named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Annual Concert Series
Presented at All Souls NYC, the series features transformative interpretations of classical masterworks and new compositions by living American composers, women, and composers of color.
Community Engagement Program
Partnerships with NYC public schools, youth ensembles, public libraries, and the All Souls’ Monday Night Hospitality dinner program offering free performances, artist clinics, and interactive workshops.
Spain Tour 2026
International tour presented by Teatro Real, featuring concerts in Toledo, Madrid, and Zaragoza, including joint performances with local choirs and cultural exchanges.
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Commissioning New Musical Works 1 activity
- Commission and premiere new musical worksCommissions and presents world premieres of contemporary compositions by diverse composers, including Bora Yoon, Joan Tower, Arturo Márquez, Joseph Turrin, Elena Ruehr, and Richard Einhorn. The organization has a sustained commitment to expanding the choral repertoire through new artistic initiatives since 2015.
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Community Music Performances & Education 1 activity
- Deliver community engagement and educational programsProvides free performances, interactive workshops, and artist clinics in partnership with New York City public schools, youth ensembles, public library branches, and social service programs. Activities include 4-to-6-week residencies in four NYC public schools annually reaching over 500 students, Musical Storytime performances at up to ten NYPL branches, and monthly live concerts integrated with sit-down meals for individuals experiencing housing or food insecurity through the Music at Meals program.
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Classical and Chamber Music Performances 1 activity
- Present choral and instrumental concert performancesProduces an annual concert season of four distinct programs featuring choral and instrumental music, including works by living American composers, women composers, and composers of color, performed at All Souls NYC in Manhattan and recognized as culturally significant events. Recent seasons have explored themes such as celebration, lament, transcendence, and social justice.
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Nonprofit Music Recording and Distribution 1 activity
- Produce and distribute recorded musical performancesRecords and releases critically acclaimed albums of choral works, including three commissioned pieces by American composers released through Naxos Records with mezzo-soprano Frederica von Stade, and the album "Crimson Roses" featuring the Musica Viva NY Choir and Orchestra. Recordings are also made available via YouTube.
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Music Education and Training Programs 1 activity
- Provide mentorship and performance opportunities for young musiciansOffers mentorship and rehearsal/performance opportunities for high school singers, including collaboration with professional musicians, as demonstrated by support for 12 members of the New Amsterdam Boys and Girls Choir.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Conduct domestic and international concert toursTours nationally and internationally, with documented performances in Spain (Madrid, Zaragoza, Toledo) in March 2026, including sold-out concerts and collaborations with local ensembles. Past tours include Paris (2004), Germany and Czechoslovakia (2006), and Italy (2012).
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$282K
Contributions & grants$255K90%
Program service revenue$21K7%
Investment income$7K2%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$325K
Program expenses83%
Admin / overhead14%
Fundraising3%
Salaries & benefits$90K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$133K
Cash$32K
Investments$73K
Liabilities$37K
Net assets$95K
Liquid reserves3.9 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +19.6%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 2
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
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| JASNA VASIC | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $36K |
| ALEJANDRO HERNANDEZ-VALDEZ | ARTISTIC DIRECTOR | 40 | $29K |
board members · 12
- ANDREW TAYLOR-TROUP — DIRECTOR
- CONSTANCE BEAVON — DIRECTOR
- DAVID ROCKEFELLER JR — DIRECTOR
- DINAH NISSEN ESQ — DIRECTOR
- HEIDI DUBOIS — VICE PRESIDENT
- JULIE BRANNAN — PRESIDENT
- KATE PHILLIPS — DIRECTOR
- LISA O'BRIEN ESQ — TREASURER
- MELANIE NIEMEC — DIRECTOR
- SHAWN BARTELS — SECRETARY
- SHU-WIE CHEN — DIRECTOR
- WINIFRED OLSEN — DIRECTOR
relationships · 24
Who they work with
- AMT Public Relations Partner — Provides public relations services to MUSICA VIVA INC
- Aeolus Quartet Partner — Collaborates with the Aeolus Quartet on multiple concert programs.
- Alejandro Hernandez-Valdez Partner — Artistic director and conductor of the Musica Viva NY Choir and Orchestra, leading performances and recordings.
- All Souls NYC Partner — Host venue for seasonal concerts of Musica Viva NY.
- All Souls NYC Partner — Hosts Musica Viva NY concerts at its Manhattan venue.
- All Souls NYC Partner — Provides concert home for Musica Viva NY and hosts the Monday Night Hospitality dinner program where the organization offers performances.
- All Souls’ Monday Night Hospitality dinner program Partner — Collaborates with Musica Viva NY to offer free musical performances as part of its hospitality services.
- Children’s Choir Partner — Co-performed with Musica Viva NY in a joint concert at the Teatro Principal of Zaragoza.
- Erinn Sensenig Partner — Executive Director responsible for assisting donors with contributions.
- Gramophone Partner — Featured in or covered by Gramophone magazine.
- Intermezzo Partner — Collaborated with Musica Viva NY in a private open rehearsal at Teatro Real featuring music from Carmen.
- Metropolitan Opera Partner — Collaborates to present emerging singers from its Lindeman Young Artist Development Program in a joint concert.
- Monday Night Hospitality Partner — Collaborates to present the Music at Meals program, bringing live concerts to individuals experiencing housing or food insecurity during sit-down meals.
- Music Conservatory of Zaragoza Partner — Co-performed with Musica Viva NY in a joint concert at the Teatro Principal of Zaragoza.
- Naxos Partner — Record label that released Musica Viva NY's album of contemporary American choral music.
- New Amsterdam Boys and Girls Choir Partner — Partners with MVNY soloists to deliver a four-phase mentorship program for high school singers, including joint rehearsal and performance.
- New York City public schools Partner — Partners with Musica Viva NY to offer free performances, artist clinics, and interactive workshops.
- New York Public Library Partner — Hosts Musica Viva NY performances and interactive programs at branch locations.
- New York Public Library Partner — Hosts Musica Viva NY’s Musical Storytime program at library branches across the Bronx, Manhattan, and Staten Island.
- Teatro Real Partner — Partnered with Musica Viva NY for a tour of Spain in March 2026, including performances in Madrid, Zaragoza, and Toledo.
- Teatro Real Partner — Presented Musica Viva NY's Spain tour and co-organized concerts, tours, and patron events in Madrid.
- Teatro Real of Madrid Partner — Collaborates to present emerging singers from its Crescendo program in a joint concert.
- Zaragoza Choir Partner — Co-performed with Musica Viva NY in a joint concert at the Teatro Principal of Zaragoza.
- extracurricular youth ensembles Partner — Collaborates with Musica Viva NY to provide community engagement programs including workshops and performances.
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.
- Artistic Engagement Through Live Performancemethodology: arts-engagement-through-live-performanceBy presenting high-quality choral and instrumental performances, MUSICA VIVA INC creates transcendent experiences that broaden access to musical artistry and aim to transform audiences emotionally and spiritually, particularly among underserved populations in New York City.
- Inclusive and Diverse Repertoire as Artistic Interventionmethodology: inclusive_repertoire_programmingBy commissioning and programming works from underrepresented and diverse composers, the organization reshapes classical music narratives to amplify marginalized voices and foster innovation, using music as a vehicle for social, racial, and environmental reflection and inclusion.
- Participatory and Thematic Artistic Programmingmethodology: participatory_programmingBy curating concerts around thematic explorations of sound, space, and personal connection—and incorporating audience input through song requests—the organization deepens engagement by making musical experiences immersive, relevant, and co-created with the community.