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Misty Tolle Trailblazing with Teaching Artistry Teaching Artistry Consultant, Arts Curriculum Specialist, Church Music Director, Horn Player, Singer, Mother Longy School of Music of Bard College is proud to present The...
Sebastian Ruth Building Community Through Chamber Music Musician, Educator, Community Organizer, Founder and Artistic Director of Community MusicWorks Longy School of Music of Bard College is proud to present The Multifaceted...
Music doesn’t just happen on a stage — it happens behind the scenes, in our minds, bodies, and spirits. Our 2021-22 season begins with a journey into this space as...
Segregation and discrimination didn’t just shape schools and public spaces — they also defined the musical canon for most of history. In a space created by — and largely for...
Passion and Soul pairs two string sextets that epitomize the collaborative, conversational essence of a larger chamber ensemble: Johannes Brahms’s youthful Sextet in B-flat Major, and Pulitzer Prize winning composer...
Longy is actively working to centering diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (disrupting the centering of Whiteness) in repertoire that our students study and perform. The journey from celebrating to normalizing...
Anthony Leva The Arts Connect Bassist, Puppeteer, Music Educator, ESL, Tunefoolery, MHTP, Longy alum Longy School of Music of Bard College is proud to present The Multifaceted Career Speaker Series featuring conversations...
Boston-based duo A PRIORI is proud to be presenting its debut concert in 2021 with Schubert’s masterful Winterreise, D. 911 in collaboration with artist and curator Anna Fubini. Come...
Donors receive exclusive access to a composition seminar for Longy students by Visiting Artist Xavier Foley, a renowned composer, bass soloist, and multifaceted professional musician. Longy Assistant Dean for Artistic...
On a stage elevated above the audience, an orchestra is traditionally separated from its audience. This separation isn’t just physical — it’s often emotional, as well. Xavier Foley has focused...
Chelsey Green Smashing Musical Sterenotypes Innovative Recording Artist, Violinist, Violist, Vocalist, Founder of The Green Project Longy School of Music of Bard College is proud to present The Multifaceted Career Speaker...
Did anyone else hear that? Is there danger lurking around every corner, a sound in the dark… The headlines look an awful lot like dystopian fiction, and that fiction is...
Did anyone else hear that? Is there danger lurking around every corner, a sound in the dark… The headlines look an awful lot like dystopian fiction, and that fiction is...
This selection of works for the season’s first Musicians from Marlboro performance will explore the spaces between passion and peace — and storm and sanctuary — in our relationships. These...
Echoes in the Soul, a vocal chamber music performance from 17th century Italy Using a dizzying range of musical and vocal techniques, the Italian composers in the early Baroque were...
Dylan Sauerwald is a distinctive historical keyboardist and conductor. At the keyboard, he has been praised for his “fleet fingers” and “sophisticated playing,” (Capriccio), and as a conductor, his productions...
Julia Radosz The Fearless Performer Lyric Soprano in NYC/Europe, Founder of Voice with Julia, Entrepreneur, Co-Owner of Musical Soirée Longy School of Music of Bard College is proud to present The...
The adaptability of the humans is one of our greatest strengths. As climates and geographies changed, people have always found a way to live and to thrive. The desire and...
Our society is built around walls—of identity, nationality, and understanding. In his faculty artist recital, David Small will give us a glimpse into how we can turn these walls into...
Unplayed Unheard is a concert series launched by the JCM Dept. in 2020 which provides JCM students with an opportunity to premier their most recent original works. Each composer brings...
2-3:15 - Entrepreneurship Lecture as a co-founder of the Lake George Music Festival 3:30-5 - Violin Masterclass Described as a “fevered” and “theatrical” performer with “a taste for the dramatic”...
Guest artist: Sean Wang, violin An obstacle can’t be the end to artistry — sometimes it’s exactly the catalyst that a composer needs for inspiration. This program looks at two...
In the past year and a half, we’ve become obsessed with protecting the space around our bodies — while also yearning for physical contact more than ever before. The Radius...
Synapse: One offers a junction between the familiar and the unknown, narrowing the space between us. Join Ensemble Uncaged for an expansive program of new and recent music by Andy Akiho,...
Program information coming soon! Program Notes and Translations by Angie Tyler
Matt Detrick Connecting People through Global Music Violinist, chamber musician, entrepreneur, co-founder, executive and artistic director of Apollo Chamber Players Longy School of Music of Bard College is proud to...
