named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Composers Concordance Records
Record label producing and releasing contemporary classical and experimental music, featuring works by Gene Pritsker and other living composers.
Eclectic Music eXtravaganza (EMX)
International collective producing eclectic chamber music concerts and recordings, described as a 21st-century music salon with performances in Berlin and other global venues.
Sound Liberation
Musical ensemble performing genre-crossing works influenced by hip-hop, R&B, rock, chamber music, opera, and jazz, based on founder Gene Pritsker's philosophy of ending musical genre segregation.
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Nonprofit Music Recording and Distribution 1 activity
- Operating a record label for contemporary music recordingsProduces and distributes recordings through Composers Concordance Records, maintaining a catalog of approximately 100 albums across genres such as chamber music, jazz, opera, and experimental works, including releases like BALLETS & SOLOS, 'Days' by Sound Liberation, and works by Emily Doolittle and Bruce Lazarus.
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Classical and Chamber Music Performances 1 activity
- Producing and presenting contemporary music concertsOrganizes and presents a concert season featuring contemporary music, including fifty events during the 2024–25 season, performed at cultural and academic venues across New York City, as well as international performances in Paris and Rome.
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Music Education and Training Programs 1 activity
- Providing music composition education programsOffers educational programming in music composition, including the syllabus-based initiative 'Composing with Composers' at 92nd St Y, designed to engage learners with contemporary compositional practices.
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Live Music Performances & Concerts 1 activity
- Streaming live performances onlineStreams live contemporary music performances via digital platforms including Facebook and YouTube, expanding access to concerts beyond physical venues.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$37K
Contributions & grants$25K67%
Program service revenue$12K33%
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expenses
Total expenses$43K
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balance sheet
Total assets$3K
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Net assets$3K
3 years on record · 2022–2024 · YoY revenue -41.6%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 6
- Dan Cooper — Director
- Debra Kaye — Associate Director
- Gene Pritsker — Director
- Milica Paranosic — Associate Director
- Peter Jarvis — Associate Director
- Seth Boustead — Associate Director
relationships · 14
Who they work with
- 92nd St Y Partner — Hosts education initiatives including the 'Composing with Composers' music composition syllabus.
- BMI Foundation Funder — Previously provided funding to Composers Concordance.
- Erick Hawkins Dance Partner — Collaborates on staging and choreographing new compositions for performance.
- International Street Cannibals Partner — Performance ensemble that records contemporary works for Composers Concordance Records
- Katherine Duke Partner — Collaborates on staging and choreographing new compositions for performance.
- Mary Flagler Cary Charitable Trust Funder — Previously provided funding to Composers Concordance.
- Naxos Partner — Distributes recordings from Composers Concordance Records.
- New York State Council for the Arts Funder — Has provided grants to Composers Concordance since 1986.
- Seattle Chamber Players Partner — Ensemble that performs and records chamber music for Composers Concordance Records releases
- The ASCAP Foundation Funder — Previously provided funding to Composers Concordance.
- The Aaron Copland Fund for Music Funder — Previously provided funding to Composers Concordance.
- The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation Funder — Previously provided funding to Composers Concordance.
- The Virgil Thomson Foundation Funder — Previously provided funding to Composers Concordance.
- Vox Novus Partner — Collaborates on live streaming performances via Facebook and YouTube.
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.
- Accessible Presentation of New Musicmethodology: accessible_new_musicBy presenting serious contemporary music in an accessible and non-pretentious manner, COMPOSERS CONCORDANCE increases audience engagement and emotional connection, because lowering perceived barriers to entry encourages broader public participation in new music experiences.
- Genre Integration as Artistic Innovationmethodology: genre_fusionBy fusing classical traditions with jazz, world music, and experimental techniques—and actively rejecting genre segregation—the organization creates innovative, integrative compositions that attract diverse audiences and artists, because breaking down stylistic boundaries fosters creative risk-taking and cross-cultural resonance.
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration to Expand Musical Expressionmethodology: interdisciplinary_collaborationBy integrating collaborations with dancers, visual artists, and poets, COMPOSERS CONCORDANCE enriches musical performances and broadens artistic impact, because combining art forms creates layered, immersive experiences that deepen audience understanding and retention of contemporary music.
- Thematic and Eclectic Programming for Audience Engagementmethodology: thematic_programmingBy structuring concerts around unifying themes—such as cultural influence, generational collaboration, or instrumentation contrasts—and embracing eclecticism in performance formats, the organization reimagines how contemporary music is presented, because concept-driven, dynamic programming makes abstract music more relatable and engaging for diverse audiences.