Activities for All Ages

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.

Summer 2026 Educational Opportunities

SUMMER STUDIO | BRIDGE LESSONS

JULY 6–AUGUST 30

at the Capital Region Music Hub (first floor of Troy Savings Bank Music Hall)

Bridge Lessons are private, one-on-one music lessons designed to help students continue and deepen their learning beyond the school year. Lessons are open to all beginner–advanced students in grades K–12.

What to Expect

•  Individualized 40-minute lessons once per week
•  Focus on technique, musicianship, and repertoire
•  Confidence-building and continued artistic growth

Schedule

•  8-week program | One lesson per week July 6–August 30
•  Lesson Slots available from 4:00 PM–8:00 PM

Cost

• $200 total for the summer (8 lessons)
• Monthly payment options available 
• Scholarships available for families with financial need
• Round-trip CDTA bus passes provided to students/chaperone

Instruments

• Lesson are offered for all band and orchestra instruments, percussion, guitar, and piano
• Don’t have an instrument? We will provide one to you for FREE this summer

Why Bridge Lessons?

Maintain progress, build confidence, and stay connected to music all summer long—so students return in the fall prepared and inspired. 

Space is limited, register by clicking the link below!

REGISTER NOW!

The fourth annual Make Music Troy, a wonderful mix of free, public musical events, will make its return on Sunday, June 21. Make Music Troy is part of Make Music Day, a global music celebration that takes place on the summer solstice each year and brings people of all ages and skill levels together to make music. This year, over 100 U.S. cities will host thousands of Make Music performances across the country as part of the world’s largest annual music event. 

Make Music Day began in France in 1982 as the Fête de la Musique, and has spread to over 1,000 cities across 120 countries. Completely different from a typical musical festival, Make Music concerts are performed by anyone who wants to take part and enjoyed by everyone who wants to attend. From classical to folk, hip hop to opera, Latin jazz to punk rock, live music of all kinds resounds on streets, sidewalks, porches, plazas, parks, gardens, store fronts and other public spaces on the longest day of the year.

JOIN IN THE MUSIC MAKING: Second Annual Sousapalooza! A Community Reading of the Music of John Phillip Sousa

Sousapalooza: A Community Reading of the Music of John Philip Sousa
 Part of Make Music Troy 2026
 Date: Sunday, June 21, 2026
 Time: 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
 Location: Capital Region Music Hub at Troy Savings Bank Music Hall [32 Second Street Troy, NY 12180]

Join us for Sousapalooza, a joyful, participatory concert featuring the patriotic marches of John Philip Sousa. This open-air performance invites brass, woodwind, and percussion players of all ages and experience levels to come together and bring Sousa’s iconic music to life in downtown Troy.

Selections will include but are not limited to:

• The Stars and Stripes Forever
• The Washington Post March
• Semper Fidelis
• Liberty Bell March
• Hands Across the Sea

Guest Conductor: John Fatuzzo

John Fatuzzo is on the music faculty at Guilderland High School, where he directs the Wind Ensemble and Jazz Ensemble. John’s school ensembles at Guilderland have received high marks at regional festivals and competitions and have been invited to prestigious opportunities including the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center’s Young Musician’s competition and the NYSSMA Winter Conference Concert Hour showcase. John is a graduate of the Eastman School of Music, where he studied trumpet with James Thompson and was a semifinalist in the Graduate Solo Division of the 2016 National Trumpet Competition.  In 2023, he was the recipient of NYSSMA’s Early Career Achievement Award.

How Can You Participate?
 Sousapalooza is open to community musicians of all kinds, especially:

• Adult community band musicians
• High school and college music students
• Alumni of local school ensembles
• Music educators
• Amateur and retired players

What You’ll Need:

• Your instrument
• A music stand (if available)
• Water, sunscreen, and comfortable clothes (event is outdoors)

No rehearsal required — just show up ready to play! Sheet music will be available digitally no later than three weeks in advance of the performance date.

Spectators are also encouraged to attend and enjoy this unique community performance. Sousapalooza is presented by Troy Savings Bank Music Hall as part of Make Music Troy, a free citywide music festival on the summer solstice.

To sign up please fill out the following form. Sheet music will be made available after you sign up!

SOUSAPALOOZA SIGN UP FORM

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.