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SUMMARY:Concerto Competition
DESCRIPTION:Annual Concerto Competition. Please note that any participant performers may sign up to perform for faculty\, but the competition is otherwise closed to participants. Sign up here: https://mostlymodernfestival.org/concerto-competition/
URL:https://mostlymodernfestival.org/event/concerto-competition/
LOCATION:Ladd Hall
CATEGORIES:Institute Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260603T141500
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SUMMARY:Meet Co-Founders Robert & Victoria Paterson
DESCRIPTION:Meet violinist Victoria Paterson\, Executive Director\, and composer Robert Paterson\, Artistic Director\, in a conversation that spans their careers as professional musicians and how these experiences led to the founding of the Mostly Modern Festival and Mostly Modern Projects. They will discuss topics such as what it entails to start a not-for-profit organization\, fundraising\, what they look for when contracting musicians and ensembles\, working with composers and performers\, and how to make money and survive in the real world.
URL:https://mostlymodernfestival.org/event/meet-co-founders-robert-victoria-paterson/
LOCATION:ELM
CATEGORIES:Institute Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260603T153000
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SUMMARY:Producer & Engineer: Jim Mastrianni Seminar & Walk to his Studio
DESCRIPTION:Seminar with producer and recording engineer Jim Mastrianni\, who will discuss his career and recording projects. The first hour will be in ELM; the second hour will be a trip to Jim’s home studio\, just down Broadway from Skidmore.
URL:https://mostlymodernfestival.org/event/producer-engineer-jim-mastrianni-seminar-walk-to-his-studio/
LOCATION:ELM
CATEGORIES:Institute Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260604T133000
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DTSTAMP:20260603T040930Z
CREATED:20260522T165159Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260603T040930Z
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SUMMARY:Conductor\, Jose Daniel Masterclass
DESCRIPTION:Join acclaimed conductor and educator José Daniel Flores-Caraballo for an inspiring seminar exploring his remarkable career in choral and orchestral music. As Artistic Director of Albany Pro Musica\, Conductor-In-Residence at the University at Albany\, and Chorus Director for the Vermont Symphony Orchestra Chorus\, Dr. Flores-Caraballo will share insights on conducting\, leadership\, rehearsal technique\, musical excellence\, and building a meaningful artistic career. Ideal for emerging musicians\, conductors\, composers\, educators\, and anyone interested in the art and profession of music-making.
URL:https://mostlymodernfestival.org/event/conductor-jose-daniel-masterclass/
LOCATION:ELM
CATEGORIES:Institute Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260604T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260604T213000
DTSTAMP:20260603T031225Z
CREATED:20260207T222920Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260603T031225Z
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SUMMARY:7th Season Opener! Mostly Modern Kickoff @ Caffè Lena
DESCRIPTION:Join Mostly Modern’s kickoff concert at Saratoga Springs historic and iconic Caffè Lena. Tonight features tapas\, a tasting and variety of what Mostly Modern is all about. Sold out for 3 years in a row ~ secure your seats!
URL:https://mostlymodernfestival.org/event/7th-season-opener-mostly-modern-kickoff-caffe-lena/
LOCATION:Caffè Lena\, 47 Phila Street\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, 12866\, United States
CATEGORIES:Mostly Modern Festival USA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260605T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260605T120000
DTSTAMP:20260601T144752Z
CREATED:20260529T173332Z
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SUMMARY:Piano Improvisation Workshop 1: Approaches\, Styles\, and the Composition-Improvisation Continuum
DESCRIPTION:Piano Improvisation Workshop 1: Approaches\, Styles\, and the Composition-Improvisation Continuum.  Both workshops will include elements of everything from Baroque to jazz and “free” improvisation\, and explore the fluidity between the realms of pre-meditated composition and more spontaneous improvisation. No previous improvisation experience required! Workshop 1 will explore Louis Couperin unmeasured preludes\, improvising on works of J.S. Bach\, classical idioms\, and florid romantic improvisation.
