named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Commissioning Program
Commissions new works from American and international composers, having commissioned over 120 pieces since 1976
Concert Series
Presents contemporary chamber music performances in New York City and at major festivals including Ravinia, Santa Fe, and June in Buffalo
Recording Program
Produces and releases recordings of contemporary music, with a discography spanning over 20 albums
activities · 3 groups
What they do
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Commissioning New Musical Works 1 activity
- Commissioning new musical worksCommissions contemporary chamber music from emerging and established composers, with a focus on early-career artists. The ensemble has commissioned over 120 works since its inception.
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Classical and Chamber Music Performances 1 activity
- Performing contemporary chamber musicPerforms live concerts and festival appearances featuring premieres and established works by contemporary composers, both in the U.S. and internationally. Activities include season concerts, university residencies, and performances at major venues such as Carnegie Hall and the Marlboro Music Festival.
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Nonprofit Music Recording and Distribution 1 activity
- Producing recordings of contemporary musicProduces and releases audio and video recordings of commissioned and performed works by contemporary composers. The ensemble has produced over 20 recordings, including Grammy Award-winning albums, and regularly documents performances through professional video production.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$38K
Contributions & grants$33K88%
Program service revenue$7802%
Investment income$4K10%
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expenses
Total expenses$44K
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balance sheet
Total assets$86K
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Net assets$85K
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -11.7%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
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| PATRICIA LEONARD | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 10 | $6K |
board members · 4
- DAVID FELDER — DIRECTOR
- HOWARD STOKAR — DIRECTOR
- RICHARD HENNESSEY — DIRECTOR
- SHEREE CLEMENT — DIRECTOR
relationships · 73
Who they work with
- AMOC* Partner — Collaborates in performances with AMOC*.
- Alexandre Lunsqui Partner — Collaborated on the commission and premiere of "Telluris Heat"
- Americas Society / Council of the Americas Partner — Organization linked in the 'Links' section of the New York New Music Ensemble website
- Andrew W. Mellon Foundation Funder — Major foundation providing support for NYNME's performances and commissions
- Apple Music Partner — Distributes recordings through Apple Music platform.
- Argento New Music Project Partner — Organization linked in the 'Links' section of the New York New Music Ensemble website
- B.K. Zervigón Partner — Collaborated on the commission, premiere, and recording of "Soundings in Fathoms"
- Bandcamp Partner — Distributes recordings through Bandcamp platform.
- Bang on a Can All Stars Partner — Has performed with the ensemble as a percussionist.
- Barlow Endowment Funder — Funding organization linked in the 'Links' section of the New York New Music Ensemble website
- Ben Hackbarth Partner — Collaborated on the commission and premiere of "Lockstep Variations"
- Camerata Pacifica Baroque Partner — Music director of Camerata Pacifica Baroque.
- Chamber Music America Partner — Organization linked in the 'Links' section of the New York New Music Ensemble website
- Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center Partner — Bixby Kennedy has appeared as a guest artist with the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center.
- Conservatories of Geneva and Lausanne Partner — Has conducted the New Music Ensembles at these conservatories.
- Da Capo Chamber Players Partner — Organization linked in the 'Links' section of the New York New Music Ensemble website
- David Rakowski Partner — Collaborated on the commission and premiere of "Dream Logic"
- Deviant Septet Partner — Member of Deviant Septet.
- EMPAC Partner — Organization linked in the 'Links' section of the New York New Music Ensemble website
- Ed RosenBerg III Partner — Collaborated on the commission, premiere, and recording of "Dream Brain"
- Ensemble Connect Partner — Bixby Kennedy is a former member of Ensemble Connect and his arrangements have been performed by the ensemble.
- Ensemble Lemanic Partner — Has conducted performances with the ensemble in France.
- Ensemble Schumann Partner — Bixby Kennedy's arrangements have been performed by Ensemble Schumann.
- Ensemble Échappé Partner — Member of Ensemble Échappé.
- Five Colleges Consortium Partner — Served as music director for the premiere of an opera produced by the consortium.
- Flannery Cunningham Partner — Collaborated on the commission, premiere, and recording of "The Eager Light"
- Frisson Partner — Bixby Kennedy serves as clarinetist for the New York City-based chamber ensemble Frisson.
- Fromm Music Foundation Funder — Major foundation providing support for NYNME's performances and commissions
- Grand Harmonie Orchestra Partner — Bixby Kennedy performs classical repertoire on period instruments with the Grand Harmonie Orchestra across the US.
- Handel and Haydn Society Partner — Performs with the Handel and Haydn Society.
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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.
- Immersive and Interdisciplinary Interpretation for Audience Engagement 55 orgsmethodology: immersive_performanceBy integrating theatrical collaboration, interactive technologies, and cross-disciplinary artistry into performances, the organization makes complex contemporary music accessible and engaging because these methods create visceral, relatable experiences that draw in diverse audiences.shared approach: Interdisciplinary Engagement →
- Commissioning and Co-Commissioning as Artistic Advancement 36 orgsmethodology: commissioning_and_performanceBy commissioning and co-commissioning new works from living composers, the organization advances contemporary music because it directly stimulates the creation of innovative repertoire and ensures living composers are central to the performance ecosystem.shared approach: Representation as Inclusion →
- Repertoire-Bridging Interpretation to Deepen Musical Meaningmethodology: repertoire-bridging_interpretationBy integrating the expressive clarity of new music into classical repertoire and infusing contemporary works with historical depth, the organization enriches both genres because this cross-pollination fosters deeper understanding and continuity across musical eras.