7 events found.
Week of Events
Sunday, May 31, 2026
No events on this day.
Monday, June 1, 2026
Tuesday, June 2, 2026
No events on this day.
Wednesday, June 3, 2026
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June 3, 2026 -Concerto Competition
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June 3, 2026 -Meet Co-Founders Robert & Victoria Paterson
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June 3, 2026 -Producer & Engineer: Jim Mastrianni Seminar & Walk to his Studio
Concerto Competition
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/
Meet Co-Founders Robert & Victoria Paterson
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...
Producer & Engineer: Jim Mastrianni Seminar & Walk to his Studio
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.
Thursday, June 4, 2026
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June 4, 2026 -Conductor, Jose Daniel Masterclass
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June 4, 2026 -7th Season Opener! Mostly Modern Kickoff @ Caffè Lena
Conductor, Jose Daniel Masterclass
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,...
7th Season Opener! Mostly Modern Kickoff @ Caffè Lena
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!
$13 – $24
Friday, June 5, 2026
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June 5, 2026 -Piano Improvisation Workshop 1: Approaches, Styles, and the Composition-Improvisation Continuum
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June 5, 2026 -Masterclass and Q&A Session: Zachary De Pue
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June 5, 2026 -Real World Advice with Keve and Dave
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June 5, 2026 -Donald Grantham, Composer: Masterclass
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June 5, 2026 -Albany Pro Musica Choir & Mostly Modern Orchestra
Piano Improvisation Workshop 1: Approaches, Styles, and the Composition-Improvisation Continuum
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.
Masterclass and Q&A Session: Zachary De Pue
Masterclass and Q&A session with Zachary De Pue, concertmaster of the Naples Philharmonic and first violinist of The Indianapolis Quartet.
Real World Advice with Keve and Dave
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...
Donald Grantham, Composer: Masterclass
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...
Albany Pro Musica Choir & Mostly Modern Orchestra
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...
Saturday, June 6, 2026
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June 6, 2026 -Brass Faculty Panel discussion
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June 6, 2026 -Mostly Modern Ensemble
Mostly Modern Ensemble
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...