URL:https://mostlymodernfestival.org/event/piano-improvisation-workshop-1-approaches-styles-and-the-composition-improvisation-continuum/
LOCATION:ELM
CATEGORIES:Institute Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260605T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260605T130000
DTSTAMP:20260529T185317Z
CREATED:20260529T173514Z
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SUMMARY:Masterclass and Q&A Session: Zachary De Pue
DESCRIPTION:Masterclass and Q&A session with Zachary De Pue\, concertmaster of the Naples Philharmonic and first violinist of The Indianapolis Quartet.
URL:https://mostlymodernfestival.org/event/masterclass-and-qa-session-zachary-de-pue/
LOCATION:ELM
CATEGORIES:Institute Events
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SUMMARY:Real World Advice with Keve and Dave
DESCRIPTION:Keve Wilson and Dave Eggar join together for a conversation geared toward empowering musicians with career realities\, discussing entrepreneurial skills\, and answering your questions. Weaving in personal tales from the nitty-gritty world of recording studios\, tours\, and working alongside peers\, the talk aims to inspire participants to discover how they can be the best advocates for their own careers. Packed full of helpful\, practical information\, Dave and Keve know that the people who are always working and happy in their careers are the ones who know how to create opportunities for themselves. \nThis seminar is open to participants\, faculty\, and staff.  \nGuest Lecturer\, date and time subject to change.
URL:https://mostlymodernfestival.org/event/real-world-advice-with-keve-and-dave/
LOCATION:ELM
CATEGORIES:Institute Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260605T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260605T160000
DTSTAMP:20260528T182949Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260528T182949Z
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SUMMARY:Donald Grantham\, Composer: Masterclass
DESCRIPTION:Seminar with award-winning composer Donald Grantham\, whose music has been celebrated for its lyricism\, color\, and expressive clarity. A recipient of honors including a Guggenheim Fellowship\, the Prix Lili Boulanger\, and multiple national composition awards\, Grantham has received performances by leading orchestras across the United States. In this engaging session\, he will discuss orchestration\, compositional craft\, career development\, and the creative process behind writing for ensembles ranging from solo instruments to opera and orchestra. Ideal for emerging composers\, conductors\, performers\, and anyone interested in contemporary composition and musical storytelling.
URL:https://mostlymodernfestival.org/event/donald-grantham-composer-masterclass/
LOCATION:ELM
CATEGORIES:Institute Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260605T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260605T213000
DTSTAMP:20260207T212525Z
CREATED:20260131T214433Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260207T212525Z
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SUMMARY:Albany Pro Musica Choir & Mostly Modern Orchestra
DESCRIPTION:Tonight features the Albany Pro Musica Choir and Maestro José Daniel Flores-Caraballo. This is a brand-new three year collaboration with Albany Pro Musica and the Mostly Modern Festival. This concert also features our concerto winner\, Ethan Pound\, in Tomasi’s Concerto for Trombone\, as well as special guest from Mexico City\, handpan percussionist Diego Alfonso\, featured in Robert Paterson’s KAMA. The program starts with Johanny Navarro\, who is a fantastic Puerto Rican composer\, and the evening ends with Morten Lauridsen’s breathtaking Lux Aeterna. \nConductor José Daniel Flores-Caraballo\, Albany Pro Musica\nMMOrchestra & Albany Pro Musica\nJOHANNY NAVARRO Marejada de los muertos\nHENRI TOMASI Concerto pour Trombone\, with soloist Ethan Pound\n                 ~Intermission~\nROBERT PATERSON KAMA\, with soloist Diego Alfonso on handpan\nMORTEN LAURIDSEN Lux Aeterna \nBar opens 30 minutes before showtime\nFamily friendly\, ages 5+ welcome\nFree Parking\nWalk Ups welcome ~ best to buy tickets pre show to secure your seats\nKids under 12 are 1/2 price!
