Reimagining the Adirondack Experience through the power of the Arts
Caroga Lake Music Fesival is excited to present an hour of quartet favorites at Mohawk Harvest Cooperative Market in Gloversville, NY. Mohawk Harvest Cooperative was started in 2009 as an idea and wish to support local farmers & producers, be part of the revitalization of downtown Gloversville and provide good nutritious food at fair prices …
Pop soul singer from New York City, Cara Samantha, a three-time Caroga veteran (2014, 2015, 2016) will join guitarist Eli Menezes for the first time in Caroga to perform on the opening weekend of Sherman's Revival Series. One of New York City's most active singers, Cara Samantha received the "golden ticket" during Hollywood Week on …
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.
Hear the 1720 Red Mendelssohn Stradivarius instrument, formerly owned by composer Felix Mendelssohn's family, that inspired the film, The Red Violin, with world-class violinist Elizabeth Pitcairn performing The Red Violin Suite with the CLMF Orchestra. Stay an extra hour to watch the film and participate in a talk. Music from The Red Violin was composed …
Where it all began in 2012! Caroga Chapel Concerts feature a variety of CLMF resident artists in small chamber groups as well as large orchestra. You'll hear a mixture of classical, bluegrass, jazz, pop, contemporary and more. Only at the Caroga Chapel will you experience five+ standing ovations in a row.
Jeremy Kittel is an American fiddler, violinist, and composer. Fluent in multiple musical genres, his original music draws from traditional roots, jazz, Celtic, Classical, electronic, and more. Previously of the Grammy-winning Turtle Island Quartet, Jeremy Kittel has been a composer-arranger-collaborator for such diverse artists as My Morning Jacket, Yo-Yo Ma & the Silk Road Ensemble, …
Inviting children of all ages and their families to join us for an exciting musical storytelling concert featuring the Caroga Lake Music Festival artists at Sherman's Amusement Park! This unique concert for kids will be created and directed by CLMF artist and cellist Julian Muller. The Caroga Arts Collective is proud to promote the return …
MARO, a Portuguese singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and recent graduate of Boston's Berklee College, is known widely through her home country of Portugal for her incredibly unique voice and originals. As the director of the "Berklee People" series, MARO has garnered a national reputation through her collaborations. CLMF artists will join her at the conclusion of her …
Artist in Residence Concert - Caroga Lake Music Festival is thrilled to return to Mayfield Presbyterian Church for a performance as part of a classical concert series presented by Sacandaga Valley Arts Network (SVAN). Enjoy a collection of small and large chamber ensemble pieces performed by our artists in residence. $12 Adults $10 SVAN Members Kids free
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, plus clarinetist Graeme …
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.
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 …
The Summer Music Celebration Camp is a four-day long workshop and educational/performance program for musicians of all ages and abilities. The program is hosted at the Paul Nigra Center for Creative Arts and is directed by Kyle Barrett Price and faculty from the Caroga Lake Music Festival (CLMF). Through the week, attendees will play music …
Where it all began in 2012! Caroga Chapel Concerts feature a variety of CLMF resident artists in small chamber groups as well as large orchestra. You'll hear a mixture of classical, bluegrass, jazz, pop, contemporary and more. Only at the Caroga Chapel will you experience five+ standing ovations in a row.
Young Jazz Keyboard Sensation Coming to Caroga! An intimate jazz night with Matthew Whitaker on acoustic piano with his trio. On Friday, August 3 and Saturday, August 4, New York City teen piano/Hammond organ powerhouse Matthew Whitaker will bring his unique gift to the stages of Nick Stoner Inn and Sherman’s Amusement Park. “If …
Young Jazz Keyboard Sensation Coming to Caroga! On Friday, August 3 and Saturday, August 4, New York City teen piano/Hammond organ powerhouse Matthew Whitaker will bring his unique gift to the stages of Nick Stoner Inn and Sherman’s Amusement Park. The Caroga Arts Collective is proud to promote the return of Sherman's Amusement Park to …
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.
