named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Commissioning New Works
Champions contemporary choral music by commissioning new pieces, such as Daniel Baldwin's _The Waking_ and _Letchworth Suite_, and was an early performer of Taylor Scott Davis's _Magnificat_.
Community Membership and Auditions
Offers open membership to singers aged 16 and older, with simple auditions at first rehearsal; high school students and younger participants are welcome with director approval.
Seasonal Concert Series
Presents annual winter and spring concerts featuring diverse choral repertoire, including themed programs such as "Christmas Through the Ages" and "Eclipse: A Choral Experience."
activities · 3 groups
What they do
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Classical and Chamber Music Performances 1 activity
- Conducts choral performances and concertsOrganizes and presents regular choral concerts and performances featuring diverse repertoire, including commissioned works, classical pieces, and themed programs such as holiday concerts and contemporary choral music. Performances occur at various venues in New York, including St. James Episcopal Church and Batavia First United Methodist Church, with documented events from 2024 through 2026.
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Community Choral Rehearsals & Performances 1 activity
- Hosts weekly choir rehearsalsConducts weekly rehearsals during the school year for community members and students, providing ongoing musical engagement and preparation for performances.
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Member Hardship Assistance Programs 1 activity
- Supports member well-being through internal committeesOperates a Sunshine Committee dedicated to providing emotional support to choir members experiencing personal or family hardships.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$16K
Contributions & grants$9K60%
Program service revenue$4K25%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$15K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
balance sheet
Total assets$14K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$14K
6 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue +16.9%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
board members · 5
- Darrel Oakes — Director
- George Graham — Director
- Jessica Pierce — Director
- Julie Graham — Director
- Marianne Garigen — Director
relationships · 14
Who they work with
- Batavia First United Methodist Church Partner — Hosted Genesee Chorale's concert at its facility in Batavia, NY.
- Batavia First United Methodist Church Partner — Hosted the performance of "Let All The World In Every Corner Sing!" on March 28, 2026.
- Brighton Symphony Orchestra Partner — Collaborated with the Genesee Chorale to premiere Letchworth Suite in December 2018.
- Doug Hanson Partner — Accompanist for the Genesee Chorale
- Easttown Beverages and Redemption Center Partner — Partner business where donated bottle and can returns support the Genesee Chorale.
- Grace Baptist Church Partner — Hosted concert venue for the "Across the Vast Eternal Sky" performance.
- Imagine Music Publishing LLC Partner — Co-founded and co-owns the publishing company.
- Julie Graham Partner — Coordinator of the Sunshine Committee, serving as point of contact for members in need of emotional support.
- St. James Episcopal Church Partner — Hosted Genesee Chorale's concerts at its facility in Batavia, NY.
- St. James Episcopal Church Partner — Hosted concert venue for the "From Star to Star" performance.
- St. James Episcopal Church Partner — Hosted the performance of Gloria on May 17, 2026.
- St. James Episcopal Church Partner — Hosts Genesee Chorale rehearsals at its facility.
- St. James Episcopal Church Partner — Hosts the Genesee Chorale's weekly rehearsals at its facility.
- St. Mark's Episcopal Church Partner — Hosted concert venue for the "Across the Vast Eternal Sky" performance.
strategies · 4
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.
- Championing New Works to Expand the Choral Canon 35 orgsmethodology: championing_new_worksBy commissioning and premiering contemporary choral music, we expand the choral repertoire and support living composers, because fostering new works sustains the relevance and evolution of choral art.shared approach: Commissioning as Innovation →
- Inclusive Audition and Membership Model 14 orgsmethodology: inclusive_audition_processBy lowering barriers to entry through open auditions at first rehearsal and inclusive policies, we increase participation and accessibility, because reducing structural hurdles enables broader community engagement in choral music.shared approach: Inclusive Participation Model →
- Community-Supported Arts Sustainability Modelmethodology: community-supported_artsBy relying on volunteerism and community support, we sustain artistic programming despite limited ticket revenue, because community ownership and participation enable long-term viability of the arts in the region.
- Peer-Supported Emotional and Artistic Cohesionmethodology: peer_support_networkBy fostering peer-supported emotional outreach, we strengthen group cohesion and member well-being, because mutual support among members enhances retention and collective artistic performance.