ELM

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.

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 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.

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...