named programs · 1 · from sources
What they call their work
Summer Concert Series
Annual series of classical music performances by young and established artists, held in a historic barn in the Western Catskills, featuring solo and chamber music
activities · 3 groups
What they do
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Classical and Chamber Music Performances 2 activities
- Organizes and hosts annual classical music concert seriesProduces an annual Summer Concert Series featuring four classical music concerts, lasting 1.5 to 2 hours each with one intermission, held at a historic dairy barn venue in Delaware County. Events include performances by established and emerging artists, including award-winning young talent.
- Stimulates public interest in musical performing artsAdvances public appreciation of classical and chamber music through live performances and community engagement events.
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Performing Arts Ticket Access Programs 2 activities
- Provides free concert access to youthOffers free admission to children aged 8 to 18 for festival concerts, promoting youth engagement with classical music.
- Sells concert tickets and season passesOffers individual concert tickets for $30 and season passes for four concerts at a discounted rate of $100, providing access to the full Summer Concert Series.
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Live Music Performances & Concerts 1 activity
- Supports emerging performing artistsProvides performance opportunities and support to young and emerging artists, many of whom have participated in the festival.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$30K
Contributions & grants$17K56%
Program service revenue$10K31%
Investment income$4K13%
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$30K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$2K
Grants paid out—
balance sheet
Total assets$119K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$119K
5 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +1.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MICHAEL CANNON | President | 5 | $2K |
board members · 3
- LORRIE KARAM — Director
- LUCILLE BRUTO — Director
- MEL BELLAR — Director
relationships · 3
Who they work with
- Christopher Desler Partner — Co-Founder and past Board President of the festival
- David Brooks Partner — President and Artistic Director of the festival
- Michael Cannon Partner — Co-Founder, Board President, and Artistic Director of the festival
strategies · 3
How they approach the work
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- Artist Development Platformmethodology: artist_development_platformBy presenting both established and emerging classical musicians, the festival advances early-career artists' visibility and growth while maintaining high artistic standards, because exposure in a reputable setting accelerates professional development and audience recognition.
- Hybrid Funding Model for Accessibility and Sustainabilitymethodology: hybrid-funding-modelBy combining ticketed events with donor support, the festival sustains high-quality classical music programming while keeping events accessible, because diversified revenue reduces financial pressure and enables investment in artistic excellence without over-reliance on audience pricing.
- Intimate Acoustic Experience to Enhance Artistic Engagementmethodology: intimate_acoustic_venueBy hosting performances in a historic rural barn with excellent acoustics, the festival creates a distinctive, immersive concert experience that deepens audience connection to classical music, because physical and acoustic intimacy fosters emotional resonance and sustained engagement.