named programs · 1 · from sources
What they call their work
New York City Composer Commissioning Project
Annual program commissioning three composers within 50 miles of New York City to create original short choral works on the theme of "Renewal," with each receiving a $750 fee and a performance at a public concert; one audience-selected winner receives an additional $250.
activities · 3 groups
What they do
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Music Education Support 1 activity
- Award prize to winning composer through audience votingHosts an audience-voted award at its performance concert, offering an additional $250 prize to the winning composer.
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Commissioning New Musical Works 1 activity
- Commission and premiere new choral worksCommissions three composers annually to create original works for SATB chorus, providing each with a $750 fee and a public performance.
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Classical and Chamber Music Performances 1 activity
- Present choral performances with varied repertoirePerforms an internationally and historically varied repertoire through a 40-50 voice choir.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$41K
Contributions & grants$20K49%
Program service revenue$14K33%
Investment income$00%
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expenses
Total expenses$42K
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balance sheet
Total assets$26K
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Net assets$26K
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -20.7%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 2
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
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| THOMAS CUNNINGHAM | DIRECOTR OF CHOIR | 6 | $4K |
| DAVID ERBACH | VICE PRESIDENT AND GM OF CHOIR | 1 | $2K |
board members · 3
- RISA WARD — BOARD MEMBER
- SACHA EVANS — BOARD MEMBER
- STACY ALLISON — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 1
Who they work with
- Dimenna Center for Classical Music Partner — Venue host for the Manhattan Choral Ensemble's performance concert.
strategies · 3
How they approach the work
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- Artistic Excellence and Repertoire Diversity as Engagement Strategymethodology: artistic excellence and repertoire diversityBy performing a historically broad and diverse repertoire to high artistic standards, the ensemble increases public engagement with choral music, because excellence and variety attract wider audiences and reinforce the ensemble’s cultural credibility.
- Commissioning Local Artists to Expand Repertoiremethodology: local-artist-commissioningBy commissioning local composers to create new choral works rooted in New York City life and annual themes, the ensemble fosters artistic innovation and strengthens community ties, because locally inspired music deepens audience connection and ensures cultural relevance.
- Thematic Programming to Deepen Cultural Engagementmethodology: theme-based-artistic-engagementBy organizing performances around annual themes and aspects of urban life, the ensemble enhances public connection to choral music, because thematic coherence and cultural resonance make performances more meaningful and accessible to diverse audiences.