URL:https://mostlymodernfestival.org/event/albany-pro-musica-choir-mostly-modern-orchestra/
LOCATION:Arthur Zankel Music Center\, 815 N Broadway\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, United States
CATEGORIES:Mostly Modern Festival USA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260606T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260606T160000
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SUMMARY:Brass Faculty Panel discussion
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://mostlymodernfestival.org/event/brass-faculty-panel-discussion/
LOCATION:214
CATEGORIES:Institute Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260606T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260606T213000
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SUMMARY:Mostly Modern Ensemble
DESCRIPTION:Tonight brings brand-new premieres with “hot-off-the-press” pieces\, featuring composers of all ages and backgrounds from across the globe\, all in the audience. Mostly Modern Ensemble features our world class faculty performing everything up close and personal from the piano to cello to clarinet to harp and much more. New this year — Audience Choice Awards — pick your favorite of the night via QR code! \nOWEN AXELBERD Points of Imitation* \nSTEPHEN CABELL^ Nocturne in Parallax \nJULIA CROSSON Fountain of Splendor \nDONALD GRANTHAM^ Black-Eyed Suzie \nJEN IMPEY Rumination on a Festering Rage* \nOLIVIA JONES chimes on the wall* \nVIVIAN LE As Far As You Can Go* \nROBERT PATERSON^ Three Goddesses \nNIKOLAS SCHEIBER-LOEIS Gray Echoes* \nIAN WIESE The Magic Place* \nGARRETT WOODBURY Four Bagatelles* \n*World Premieres | ^MMF 2026 Composition Faculty \nPROGRAM ORDER TO BE ANNOUNCED FROM STAGE.  PROGRAM AND ARTISTS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE. \nBar opens 30 minutes before showtime\nAll concerts family friendly\, ages 5+ welcome\nFree Parking\nWalk Ups welcome ~ best to buy tickets pre show to secure your seats\nKids under 12 are 1/2 price!
URL:https://mostlymodernfestival.org/event/mostly-modern-ensemble/
LOCATION:Arthur Zankel Music Center\, 815 N Broadway\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, United States
CATEGORIES:Mostly Modern Festival USA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260607T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260607T113000
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SUMMARY:Stephen Cabell\, Composer: Masterclass
DESCRIPTION:Seminar with composer and educator Stephen Cabell\, whose distinctive music blends orchestral\, chamber\, electronic\, and multimedia influences into a bold contemporary voice. A recipient of honors including the Morton Gould Young Composer Award and the Joseph H. Bearns Prize in Music\, Cabell’s works have been performed by leading ensembles and orchestras across the country. In this engaging seminar\, he will discuss composition\, creativity\, artistic identity\, teaching\, and building a multifaceted career in today’s musical landscape. Drawing from his experiences as a composer\, educator\, administrator\, and collaborator\, Cabell offers valuable insights for emerging composers\, performers\, and artists interested in contemporary music\, interdisciplinary creativity\, and professional development.
URL:https://mostlymodernfestival.org/event/stephen-cabell-composer-masterclass/
LOCATION:ELM
CATEGORIES:Institute Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260607T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260607T180000
DTSTAMP:20260818T181929Z
CREATED:20260131T214635Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260818T181929Z
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SUMMARY:The FAB5
DESCRIPTION:This afternoon celebrates FAB5’s tracks from their very 1st album\, along with brand new premieres. The FAB5 is a string quartet with famed-percussionist Diego Alfonso coming all the way from Mexico City! This matinee is a great choice for families\, kids and seniors ~ classical and pop music all come together for a very special afternoon. Explore the FAB5 here – Digital\, Vinyl and CDs will be for sale at the show! \nROBERT PATERSON^ Wound Up \nMARK KIM-MULGREW Secaucus Junction* \nRYAN RAGSDALE Backfire* \nMENA WILLIAMS …and the Kitchen Sink* \n~intermission~ \nROBERT PATERSON^ Unwind \n*World Premieres | ^MMF 2026 Composition Faculty \n2ND HALF OF PROGRAM TO BE ANNOUNCED FROM STAGE. \nPROGRAM AND ARTISTS SUBJECT TO CHANGE. \nFAB5\nVictoria Paterson\, violin\nErica Dicker\, violin\nBenjamin von Gutzeit\, viola\nDave Eggar\, cello\nDiego Alfonso\, percussion\n \nSpecial guest singer Cassandra Kubinski \nBar opens 30 minutes before showtime\nFamily friendly\, ages 5+ welcome\nFree Parking\nWalk Ups welcome ~ best to buy tickets pre show to secure your seats\nKids under 12 are 1/2 price! \n 
URL:https://mostlymodernfestival.org/event/the-fab5/
LOCATION:Arthur Zankel Music Center\, 815 N Broadway\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, United States
CATEGORIES:Mostly Modern Festival USA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260607T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260607T213000
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SUMMARY:Pizza Party at Patersons
DESCRIPTION:Opening Week Celebration Party at the Patersons’ house! Open to faculty\, staff\, institute participants\, and VIP Season Pass holders only.
