named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
60th Anniversary Celebration
Special concert featuring Ola Gjeilo’s Sunrise Mass and a commissioned work by Glenn McClure.
Christmas Concert: Love’s Pure Light
Sacred Christmas-themed performance as part of the annual concert series.
Fall Concert: Choral Masterpieces
Annual concert celebrating history's best choral music, held at Sweet Home High School.
Spring Concert: Broadway Magic
Performance featuring Disney and Broadway repertoire at multiple venues.
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Classical and Chamber Music Performances 2 activities
- Conducts domestic and international concert toursPerforms at national and international venues including the Kennedy Center, Washington National Cathedral, Notre Dame Cathedral, the Mozarteum in Salzburg, and the Basilica of St. Anne de Beaupré, as part of organized concert tours across the U.S., Canada, Europe, and beyond.
- Produces and performs annual choral concert seriesOrganizes and performs four major concert events annually, including seasonal, spring, and anniversary concerts, at multiple venues locally and nationally. These concerts feature works by major composers and include commissioned premieres.
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Commissioning New Musical Works 1 activity
- Commissions and premieres original choral worksCommissions new musical works from guest composers such as Glenn McClure and Z. Randall Stroope, and premieres these pieces as part of its concert programming.
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Live Music Performances & Concerts 1 activity
- Engages in community outreach through special performancesPerforms caroling events for Buffalo Sabres fans and other community-focused concerts, strengthening local cultural engagement.
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Music Education and Training Programs 1 activity
- Provides choral music education programsOffers educational programming in choral music, engaging participants and audiences through performance and rehearsal-based learning.
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Cancer Research Funding 1 activity
- Supports cancer research through benefit performancesRaises funds for Roswell Park Cancer Institute in Buffalo through dedicated concerts and performances.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2023
revenue
Total revenue$75K
Contributions & grants$13K18%
Program service revenue$47K63%
Investment income$7501%
Other revenue$43
expenses
Total expenses$79K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
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Grants paid out—
balance sheet
Total assets$105K
Cash—
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Liabilities—
Net assets$105K
5 years on record · 2019–2023 · YoY revenue +1.4%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2023
Who runs it
board members · 6
- Alec Michalski — Director
- Ali Searer — Director
- Gail Leary — Director
- Kevin Phalen — Director
- Raymond Herman — Director
- Sarah Fiegel — Director
relationships · 20
Who they work with
- Andre Thomas Partner — Guest composer and conductor who collaborated with Buffalo Choral Arts Society
- BCAS Partner — Used as an acronym for Buffalo Choral Arts Society in communications.
- Buffalo State College of Music Partner — Robert Hull served as accompanist and piano instructor from 2011 to 2015.
- Erie County Government — Receives support from Erie County for cultural programming.
- First Presbyterian Church of Lewiston Partner — Robert Hull serves as organist and director of music.
- Glenn McClure Partner — Commissioned composer Glenn McClure to create a new work for performance.
- Hilbert College Partner — Venue host for a spring concert performance at Swan Auditorium.
- Lockport High School Partner — Robert Hull serves as accompanist.
- Marcia A. Giambrone Partner — Engaged former Conductor/Music Director Marcia A. Giambrone as guest conductor for the 60th Anniversary Celebration concert.
- Mount St. Mary Academy Partner — Venue host for a spring concert performance.
- Niagara Wheatfield High School Partner — Robert Hull serves as accompanist.
- North Tonawanda High School Partner — Robert Hull serves as accompanist.
- Red Blazer Men’s Chorus Partner — Robert Hull serves as accompanist.
- Riviera Theater Partner — Robert Hull volunteers as organist at the historic theater.
- Roswell Park Cancer Institute Partner — BCAS members raise money to support the institute.
- Saint Francis of Assisi R.C. Church Partner — Robert Hull serves as organist and director of music.
- Ss. Peter and Paul Church Partner — Hosted a Christmas concert by Buffalo Choral Arts Society.
- St. Joseph University Parish Partner — Hosted a Christmas concert by Buffalo Choral Arts Society.
- Sweet Home Concert Chorale Partner — Collaborated with Buffalo Choral Arts Society in a concert event.
- Z. Randall Stroope Partner — Guest composer who created a commissioned work for Buffalo Choral Arts Society
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.
- Community-Engaged Choral Practice 148 orgsmethodology: community_engaged_choirBy integrating community conversations and diverse participation into choral music creation and performance, we strengthen social cohesion and deepen artistic relevance because collective musical experiences foster shared identity and inclusive belonging.shared approach: Accessible Arts Engagement →
- Culturally Anchored Performance Programming 148 orgsmethodology: cultural_engagement_through_familiar_repertoireBy situating choral performances in historically significant venues and through culturally resonant repertoire, we amplify educational and emotional impact because context-rich settings and familiar narratives deepen audience engagement and meaning-making.shared approach: Accessible Arts Engagement →
- Supported Independent Learning Model 148 orgsmethodology: supported-independent-learningBy providing structured rehearsal plans and voice-specific practice materials, we improve ensemble readiness and artistic quality because member preparation outside of group time maximizes productive use of collective rehearsal.shared approach: Accessible Arts Engagement →