Artist in Residence Concert - The Summer String Project will provide local music students from Fulton and Montgomery Counties the opportunity to experience, learn and share music with the Caroga Lake Music Festival artists for five days leading up to the finale performance at the Arkell Museum in Canajoharie. Students will join at the end …
Artist in Residence Concert - As part of the Summer String Project, local music students from Schoharie County will have the opportunity to experience, learn and share music with the …
Where it all began in 2012! Caroga Chapel Concerts feature a variety of CLMF resident artists in small chamber groups as well as large orchestra. You'll hear a mixture of classical, bluegrass, jazz, pop, contemporary and more. Only at the Caroga Chapel will you experience five+ standing ovations in a row.
Back by popular demand! J-Music Pocket Band is an innovative jazz ensemble performing arrangements of Japanese pop and video game music. Patrick Bartley, Jr. is the founder of J-Music Pocket Band and a Grammy-nominated saxophonist, composer, and bandleader. Batley is a musician with experience in a wide range of situations, most notably for appearing on …
Come visit the Cooperstown Farmers' Market to experience the agricultural bounty of the region. Thirty vendors, all from within a 50 mile radius, bring a wide range of products including fresh fruit and vegetables, meats and poultry, eggs, milk, cheese, honey, maple syrup, jams, bread, baked goods, wines and spirits. Also available is artisan craftwork, …
"Jazz without borders” with the abundantly gifted violinist and mandolin player Jason Anick and his Rhythm Future Quartet from the Berklee College of Music in Boston. With Olli Soikkeli, guitar; Max O’Rourke, guitar; and Greg Loughman, bass. The Caroga Arts Collective is proud to promote the return of Sherman's Amusement Park to its former glory …
Artist in Residence Concert - Musicians of the Caroga Lake Music Festival debut in neighboring Peck's Lake for an late afternoon concert on the water at the popular Peck's Lake Marina.
Artist in Residence Concert - One of the most popular indoor-outdoor venues of the festival, the Caroga Museum concert brings a story of Caroga's past and present together in a fun and picturesque setting that will transport the audience to past times in Caroga. Ice cream social to follow the concert! The Caroga Museum in …
Artist in Residence Concert - Musicians of the Caroga Lake Music Festival debut in the charming baseball town of Cooperstown at Origins Cafe. $35 buys a seasonal, locally-sourced dinner buffet and concert! To reserve your dinner and seat, please call Origins Cafe at 607-437-2862.
Where it all began in 2012! Caroga Chapel Concerts feature a variety of CLMF resident artists in small chamber groups as well as large orchestra. You'll hear a mixture of classical, bluegrass, jazz, pop, contemporary and more. Only at the Caroga Chapel will you experience five+ standing ovations in a row.
Jazz piano trio with New York City's Glenn Zaleski, a semi-finalist in the 2011 Thelonious Monk International Jazz Piano Competition and a finalist for the 2011 APA Cole Porter Fellowship in Jazz. Glenn Zaleski, piano; Rick Rosato, bass; Daniel Dor, drums "Glenn Zaleski has quickly become one of the most important pianists of his generation …
Don't miss the biggest event of the season! The multi-musical Saunders family, bluegrass virtuosos and Canada Lake residents, will perform an all-day bluegrass festival featuring Grammy-Award winning bassist, vocalist and banjo player Geoff Saunders from the Mark O’Connor Band and mandolin and banjo player Rob Saunders, among other family members. They’ll be joined by Crooked …
Back by popular demand, CLMF perform their final 2018 season concert in the Caroga region at the Paul Nigra Center in Gloversville. Have a delicious brunch in the Grand Gallery while enjoying the incredible sounds of the musicians of the Caroga Lake Music Festival (CLMF). The concert will feature world-renowned talent under the direction of …
Artist in Residence Concert - CLMF musicians return to Hawthorne Valley Waldorf School for the season finale featuring music of multiple scopes and genres.
