Mostly Modern Orchestra & Ravel’s LA VALSE
Arthur Zankel Music Center 815 N Broadway, Saratoga Springs
Season Finale ~ Mostly Modern Orchestra & Gershwin’s AMERICAN IN PARIS
Arthur Zankel Music Center 815 N Broadway, Saratoga SpringsWeek of Events
Case Center Closing Night Party
Case Center Closing Night Party
Closing Week Celebration Party. Open to faculty, staff, institute participants, and VIP Season Pass holders only.
Sunday, June 14, 2026
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June 14, 2026 -Joseph Rebman: Composing for Harp
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June 14, 2026 -Mostly Modern Orchestra & Ravel’s LA VALSE
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June 14, 2026 -MMF Party at Surrey Inn
Joseph Rebman: Composing for Harp
Led by Joseph Rebman, Principal Harpist of the Kentucky Symphony, Huntington Symphony (WV) and the Queen City Opera (OH).
Mostly Modern Orchestra & Ravel’s LA VALSE
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...
MMF Party at Surrey Inn
Annual MMF Celebration Party at the Surrey-Williamson Inn at Skidmore College. Open to faculty, staff, institute participants, and VIP Season Pass holders only.
Monday, June 15, 2026
No events on this day.
Tuesday, June 16, 2026
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June 16, 2026 -Euclid Quartet Masterclass
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June 16, 2026 -Roshanne Etezady, Composer: Masterclass
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June 16, 2026 -Seminar: Lindsey Goodman, “Flute Forward”
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June 16, 2026 -Chamber Concert #2
Euclid Quartet Masterclass
Masterclass with the internationally acclaimed Euclid Quartet, one of today’s most celebrated chamber ensembles. Known for performances of exceptional artistry, precision, and energy, the quartet has appeared at major venues and festivals across North America and earned global recognition as the first American string quartet to win a top prize at the Osaka International Chamber...
Roshanne Etezady, Composer: Masterclass
Seminar with acclaimed composer and educator Roshanne Etezady, whose music has been performed by leading ensembles including eighth blackbird, the Albany Symphony, and the PRISM Saxophone Quartet. Drawing inspiration from contemporary classical music, popular culture, and a wide range of musical influences, Etezady will discuss composition, creativity, artistic identity, and developing a personal musical voice....
Seminar: Lindsey Goodman, “Flute Forward”
Flutist Lindsey Goodman presents “Flute Forward", a modern perspective on writing for flute, discussing notation, extended techniques, and practical tips. This useful guided tour of the 21st-century flutist’s tool kit includes repertoire examples and resources which will assist composers and flutists in collaborating on their next projects.
Wednesday, June 17, 2026
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June 17, 2026 -Aram Demirjian Conductor, Masterclass
Aram Demirjian Conductor, Masterclass
Join acclaimed conductor Aram Demirjian for an inspiring seminar on artistic leadership, orchestral programming, and building a modern conducting career. Winner of the Sir Georg Solti Conducting Award and Music Director of the Knoxville Symphony Orchestra, Demirjian is celebrated for his dynamic podium presence, imaginative programming, and passionate advocacy for contemporary and American music. Drawing...
Thursday, June 18, 2026
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June 18, 2026 -Daniel Spreadbury, Dorico
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June 18, 2026 -Seminar: Swiftly Decoding the Score: Learning Contemporary Piano Music Quickly, Efficiently, and Thoroughly
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June 18, 2026 -Masterclass on A/V Production and Social Media
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June 18, 2026 -Euclid String Quartet
Daniel Spreadbury, Dorico
Guest Lecture: Daniel Spreadbury, Product Marketing Manager from Steinberg's Dorico music notation program, will discuss recent developments and possibilities that come with this next-generation scoring application during a virtual demonstration.
Seminar: Swiftly Decoding the Score: Learning Contemporary Piano Music Quickly, Efficiently, and Thoroughly
Led by Steven Beck, this seminar explores how to adapt an efficient method for learning sometimes very difficult piano scores quickly, which can be accomplished via techniques of segmentation, "tempo testing," and well-developed sight-reading facility.
Masterclass on A/V Production and Social Media
With over 100 million views across over 1,000 posts, MMF Horn Faculty member Scott Leger has created an online audience of over 150,000 followers. This class will cover the basics of recording audio and video, as well as guidance on using social media to enhance a career in classical music.
Euclid String Quartet
Tonight brings Artistic Director's Robert Paterson's String Quartet #1, #2, and #3, in preparation of a brand-new documentary and album release about the string quartet and Robert's life as a composer. The Euclid Quartet returns to Mostly Modern featuring the string family, with everything up close, intimate and simply breathtaking. ROBERT PATERSON† String Quartet No....
Friday, June 19, 2026
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June 19, 2026 -Jonathan Newman, Composer: Masterclass
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June 19, 2026 -Chamber Concert #3
Jonathan Newman, Composer: Masterclass
Seminar with Grammy-nominated composer Jonathan Newman, whose vibrant and genre-blending music combines classical traditions with influences from jazz, pop, funk, folk, and rock. Known for works ranging from orchestral and chamber music to opera and multimedia collaborations, Newman has received performances by leading ensembles worldwide, including the Minnesota Orchestra and the BBC Proms. In this...
Saturday, June 20, 2026
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June 20, 2026 -Season Finale ~ Mostly Modern Orchestra & Gershwin’s AMERICAN IN PARIS
Season Finale ~ Mostly Modern Orchestra & Gershwin’s AMERICAN IN PARIS
Join us for our Season Finale as we conclude our season with George Gershwin's American in Paris. World Premiere of Robert Paterson's Cocktail Concerto featuring soloist Christopher Creviston. Maestro Aram Demarjian returns to Saratoga Springs to give you a perfect evening of summer music as we conclude our 7th season! Brand-new composer work to be announced from...



