Founded in 1983 by James Blanton, Goliard Concerts has grown from a small community-based ensemble to a critically acclaimed arts organization with a citywide presence. Goliard Concerts is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization and, in addition to its full concert season in Astoria, performs in parks and senior centers throughout the city, presenting a variety of music including Broadway and opera favorites, barbershop and brass quartets, and chamber and vocal ensembles of all sizes and combinations.