Montauk Chamber Music Society, Inc.

What Montauk Chamber Music Society, Inc. does

Montauk Chamber Music Society, Inc. (dba Music for Montauk) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit charitable organization founded in 1983 in Montauk, New York, that presents free and low-cost classical and cross-genre concerts for the Montauk community and Eastern Long Island. In over 40 years of operation, the organization has mounted more than 120 musical events spanning classical chamber music, jazz, American Musical Theater, world music, and concert-staged opera, staged at iconic venues including the First Presbyterian Church of East Hampton, Montauk Playhouse, Fort Pond House, St Therese of Lisieux, and the Montauk Lighthouse. Co-artistic leaders Lilah Gosman (President) and Miloš Repický (Vice President, a pianist and conductor on the Metropolitan Opera roster) drive programming that draws on direct relationships with the Curtis Institute of Music and other elite training institutions to bring world-class performers to a rural coastal market.

The organization operates an event-driven, seasonal go-to-market model with three programming pillars per year (Spring, Summer, and Holiday concerts) plus a school outreach program for Montauk Public School students. Revenue is generated through a mix of tax-deductible individual donations and tiered memberships (Friend $1–$249 through Founder $10,000+), a small number of $25 ticketed events (with free admission for patrons 18 and under), business sponsorships starting at $500, and institutional grants from the New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA) and Suffolk County. The technology stack is minimal: a Squarespace website handles ticketing, donations via PayPal, and email subscription; there is no mobile app, no proprietary platform, and no API. Distribution is concentrated in Montauk and Eastern Long Island, with earned media coverage in regional outlets (East Hampton Star, Southampton Press, hamptons.com, 27-3) as the primary awareness channel.

The business model prioritizes community access and educational impact over revenue maximization — most concerts are free, pricing is structured to incentivize donations and repeat patronage through escalating membership tiers, and institutional grants underwrite programming. The customer base is split between local Montauk/Eastern Long Island residents, summer visitors, and music enthusiasts throughout the region, with a separate educational segment (Montauk Public School students). The organization has 1–10 employees, a PO Box-only mailing address, and no disclosed financial statements, reflecting its small-scale, community-anchored operational footprint.

Name

Montauk Chamber Music Society, Inc.

Legal name

Montauk Chamber Music Society, Inc.

Website

https://musicformontauk.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1983

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Montauk Chamber Music Society, Inc. (dba Music for Montauk) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1983 that presents free and low-cost classical, jazz, and world music concerts for the Montauk and Eastern Long Island community, supported by donations, memberships, and institutional grants.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Chamber Music Concerts

NAICS

Musical Groups and Artists (711130)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Performing Arts Organizations (Theater, Dance, Opera, Music) (BPAGAHAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Concerts & Music Festivals (THAJAFAA), Community Music & Dance Festivals (Non-Commercial/Local) (MPAGAEAH), Arts Education & Community Arts Programs (BPAGAHAC)

Keywords

• Chamber music concerts
• Classical music performances
• Music education programs
• Nonprofit performing arts
• Concert series

Headquarters

HQ city

Montauk

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Membership Contributions: As a 501(c)(3) charitable organization, Music for Montauk relies heavily on tax-deductible donations from individuals, private foundations, and institutional funders. The organization offers tiered membership levels from Friend ($1-$249) up to Founder ($10,000+), with escalating benefits including concert tickets, receptions, and sponsor recognition.
2. Ticket Sales: Some concerts generate ticket revenue at $25 per ticket, with free admission for patrons 18 and under. Most programs remain free to the public to fulfill the organization's mission of accessibility.
3. Business Sponsorships: Corporate sponsorships start from $500, providing businesses with recognition and advertising opportunities at concerts.
4. Institutional Grants: Funding from New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA) and Suffolk County as principal institutional sponsors.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Montauk Chamber Music Society, Inc. (Music for Montauk) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that presents free and low-cost ($25) classical, jazz, American Musical Theater, world music, and concert-staged opera performances at iconic Montauk and Eastern Long Island venues. The organization also runs interactive music education outreach concerts for Montauk Public School students paired with main season programs, and operates a tiered membership and donation program sustaining its programming.

