SUNY Schenectady School of Music

04/10/2026

For the students...

04/08/2026

It's Not Too Late! SUNY Schenectady School of Music

It is not too late to apply or audition at the SUNY Schenectady School of Music for Fall 2026.

We have two audition days next month on Friday, May 22 and Tuesday, May 26. If students cannot attend either day, we can arrange an individual weekday audition.

More information on the music audition process can be found here:
https://sunysccc.edu/Academics/School-of-Music/Audition-Requirements.html

We are also happy to chat with anyone interested in our non-auditioned certificate programs.

If you know of a student who wants to arrange a visit to sit in on classes, rehearsals, or performances, we are happy to arrange that as well. Event tickets for all prospective students are free.

Contact 518-381-1231 or [email protected] for more information.

03/26/2026

Any of our music ed alum want a full-time Instrumental Music Teacher position focusing primarily on 7th and 8th grade students? Emergency hire starts next week!

Includes:
Concert Band
Jazz Band
Small group and individual lessons

Apply for Instrumental Music Teacher at Rondout Valley Central School District and search for other positions.

03/25/2026

https://hokesjukebox.com/2026/03/20/a-big-encore-ejo-jazzes-up-sccc/

Preview: The Empire Jazz Orchestra Reunion Benefit Concert Thursday, March 26 at SUNY Schenectady Community College Call it an encore, a one-night-only reunion after nearly a decade. Founder Bill M…

03/19/2026

SUNY Schenectady School of Music students Mark Ferri and Lyra Lenigk are performing the world premiere of Mark Ferri’s new violin sonata under the directorship of Ann-Marie Barker Schwartz. We are so excited to hear them perform! And for the audience, an added drawcard is the chance to be in the TV audience for this televised and radio broadcast. All of your Classical WMHT hosts hosting.

The ticketing news is that we have spoken with the Troy Music Hall, and together we have decided to convert the ticket system for this concert to Pay-what-you-will. Now live on the Troy Music Hall website, price codes are listed between $1.00 and $20.00 - create your own! On the understanding that WMHT is, at the same time, hoping to recoup some of our costs for mounting this festival. But we want to enable absolutely as many of you as possible to come and experience and support this amazing event and are so happy that the hall is behind us in this.

It gets better. Unlimited comps per college now using the following coupon code: BRAVO

Next Generation Festival
Sunday March 22, 3pm
Troy Savings Bank Music Hall

The program in total features a baroque ensemble, choir, piano trio, percussion ensemble and the RPI orchestra alongside Mark and Lyra. More info on the program here, and the press release attached: https://www.troymusichall.org/events/2930/next-generation-festival-/

03/18/2026

Alumni Job Opportunity (masters in music ed desired):

https://esyo.org/job-listings/chime-associate-director/

ESYO

Reports to: CHIME Director Works in artistic consultation with: ESYO Music Director Status: Full-time, Exempt Salary: $65,000–$75,000 commensurate with experience Benefits: Health insurance, 403(b) matching Start Date: Summer 2026 (flexible) POSITION OVERVIEW The CHIME Associate Director is first ...

03/16/2026

Meet the Next Generation: SUNY Schenectady County Community College!

Mark Ferri, a composer, pianist, and clarinetist studying clarinet performance. His compositions draw inspiration from composers like Samuel Barber and Vaughan Williams, as well as video game soundtracks from Minecraft, and Zelda: Breath of the Wild, creating whimsical, colorful soundscapes with an ambient, quintal-forward style, and charming melodies. Mark plans to continue his studies at SUNY Purchase, pursuing a bachelor's degree in clarinet performance, and classical composition.

Lyra Lenigk, a 17-year-old violinist studying at the SUNY Schenectady School of Music and a member of the Union College and Community Orchestra. She has performed at masterclasses by the Trio Azura, Verona Quartet, and Quatuor Agate. She aspires to be a professional chamber musician and advocate for diversity in classical music repertoire.

See them perform March 22nd at 3pm at the Troy Savings Bank Music Hall!

Tickets: wmht.org/nextgeneration

Support for the Next Generation Festival has been provided by John Keal Music Company and Fenimore Asset Management.

02/04/2026

We are thrilled to welcome New York City–based pianist Meyer Nam in recital, featuring Schubert’s monumental Wanderer Fantasy alongside works by Bach and Scriabin.

02/02/2026

Transfer scholarships available here for graduating students:

12/05/2025

If you are at NYSSMA, don't miss today, Friday, December 5, 2025, at 2:30 PM. Vermont State University SUNY Schenectady County Community College

11/13/2025

PREVIEW EVENTS:
November 20, Musicians of Ma'alwyck: David Amram Masterclass with Students, 12:30-1:20 p.m.
November 20, Musicians of Ma'alwyck: David Amram Open Rehearsal, 3:00-4:30 p.m.
November 21, Musicians of Ma'alwyck: David Amram Open Dress Rehearsal and Q&A, 2:00-4:00 p.m.

CONCERT:
November 21, Musicians of Ma’alwyck: David Amram, 7:00 p.m.
Concert tickets: $40; Reception tickets: $10; Reserve a combo ticket for $50.
Free for SUNY Schenectady students
https://musiciansofmaalwyck.org/

David Amram playing a piano and singing into a microphone.
Join Musicians of Ma’alwyck in honoring the 95th birthday of legendary American composer David Amram, a genre-defying icon whose seven-decade career has earned him "rockstar" status in the classical music world.

We celebrate this milestone with a beatnik-inspired concert featuring a special performance by the composer himself.