7th Annual Caroga Lake Music Festival
Week 3: July 30-August 5
Caroga has been in the news!
Fulton County Express, June 8
Sawyer Fredericks Performs at Sherman’s
Leader-Herald, June 16
Cheer from the Leader-Herald
Albany Times-Union, July 19
On the wings of whimsy: Summer music festival at Caroga Lake grew from youthful enthusiasm
Upcoming Concerts & Events
Join us in Gloversville and Caroga Lake for a varied assortment of opera, classical, contemporary, jazz and pop music!
With musicians Nicole Heinen, Voice; Graeme Steele Johnson, Clarinet; José Guzmán, Guitar; Alex Mayon, Trumpet;Lindsey Baggett, Violin; Michael Chien, Violin; Heeyeon Ko, Violin; Joseph Kromholz, Violin; Ben Kronk, Violin; Janice Lee, Violin; Andy Liang, Violin; Aaron Schwartz, Violin; Alejandro Duque, Viola; Jebat Kee, Viola; Nao Kubota, Viola; Alice Ping, Viola; Deborah Price, Viola; Stephanie Price-Wong, Viola; Sergein Yap, Viola; Brian Klickman, Cello; Ken Kubota, Cello; Daniel Lim, Cello; Julian Muller, Cello; Kyle Price, Cello; Nathan Watts, Cello; Jordan Calixto, Bass; Nate West, Bass
MONDAY, JULY 30, 7:30 PM
Concert at Luzerne Music Center
The Lodge at Luzerne Music Center, Lake Luzerne, NY
$35 General Admission
Each week, Luzerne Music Center presents two chamber music concerts featuring the faculty and world-renowned guest artists as part of the Luzerne Chamber Music Festival, a six-concert series curated by President and Artistic Director Elizabeth Pitcairn. In 2018, the Music Center will feature two string quartets from the Caroga Lake Music Festival – KASA Quartet and Callisto Quartet – plus clarinetist Graeme Steele Johnson.
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 1, 7:00 PM
Concert at Pine Lake Lodge
1050 NY-10, Caroga Lake
Free
Artist in Residence Concert – One of the few tavern concerts of the season, audiences and artists get to experience an intimate, fun and engaging show that features classical, jazz, crossover and pop selections. Come get a sneak-peek inside live “jam sessions” of CLMF musicians.
THURSDAY, AUGUST 2, 7:00 PM
Concert at The Glove Theatre
40 N Main St, Gloversville
Free
Artist in Residence Concert – CLMF makes its debut in the historic 1914 Glove Theatre. After saving the building from becoming a parking lot in 1995, a group of dedicated individuals set out to restore it as a theater. The news of the Glove’s rebirth generated a burst of community enthusiasm. Money was raised to stabilize the structure and throughout the last decade, volunteers have continued to work diligently to restore the Glove to its former prominence.
FRIDAY, AUGUST 3, 11:00 AM
Finale Concert: Summer Music Celebration Camp
Paul Nigra Center for Creative Arts
2736 New York 30, Gloversville
Free
Paul Nigra Center Summer Music Celebration Camp
JULY 31 – AUGUST 3, 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Paul Nigra Center for Creative Arts
All ages welcome
Cost: $150
Spaces still available! Click here to register
The Summer Music Celebration Camp is a four-day long workshop and educational/performance program for musicians of all ages and abilities.
Young Jazz Keyboard Sensation Coming to Caroga!
On Friday, August 3 and Saturday, August 4, New York City teen piano and organ powerhouse Matthew Whitaker will bring his unique gift to the stages of Nick Stoner Inn and Sherman’s Amusement Park.
MATTHEW WHITAKER – TWO CONCERTS!
FRIDAY, AUGUST 3, 10:00 PM
Encore! Jazz Sessions: Matthew Whitaker Trio
Nick Stoner Inn
SATURDAY, AUGUST 4, 7:00 PM
Sherman’s Revival Series: Matthew Whitaker Quartet
plus Caroga Lake Music Festival Orchestra
Nick Stoner Inn
From the TODAY SHOW: Matthew Whitaker, The 16-Year-Old Pianist Who’s Being Called The Next Stevie Wonder
SUNDAY, AUGUST 5, 6:00PM
The Barge at Canada Lake
103 Old State Rd, Caroga Lake
Free
With musicians of the Caroga Lake Music Festival. One of Caroga’s favorite and most unique venues, The Barge at Canada Lake is framed by true Adirondack lake and mountain scenery. Generously hosted by the Fielding family from Canada Lake Store and Marine.