named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Community Choir Participation
Open to amateur singers from over 30 Long Island communities, involving weekly rehearsals and collaborative performances
Spring Concert Series
Annual concert featuring thematic programming such as "In the Shadow of War" and "Through Love to Light," combining choral works with full orchestral accompaniment
Winter Concert Series
Seasonal performance exploring themes of earth, sky, and spirituality through classical and secular choral works, held at local churches and performance venues
activities · 2 groups
What they do
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Community Choral Rehearsals & Performances 1 activity
- Conducts regular choir rehearsalsHolds weekly rehearsals for a community choir of over 70 amateur singers from more than 30 Long Island communities, preparing for seasonal performances. Rehearsals take place at Mineola Middle School.
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Classical and Chamber Music Performances 1 activity
- Organizes and presents community choral concertsProduces and performs choral concerts multiple times per year, typically including two to three annual performances featuring a broad repertoire such as classical masterworks, Broadway, and American Songbook, often with a full professional orchestra and soloists. Concerts are held at regional performing arts venues and churches across Long Island.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$78K
Contributions & grants$56K72%
Program service revenue$11K14%
Investment income$1K2%
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$58K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits—
Grants paid out$2K
balance sheet
Total assets$93K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$93K
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +15.9%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 6
- JOSEPHINE SCALIA — Director
- JUDY FEUSS — Director
- KAREN BLOOM — Director
- LARRY CAMESAS — Director
- LEAH BEDNE — Director
- SOPHIA VILLA — Director
relationships · 5
Who they work with
- A Cappella Singers from Mineola High School Partner — Collaborated with the Mineola Choral Society in the Winter Concert 2023 finale.
- Malverne High School Partner — Hosts performances at the Malverne High School Performing Arts Center.
- Mineola High School Partner — Hosts audition events for the Mineola Choral Society.
- Mineola Middle School Partner — Hosts regular rehearsals for the Mineola Choral Society.
- Newsday Partner — Featured in Newsday for concert coverage.
strategies · 2
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 Choral Participation 148 orgsmethodology: community-engaged_artsBy bringing together amateur singers from diverse and local backgrounds to rehearse and perform, the organization fosters intergenerational connection and community cohesion through shared musical experience, because collective artistic engagement strengthens social bonds and cultural belonging.shared approach: Accessible Arts Engagement →
- Thematic and Eclectic Musical Programming 148 orgsmethodology: thematic_programmingBy curating performances around meaningful themes (e.g., remembrance and hope) and blending classical with popular music, including Broadway tunes, the organization broadens audience engagement and emotional resonance, because accessible and narratively rich programming increases public connection and inclusivity.shared approach: Accessible Arts Engagement →