PETER & THE WOLF and THE BELL, starring Daniel Reichard from Jersey Boys
Arthur Zankel Music Center 815 N Broadway, Saratoga SpringsWeek of Events
Sunday, June 7, 2026
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June 7, 2026 -Stephen Cabell, Composer: Masterclass
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June 7, 2026 -The FAB5
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June 7, 2026 -Pizza Party at Patersons
Stephen Cabell, Composer: Masterclass
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...
The FAB5
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...
Pizza Party at Patersons
Opening Week Celebration Party at the Patersons' house! Open to faculty, staff, institute participants, and VIP Season Pass holders only.
Monday, June 8, 2026
No events on this day.
Tuesday, June 9, 2026
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June 9, 2026 -Conductor, David Amado Masterclass
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June 9, 2026 -Composing For Percussion
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June 9, 2026 -BMI President, Deirdre Chadwick, Seminar
Conductor, David Amado Masterclass
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...
Composing For Percussion
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. This seminar is open to...
BMI President, Deirdre Chadwick, Seminar
Professional development seminar with Deirdre Chadwick, Executive Director, Creative, Classical Music, New York, for BMI (Broadcast Music, Inc.). Deirdre 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;...
Wednesday, June 10, 2026
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June 10, 2026 -Tiffany Soricelli: Virtuoso Advising for Artists
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June 10, 2026 -Piano Improvisation Workshop 2: Approaches, Styles, and the Composition-Improvisation Continuum
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June 10, 2026 -Robert Paterson, Composer: Masterclass
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June 10, 2026 -Chamber Concert #1
Tiffany Soricelli: Virtuoso Advising for Artists
Professional development seminar with Tiffany Soricelli, founder of Virtuoso Advising for Artists. Open to Institute participants only. “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!" — Darren K. Woods “This program needs to be in every Young Artists program...
Piano Improvisation Workshop 2: Approaches, Styles, and the Composition-Improvisation Continuum
Improvisation Workshop 2: Approaches, Styles, and the Composition-Improvisation Continuum (90 minutes) 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 2 will delve into the blues, jazz improvisation, modal improvisation,...
Robert Paterson, Composer: Masterclass
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...
Thursday, June 11, 2026
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June 11, 2026 -Brass Masterclass: Improv and Composing for Brass
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June 11, 2026 -Mostly Modern Brass
Mostly Modern Brass
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...
Friday, June 12, 2026
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June 12, 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. JEFF BEAL† Almost Morning SASCHA BURHOP just passing...
Saturday, June 13, 2026
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June 13, 2026 -Jeff Beal Masterclass
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June 13, 2026 -Bill Holab Masterclass
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June 13, 2026 -PETER & THE WOLF and THE BELL, starring Daniel Reichard from Jersey Boys
Jeff Beal Masterclass
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...
Bill Holab Masterclass
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.
PETER & THE WOLF and THE BELL, starring Daniel Reichard from Jersey Boys
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...



