named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
ALIVEmusica Streaming Concerts
Virtual concert series launched during the pandemic to stream performances online, ensuring continued access to music.
Seasonal Chamber Music Concerts
Ongoing concert series presenting chamber music repertoire across multiple seasons, including works by canonical and contemporary composers.
World Premieres and Commissioned Works
Features new compositions and premieres by living composers such as Li Zhihui, Ryan Lindveit, and Debra Kaye.
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Post-Performance Audience Engagement 1 activity
- Facilitates audience engagement and accessibilityEnhances audience experience by hosting post-concert receptions to foster interaction between audiences and performers, offering pay-what-you-wish tickets to improve accessibility, and providing free concert access to high school students who volunteer as ushers.
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Live Music Performances & Concerts 1 activity
- Hosts free pop-up and community concertsOrganizes and presents free pop-up concerts in non-traditional venues across Beacon, NY, including libraries, parks, shops, galleries, and community centers, featuring professional musicians and ensembles. These events are designed to increase accessibility and community engagement with live chamber music.
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Classical and Chamber Music Performances 1 activity
- Presents chamber music concerts and performance seriesProduces and presents an annual season of chamber music concerts featuring professional musicians and ensembles, including a Chamber Series, piano festival, and performances of works by classical and contemporary composers, at the Howland Cultural Center in Beacon, New York. The organization has presented concerts annually since 1993 and includes world premieres and commissioned works in its programming.
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Digital Music and Performance Archiving 1 activity
- Produces and streams online concert contentProduces and streams online concerts through initiatives such as the ALIVEmusica series, which were broadcast on YouTube and partner websites, reaching audiences internationally. The organization also hosts past broadcasts in collaboration with other presenting organizations.
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Music Education and Training Programs 1 activity
- Provides educational music programs for children and studentsOffers educational concerts, residencies, and interactive programs for K–12 students, including Classics for Kids concerts, instrument petting zoos, co-created musical stories, and school-based residencies by professional ensembles. Programs are presented in collaboration with local school districts and aim to introduce children to classical music, opera, and orchestral instruments through hands-on and participatory experiences.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$163K
Contributions & grants$71K43%
Program service revenue$61K37%
Investment income$32K19%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$144K
Program expenses92%
Admin / overhead8%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$537K
Cash$52K
Investments$302K
Liabilities$0
Net assets$537K
Liquid reserves29.5 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +27.2%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 9
- BETSY SMULYAN — BOARD MEMBER
- BRAD HUBBARD — BOARD MEMBER
- JINNY ST GOAR — SECRETARY
- KATHLEEN BOSMAN — BOARD MEMBER
- PAUL STODDARD — PRESIDENT
- SARAH KENNEDY — VICE PRESIDENT
- TIMOTHY BROWN — BOARD MEMBER
- ZACHARY PULSE — BOARD MEMBER
- ZINNIA GUTOWSKI — TREASURER
relationships · 28
Who they work with
- ArcoStrum Partner — Collaborates with ArcoStrum for arrangements of works by Vivaldi, Piazzolla, and others.
- Arts Mid-Hudson Government — Administered grant funding from the New York State Council on the Arts Decentralization Program for the ALIVEmusica project.
- Arts Mid-Hudson Government — Awarded the Dutchess County Executive’s Arts Organization Award to HCMC in 2016.
- Beacon Music Factory Partner — Host venue for a pop-up concert in Beacon, NY
- Chamber Music Detroit Partner — Collaborates with Chamber Music Detroit to record and stream concerts.
- Compass Arts Creativity Project Partner — Collaborates on educational workshops and performances, including lantern-making for The Planets and dance instruction for The First Movement.
- David Galvez Partner — Uses arrangements by David Galvez, including of works by Manuel de Falla and Antonio Vivaldi.
- East Fishkill Community Library Partner — Host venue for a series of free pop-up concerts in Hopewell Junction, NY
- Howard and Celestine Campbell Partner — Sponsored a concert featuring Trio Afiori.
- Howard and Celestine Campbell Partner — Sponsors a concert featuring Trio Afiori.
- Howland Cultural Center Partner — Co-presenter of the Classics for Kids concert series.
- Howland Cultural Center Partner — Co-presents the Classics for Kids concert series and hosts events at its venue.
- Howland Cultural Center Partner — Hosts concerts and serves as the performance venue for the Howland Chamber Music Circle.
- Howland Cultural Center Partner — Hosts concerts at the Howland Cultural Center in Beacon, NY.
- Howland Cultural Center Partner — Hosts concerts at the Howland Cultural Center.
- Howland Cultural Center Partner — Primary venue for HCMC performances.
- Jeff Scott Partner — Uses arrangement by Jeff Scott of Simon Shaheen's "Dance Medterranea".
- Mark Dover Partner — Uses arrangement by Mark Dover of Stevie Wonder's "Overjoyed".
- Music and Arts Partner — Provides instruments for the Instrument Petting Zoo event.
- Newburgh Chamber Music Partner — Co-created and presented the ALIVEmusica online concert series.
- Pawling Concert Series Partner — Co-created and presented the ALIVEmusica online concert series.
- Stevens Family Fund of the Community Foundations of the Hudson Valley Partner — Sponsored the Founders Concert in memory of Gwen and Bill Stevens.
- Stevens Family Fund of the Community Foundations of the Hudson Valley Partner — Sponsors the Founders Concert in memory of Gwen and Bill Stevens.
- The Beahive Partner — Host venue for free pop-up concerts in Beacon, NY
- The Chapel Restoration Partner — Co-created and presented the ALIVEmusica online concert series.
- The Yard Partner — Planned host venue for a pop-up concert in Beacon, NY
- Town of East Fishkill Funder — Sponsor of the pop-up concert series at the East Fishkill Community Library
- wmht classical Partner — Co-created and presented the ALIVEmusica online concert series.
strategies · 5
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.
- Inclusive Programming to Reflect and Serve a Diverse Communitymethodology: inclusive_programmingBy elevating underrepresented composers and performers and programming a mix of renowned and emerging artists, the organization increases relevance and access for diverse audiences because representation fosters belonging and broadens cultural resonance in the Beacon community.
- Interactive and Educational Formats to Engage Young and New Audiencesmethodology: interactive_music_educationBy designing interactive concerts with age-tailored content, storytelling, and audience participation, the organization cultivates early appreciation and active listening in children and new listeners because experiential and participatory formats make classical music relatable and memorable.
- Intimate Performance Setting Enhances Musical Authenticity and Engagementmethodology: intimate_performance_settingBy presenting chamber music in an intimate, acoustically refined setting, the organization enables audiences to experience the music as it was originally intended, fostering deeper emotional and artistic connection because the spatial and sonic intimacy mirrors the genre’s historical context and performance practice.
- Music as a Source of Emotional Wellbeing and Community Resiliencemethodology: music-for-emotional-wellbeingBy offering live and recorded music in times of crisis and through outreach, the organization provides emotional support and hope because music serves as a nonverbal, communal source of comfort and connection, particularly when access to traditional venues is limited.
- Pay-What-You-Wish and Pop-Up Models to Expand Accessmethodology: pay-what-you-wish_accessibilityBy using a pay-what-you-wish ticketing model and hosting free pop-up concerts in community-based venues, the organization lowers economic and cultural barriers to access, increasing participation because flexible pricing and informal settings make chamber music less intimidating and more inclusive.