2017 Caroga Lake Music Festival
5 Weeks of Music
30 Performances
85 Total Artists
6 Special Guest Artists
Musicians From Around The World
The countries represented at this year’s festival was more wide ranging thane ever! We had musicians from New Zealand, Australia, Brazil, Puerto Rico, Korea, Taiwan, China, Japan, England, Switzerland, France in addition almost every state from Hawaii to California to Ohio to Boston and more.
Swiss conductor Luc Baghdassarian and violinist Florence von Burg, whom CLMF collaborated with during its Switzerland Tour in May 2017, spent two weeks making music with CLMF artists on their first trip to the U.S.
Two New Series in Caroga Lake
This season’s new feature, “Encore! Jazz Sessions” packed the upstairs dining room of the Nick Stoner Inn every time to standing room only. David Cook Trio, J-Music Pocket Band and Jason Anick Trio wowed audiences at CLMF’s inaugural jazz series.
Led by Caroga Arts Collective board president, Rick Ruby, the former Sherman’s Amusement Park was made to shine with paint, carpentry, new fences, and landscaping with help from a village of volunteers.
Their efforts were well-received by the crowd of 450 who gathered to hear Chris Jamison from NBC’s “The Voice” perform the inaugural “Sherman’s Revival Series” concert, and every crowd at the following Revival series with cellist Mike Block, J-Music Pocket Band, Geoff Saunders & friends, and Lo Marie & CLMF Musicians.
Music on the Lake
The Barge at Canada Lake Marine continues to be crowd favorites and are a highlight of our season. We want to thank the Fielding family for making these concerts possible.
Caroga Chapel was where it all began. As our first concert space, it is always nice to return “home” and perform at Caroga Chapel, thanks to host Jack DeWeese.
Reaching Outside of Caroga Lake
In addition to performing across upstate New York, CLMF was invited to perform as the opener for the Grammy-Award winning O’Connor Band at the L.L. Bean’s “Summer in the Park” concert series in Freeport, Maine.
CLMF made its debut at the prestigious PROCTORS Theatre on August 9th and also led an educational performance through PROCTORS’ community outreach program at Schectedy’s YMCA. A couple from Binghamton even traveled 130 miles to hear CLMF perform for the first time in Schenectady – they agreed the concert made their trip well worthwhile!
Artistic & Administrative
2017 Special Guest Artists
Voice
Piano
Harp & Guitar
Winds & Brass
Violin
Viola
Cello
Bass
Dance
Thank you volunteers!
From its modest beginning at “Grandma” Joyce Skinner Barrett’s house in 2012, CLMF grew to offer over 30 concerts performed by 85 musicians who rotated through the schedule – some staying five weeks, some staying a few days.
Their housing and meals donated by the community was generously coordinated by Mary Peck and Martha Price. Additional thanks to Kathy Manning who coordinated and sold CLMF merchandise and James Long for providing program inserts for all concerts.
Similar music festivals across the United States rely on this system of community support. CLMF wishes to thank the continuing support and efforts of the community to make this festival possible.
Last but not least, we extend great thanks to Caroga Arts Collective board member Patricia Lowry and her husband Jim Hopkins for hosting the 2017 Gala at their lovely historic camp – this magnificent evening raised over $40,000 for Caroga Arts Collective.
What’s Next?
Focus continues on the MyHil/Schine estate, donated last year by Richard and Bruce Veghte to be our permanent campus. We are moving cautiously to assure we develop this magnificent property well for its best use.
We extend our greatest appreciation to our board and advisors, the many volunteers and supporters who contributed to the festival and made this season a great success! Special thanks to the administrative team – Hina, Debbie, Stephanie, Jackie and Lizzie – for your tireless work and energy.
Finally, congratulations to Artistic Director Kyle Barrett Price for putting together an incredible season from programming to concert booking and artist booking.
It has been a pleasure performing for our engaging audiences and we look forward to many more summers making music in the Adirondacks!
