Association for the Advancement of Creative Musicians Nyc Chapter Inc

What it reported doing in 2024

Our primary mission is to present concerts that represent the music of AACM Composers. The concert activities are designed to bring new American music to the general public and to create an atmosphere that is conducive for the artistically inclined. We estimate the number of persons benefitting from the services provided is approximately 700 persons. In 2024 the Association for the Advancement of Creative Musicians, AACM New York City Chapter, Inc. 59 Years of Artistic Dedication Presented AACM Concert Series 2024 At Peter Norton Symphony Space Leonard Nimoy Thalia in a 3 concert series with double billed October 4th Adegoke Steve Colson Duet and Peyton Pleninger's Biotonic, November 8th, Iqua Colson String Musings and Declan Sheehy-Moss Bounce, and Nov. 20th Reggie Nicholson 4Plex and Thurman Barker Circles. Friday, October 4th 7:30 pm Decorated Pianist and Composer Adegoke Steve Colson in Duet with Gifted Bassist Luke Stewart. (Adegoke Steve Colson - innovative pianist, composer, historian, educator - performs internationally, has written over 250 pieces for small ensemble, and received several commissions for large works. He and the dynamic bassist Luke Stewart will share their adventurous sounds.) And Peyton Pleninger's Biotonic, Featuring: Peyton Pleninger, Saxophone, Will McEvoy, Bass, and Bram Kincheloe, Drums (Peyton Pleninger - is an emerging tenor saxophonist, improviser, bandleader. He performed with AACM Member Henry Threadgill as part of the multimedia work One and The Other One.) Friday, November 8th 7:30 pm, Celebrated Vocalist/Composer Iqua Colson brings... String Musings With the acclaimed Marlene Rice, Violin; Brandon Ross, Guitar; Reggie Workman, Bass; and Adegoke Steve Colson, Piano ( Join Iqua Colson and this stellar group of music greats for an inspired evening of original pieces for voice and string instruments. "Vocalist Iqua Colson... brought crisp intonation to some mournful melodic lines ... The New York Times) And Declan Sheehy-Moss: Bounce, Featuring: Declan Sheehy-Moss, Tenor Sax, EWI, Rahul Carlberg, Piano, Prophet, Alex Yoo, Drums, Tim Watson, Guitar and David Macchione, Bass, (Declan Sheehy-Moss - With an expanded instrumentation, Declan's newest project "Bounce" features a new, deeper sound. Combining elements of modern jazz, free jazz, and funk, guitar pedals and other electronics are used alongside typical acoustic instruments to further expand upon the sonic landscape.) Wednesday, November 20th 7:30 pm, Master Percussionist Composer Reggie Nicholson 4plex Featuring: Eddie Allen, Trumpet, Avram Fefer, Woodwinds, Ken Filiano, Bass and Reggie Nicholson, Drums and Percussion (As a composer, Reggie Nicholson has contributed a number of original works that showcase his ability to blend intricate rhythmic patterns with melodic and harmonic sophistication. His music is celebrated for its innovative spirit and its capacity to push the boundaries of conventional jazz. ) And Master Percussionist/Composer Thurman Barker Circles Featuring: Akua Dixon, Cello, Fay Victor, Voice, Rob Schwimmer, Piano and Thurman Barker, Drums and Percussion (From jazz and blues to contemporary, classical and beyond, his sound blurs traditionally rigid lines to the delight of his audiences. Thurman Barker's wealth of knowledge was built through countless incredible collaborators.)

Financial Efficiency

• Mission deployment rate: 100%; rating input score 100
• Program expense ratio: 100%; rating input score 100

Transparency & Controls

• Consistency checks: 100%; rating input score 100; 52nd percentile among comparable filings
• Major donor itemization: Yes; rating input score 100

Sustainability

• Operating margin: -33.9%; rating input score 17; 17th percentile among comparable filings
• Total-asset coverage ratio: 0.72; rating input score 38; 38th percentile among comparable filings
• Liabilities to assets ratio: 0; rating input score 68; 68th percentile among comparable filings
• Officer compensation ratio: 4.8%; rating input score 11; 11th percentile among comparable filings

Growth

• Program expense growth: -99.2% per year; rating input score 0; 3rd percentile among comparable filings
• Revenue growth: -120.7% per year; rating input score 0; 1st percentile among comparable filings
• Asset growth: -29.9% per year; rating input score 0; 7th percentile among comparable filings