The thread of American spiritual traditions through time is rarely seen on the page. It must be heard and felt in the oral traditions and shared experiences of our country’s...
Program and more information coming soon!
Longy Equity Scholarship recipient Arson fell in love with music by chance. One day at age 5, in the Afghan refugee camp in Pakistan where he lived, he walked into a room where people were watching the World War II film The Pianist. I remember thinking, “Wow, how could the sound of a piano save someone’s life?”
The real magic of music lies in collaboration. I’ve found that working with other artists is a way to create meaningful shared experiences. It’s so important to surround yourself with a team that believes in your art and supports your point of view. That’s why I chose Longy—I’ll be able to curate performances that truly reflect my artistic vision.
“Being a musician means you can talk to everyone… I hope to discover and refine my niche as an artist and bring audiences an experience that transcends genre and leaves them feeling enriched.”
“Starting the ‘Huasteca Adacemy’ in Monterrey showed me how easily music can cross borders. I chose to come to Longy because I want to be part of a positive change in education, and I believe in making music and education more accessible and equitable for all children.”
“My ultimate goal is to make an impact on the world by expressing myself through music. I want to use my knowledge to teach people how to listen to music differently. I have an ambition to be not just a performer but also a disseminator of ideas. I want people to understand and be moved by the rich variety of music that is possible.”
“I come from a family of strong female leaders, and every day I’m inspired by them. I want to be an inspiration to other composers and encourage young women and women of color to join this field. Don’t compare yourself with others or worry if other people will like what you’ve written—decide if you like it. Let your journey be your own.”
“I want the world to know what music can do and why musicians devote so much time and effort to it, as music is a language that expresses the things that words cannot. This power really shines when you allow music to move you and tell you something new.”
“Everything about Longy’s teaching program felt like me. I was impressed with Ndindi Kitonga’s social justice course on serving marginalized communities through experimental, hands-on education. Learning about El Sistema will enhance my own teaching and provide a framework for me to create my own programs going forward.”
“My passion for social justice has come to the forefront of my goals. I see myself working in existing programs that use music as a vehicle for social change, as well as blazing new paths. I want everyone, regardless of background, to have a positive and meaningful interaction with music, and I am committed to making that a reality.”
“Longy welcomes people from all over the world, which will expand my horizons. I’ve seen how their students create a supportive and inclusive family. That is what I have always sought—even if I am away from my family and my land, I know I will feel at home.”
“My favorite job was being on the national tour of a Broadway production. I got to work with so many talented people! That year on tour reminded me not only of the joy of music in my life, but also the importance of bringing music to the lives of others. We also volunteered at local food pantries and elementary schools as we travelled.”
“The qualities I need to keep improving as a musician—be patient, be a better listener, be more disciplined, and find joy and beauty in everyday life—are the same I need to be a better person overall. Practice is not just about flawless execution. Refining our art help us make deep connections and a difference in people’s lives.”
“Music is incomparably humanizing. I directed a concert series at a nearby medium-security prison. I was struck by how deeply the inmates listened, and how profound it is to bring music to people from a variety of backgrounds. Witnessing firsthand how prisons treated people, it became increasingly important to me to share music.”
“I’ve always wanted to be a performer and a mentor. My teachers’ trust in me means more than words could ever describe, and I wish to give back. I also want to extend my heart through music, and create space for human connection. I know how it feels to not belong, and what it takes to overcome feelings of isolation. To make a difference, music must be sincere and heart-felt.”
“When I started gigging, I would play festivals around Syracuse to raise money for young musicians who couldn’t afford lessons or instruments, and to benefit organizations that provided music in the community. It wasn’t until I moved to Boston in 2016 that I realized I could have an even broader impact with my music.”
“I chose Longy to continue my graduate studies and refine my craft so that I can continue to affect audiences in such meaningful ways. The small class sizes and individual attention from world-class faculty is a perfect fit for me, to grow as a communicator and performer.”
Mezzo-soprano, soloist with the Symphony Orchestra of Sri Lanka, principal roles with Opera Classica Europa (Germany), City Lyric Opera (New York), Opera Charlottesville, Opera Memphis, Boston Camerata
Harpsichord soloist, performances include Zürich Tonhalle, Wigmore Hall, Petronas Hall (Kuala Lumpur), and with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra. BBC New Generation Artist (2008–2010). Three-time nominee, Gramophone Artist of the Year. Author, “The Whispered Spell of the Clavichord“, The New Yorker.
