named programs · 7 · from sources
What they call their work
Bedford Hills Correctional Facility Program
Music education program in collaboration with Rehabilitation Through the Arts for incarcerated individuals at Bedford Hills, NY
Eastern Correctional Facility Program
Music program for incarcerated individuals at Eastern Correctional Facility in Naponoch, NY
Flagship Program at Sing Sing
Weekly music education program from September to June for 30 incarcerated participants, including instruction in instrumental and vocal performance, music theory, songwriting, and ensemble performance
Lansing Correctional Facility Program
Songwriting and music program in partnership with the University of Missouri-Kansas City at Lansing, KS
San Quentin Rehabilitation Center Program
Music education program in partnership with William James Association and San Francisco Conservatory of Music at San Quentin, CA
The Cambia Collective
Performance ensemble of Teaching Artists and Alumni that performs music written by incarcerated and formerly incarcerated individuals at public venues and events
The Jeptha Program at Sing Sing
Music program within Sing Sing Correctional Facility, part of Musicambia’s expanded offerings at the facility
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Annual Impact and Evaluation Reporting 1 activity
- Documents program impact and outcomesProduces annual impact reports that document organizational activities, participant outcomes, and program reach.
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Theater and Performing Arts in Corrections 1 activity
- Facilitates music composition and songwriting workshopsSupports incarcerated and formerly incarcerated individuals in composing original music across genres—including pop, rap, rock, jazz, classical, and opera—through workshops led by professional teaching artists, including collaborations with university faculty.
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Music Education and Training Programs 1 activity
- Operates music education programs in correctional facilitiesProvides comprehensive music education and composition instruction to incarcerated individuals through weekly and bi-weekly programs at correctional facilities across six states, including a Flagship Program at Sing Sing Correctional Facility serving 30 participants and offering over four hours of instruction per week during the academic year.
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Community Music Performances & Education 1 activity
- Organizes public and in-facility musical performancesHosts concerts at Sing Sing Correctional Facility featuring original student compositions performed for audiences of up to 150 incarcerated residents and organizes public performances in New York City and Westchester County, including events by the Cambia Collective featuring alumni and teaching artists.
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Music Education Support 1 activity
- Provides musical instruments and equipment to participantsSupplies participants in New York State programs with a personal musical instrument for use outside workshops and maintains shared instruments and equipment available during sessions in Kansas and California programs.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Produces and releases albums of original compositions by incarcerated participantsReleased the album "The Musicambia Songbook," featuring 18 original compositions written by current and formerly incarcerated songwriters, as a public showcase of participant creativity and talent.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$502K
Contributions & grants$483K96%
Program service revenue$19K4%
Investment income$6360%
Other revenue$250
expenses
Total expenses$335K
Program expenses79%
Admin / overhead12%
Fundraising9%
Salaries & benefits$133K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$299K
Cash$291K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$299K
Liquid reserves10.4 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +81.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SHAWN JAEGER | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $88K |
board members · 9
- ALEXANDER HOROWITZ — SECRETARY
- CAITLIN BORGMANN — DIRECTOR
- CARLOS IVAN CALAFF — VICE PRESIDENT
- JOHN HARDIN — DIRECTOR
- JON-ADRIAN VELAZQUEZ — DIRECTOR
- LAURA WEINER — DIRECTOR
- LUKE SCHRAM — DIRECTOR
- NATHAN SCHRAM — PRESIDENT/ARTISTIC DIRECTOR
- RACHEL HAUSER — TREASURER
relationships · 18
Who they work with
- Bedford Hills Correctional Facility Partner — Hosts Musicambia's programs in Bedford Hills, New York
- Eastern Correctional Facility Partner — Hosts Musicambia's programs in Naponoch, New York
- Great Non-Profits Network — Musicambia is listed on Great Non-Profits, where supporters are encouraged to leave reviews.
- Kansas Department of Corrections Partner — Produced a profile video of Musicambia’s songwriting workshop at Lansing Correctional Facility.
- Lansing Partner — Location of Musicambia songwriting workshop engaging incarcerated individuals.
- Lansing Correctional Facility Partner — Hosts Musicambia's programs in Lansing, Kansas
- Peter Merts Partner — Photographer who contributes images used in organizational materials.
- Rehabilitation Through the Arts Partner — Collaborates with Musicambia on programming at Bedford Hills Correctional Facility
- San Francisco Conservatory of Music Partner — Partners with Musicambia on programming at San Quentin Rehabilitation Center
- San Quentin Rehabilitation Center Partner — Hosts Musicambia's programs in San Quentin, California
- Shawn Jaeger Partner — Photographer who contributes images used in organizational materials.
- Sing Sing Partner — Host site for Musicambia's flagship and summer songwriting programs.
- Sing Sing Correctional Facility Partner — Hosts Musicambia's programs in Ossining, New York
- The Cambia Collective Partner — Musicambia’s band of Teaching Artists and Alumni that records and performs music written by incarcerated and formerly incarcerated people.
- The Cutting Room Partner — Venue hosting performances by the Cambia Collective
- University of Missouri-Kansas City Partner — Collaborates with Musicambia to conduct songwriting workshops at Lansing Correctional Facility.
- University of Missouri-Kansas City Partner — Partners with Musicambia on programming at Lansing Correctional Facility
- William James Association Partner — Partners with Musicambia on programming at San Quentin Rehabilitation Center
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.
- Community of Practice with Peer Mentorshipmethodology: community_of_practiceBy structuring music education around a community of practice where experienced participants mentor less experienced peers, we produce inclusive learning and skill development, because peer-supported collaboration reinforces mutual accountability and collective growth.
- Music as a Tool for Rehabilitation and Personal Transformationmethodology: arts-based_rehabilitationBy engaging incarcerated individuals in collaborative music-making, we produce personal development, improved communication, and prosocial behavior, because creative expression fosters self-esteem, human dignity, and transferable life skills that support rehabilitation and reintegration.
- Music for Humanization in Carceral Settingsmethodology: music_for_humanizationBy providing music programming in prisons, we produce humanizing experiences for individuals impacted by incarceration, because creative engagement affirms identity, agency, and intrinsic worth in environments that often dehumanize.
- Public Performance as Community Integrationmethodology: community_integration_through_artsBy publicly performing music created by current and formerly incarcerated individuals, we produce broader social reintegration and awareness, because public platforms validate artistic contributions and challenge stigma associated with incarceration.
- Teaching Artist Model for Program Qualitymethodology: teaching_artist_modelBy delivering music programming through salaried teaching artists, we ensure continuity and pedagogical quality, because sustained, professional instruction strengthens program fidelity and participant engagement in correctional settings.