URL:https://mostlymodernfestival.org/event/pizza-party-at-patersons/
LOCATION:433 Co Rd 68\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, United States
CATEGORIES:Institute Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260609T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260609T120000
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SUMMARY:Conductor\, David Amado Masterclass
DESCRIPTION:Join celebrated conductor David Amado for a dynamic seminar on conducting\, leadership\, and building a career in today’s orchestral world. Music Director of the Mostly Modern Orchestra and the Atlantic Classical Orchestra\, Amado has also led the Philadelphia Orchestra\, Los Angeles Philharmonic\, and many of North America’s major orchestras. Drawing on decades of experience\, he will discuss rehearsal technique\, artistic vision\, career development\, and the realities of professional music-making—offering invaluable insights for aspiring conductors\, performers\, composers\, and arts leaders.
URL:https://mostlymodernfestival.org/event/conductor-david-amado-masterclass/
LOCATION:ELM
CATEGORIES:Institute Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260609T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260609T143000
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CREATED:20260529T173931Z
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SUMMARY:Composing For Percussion
DESCRIPTION:Led by Percussion faculty member Matt Ward and MMF Artistic Director Robert Paterson. This seminar will explore the basics of writing for percussion\, extended techniques\, and is an opportunity for composers and anyone else curious about percussion to ask questions about these instruments and how to compose effectively for them. \nThis seminar is open to participants\, faculty\, and staff.
URL:https://mostlymodernfestival.org/event/composing-for-percussion/
LOCATION:Beckerman
CATEGORIES:Institute Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260609T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260609T160000
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SUMMARY:BMI President\, Deirdre Chadwick\, Seminar
DESCRIPTION:Professional development seminar with Deirdre Chadwick\, Executive Director\, Creative\, Classical Music\, New York\, for BMI (Broadcast Music\, Inc.). \nDeirdre will give a performing rights organization overview (how the contracts work\, what the assignment is); a short discussion of neighboring rights (mechanicals\, grand rights & installations\, sync\, etc.); self-publishing; international performances and split-territory agreements; and commissions and contracts; with a Q&A at the end. She will also touch on the basic differences between ASCAP and BMI (publishing companies\, sampling)\, and answer any questions attendees may have. This lecture is open to the entire MMF community. \nThis seminar is open to participants\, faculty\, and staff.
