Student Performances & Activities

Educational Performances & Activities

at the Hall

The Troy Savings Bank Music Hall is committed to supporting arts education in our schools and throughout our community. By offering free and discounted performances for students, outreach opportunities with artists and masterclasses, we help to leverage our creative assets to make a difference in the lives of children and adults of all ages.

2024-2025 Student Activities & Performances

Tuesday, November 12, 2024

Pre-Show Educational Hour: 10a-11a, Performance: 12p [doors open for performance at 11a]

"Exploring Wind Instruments & Piano" 

Instrument Petting Zoo and Student Performance

Join us for an exploration and discovery of the instruments that make up Heliand Consort! Listen, learn, and play along on the oboe, bassoon, and piano!

This workshop is a hands-on exploratory musical experience. The musicians will begin with an interactive series of songs/pieces that will introduce the students to chamber music and each instrument: piano, oboe, and bassoon. Students will be able to identify how each instrument works, how to produce a sound, and how each instrument fits into the chamber ensemble. Students will have an opportunity to try out each instrument in the later portion of this workshop, where the musicians will host a petting zoo!

Target Age Group: Students Grade 1 through 4, also open to the public with limited seating available.

REGISTER HERE

Renaissance String Quartet Masterclass

Event Date: Saturday, November 23, 2024

Event Time: 1:00PM-2:30PM
Event Location: Troy Savings Bank Music Hall [30 Second Street, Troy, NY 12180]

Participation is free for performers, and free for all to attend as audience members.

We are pleased to announce string quartet masterclass with the Renaissance String Quartet! Troy Savings Bank Music Hall is thrilled to welcome young artists to take part in this opportunity. Quartet members: Randall Goosby, Jeremiah Blacklow, Jameel Martin, and Daniel Hass will lead a master class for string quartets. 

Three quartets will be accepted to participate in the public masterclass on Saturday, November 23, 2024 1:00PM-2:30PM. Each participating ensemble will be asked to perform a movement of a string quartet.

Application Timeline: 

Quartets will be accepted on a first-come, first serve basis, and will close after slots are filled. A confirmation will be sent to accepted quartets.

Eligibility:

There are no formal eligibility requirements, though this class is recommended for intermediate to advanced string quartets. 

Accessibility:

Troy Savings Bank Music Hall is committed to providing equitable access to learning opportunities, and welcomes qualified applicants with disabilities.

Apply to participate (performer)

Register to attend (audience)

Please forward questions about the masterclass to Jessica Bowen, Director of Education & Outreach jessica@troymusichall.org or (518) 6229-4016

ABOUT: Renaissance Quartet

The Renaissance String Quartet was founded by violinists Randall Goosby and Jeremiah Blacklow, violist Jameel Martin, and cellist Daniel Hass, all graduates of the Juilliard School and the Perlman Music Program. The New York City based quartet came together on the basis of over a decade of friendship and collaboration between the four members.

While they champion the quartets of Beethoven and Mozart, the quartet feels a responsibility to command a diverse repertoire of classic, underrepresented, and new works, so they can contribute to the reclamation, redefinition, and continuation of a musical tradition that belongs to all of us. They represent and articulate an inclusive vision of the future of classical music, which sees a culture of music wherein all lives and histories are welcomed and celebrated.

Through the lens of rebirth, the Renaissance Quartet will continue reimagining the role of the string quartet as a vehicle for change, and by doing so inspire audiences, students, and collaborators to do the same.

Student Pricing to Mainstage Performances

Interested in bringing your class to a mainstage performance at the Troy Savings Bank Music Hall! Many of our shows throughout the season have exclusive student pricing:

Ordering Tickets:

• Call or email Jessica Bowen, Director of Education & Outreach with your request.
• (518) 479-9623 or jessica@troymusichall.org

Payment

• Payment is accepted by check, major credit card or BOCES purchase order and is due no later than 14 days in advance of each show. Reservations not paid by the 14-day deadline will be canceled.

Changes and cancellations

• No refunds or exchanges will be made after the 14-day deadline.
• We cannot guarantee seating for additional students if the show is sold out, but will accommodate as best we can to ensure all students have a seat at the show!
•  Please be sure to reserve seating for all teachers and chaperones in addition to students.
• If your school district is closed or dismisses early due to weather, a credit will be issued to your account for the cost of your tickets. Communication regarding cancellation must be received by our box office prior to the performance.

ADA Accommodations

• Please advise the Troy Savings Bank Music Hall of accessible seating needs when the order is place so we can make arrangements prior to your arrival.

Interested in learning more about educational opportunities for your students?

Please Contact Jessica Bowen, Director of Education & Outreach at jessica@troymusichall.org or call (518) 629 - 4016.