named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Paris Performance Tour
Planned international performance trip to Paris in June 2026 to perform the work Illuminare, extending the choir's reach beyond the local community.
Spring Concert Series
Annual spring concert featuring major choral works such as Brahms' Requiem, Vaughan Williams' Five Mystical Songs, and contemporary pieces like Dan Forrest's Requiem for the Living and Elaine Hagenberg's Illuminare.
Winter Performance of Handel’s Messiah
Annual winter concert featuring Handel's Messiah, performed with soloists and orchestra, typically held in December.
activities · 2 groups
What they do
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Classical and Chamber Music Performances 3 activities
- Annual performance of Handel's MessiahProduces and performs Handel's *Messiah* annually in December, typically with professional soloists and orchestra, following rehearsals beginning mid-September. Recent performances have taken place at venues such as United Presbyterian Church in Binghamton.
- Collaborative performances with local arts organizationsPerforms annually with the Binghamton Philharmonic in the "Home for the Holidays" concert, beginning in 2015, fostering collaboration with regional musical groups.
- International and special event performancesOrganizes special performances outside regular programming, including international travel for concerts such as the planned performance of *Illuminare* at a cathedral in Paris in June 2026 with approximately 30 members and the Artistic Director.
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Community Choral Rehearsals & Performances 2 activities
- Community engagement through accessible choral musicOffers community members opportunities to perform and attend high-quality choral concerts with no audition required and at little to no cost, supporting broad public participation in the arts.
- Spring choral concert productionPresents an annual spring concert featuring major choral works selected by the Artistic Director, such as Howard Hanson’s *Song of Democracy*, Elaine Hagenberg’s *Illuminare*, and compositions by Brahms, Vivaldi, and Holst. Rehearsals for this concert begin in January.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$61K
Contributions & grants$39K64%
Program service revenue$16K27%
Investment income$5581%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$54K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
balance sheet
Total assets$76K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$67K
3 years on record · 2022–2024 · YoY revenue -4.9%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 3
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Manners | Artistic Director | 4 | $6K |
| Peter Sicilian | Associate Artistic Director | 1 | $450 |
| Patricia O'Connell | Concert Contractor | 1 | $300 |
board members · 1
- Marisa Crabb — Artistic Director Emeritus
relationships · 16
Who they work with
- Artistic Director Partner — Responsible for selecting spring concert repertoire and guiding musical direction.
- Binghamton Philharmonic Partner — Performing partner for the annual Home for the Holidays concert and Messiah performances.
- Facebook Partner — Uses Facebook as a platform to share updates and engage with the public.
- HarmonySite Partner — Provides website platform services for the organization.
- HarmonySite Partner — Technology partner providing website platform services
- HarmonySite Partner — Uses HarmonySite for website development and hosting services.
- Inside the Arts Partner — Offers guidance on symphony clapping etiquette for concertgoers.
- Naxos Partner — Provides educational resources on enjoying live classical music concerts.
- Principal Artistic Director Partner — Artistic leader responsible for selecting spring choral works and guiding musical direction.
- Remliks Partner — Venue for the 40th anniversary gala cocktail party.
- Sarah Jane Johnson Memorial United Methodist Church Partner — Former performance and rehearsal venue prior to its pending sale.
- United Presbyterian Church Partner — Current venue providing parking and likely space for performances.
- United Presbyterian Church Partner — Hosted the Binghamton Downtown Singers as their new performance venue in downtown Binghamton.
- United Presbyterian Church Partner — Hosts performances by the Binghamton Downtown Singers at its venue.
- United Presbyterian Church Partner — Hosts weekly rehearsals for the Binghamton Downtown Singers at 42 Chenango Street in Binghamton.
- existing sponsors Partner — Organization maintains a list of current sponsors who provide financial support.
strategies · 3
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-Centered Artistic Programmingmethodology: community-informed_repertoireBy selecting repertoire based on member and audience feedback and centering underrepresented voices in classical music, we deepen relevance and emotional resonance, because programming that reflects community identity strengthens engagement and inclusivity.
- Inclusive Participation Modelmethodology: inclusive_community_choirBy removing auditions and prerequisites for choral participation, we increase community engagement and lifelong involvement in music, because accessibility fosters belonging and sustained commitment regardless of skill level.
- Music as a Unifying Experiencemethodology: music_as_unifying_experienceBy creating shared musical experiences through performance and preparation, we build unity across diverse age groups and backgrounds, because emotional resonance from collective singing and listening fosters social cohesion.