named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
AIDA Outreach Program
Community chorus training program that prepares participants of all musical levels to perform in opera productions, culminating in public performances.
Children's Programs
Educational initiatives including holiday concerts and chorus activities for children.
Educational Programs
Masterclasses and training for adults and emerging artists in opera performance.
Opera Unlimited
Community outreach program that introduces amateur choristers and audiences to opera, using Verdi's "Aida" to bridge diverse communities and stimulate interest in opera.
activities · 2 groups
What they do
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Professional Opera and Operetta Production 2 activities
- Conducting educational and community outreach concertsPresents opera-themed outreach concerts and educational programs for students, families, and older adults in underserved communities across Manhattan, including Harlem, Chinatown, and Little Italy. These programs combine performance with historical narratives on freedom and liberty and engage diverse community members in intergenerational performances.
- Producing opera and vocal performances for the publicProduces and presents opera performances and vocal concerts, including full productions such as Puccini's Tosca, Verdi's Aida, and Ernani, as well as concert versions and thematic performances like "Let Freedom Sing" and events at the San Gennaro Festival. Performances feature professional soloists and community choruses and take place in public venues across Manhattan, including underserved neighborhoods.
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Opera and Vocal Arts Training Programs 1 activity
- Providing classical vocal training and music education programsOffers free, year-long classical vocal arts training for children and youth (ages 8–14) in New York City, including vocal technique, ear training, language arts, and performance of vocal classics. The program includes weekly rehearsals over several weeks and has trained community members for participation in professional-level performances since 1989, with formal community chorus preparation beginning in 2002.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$18K
Contributions & grants$13K69%
Program service revenue$6K31%
Investment income$10%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$7K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
balance sheet
Total assets$36K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$36K
2 years on record · 2023–2024 · YoY revenue -64.9%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 3
- Frank Cipriano — Board Member
- Gregory Buchalter — Board Member
- Paula Warfield — Board Member
relationships · 32
Who they work with
- ADVANCE Partner — Operates as the parent organization and opera-producing arm of MORE Opera, providing community and youth chorus training programs.
- ADVANCE (The Association for the Development of Vocal Artistry and Neighborhood Cultural Enrichment) Network — Parent organization under which MORE Opera operates as a division.
- Barclay Intercontinental Hotel Partner — Performed holiday events at the venue.
- Bella Abzug Park Partner — Hosts a performance of the Juneteenth-July 4th Jubilee series.
- Bernie Wohl Community Center Partner — Collaborates to present the Classical Vocal Arts for Children program on Manhattan's Upper West Side.
- Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS Partner — Performed in cabaret-style appearances for the organization.
- Bronx Music Hall Partner — Hosts a performance of the Juneteenth-July 4th Jubilee series.
- DCLA Government — Logo displayed, indicating potential funding or partnership with the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs
- DCLA Government — Receives support or recognition from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs
- DCLA Government — Receives support or recognition from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs.
- Grotta Azzura Restaurant Partner — Performed holiday and special events at the Enrico Caruso room.
- Howard Gilman Foundation Funder — Receives funding support from the Howard Gilman Foundation.
- James Baldwin Outdoor Learning Center Farmers Market Partner — Hosts a performance of the Juneteenth-July 4th Jubilee series.
- LaGuardia Community College Partner — Hosts performances of the Juneteenth-July 4th Jubilee series on its Greenway and at LaGuardia Performing Arts Center.
- Lowery Plaza Arch Partner — Hosts a performance of the Juneteenth-July 4th Jubilee series.
- Lyric Opera of Chicago Partner — Portrayed Strawberry Woman in the production of Porgy and Bess.
- MET Partner — Collaborates with Metropolitan Opera-level professional soloists in performances.
- Manhattan Opera Repertory Ensemble Government — Entity listed as copyright holder, suggesting organizational affiliation or sponsorship
- Metropolitan Opera Partner — Featured in Live from Lincoln Center broadcast DVDs of Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg and Fidelio.
- NYC CA Partner — Partner organization as indicated by logo placement
- NYC Department of Cultural Affairs Government — Supported by funding or grants from the NYC Department of Cultural Affairs.
- NYOA Partner — Partner organization as indicated by logo placement
- NYOA Next! Partner — Collaborated with NYOA Next! to present a performance of the Il Trovatore duet.
- National Council of Jewish Women (NCJWNY) Partner — Hosts a performance of the Juneteenth-July 4th Jubilee series.
- National Endowment for the Arts Government — Supported by funding or grants from the National Endowment for the Arts.
- New York State Council on the Arts Government — Supported by funding or grants from the New York State Council on the Arts.
- Opera America Network — Member of Opera America network.
- Opera Night in Oyster Bay Partner — Performed at Opera Night event in Oyster Bay, Long Island.
- Rome Festival Orchestra Partner — Performed as lead vocalist in Mozart’s Così fan tutte during European operatic debut.
- San Gennaro Festival Partner — Featured performer at Opera Night during the festival.
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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-Engaged Opera Performancemethodology: community-engaged performanceBy presenting opera in accessible public and neighborhood settings such as festivals and restaurants, we increase cultural engagement and visibility of vocal artistry, because informal and familiar venues reduce perceived barriers to entry for underserved audiences.
- Inclusive Chorus Participation Modelmethodology: community-inclusive chorus modelBy welcoming singers of all skill levels—including untrained and non-music-reading participants—into community chorus performances, we increase access to opera, because lowering technical barriers fosters broader community ownership and engagement.
- Intentional Cultural and Linguistic Accessibilitymethodology: diverse_programming_and_castingBy using multilingual communication and diverse casting and programming, we increase relevance and engagement among historically excluded communities, because representation and language inclusion signal belonging and validate audience identities.
- Professional-Amateur Artistic Integrationmethodology: professional-amateur artistic collaborationBy integrating trained community singers with professional soloists from institutions like the Metropolitan Opera, we elevate artistic quality while sustaining community investment, because collaboration across skill levels validates local participation as artistically meaningful.
- Youth Pipeline Through Integrated Music Educationmethodology: integrated_music_educationBy providing free, integrated vocal training combining technique, language arts, and performance, we cultivate early and sustained engagement with opera among NYC youth, because early skill development and artistic exposure create pathways to future participation in professional-level productions.