URL:https://mostlymodernfestival.org/event/bmi-president-deirdre-chadwick-seminar/
LOCATION:ELM
CATEGORIES:Institute Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260610T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260610T120000
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SUMMARY:Tiffany Soricelli: Virtuoso Advising for Artists
DESCRIPTION:Professional development seminar with Tiffany Soricelli\, founder of Virtuoso Advising for Artists. Open to Institute participants only. \n“Tiffany gives great\, ‘no-nonsense’ advice about saving\, planning\, and investing in your financial future. We are looking forward to having her back every year!”\n— Darren K. Woods \n“This program needs to be in every Young Artists program in the country.”\n— Shawn Marie Jeffery \nIn this practical and engaging seminar\, musicians will learn essential business and financial strategies for building sustainable artistic careers\, including entrepreneurship\, financial planning\, tax strategies\, reducing stress\, and maximizing opportunities during young artist training programs. \n“The No. 1 reason talented and promising artists leave their careers is because of money\, but this doesn’t have to be the case.”\n— Tiffany Soricelli
URL:https://mostlymodernfestival.org/event/tiffany-soricelli-virtuoso-advising-for-artists/
LOCATION:ELM
CATEGORIES:Institute Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260610T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260610T143000
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SUMMARY:Piano Improvisation Workshop 2: Approaches\, Styles\, and the Composition-Improvisation Continuum
DESCRIPTION:Improvisation Workshop 2: Approaches\, Styles\, and the Composition-Improvisation Continuum (90 minutes)\nBoth workshops will include elements of everything from Baroque to jazz and “free” improvisation\, and explore the fluidity between the realms of pre-meditated composition and more spontaneous improvisation. No previous improvisation experience required! Workshop 2 will delve into the blues\, jazz improvisation\, modal improvisation\, and “structured freedom.”
URL:https://mostlymodernfestival.org/event/piano-improvisation-workshop-2-approaches-styles-and-the-composition-improvisation-continuum/
LOCATION:ELM
CATEGORIES:Institute Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260610T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260610T160000
DTSTAMP:20260528T185409Z
CREATED:20260522T165159Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260528T185409Z
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SUMMARY:Robert Paterson\, Composer: Masterclass
DESCRIPTION:Seminar with award-winning American composer Robert Paterson\, whose vibrant and wide-ranging music has been performed by leading orchestras\, choirs\, and ensembles across the United States and internationally. Named Composer of the Year by the Classical Recording Foundation at Carnegie Hall\, Paterson is known for music that blends emotional depth\, rhythmic energy\, elegance\, and wit. In this engaging seminar\, he will discuss composition\, artistic inspiration\, career development\, collaboration\, and building a life in music. Drawing from experiences ranging from opera and orchestral writing to environmental advocacy and arts leadership as co-founder and Artistic Director of Mostly Modern Projects\, Paterson offers valuable insights for emerging composers\, performers\, conductors\, and creative artists.
URL:https://mostlymodernfestival.org/event/robert-paterson-composer-masterclass/
LOCATION:ELM
CATEGORIES:Institute Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260610T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260610T213000
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CREATED:20260522T165159Z
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SUMMARY:Chamber Concert #1
DESCRIPTION:All participants are welcome to watch and attend.
URL:https://mostlymodernfestival.org/event/chamber-concert-1-dress-rehearsal/
LOCATION:Ladd Hall
CATEGORIES:Institute Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260611T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260611T160000
DTSTAMP:20260529T174451Z
CREATED:20260529T174451Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260529T174451Z
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SUMMARY:Brass Masterclass: Improv and Composing for Brass
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://mostlymodernfestival.org/event/brass-masterclass-improv-and-composing-for-brass/
LOCATION:ELM
CATEGORIES:Institute Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260611T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260611T213000
DTSTAMP:20260608T193000Z
CREATED:20260131T214657Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260608T193000Z
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SUMMARY:Mostly Modern Brass
DESCRIPTION:Strike up the band with Mostly Modern Brass! Always hugely fun and a popular choice for everyone. Brand-new premieres alongside standard fare make this a perfect evening. These brass players are Grammy® winners from the New York City Ballet to Imani Winds\, to Broadway to the United States Naval Academy Band  – stars of the brass world bring their A-Game – not to be missed! \nSTEPHEN CABELL† Book of Spells \nWYATT FOX Silhouettes* \nCHRISTOPHER JESSUP Ice Memory* \nYUNQI LI Footless Bird* \nROBERT PATERSON† Shine \nMICHAEL TILSON THOMAS Street Song \nDAVID YUDIS Apocalyptic Transformation* \n*World Premieres | †MMF 2026 Composition Faculty \nSEE PROGRAM INSERT FOR ORDER. \nPROGRAM AND ARTISTS SUBJECT TO CHANGE. \nMostly Modern Brass\nWayne Dumaine\, trumpet\nDavy DeArmond\, trumpet\nKevin Newton\, horn\nBradley Kerns\, trombone\nBrandon Smith\, tuba \nBar opens 30 minutes before showtime\nFamily friendly\, ages 5+ welcome\nFree Parking\nWalk Ups welcome ~ best to buy tickets pre show to secure your seats\nKids under 12 are 1/2 price!