A LEONARD BERNSTEIN 100th BIRTHDAY FETE Celebrating the birthday of composer and conductor Leonard Bernstein with musicians of the Caroga Lake Music Festival. At the Maverick Concert Hall, in Woodstock. On the program: Leonard Bernstein: Seven Anniversaries (1943) Blair McMillen, piano Leonard Bernstein, arr. Alexander Platt and Robert Osborne: Songfest, A Cycle of American Poems for Six Singers …
Former Dorset Chamber Music Residency participants and members of Caroga Arts Collective join for a reunion concert at the United Church of Dorset & East Rupert in Dorset, Vermont. The concert will feature the award-winning KASA Quartet, clarinetist Graeme Steele Johnson and harpist Alix Raspé in a return to her hometown following a summer as a fellow at …
Caroga Arts Ensemble was invited by Collaborative Arts Institute of Chicago to perform Mahler’s Des Knaben Wunderhorn on October 28, 2018 at 7pm at Symphony Center in Chicago. Presented by Collaborative Arts Institute of Chicago, “Fall Lieder Lounge” will feature Caroga Arts Ensemble as a 14-piece chamber orchestra with maestro Alexander Platt, singers and a narrator. Caroga Arts looks forward …
Resident Artists will visit students and teachers at Wheelerville School in Caroga to present an interactive educational workshop on the theme of "winter." Students will have the opportunity to explore a variety of artistic fields and engage creatively with each Resident Artists, followed by a performance that incorporates some of the artistic works created by …
Dine, listen and learn! Enjoy dinner at Pleasant Lake Inn and discover the secrets behind the creative process for both poets and musicians in this interactive session with our world-renowned winter resident artists. $25 advance tickets/$30 at door All tickets include Dining Package + Admission Call 516-712-8494 to reserve advance tickets Save $10: Buy package …
Join Caroga resident artists for a morning group somatic session run by Dr. Sam Lee Fielding of High Peak Acupuncture. Sam will be giving a group lesson on Tong Ren, a Chinese energy healing modality developed by Tom Tam.
Dine, listen and learn! Enjoy dinner at Pine Lake Lodge and discover the secrets behind the creative process for both visual artists and instrument makers from our world-renowned winter resident artists. $25 advance tickets/$30 at door All tickets include Dining Package + Admission Call 516-712-8494 to reserve advance tickets Save $10: Buy package for all …
Led by musicians Geoff and Rob Saunders, learn about the history of song making in the Adirondacks and join in on the fun! Geoff and Rob will perform a few songs and lead a Adirondack sing-a-long (Feel free to bring your instruments!). Free, donations appreciated.
Caroga Arts Collective's first Winter Residency brings a group of fifteen dedicated artists from various creative backgrounds across the country to embark on personal, collaborative and community projects while in …
Dine, listen and learn! Enjoy brunch at Nick Stoner Inn and discover something new as fifteen Winter Resident Artists showcase their creative works from the week at the Winter Residency's …
Minju Kim Location: Blooming Lotus Yoga & Wellness 25 W Main St, Johnstown, NY 12095 Violinist and CLMF Artist Minju Kim presents a class on the Eldoa Method. The Eldoa Method has …
Resident Artists gather in Caroga Lake, NY to collaborate on various creative projects. The results of these projects will be showcased at St. John’s Episcopal Church. Open admission, donations appreciated …
An exclusive look at our upcoming 2019 season as Artistic Director Kyle Price presents the exciting lineup of events coming to Caroga Lake this summer! Special presentation by upcoming pop …
Dine, Listen & Learn! Enjoy a meal and discover something new Artist Showcase + 2019 Season Preview Featuring Spring Resident Artists and Artistic & Executive Director Kyle Price Purchase Tickets …
Musicians from the Caroga Arts Ensemble will be in residence at Saratoga Performing Arts Center (SPAC) to present a week of educational workshops and performances in the classrooms of local schools. Aaron Schwartz …
Dine, Listen & Learn! Enjoy a meal and discover something new Music from Hollywood & Broadway Featuring Musicians from the Caroga Arts Ensemble Purchase Tickets Event: Join us for dinner …
Dine, Listen & Learn! Enjoy a meal and discover something new "Musical Journey Through Time" Featuring Musicians from the Caroga Arts Ensemble Purchase Tickets Event: Join us for dinner and a …
Returning to Caroga Lake for the third year in a row, cellist Mike Block from Silk Road Ensemble is a pioneering cello player, singer, composer, and educator, hailed by Yo-Yo …
Europe's most popular pilgrimage, the Camino de Santiago attracts wayfarers of all stripes to walk its ancient paths in search of meaning. One such pilgrim is Dane Johansen, an American …
