named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
K-12 Residencies
Interactive music education programs for elementary, middle, and high school students at institutions including Mannes Preparatory, MATA Jr., and Tocando Music Project.
Project Resonance
Collaborative initiative with composer/fiddler Dan Trueman centered on Hardanger fiddle music from Norway, involving commissioning, recording, touring, and educational outreach using a quartet of Hardanger instruments.
University Residencies
Education and performance residencies at institutions including Hunter College, NYU, Princeton University, and Peabody Conservatory, featuring workshops, masterclasses, and performances of student compositions.
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Commissioning New Musical Works 1 activity
- Commissioning and performing new musical worksCommissions and premieres new compositions, with a focus on works by women and living composers, including recent and upcoming commissions by Amy Beth Kirsten, Eli Greenhoe, Kier GoGwilt, James Moore, and others, supported by grants from organizations such as New Music USA.
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Music Education and Training Programs 1 activity
- Education and mentorship for emerging composers and performersProvides workshops, masterclasses, and performance opportunities for students from elementary through doctoral levels, including residencies at institutions such as Peabody, Princeton, Towson University, and Mannes Preparatory, focusing on composition, chamber music, and career development.
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Live Music Performances & Concerts 1 activity
- Producing concert series and self-presented performancesProduces an annual season of concerts ranging from DIY events to major venues and maintains the monthly "Bergamot Quartet Extended" concert series at Threes Brewing in Brooklyn to showcase collaborators and new works.
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Nonprofit Music Recording and Distribution 1 activity
- Recording and releasing albums of contemporary musicRecords and releases albums of new and experimental music, including solo albums Mayfly (2020) and outside songs (2022), collaborative works, and upcoming releases such as Memory Field (2025) and In The Brink.
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Uncategorized 2 activities
- Faculty and instructional roles in higher education programsCo-leads a course at Princeton University (2026–27) on composing for Hardanger instruments and serves on the faculty of summer programs including New Music On The Point and Arts Letters and Numbers Creative Music Intensive.
- Interdisciplinary collaborations in music and artEngages in cross-disciplinary artistic collaborations, such as Project Resonance with Dan Trueman to develop new works for hardanger instruments, and performances integrating experimental and traditional forms.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$173K
Contributions & grants$75K43%
Program service revenue$98K57%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$131K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
balance sheet
Total assets$71K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$71K
3 years on record · 2023–2025 · YoY revenue +55.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
paid leadership · 5
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
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| Ledah Finck | Artistic Planning Director | 40 | $31K |
| Irene Han | Finance Director | 40 | $29K |
| Sarah Thomas | Executive Director | 40 | $28K |
| Martine Thomas | Marketing Director | 40 | $15K |
| Amy Tan | Marketing Director | 40 | $11K |
board members · 1
- Julia Bumke — President of the board
relationships · 42
Who they work with
- Ambrose Getz Partner — Collaborated on the track Grace from the album Great House of Embers
- Arts Letters & Numbers Partner — Hosts the Creative Music Intensive program where Bergamot Quartet participates as ensemble-in-residence.
- Arts Letters and Numbers Creative Music Intensive Partner — Serving on faculty to provide instruction in contemporary music.
- Arts, Letters, and Numbers Partner — Irène Han is scheduled to serve as faculty at the Creative Music Institute of Arts, Letters, and Numbers.
- Arx Duo Partner — Collaborated with Arx Duo to workshop and perform doctoral student compositions at Princeton Sound Kitchen.
- Banff Centre Partner — Hosted the quartet in 2018.
- Bergamot Quartet Partner — Organizing and presenting entity for the Bergamot Quartet Extended concert series
- Bill Morrison Partner — Leads a concurrent filmmaking intensive that offers collaboration opportunities for Creative Music Intensive participants.
- Brooklyn College Conservatory Partner — Martine Kinsella Thomas teaches viola performance and chamber music at Brooklyn College Conservatory.
- Chamber Music America Funder — Provided grant support for the collaboration between Bergamot Quartet and Dan Trueman in 2023.
- Dan Trueman Partner — Collaborating on “Project Resonance” and co-leading a course at Princeton University on composing for Hardanger instruments.
- Dan Trueman Partner — Collaborative partner in Project Resonance as composer, fiddler, and mentor in repertoire creation and educational programming.
- David Finck Partner — American luthier crafting instruments for the Hardanger d’Amore quartet in collaboration with Bergamot Quartet and Dan Trueman.
- Eli Greenhoe and Hans Bilger Partner — Collaborated on the track So Long Lover from the album Orchids
- Gabriel Zucker Partner — Collaborated on the album Confession
- George Peabody Library Partner — Performance or event location for the quartet.
- Harvard University Partner — Martine Kinsella Thomas teaches viola performance and chamber music at Harvard University.
- JACK Quartet Partner — Mentored Bergamot Quartet during their residency at the Mannes School of Music.
- JACK Quartet Partner — Mentored the Bergamot Quartet during their residency at the New School.
- Julián Muro Partner — Collaborated on the release No se está solo
- Lynn Berg Partner — Luthier who crafted the Hardanger instrument set used by Bergamot Quartet and donated it to Princeton University for long-term use by the ensemble.
- MATA (Music at the Anthology) Partner — Sponsored the official launch event of Project Resonance in New York City in March 2025.
- New Music On The Point Partner — Serving on faculty to provide instruction in contemporary music.
- New Music On the Point Partner — Hosted Bergamot Quartet as faculty in June 2025 for workshops and performances of student-composed works.
- New Music USA Funder — Provided grant funding for a commissioned work involving the Bergamot Quartet and percussionist Terry Sweeney.
- New Music USA Funder — Provided support for the commission of "In The Brink" by Ledah Finck.
- New Music USA Funder — Provides foundation funding support for Bergamot Music Inc.'s programs.
- New York State Council on the Arts Government — Provides public funding support for Bergamot Music Inc.'s programs.
- Peabody Conservatory Partner — Collaborated through performances and educational outreach, including co-directing the Peabody String Sinfonia and teaching in the LAUNCHPad Office and Professional Studies Department.
- Point CounterPoint Partner — Martine Kinsella Thomas teaches at Point CounterPoint.
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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.
- Advocacy for Contemporary Composers through Commissioning and Creative Programmingmethodology: contemporary-composer advocacyBy commissioning new works and creatively programming music by living composers, the organization strengthens contemporary repertoire and educates audiences, because direct investment in living artists and accessible presentation fosters long-term cultural change and community-oriented engagement.
- Artist Empowerment through Education and Mentorshipmethodology: artist_empowerment_through_educationBy integrating education, mentorship, and creative immersion into artistic practice, the organization empowers artists of all ages to develop their skills and produce new work, because experiential learning and supportive guidance foster artistic growth and professional engagement.
- Community-Centered Artistic Engagementmethodology: community-centered performanceBy performing in informal, community-based venues and emphasizing shared listening and connection, the organization fosters meaningful communal experiences, because accessible settings and relational performance practices deepen audience involvement and strengthen local artistic networks.
- Expanding Musical Genre and Cultural Resonance through Interdisciplinary and Hybrid Practicemethodology: genre-expansion_through_interdisciplinary_collaborationBy combining classical training with interdisciplinary collaboration, Norwegian folk traditions, and experimental practices, the organization expands the string quartet genre and creates cultural resonance, because hybrid artistic forms increase relevance, audience engagement, and repertoire innovation.