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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...

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...

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.

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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 in the country.”—...

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...

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...

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.

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....