Concert Pianist. 2020 Grammy winner for her recording The Poetry of Places as well as multiple Grammy nominations. “One of today’s foremost promoters of contemporary music” (Textura Magazine). Professor of Music at Cal Poly Pomona University
Soprano soloist with the San Francisco Symphony. Worked closely with composers Jake Heggie, John Harbison, Kaija Saariaho, Aaron Jay Kernis, and David Conte. Artistic Director, CMASH (Chamber Music Art Song Hybrid)
Piano soloist, Melbourne Symphony Orchestra, Queensland Symphony Orchestra, Sydney Opera House. Awarded the Centenary of Federation Medal. Recording artist, Sony Music Australia, Universal/ABC
Violinist, principal concertmaster of the Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra. Ensemble Chamäleon. Founder of the Suavis String Quartet.
Los Angeles Philharmonic’s Manager for YOLA (Youth Orchestra Los Angeles). Oversees YOLA National programs.
Violinist, San Francisco Symphony, Boston Symphony Orchestra. Soloist with St. Petersburg State Symphony Orchestra, Boston Virtuosi Orchestra, St. Petersburg Capella Symphony Orchestra
Iconic piano soloist. Recipient of nine honorary degrees. Recipient of the Governor General’s Performing Arts Award in Canada for Lifetime Artistic Achievement. Political activist
Flutist, Boston Modern. Orchestra Project, Odyssey Opera. Founding Member of Radius Ensemble. Director and Associate Professor, Boston Conservatory at Berklee
Composer, Pianist. Associate Professor of Music at Keene College
Longy Career Coaching Manager. Founding Member of trumpet quintet Fifth Bridge. Associate Professor of Trumpet
Composer, “one of the most important and enduring voices in contemporary music” (The New York Times). Winner of two Pulitzer Prizes. Studied at Longy with composition faculty Nadia Boulanger
Cello soloist, Moscow Philharmonic, WGBH, NHK Japan. Recipient of the Gold Medal at the 2007 International Tchaikovsky Competition
Composer, commissioned by Derek Bermel and the Seattle Symphony for their new high-tech performance space, Octave 9. Soprano, co-founder of Stack Effect, a flute and voice duo. Co-director of Kin of the Moon
Founding Member of Neave Trio. Longy Violin Faculty and Artist-in-Residence
Founding Member of Neave Trio. Longy Cello Faculty and Artist-in-Residence
Longy Associate Dean, Department Chair of Composition and Theory, Acting Chair of Historical Performance. Compositions performed at Carnegie Hall and Chicago Symphony Center
Faculty at University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Modern and Baroque Violinist, Gambist, Keyboardist
Composer, central figure of the American Neo-Classical style. Professor at Brandeis University. Awarded two Guggenheim Fellowships, two Fulbright Fellowships, composer-in-residence at the American Academy in Rome
Singer at the Hungarian National Opera
Trombonist with the Belgrade Philharmonic Orchestra. Founding member of Some Assembly Required. Certified Teaching Artist and El Sistema Volunteer
El Sistema Coordinator at Horizon Education Alliance
Violinist, United States Marine Chamber Orchestra
Opera and theater director, including work in London, Sydney, Singapore, and Adelaide.
Soprano, Odyssey Opera, Boston Symphony Orchestra, Brookline Symphony Orchestra, New World Chorale, Boston Lyric Opera
Composition Fellow and Artist-in-Residence. Recipient of the Grand Prize in the David Walter Composition Competition
Mezzo-Soprano, Boston Lyric Opera, Odyssey Opera, Boston Opera Collaborative
Lyric Stage Company of Boston, New Repertory Theatre, The Company Theater, Reagle Music Theatre of Greater Boston, Boston Center for the Arts
Composer and lyricist of T: An MBTA Musical.A musical about the T is returning to ImprovBoston (Finally, an MBTA experience people will actually enjoy—Boston.com
Pianist and composer. His song cycle The Other Merlion and Friend has been called “probably the most compelling and worthwhile new work from any Singaporean composer in recent years.”
Founding member of the Nevski Clarinet Quartet, an ensemble that fuses elements of theater and dance with classical performance
Violinist. Toured Europe with the K&K Philharmoniker
Pianist. Performed with the Lithuanian State Symphonic Orchestra and the Klaipe˙da Chamber Orchestra
Multi-instrumentalist and songwriter. Performed at renowned folk venues and festivals including Club Passim, The Purple Fiddle, Radio Bean, Walnut Valley Festival, Red Wing Roots
