Boccherini Ensemble Partner — Guest performing ensemble featured at Sevenars concerts.
- The Boston Chamber Players Partner — Guest performing ensemble featured at Sevenars concerts.
- The Chelsea Chamber Players Partner — Guest performing ensemble featured at Sevenars concerts.
- The Chelsea Trio Partner — Guest performing ensemble featured at Sevenars concerts.
- The Colberg-Them Duo Partner — Guest performing ensemble featured at Sevenars concerts.
- The Colorado String Quartet Partner — Guest performing ensemble featured at Sevenars concerts.
- The Emmanuel Wind Quartet Partner — Guest performing ensemble featured at Sevenars concerts.
- The Enso String Quartet Partner — Guest performing ensemble featured at Sevenars concerts.
- The Eroica Trio Partner — Guest performing ensemble featured at Sevenars concerts.
- The Giverny Duo Partner — Guest performing ensemble featured at Sevenars concerts.
- The Greenwood Chamber Players Partner — Guest performing ensemble featured at Sevenars concerts.
- The Henschel String Quartet Partner — Guest performing ensemble featured at Sevenars concerts.
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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.
- Family-Based Performance Model Enhances Engagement 36 orgsmethodology: family-based_performance_ensembleBy featuring multigenerational family ensembles in concerts, we produce deeper audience connection and engagement, because familial collaboration creates relatable, emotionally resonant performances that transcend traditional classical music barriers.shared approach: Representation as Inclusion →
- Thematic and Inclusive Programming to Expand Arts Access 36 orgsmethodology: inclusive_repertoire_selectionBy curating concerts around themes of American identity and underrepresented composers—especially women—we increase relevance and participation, because inclusive narratives broaden audience identification and challenge historical exclusions in classical music.shared approach: Representation as Inclusion →
- Local Cultural Partnerships Amplify Reachmethodology: culturally_supported_local_programmingBy collaborating with local cultural councils and state arts funders, we expand access to diverse audiences, because community-rooted partnerships enhance credibility, distribution, and cultural resonance of concert programming.