ART SONG PRESERVATION SOCIETY OF NEW YORK
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left to right: Celeste Chau, Blair Boone-Migura, Cristie Strongman, Melissa Gerstein

About Us

Our Mission:
The Art Song Preservation Society of New York (ASPS) is a nonprofit arts organization dedicated to preserving, revitalizing, and promoting the art song repertoire and the art song recital.  We do this by providing a variety of enriching and engaging programs, services, and events that promote the education and performance of classical vocal concert repertoire.

What Is Art Song?
An art song is a music composition for voice and instrumental accompaniment.  The text of these songs is derived from poetry resulting in the unification of two art forms: the poetic text and music.  This makes the art song a dual art and one of the greatest (albeit oftentimes most neglected) gifts in the realm of classical music.  When the ideal proportions are met – the heartfelt piano accompaniment, the exquisite voice, and the endearing poetry – one cannot help but be affected by it.  It touches the mind.  It touches the soul. It touches humanity.

What We Do:
ASPS serves the New York City area by creating opportunities for education and performance in the genre of classical art song vocal literature to classical singers, piano collaborators, and art song aficionados.  Our organization also generates exposure for emerging and established composers of art song to their key public – singers, teachers, accompanists, and enthusiasts!

With the financial support of grants and generous patrons of the arts, we offer opportunities for artistic development such as private and group voice lessons, workshops, a master class series, and educational lectures through the year.  In addition to creating performance opportunities for emerging artists, we also sponsor both the Mary Trueman Vocal Arts Competition and a mentoring program for singers and pianists.

Finally, we share our passion for art song with everyone within our reach: recital and concert performances open to the public; community outreach and music therapy partnerships; and an exciting and informative internet-radio podcast show titled "A Toast To Song." that has allowed us to expand beyond the New York City area.

“If Music Be The Food of Love, Sing On, Sing On, Sing On!”
ASPS is a beacon of light and an invaluable resource for emerging concert recitalists, piano collaborators, teachers, students, and anyone who cares to witness the pinnacle of artistic beauty.  So if you have a genuine interest in the fusion of word and tone, rhythm of language, and the quality and beauty of the human voice, come experience the exuberance and joy of art song singing with the Art Song Preservation Society of New York: where music speaks and words sing!


  • Home
  • Summer of Song Festival 2022
  • About Us
    • Board of Directors >
      • Blair Boone-Migura
      • Cristie Strongman
      • Courtenay Casey
      • Raven Glover
    • Creative Executive Team >
      • Celeste Chau
      • Padraic Costello
      • Eric Sedgwick
    • Advisory Board >
      • Dalton Baldwin
      • Christopher Berg
      • Corradina Caporello
      • Frank Daykin
      • Melissa Gerstein
      • Thomas Grubb
      • Carol Kimball
      • Kathryn LaBouff
      • Mark Markham
      • Thomas Muraco
      • Marni Nixon
      • Janet Price
      • Michel Sénéchal
      • Arlene Shrut
      • Paul Sperry
  • Media
    • Video Recordings
    • Audio Recordings
    • Radio Interviews
    • Radio Appearances
    • Spring into Song Archive >
      • Season of Song Festival 2020
      • Summer of Song Festival 2021 >
        • Summer of Song Festival 2022
      • 2017 Spring Into Song - Sandra Hamoui Concert
      • 2017 Spring Into Song - Robert Brandt Concert
      • 2016 Spring Into Song
      • Spring into Song 2015
      • Spring Into Song 2014
      • Program Archive
      • Summer of Song 2013
    • Event Photos
  • Mary Trueman Vocal Arts Competition
    • 2017-18 Finalists
    • 2015-16 Finalists
    • 2014 Winners
    • 2013-14 Competition Finalists
    • 2012 Winners
    • About Mary Trueman
    • Mary Trueman: In Her Words
  • Artist Education and Collaboration Resources
    • Song Studio Classes
    • Voice Lessons & Coachings
    • Testimonials
    • Recommended Pianists
  • Singing & Other Sins Public Radio Show
  • Press Releases and Newsletters
    • Newsletter Archive
    • Subscribe
  • Community and Support
    • DONATE
    • Grant Awards to ASPS
    • Partnerships
    • Community Outreach
    • Volunteer with ASPS
  • Contact Us
    • Press Kit
    • Privacy Policy
  • Program Archive