Organizations running this strategy · 5
Activities of orgs running this strategy
A sample of programmatic activities from the orgs above — what the strategy looks like on the ground.
- Featuring guest artists and soloists in performances CLARENCE CONCERT ASSOCIATION INCdirect serviceRegularly features internationally recognized soloists and guest performers such as Carol Wincenc, Elmar Oliveira, Jason Vieaux, and Téa Prokes in concert programs, including performances of concertos and special arrangements.
- Organizing special events and community performances CLARENCE CONCERT ASSOCIATION INCdirect serviceOrganizes special cultural events such as Shakespeare in the Park and pre-concert dinners on the patio to enhance community engagement around the concert series.
- Presenting the Clarence Summer Orchestra CLARENCE CONCERT ASSOCIATION INCdirect servicePresents the Clarence Summer Orchestra, a professional ensemble that performs a diverse repertoire of classical, pops, Broadway, opera, and children's music in free outdoor concerts at Clarence Town Park, with performances relocated to Clarence High School in case of rain. The orchestra employs 55 to 60 professional musicians annually and has presented 67 consecutive seasons of performances.
- Producing a summer concert series with diverse musical ensembles CLARENCE CONCERT ASSOCIATION INCdirect serviceHosts a free summer concert series at Clarence Town Park featuring the Clarence Summer Orchestra, Clarence Summer Band, visiting local ensembles, and pre-series chamber music performances by students and professionals. The series includes themed concerts such as Beatles arrangements, classical works, and performances by groups like the Anderson Big Band.
- Operating summer music and arts education programs ATLANTIC WIND SYMPHONY INCdirect serviceRuns multi-week summer programs for students in grades 3–12, offering instruction in band, orchestra, chorus, piano, world drumming, ukulele, jazz, show choir, and art. Programs include beginning to advanced levels, small-group lessons, ensemble rehearsals, and culminating performances or art displays. A three-week music program serves students entering grades 4–12, and a two-week art enrichment program provides materials and professional instruction.
- Performing wind music concerts ATLANTIC WIND SYMPHONY INCdirect servicePerforms wind music at public venues including parks, private country clubs, nursing homes, community events, and theaters across Long Island, New York City, and Westchester County. The ensemble has performed at Carnegie Hall and the Patchogue Theatre for Performing Arts, with historical performances using 1800s-era instruments and costumes to reflect authenticity.
- Producing educational music resources ATLANTIC WIND SYMPHONY INCcapacity buildingCreated an "Introduction to Performing Music" video series to support music educators and beginning students in selecting and learning first instruments for chorus, orchestra, and band. Also composes and arranges musical works published by Kendor Music and Cimarron Press, performed by various ensembles nationwide.
- Providing financial assistance for student participation ATLANTIC WIND SYMPHONY INCdirect serviceOffers financial aid to elementary-age students facing financial hardship to enable their participation in three-week summer music programs.
- Publishing original euphonium repertoire ATLANTIC WIND SYMPHONY INCresearchAuthored and published a collection of euphonium solos titled 'Kendor Master Repertoire' in 2013, with a second volume 'Kendor Debut Solos' scheduled for release in Fall 2015.
- Presenting chamber and orchestral tributes to anime, video game, and animated film music ICONIQ THE SOUNDTRACK ORCHESTRA INCdirect serviceProduces and performs live chamber and orchestral concerts celebrating music from Japanese anime, video games, and animated films, including series such as Sailor Moon, Saint Seiya, Digimon, Dragon Ball, and Cardcaptor Sakura, primarily in New York and surrounding communities. These include recurring performances in the ANiMATO concert series and anniversary tributes featuring original orchestrations and expanded arrangements.
- Producing digital concert series and online performances ICONIQ THE SOUNDTRACK ORCHESTRA INCdirect serviceCreates and presents digital concert experiences, including the ANiMATO digital series, featuring curated tributes to anime music such as Digimon and Animal Crossing: New Horizons, distributed via YouTube to a global audience.
- Releasing digital recordings of arranged anime and video game music ICONIQ THE SOUNDTRACK ORCHESTRA INCdirect serviceProduces and releases digital albums and videos featuring arranged music from anime and video games, including series such as Dragon Ball, Neon Genesis Evangelion, One Piece, Digimon, Saint Seiya, and Sailor Moon, performed by chamber ensembles, pop orchestras, and mixed ensembles.
- Host PianoRites concert events RITES OF SPRING MUSIC FESTIVAL INCdirect serviceHosts three annual PianoRites events in August at McCall Preserve, featuring pianists in performances that integrate music with the natural setting and sense of place.
- Host recurring Piano Marathon events RITES OF SPRING MUSIC FESTIVAL INCdirect serviceHosts annual two-day Piano Marathon events at the Jamesport Meeting House featuring young professional pianists from Stony Brook University performing classical and contemporary repertoire, with multiple editions held each year since at least 2023.
- Launch Poquatuck Hall for All! community initiative RITES OF SPRING MUSIC FESTIVAL INCdirect serviceRuns Poquatuck Hall for All!, a community-based program offering participatory music, storytelling, and creative experiences to promote socialization, well-being, and local identity on Long Island’s North Fork.
- Organize Energia Internacional cultural festival RITES OF SPRING MUSIC FESTIVAL INCdirect serviceOrganizes the second edition of Energia Internacional in September 2026 in collaboration with Greenport and Southold municipalities, showcasing cultural, artistic, and linguistic diversity through a series of events highlighting local communities.
- Organize and present annual music festival RITES OF SPRING MUSIC FESTIVAL INCdirect serviceProduces a six-month-long music festival from April to September featuring over twenty-five events across unconventional venues on the North Fork of Long Island, showcasing classical and contemporary music integrated with history and the natural environment.
- Present New Music Under the Big Sky concert series RITES OF SPRING MUSIC FESTIVAL INCdirect serviceOrganizes and presents an annual concert series titled "New Music Under the Big Sky" featuring contemporary and genre-defying performances, held annually since at least 2022 in Long Island.