The Barber of Seville in Schroon

This week’s production from the Seagle Music Colony first premiered in 1862,  at the Teatro Argentina in Rome, Italy.  Although written 30 years after Mozart’s The Marriage of Figaro, the story is really a prequel to that opera, and revolves around the clever and enterprising main character – the barber himself – Figaro

We are hearing rave reviews about rehearsals for this show. So why choose this play?

From SMC: “Choosing our repertoire each year is an exciting challenge to find pieces that serve our mission of top-notch artist training and excellent performances.  We try very hard to put together a season that allows us to highlight each of our young artists in at least one featured role, give as many as we can a wonderful learning opportunity, and entertain our loyal audience members. 
 
"The Barber of Seville is an excellent showcase for the artists who play each character in the show, stretching their musical and vocal skills as well as their comedic acting.  Since we are performing the show in its original Italian, it’s also a good opportunity for the artists to gain experience singing in this essential operatic language. On top of all that, it’s one of the most beloved operas in the repertory which our audiences are bound to enjoy”.

Find out more about this production, here.

Happy July 4th: The Sound of Music in Schroon

jen Gadway tonight at the timberwolf

Music Lovers rejoice: the 4th of July in Schroon is one big party. 

Taking the BIG stage at the beach starting at 11am is Mark Piper, rippin’ the riffs on guitar. From 12pm-2: 30pm it’s Guitar Duo Hot Pursuit .

At 3pm-5: 30pm the Gregson Brothers  -- who rocked Witherbee’s Carriage House last night – will get the crowd jumping. Along Main Street – on the steps of the Strand -- Beyond Driven will play two sets.  And the amazingly talented Jen Gadway plays the Timberwolf.

That’s on top of the music featured in the official 4th celebrations: From $pm - 6pm there's music on the Porch with Sue Calkin on steps of The Community Church, Main Street.

From 5:30pm-6pm the Scotia/Glenville Pipe Band performs a mini concert @ The Fountain on Main and Dock Streets.

And at dusk there’s the Patriotic Music Concert with the Word of Life Collegians & Seagle Music Colony @ The Town Park Beach Area.

Art and Music: The Schroon Lake Association's 2015 Education Series

The Schroon Lake Association, the areas longest serving watershed protection organization, proudly announced that it will open its 2015 education series with a presentation by famed Adirondack Photographer Carl Heilman and folksinger Dan Berggren. These two well-known artists will present an evening of beautiful music and photographs at the Schroon Lake Central School Auditorium at 7:30 pm on Friday July 10, 2015.

The presentation will be part of the Schroon Lake Association’s 2015 Membership Meeting but is open to the public. All are welcome. There is no admission charge, but area residents and seasonal visitors are urged to join the SLA.

Berggren is well known for songwriting and his musical talents. A tradition- based songsmith, Dan Berggren writes with honesty, humor and a strong sense of place. His songs explore the many dimensions of home, hard- working folks, taking care of our planet and each other.

While his roots are firmly in the Adirondacks where he was raised, Dan's music has branched out across many borders. The award-winning educator and musician has entertained audiences from Kentucky to Michigan, Belgium to Bulgaria, and Zimbabwe to Transylvania. Writer and environmental activist Bill McKibben has said: "Dan is a throwback to the old role of the folk singer . . . he's articulating things that need to be said right now."

Carl Heilman is a world renowned and award winning photographer, whose pictures of the Adirondacks have graced the pages of books and magazines including Adirondack Life. His panoramic views from mountain tops within the Blue Line have captured the hearts of all who love the Adirondacks.

“We are indeed fortunate to have these two artistic giants present at our first educational program of the year” said SLA President Mark Granger. “Through music and photography the help remind us of why we are fighting to preserve our precious lakes, rivers and streams.”

We hope to see you there on July 10, 2015.

Seagle Music Colony Celebrates 100 Years

By JOE DONAHUE • MAY 26, 2015

Founded in 1915, Seagle Music Colony is the oldest summer vocal training program in the United States, located in the town of Schroon Lake in the Adirondack Mountain Region of upstate New York.

Their summer program is a nine-week session in which 32 young artists selected through a rigorous national audition/selection process, receive intensive training in vocal technique, musicality, acting and career preparation. As part of this training, they produce six full-scale productions of opera and musical theatre each summer season for presentation to the public.

This summer Seagle Music Colony celebrates 100 years and here to tell us more is General Director, Tony Kostecki. Click here to listen to Tony's interview.