Product overview

Music for Montauk is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that presents a series of high-quality chamber music programs for the Montauk community and Eastern Long Island. In over 30 years, it has presented over 120 musical events including Classical, Jazz, American Musical Theater, world music, and concert-staged Opera. All programs are free to the public. The organization operates seasonal concert series (Spring, Summer, and Holiday), school outreach programs, and manages an online donation platform with membership tiers. The 2026 Summer Concerts immerse audiences in music at Montauk's iconic venues including First Presbyterian Church of East Hampton, Montauk Playhouse, and Third House Dining Room.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• 2026 Summer Concert Series Annual summer chamber music concert series at iconic Montauk and Eastern Long Island venues including First Presbyterian Church of East Hampton, Montauk Playhouse, Fort Pond House, St Therese of Lisieux, and Third House Dining Room. Features classical, jazz, world music, and opera performances by world-renowned musicians including Curtis Institute of Music alumni and Metropolitan Opera roster artists.
• School Outreach Concert Program Interactive music education outreach concerts for Montauk Public School students (50 S. Dorset Dr., Montauk), led by professional Music for Montauk musicians at the Montauk School Auditorium and paired with main season concerts to introduce students to classical music.
• Membership and Sponsorship Program Tax-deductible donation and membership platform for individuals and businesses supporting Music for Montauk. Individual membership tiers range from Friend ($1-$249, acknowledgment on program and website) through Contributor, Donor, Benefactor, Patron, Pace Setter, and Founder ($10,000+, top-tier recognition and benefits). Business sponsorships start at $500 and provide recognition and advertising opportunities at concerts.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 120 musical events presented in 30 years serving the Montauk community

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Curtis Institute of MusiccoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMusic for Montauk regularly presents extraordinary alumni and faculty from the world-renowned Curtis Institute of Music. Featured artists have included violinist Elissa Lee Koljonen ('94), guitarist Hao Yang ('22), cellist Romain-Olivier Gray, and current/future leading artists. The organization also hosts Curtis President and violist Roberto Díaz.
• Montauk PlayhousecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Montauk Playhouse serves as a venue partner for Music for Montauk concerts, hosting performances in its newly minted West Lobby space designed to highlight acoustics and natural light.
• First Presbyterian Church of East HamptoncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe First Presbyterian Church of East Hampton (5 Davids Lane, East Hampton, NY 11937) serves as a primary concert venue, offering its beautiful sanctuary space with warm sunset views for performances.
• Fort Pond House/Carol Morrison ParkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFort Pond House at Carol Morrison Park (128 Second House Rd, Montauk) serves as an outdoor concert venue for summer performances at sunset.
• St Therese of LisieuxcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSt Therese of Lisieux (67 S Essex St, Montauk) provides its beautifully resonant acoustic space for chamber music performances.
• Gosman's RestaurantminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGosman's Restaurant hosts post-concert receptions following some performances, providing a community gathering space for artists and attendees.
• Montauk Public SchoolcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMusic for Montauk musicians conduct interactive outreach concerts for Montauk Public School students (50 S. Dorset Dr., Montauk), paired with main season concerts to extend educational impact.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Guild Hall of East Hampton: East Hampton nonprofit presenting music, theater, visual arts, and education programming for the South Fork community. Comparable for overlapping Eastern Long Island geography, community-presenter model, and educational outreach mission.
• La Jolla Music Society: California-based nonprofit presenting classical chamber music, jazz, and world music concerts. Comparable for a seasonal concert series featuring world-class soloists and chamber ensembles in intimate settings.
• Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center: Premier national chamber music presenting organization with institutional scale, large donor base, and year-round programming. Comparable as a chamber music presenter but at a substantially larger scale and reach than Music for Montauk.

Regional players

• Southampton Arts Center: South Fork-based nonprofit presenting music, film, and visual arts programming for the East End community. Comparable as a multi-disciplinary South Fork cultural presenter sharing local donor pools and summer audiences with Music for Montauk.
• The Watermill Center: East Hampton arts organization supporting performing arts, artist residencies, and cultural programming. Comparable as a South Fork nonprofit arts presenter drawing on overlapping donor and audience networks.

Direct peers

• Bridgehampton Chamber Music Festival: Long-running summer chamber music festival on the South Fork of Long Island, presenting world-class chamber concerts in intimate East End venues. Most directly comparable peer given shared Hamptons/East End geography, nonprofit model, and chamber-music focus.
• Bargemusic: Brooklyn-based nonprofit presenting chamber music concerts in an intimate venue setting. Directly comparable as a chamber-music-focused nonprofit delivering world-class chamber performances to a defined community.
• Caramoor Center for Music and the Arts: Major performing arts nonprofit in Katonah, NY presenting classical, opera, and chamber music across a historic estate with multiple venues. Comparable as a regional nonprofit presenter with a multi-venue concert model and strong institutional sponsorship base.
• Cape Cod Chamber Music Festival: Nonprofit summer chamber music festival on Cape Cod presenting established and emerging artists in intimate venues. Comparable for its seasonal community chamber music model and donor/membership-driven revenue structure.
• Music at the Mission: Chamber music nonprofit presenting concerts in a historic California mission venue. Comparable for combining free/low-cost access with world-class chamber programming in distinctive heritage spaces.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

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