named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Korean Artist Connect
Event series connecting Korean and Korean-American artists through live performances and cultural exchange.
NYKTMB Summer Camp
Educational summer program teaching Korean traditional music and performance to youth.
New York Korean Traditional Music Festival
Annual festival showcasing traditional Korean music and performances in Flushing, NY.
Spotlight Korea
School outreach program featuring workshops and performances in high schools across New York and New Jersey.
Teacher's Course for Next-Generation Instructors
Workshop series training future leaders in Korean traditional music instruction.
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Traditional & Cultural Performing Arts 4 activities
- Hosting annual Korean Traditional Music FestivalsOrganizes and hosts the annual New York Korean Traditional Music Festival, with past themes including 'Ah! Korea', 'Big Dipper', and 'New Heaven New World'. The festival features performances of traditional Korean music from both South and North Korea, full concertos like 'Shin-modeum', and special programs such as 'Blind Shim Regains His Sight'. The organization also supports related festivals in other cities, including Philadelphia and Atlanta, and is expanding the festival series to additional Northeast cities.
- Performing traditional Korean music at cultural events and festivalsPerforms traditional Korean music, including Daechwita (royal marching band music), Pansori, and Samulnori, at major cultural events, festivals, and performance venues across the United States and internationally, such as Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, and the New York Mets Citi Field opening ceremony. The organization has performed annually at events including the Lunar New Year Korean Festival, Make Music New York, and various regional Korean Traditional Music Festivals in New York, Philadelphia, Atlanta, and New Jersey.
- Producing performance-related materialsProduces program books and posters related to performances by the New York Korean Traditional Marching Band, supporting audience engagement and event documentation.
- Running annual summer camps for youth in Korean traditional musicHosts an annual summer camp program focused on teaching Korean traditional music and performance forms such as Chwitadae, Modeum Buk, and Samulnori. The camp has been conducted yearly since 2008, including at the New York Chorale Institute, with recent sessions held in August 2019 and prior years.
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Music Education and Training Programs 1 activity
- Conducting educational workshops and school concertsDelivers interactive educational programs in schools and universities, including hands-on workshops where students learn to play traditional Korean instruments and experience Korean music culture firsthand. Offers structured 10–16 week curricula led by teaching artists, as well as shorter 30–60 minute auditorium programs featuring joint student-professional performances and Q&A sessions. The organization has provided these services under NYC Department of Education vendor status since 2012.
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Performing Arts Venue Rental 1 activity
- Operating a theater and rehearsal space for performing artistsManages a dedicated theater space available for concerts, recitals, lectures, and meetings, along with custom-designed, sound-isolated music studios and rehearsal spaces used by musicians, dance companies, rock bands, and other performing artists.
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Arts Education Professional Development 1 activity
- Training next-generation instructors in Korean traditional musicOffers weekly workshops designed to train emerging teaching artists and future instructors in Korean traditional music, ensuring continuity and pedagogical development within the field.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$129K
Contributions & grants$35K27%
Program service revenue$94K73%
Investment income——
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$146K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$59K
Grants paid out—
balance sheet
Total assets$49K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$10K
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +4.2%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LEE CHUN SEUNG | PRESIDENT | 20 | $36K |
relationships · 29
Who they work with
- Asia Society Partner — Invited KTMB for performances in 2011, 2013, 2015, 2016, and 2018.
- Asia Society Partner — Partnered with Asia Society for Family Day events celebrating Lunar New Year in 2016, 2017, and 2018.
- Camelback Partner — Collaborates with Camelback water park for a day of recreational activities during the summer camp.
- Carnegie Hall Partner — Collaborated with Carnegie Hall for performances including Pansori Chunhyang-Ga and An Evening of Korean Art Songs.
- Carnegie Hall Partner — Venue for performances including the Pansori Chunhyang-Ga concert.
- Daegum Master Won, Jang-Hyun Partner — Collaborated with Daegum Master Won Jang-Hyun in a performance featured on WEI TV.
- FBI Partner — Performed at an FBI-sponsored event and the FBI Faculty Training Center.
- FBI Faculty Training Center Partner — Hosted KTMB performances in Manhattan.
- Francis Lewis High School Partner — Conducted workshops, concerts, and educational programs at Francis Lewis High School, including Samulnori workshops and final band concerts.
- Francis Lewis High School Partner — Hosts educational workshops and final concerts for the Korean Traditional Marching Band program.
- Korea Society Partner — Invited KTMB for performances in 2011, 2013, 2015, 2016, and 2018.
- Korea Society Partner — Performed at an event hosted by the Korea Society in May 2011.
- Korean Cultural Service NY Partner — Collaborated on performances including the Open Stage 2012 event.
- Lincoln Center Partner — Performed at the Out Door Festival sponsored by Lincoln Center.
- Master Kim, Duk-soo Partner — Collaborated with Master Kim Duk-soo during the DC OAPIA AAPI Heritage Month Celebration.
- NYKTMB Camp Partner — Collaborates with NYKTMB Camp for educational or performance programming.
- National Theater of Korea Partner — Performed at the National Theater of Korea, including a midday concert with the National Orchestra of Korea in 2019 and an I eum Music Festival in 2021.
- New York City Government — Performed at Make Music New York, an event sponsored by New York City.
- New York City Department of Education Government — Granted vendor status to KTMB in 2012.
- New York Mets Partner — Performed at the opening ceremony of a major league baseball game at Citi Field.
- New York University Partner — Hosts a Samulnori workshop conducted by NYKTMB.
- PayPal Partner — Processes online donations through PayPal, including credit card payments for non-PayPal account holders.
- Philadelphia Museum of Art Partner — Performed at the opening ceremony for the Treasures from Korea exhibition.
- Queens College Partner — Hosts events including the 10th Chuseok Gala and Welcome Day.
- Queens Theatre Partner — Hosts performances for the New York Korean Artist Connect and New York Korean Traditional Music Festival events.
- Theater & Studio Partner — Partners with Theater & Studio for performance or rehearsal space.
- United Nations Partner — Hosted KTMB performance at the Asia Game Changer Awards in 2016.
- Verizon FiOS1 News Partner — Featured in a news segment on Verizon FiOS1 News.
- WEI TV Partner — Featured in a broadcast collaboration on WEI TV.
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.
- Cross-Cultural Musical Integrationmethodology: cross-cultural-musical-integrationBy integrating Korean traditional music with diverse cultural sounds and instruments, the organization fosters broader cultural resonance and relevance because hybrid forms increase accessibility and engagement in multicultural audiences.
- Cultural Preservation Through Performance and Pedagogymethodology: cultural_preservation_through_pedagogyBy preserving and promoting Korean traditional music through authentic performances and training future instructors, the organization sustains cultural heritage because active transmission ensures continuity across generations and maintains artistic integrity.
- Experiential Cultural Educationmethodology: experiential_cultural_educationBy combining instruction in Korean traditional music with immersive formats like summer camps and hands-on workshops, the organization deepens student engagement and cultural learning because experiential participation increases retention and personal connection to the art form.