Concerts
Thank you for your support of the SUNY Schenectady School of Music.
Unless noted, concerts are free and take place in Carl B. Taylor Auditorium.
February 2026
Wednesday, February 18
Musicians of Ma’alwyck: Dido and Aeneas, 12 p.m.
School of Music, Room 131
Saturday, February 21
Chamber Music Series: Piano Recital, 3 p.m.
School of Music, Room 131
March 2026
Sunday, March 15
Vocal Chamber Ensemble Concert, 3 p.m.
First United Methodist Church
603 State St., Schenectady, NY 12305
Sunday, March 22
Friends of Chamber Music: Kavita Shah and Argus Quartet Masterclass, 2 p.m.
Kavita Shah is an award-winning vocalist, composer, researcher, and educator who makes work in
deep engagement with the jazz tradition, while also addressing and advancing its global
sensibilities. A lifelong New Yorker of Indian origin hailed for possessing an “amazing
dexterity for musical languages” (NPR), Shah incorporates her ethnographic research
on Brazilian, West African, and Indian musical traditions into her original repertoire.
In September 2023, after seven years of immersing in the traditional mornas and coladeiras
of her idol Cesária Évora on the Atlantic island of São Vicente with Évora's former
musical director and virtuoso guitarist Bau, Shah released her latest album "Cape
Verdean Blues" (Folkalist Records) which The Guardian has called "gorgeous" and The
New York Times "quietly riveting."
The Argus Quartet’s (Giancarlo Latta, Sam Parrini, Maren Rothfritz, and Drake Driscoll) “vivacious foursome”
(The New Yorker) is committed to bringing thoughtful and personal programs to both seasoned listeners
and audiences new to classical music. The Quartet enjoys projects that celebrate collaboration,
community, and risk-taking in venues of all shapes and sizes.
Praised for playing with “supreme melodic control and total authority” and “decided
dramatic impact” (Calgary Herald), Argus has quickly emerged as one of today’s most dynamic and versatile ensembles.
Formed in Los Angeles in 2013, the Quartet has performed in some of the country’s
most prestigious venues and festivals, including Lincoln Center’s Alice Tully Hall,
Chamber Music Society of Detroit, the Ravinia Festival, the Albany Symphony’s American
Music Festival, and Music Academy of the West. In 2017, Argus won First Prize at both
the M-Prize Chamber Arts Competition and the Concert Artists Guild Victor Elmaleh
Competition.
Thursday, March 26
Empire Jazz Orchestra directed by Bill Meckley, 7 p.m.
April 2026
Friday, April 3
Marimba Concert, 7 p.m.
Tuesday, April 7
Claudia Hetzer Recital, 7 p.m.
Wednesday, April 8
Jazz at the Van Dyck, 7 p.m.
237 Union St., Schenectady, NY 12305
Tuesday, April 14
Paul Brault Recital, 7 p.m.
Wednesday, April 15
Chamber Music Series: Two Pianos, 7 p.m.
Friday, April 17
Friends of Chamber Music: Katarina String Quartet Masterclass, 6 p.m.
Grand Prize winner of the 2025 Fischoff Chamber Music Competition, the Katarina String
Quartet has quickly distinguished itself as one of North America’s most compelling
young ensembles. The tightly-knit and community focused ensemble currently serves
as the Graduate Resident String Quartet at The Juilliard School, where they explore
all chamber music, from contemporary and canonized works to folk tunes.
Members of the Katarina String Quartet include Jeanel Liang, violin; Jérôme Chiasson, violin; Celia Morin, viola; and Maya Enstad, cello.
Sunday, April 19
A Place for Jazz, 1 p.m.
$25/adults; $10/students with ID; SCCC students free with ID
Wednesday, April 22
Chamber and Percussion Ensemble Concert, 7 p.m.
Sunday, April 26
Capital Region Wind Ensemble presents "Carnival!", 3 p.m.
With Brad Hubbard, baritone saxophone. Carnival celebrations from around the world
featuring 25 high school performers side-by-side with the musicians of CRWE.
Richard Strauss, Wiener Philharmoniker Fanfare; Paul Basler, Carnival; Augusta Read Thomas, Carnival; Julie Giroux, Carnaval!; Vincent Persichetti, Psalm for Band; Roger Nixon, Fiesta Del Pacifico
$10 for adults, $8 for students, $5 for children under 10
More information: 518-381-1231 ext. 2 or CapitalRegionWindEnsemble@gmail.com
Tuesday, April 28
Vocal Chamber Ensemble Concert, 7 p.m.
First United Methodist Church
603 State St., Schenectady, NY 12305
Wednesday, April 29
Woodwinds and Strings Recital, 12 p.m.
Jazz Combo Concert, 7 p.m.
Thursday, April 30
Brass Recital and Brass Ensemble, 12:30 p.m.
Chamber Ensemble Concert, 7 p.m.
May 2026
Monday, May 4
Piano Recital, 12 p.m.
Chorus Concert, 7 p.m.
Tuesday, May 5
Applied Music Recital, 12:30 p.m.
Wednesday, May 6
Voice Recital, 12 p.m.
Jazz Ensemble Concert, 7 p.m.
Thursday, May 7
Percussion Recital, 12:30 p.m.
Friday, May 8
Wind Ensemble Concert
Saturday, May 9
ESYO Wind Orchestra Concert, 2 p.m.
Monday, May 11
Digital Music & Beat Production Listening Concert, 12 p.m.
Guitar and Bass Recital & Guitar Ensemble Concert, 7 p.m.
June 2026
Sunday, June 7
Capital Region Wind Ensemble presents "In A World...", 3 p.m.
With Kathryn Svatek, horn. A journey through the world of sci-fi.
Gioachino Rossini, The Barber of Seville Overture; James Beckel, The Call and Awakening; Erika Svanoe, Steampunk Suite; Michael Daugherty, Red Cape Tango
$10 for adults, $8 for students, $5 for children under 10
More information: 518-381-1231 ext. 2 or CapitalRegionWindEnsemble@gmail.com