named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Annual Concert Series
Presentations of chamber and orchestral performances at venues like Carnegie Hall and Tribeca Performing Arts Center, featuring both classical and contemporary Chinese repertoire.
Private Lessons
One-on-one instruction in Chinese instruments such as erhu, pipa, guzheng, and dizi, taught by professional ensemble musicians.
Youth Program
Education initiative offering training in traditional Chinese music for young musicians, including performance opportunities in community concerts.
activities · 2 groups
What they do
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Music Education and Training Programs 3 activities
- Deliver educational programs in traditional Chinese musicProvides lecture-demonstrations, workshops, and free summer instrument lessons to schools and colleges; offers systematic youth education programs including music theory, group rehearsals, recitals, and family participation; and partners with institutions such as the Carnegie Hall Weill Music Institute and Empire Adult Activity Center to deliver programs like CarnegieKids and community-based events.
- Offer private music instruction in traditional Chinese instrumentsProvides 60-minute in-person or online private lessons taught by senior ensemble musicians in various traditional Chinese instruments, including pipa, guzheng, and bamboo flute, available to students of all ages.
- Provide youth music training and performance opportunitiesOffers youth programs with multi-instrument exploration, small-group instruction (1–5 students), group rehearsals, and periodic recitals; top-performing students are invited to participate in ensemble rehearsals and perform in community charity concerts.
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Traditional & Cultural Performing Arts 1 activity
- Organize and present concerts of traditional Chinese musicProduces and performs concerts ranging from small chamber ensembles to full orchestral productions featuring traditional Chinese instruments and regional folk music, presented at major venues such as Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, and the Newport Music Festival, as well as museums, libraries, schools, and community centers across the Eastern seaboard.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$124K
Contributions & grants$92K74%
Program service revenue$27K22%
Investment income$2K1%
Other revenue$630
expenses
Total expenses$123K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out—
balance sheet
Total assets$606
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$606
4 years on record · 2021–2024 · YoY revenue +2.6%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 5
- Anchi Lin — Executive Director
- Hongtao Sun — Executive Director
- Jessica Lin — Associate Director & Ticketing
- Julian Gau — Music Director
- Xiao-Ran Liu — Director of Operating Committe
relationships · 20
Who they work with
- American Qun Opera Society Partner — Partners with American Qun Opera Society (紐約崑曲社) for cultural programming related to Kunqu opera and traditional Chinese music.
- Bao-li Zhang Partner — Performer on Gaohu in the "Butterfly Lovers Concerto" excerpt.
- Carnegie Hall Weill Music Institute Partner — Collaborated to provide educational programs including CarnegieKids, Global Encounters, and Family Concerts.
- Chiang-Pin Liu Partner — Conductor for performances including "Impression of Chinese Music."
- China Institute Partner — Jivan Ramesh has taught at the China Institute.
- Empire Adult Activity Center Partner — Collaborates on programs or events related to Chinese music and cultural activities for adults.
- Empire Adult Activity Center Partner — Partner organization collaborating with the Chinese Music Ensemble of New York on programs.
- Empire Adult Activity Center Partner — Partner organization supporting the ensemble's programs.
- Eugenie Chen Partner — Performer on Liuqin in "Sketch of Northern Ethnic Life."
- HK Dragon Boat Festival Partner — Participates in or collaborates with HK Dragon Boat Festival to present Chinese music in cultural festival settings.
- Kaohsiung City Chinese Orchestra Partner — First-generation member Tsujui Carrie Chin performed over 100 concerts with this orchestra prior to joining CMENY.
- Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company Partner — Collaborates with Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company (陳乃霓舞蹈團) on interdisciplinary performances combining Chinese music and dance.
- National Endowment for the Arts Funder — Receives funding support from the National Endowment for the Arts.
- New York City Department of Cultural Affairs Funder — Receives funding support from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs.
- New York State Council on the Arts Funder — Receives funding support from the New York State Council on the Arts.
- Opportunity Music Project Partner — Jivan Ramesh has taught at the Opportunity Music Project.
- Tao Chen Partner — Conductor for performances including the "Butterfly Lovers Concerto" excerpt.
- The Renaissance Chinese Opera Society Partner — Partners with The Renaissance Chinese Opera Society (中興國劇社) for Chinese opera and traditional music performances or education.
- Tribeca Performing Arts Center Partner — Venue partner for public concerts
- Wen-jie Xia Partner — Performer on Zhonghu and Banhu in multiple pieces including "On the Grasslands" and "Fantasia on A Hebei Folk Tune."
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.
- Apprenticeship Model for Heritage Transmission 55 orgsmethodology: apprenticeship-modelBy providing music education through private lessons and programs led by professional musicians, the organization preserves traditional Chinese music because direct mentorship ensures technical and cultural fidelity across generations.shared approach: Cultural Preservation Through Artistic Practice →
- Cross-Cultural Artistic Integration 55 orgsmethodology: cross-cultural_collaborationBy combining Chinese music with jazz, gamelan, klezmer, Western symphonic forms, and other global traditions, the organization expands the relevance of heritage music because fusion creates new artistic expressions that bridge cultural divides and attract diverse audiences.shared approach: Cultural Preservation Through Artistic Practice →
- Cultural Immersion Through Performance 55 orgsmethodology: cultural-immersion-through-performanceBy presenting live concert performances of traditional Chinese music, the organization fosters cultural engagement and education because immersive artistic experiences create deeper audience understanding and connection to heritage.shared approach: Cultural Preservation Through Artistic Practice →
- Education Through Instrumental Heritage 55 orgsmethodology: cultural-education-through-instrumentationBy teaching the history and use of traditional Chinese instruments, the organization engages audiences and students in Chinese culture because instrumental exploration serves as an accessible entry point to broader cultural understanding.shared approach: Cultural Preservation Through Artistic Practice →
- Multidimensional Cultural Expression 55 orgsmethodology: multidisciplinary_performanceBy integrating concert performance with stage drama, visual art, and conceptual art, the organization deepens audience engagement with Chinese musical heritage because multidisciplinary formats create richer, more immersive cultural narratives.shared approach: Cultural Preservation Through Artistic Practice →