URL:https://mostlymodernfestival.org/event/mostly-modern-brass/
LOCATION:Arthur Zankel Music Center\, 815 N Broadway\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, United States
CATEGORIES:Mostly Modern Festival USA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260612T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260612T213000
DTSTAMP:20260608T191309Z
CREATED:20260131T214851Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260608T191309Z
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SUMMARY:Mostly Modern Ensemble
DESCRIPTION:Tonight brings brand-new premieres with “hot-off-the-press” pieces\, featuring composers of all ages and backgrounds from across the globe\, all in the audience. Mostly Modern Ensemble features our world class faculty performing everything up close and personal from the piano to cello to clarinet to harp and much more. \nJEFF BEAL† Almost Morning \nSASCHA BURHOP just passing by…* \nNATALIE DIETTERICH^ trance \nROSHANNE ETEZADY† Fixations \nSIMON GERLACH Divergent Recollections* \nANH KIEU petrichor* \nFRANCISCO MATTE What Remains* \nROBERT PATERSON† Fanfare for Six Trumpets \nZIV PINCO Rhapsody in Red* \nJOHN WIESE From Nothing\, to Nothing* \n*World Premieres | †MMF 2026 Composition Faculty | ^2026 Yaddo Fellow \nSEE PROGRAM INSERT FOR ORDER. \nPROGRAM AND ARTISTS SUBJECT TO CHANGE. \nBar opens 30 minutes before showtime\nAll concerts family friendly\, ages 5+ welcome\nFree Parking\nWalk Ups welcome ~ best to buy tickets pre show to secure your seats\nKids under 12 are 1/2 price!
URL:https://mostlymodernfestival.org/event/mostly-modern-ensemble-2/
LOCATION:Arthur Zankel Music Center\, 815 N Broadway\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, United States
CATEGORIES:Mostly Modern Festival USA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260613T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260613T113000
DTSTAMP:20260528T185708Z
CREATED:20260522T165159Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260528T185708Z
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SUMMARY:Jeff Beal Masterclass
DESCRIPTION:Seminar with five-time Emmy Award-winning composer Jeff Beal\, one of today’s most celebrated voices in film\, television\, and concert music. Known for acclaimed scores including House of Cards\, The Newsroom\, Blackfish\, and Monk\, Beal brings a uniquely versatile perspective shaped by careers in composition\, conducting\, jazz\, and orchestral music. In this inspiring seminar\, he will discuss scoring for film and television\, composing concert music\, collaboration with directors\, artistic versatility\, and sustaining a creative career across multiple musical worlds. Ideal for composers\, performers\, conductors\, filmmakers\, and artists interested in contemporary media and concert music.
URL:https://mostlymodernfestival.org/event/jeff-beal-masterclass/
LOCATION:ELM
CATEGORIES:Institute Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260613T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260613T153000
DTSTAMP:20260528T185930Z
CREATED:20260522T165159Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260528T185930Z
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SUMMARY:Bill Holab Masterclass
DESCRIPTION:Guest lecture with Bill Holab\, of Bill Holab Music. Bill will discuss a range of topics\, including music publishing\, copyright\, music notation\, and other relevant topics.
URL:https://mostlymodernfestival.org/event/bill-holab-masterclass/
LOCATION:ELM
CATEGORIES:Institute Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260613T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260613T180000
DTSTAMP:20260608T191005Z
CREATED:20260131T214942Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260608T191005Z
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SUMMARY:PETER & THE WOLF and THE BELL\, starring Daniel Reichard from Jersey Boys
DESCRIPTION:This afternoon features Peter & The Wolf  by Sergei Prokofiev and The Bell by Robert Paterson\, with the story by Hans Christian Anderson. This matinee is the perfect show for everyone: a warm welcome into the magical world of classical music. Starring Daniel Reichard from The Jersey Boys\, this program is a “must see” essential on your list. Also featuring Grant O’Brien\, who is currently the JoAnn Falletta Conducting Fellow for the Buffalo Philharmonic\, Grant O’Brien grew up in upstate NY and lived on the Cattaraugus and Allegany reservation near Buffalo\, a proud member of the Seneca Nation (Cattaraugus Territory\, Heron Clan). \nROBERT PATERSON† The Bell \n~Intermission~ \nSERGEI PROKOFIEV Peter and the Wolf \nArtists: \nMOSTLY MODERN CHAMBER ORCHESTRA \nGrant O’Brien\, Conductor \nDaniel Reichard\, Narrator \n†MMF 2026 Composition Faculty \nBar opens 30 minutes before showtime\nFamily friendly\, ages 5+ welcome\nFree Parking\nWalk Ups welcome ~ best to buy tickets pre show to secure your seats\nKids under 12 are 1/2 price!
URL:https://mostlymodernfestival.org/event/peter-the-wolf-and-the-bell-starring-daniel-reichard-from-the-jersey-boys/
LOCATION:Arthur Zankel Music Center\, 815 N Broadway\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, United States
CATEGORIES:Mostly Modern Festival USA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260614T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260614T153000
DTSTAMP:20260602T162104Z
CREATED:20260601T160427Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260602T162104Z
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SUMMARY:Joseph Rebman: Composing for Harp
DESCRIPTION:Led by Joseph Rebman\, Principal Harpist of the Kentucky Symphony\, Huntington Symphony (WV) and the Queen City Opera (OH).
URL:https://mostlymodernfestival.org/event/seminar-bridging-the-gap-guide-for-composers-on-writing-for-the-harp/
LOCATION:ELM
CATEGORIES:Institute Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260614T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260614T180000
DTSTAMP:20260608T191036Z
CREATED:20260131T215010Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260608T191036Z
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SUMMARY:Mostly Modern Orchestra & Ravel's LA VALSE
DESCRIPTION:Another matinee perfect for families\, senior and all ages 5+! See and hear the orchestra for the first time or come as a Mostly Modern dedicated fan. This afternoon features the harp with our Concerto Competition winner\, Sophie Kim\, performing Kaija Saariaho’s Trans for Harp & Orchestra. Maestro David Amado returns to conduct the world premiere of Robert Paterson’s Celestial Harmonics and the program ends featuring the fabulous Mostly Modern Orchestra in Maurice Ravel’s La Valse. \nConductor David Amado\nMMOrchestra\nBrand-new composer work to be announced!\nKAIJA SAARIAHO Trans for Harp & Orchestra\, soloist Sophie Kim\n        ~Intermission~\nROBERT PATERSON† Celestial Harmonics*\nMAURICE RAVEL La Valse \n*World Premieres | †MMF 2026 Composition Faculty \nPROGRAM AND ARTISTS SUBJECT TO CHANGE \nBar opens 30 minutes before showtime\nAll concerts family friendly\, ages 5+ welcome\nFree Parking\nWalk Ups welcome ~ best to buy tickets pre show to secure your seats\nKids under 12 are 1/2 price!
URL:https://mostlymodernfestival.org/event/mostly-modern-orchestra-ravels-la-valse/
LOCATION:Arthur Zankel Music Center\, 815 N Broadway\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, United States
CATEGORIES:Mostly Modern Festival USA
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