BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Houghton University - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.houghton.edu X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Houghton University REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20280312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20281105T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260411T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260411T200000 DTSTAMP:20260418T133924 CREATED:20251211T185350Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T120037Z UID:10002796-1775901600-1775937600@www.houghton.edu SUMMARY:100 CELLO Festival DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/4″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”3/4″][vc_column_text] \nEvent Details \n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Houghton University Greatbatch School of Music presents 100 CELLO Festival & Concert \nJoin this massive collaboration of 100 cellists from New York and beyond in a day of workshops\, master classes\, and a final Cello Choir performance! Participants will work alongside local and guest artists in a fun\, challenging\, and enriching environment of music-making. \nThe festival is open to students in middle school\, high school\, college/university\, adult learners\,  as well as teachers and professionals.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] \nRegistration Details \n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Registration Fee: $50  \nIf you have any questions or concerns\, please contact Jeremy Russo at jeremy.russo@houghton.edu [/vc_column_text]Student Registration[vc_column_text]For cello teachers\, cello professionals and current Houghton students who are attending the festival\, register using the form below.[/vc_column_text]Teacher/Houghton Student Registration[/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row text_align=”center”][vc_column width=”1/2″ boxed=”true” text_align=”center”][vc_raw_html css=””]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[/vc_raw_html][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″ boxed=”true”][vc_column_text]Tentative Schedule \n9am-10am: Registration and Welcome \n10am-12:30pm: Cello Choir Rehearsals \n12:30pm-1:30pm: Lunch (provided) \n1:30pm-4:30pm: Workshops & Master Classes \n5pm: Faculty/Guest Artist Recital \n7pm: 100 CELLO Gala Concert* \n8pm: Participants dismissed \n*The concert is open to the public\, no registration required. Casual dress code is allowed.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/4″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”3/4″][vc_column_text] \nMeet the Artistic Director \n[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text]Jeremy Russo is passionate educator and versatile performer who has appeared on stages across the United States\, notably Carnegie Hall in NYC\, Kennedy Center in Washington D.C.\, the Smith Center in Las Vegas\, as well as in Europe and Asia. A native of Las Vegas\, he has shared stages as the core string member with world’s all-time favorite pop singers\, namely Adele\, Andrea Bocelli\, and the Eagles. \nAs an educator\, Jeremy specializes in Cello Choir—bringing students and professionals together presenting specially arranged repertoire\, whose genres extend from classical to pop music. Jeremy regularly works with youth orchestras and school orchestra programs\, while directing the Houghton Cello Choir. His recent summer festival teaching appointments include the Killington Music Festival\, Blue Mountain Chamber Music Festival\, Desert Roots Rising Stars\, and the Houghton Summer String Fest. \nCurrently\, Jeremy is the Adjunct Professor of Cello at Houghton University\, while maintaining a private teaching studio in-person and online across the country.[/vc_column_text]Read More about Jeremy[/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row row_color=”grey” text_align=”center”][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nWe Can’t Wait To See You \n[/vc_column_text]\n \n \n \n \n close\n \n \n \n \n keyboard_arrow_left\n keyboard_arrow_right\n \n \n \n \n \n \n close\n \n \n \n \n keyboard_arrow_left\n keyboard_arrow_right\n \n \n \n \n \n \n close\n \n \n \n \n keyboard_arrow_left\n keyboard_arrow_right\n \n [/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://www.houghton.edu/event/100-cello/ LOCATION:Wesley Chapel and Recital Hall\, 42.427041\,-78.153753 CATEGORIES:GSOM ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://www.houghton.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Cello-Cover-Photo-Houghton-University.webp ORGANIZER;CN="Greatbatch School of Music":MAILTO:music@houghton.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260411T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260411T180000 DTSTAMP:20260418T133924 CREATED:20260114T033507Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260411T091954Z UID:10002896-1775926800-1775930400@www.houghton.edu SUMMARY:100 Cello: Community Artist Concert DESCRIPTION:The 100 CELLO Festival brings together cellists of all ages from Western New York and beyond for a full day of workshops\, rehearsals\, and two exciting concerts. At 5 PM\, enjoy the Community Artist Concert in the Recital Hall\, followed by the 100 CELLO Gala in the Chapel at 7 PM\, featuring students and professionals performing side by side. https://www.youtube.com/live/m30esSRLd6g?si=9pIT05tDFe8iZD70 — Event Details: https://hub.houghton.edu/rsvp?id=384846 URL:https://www.houghton.edu/event/100-cello-faculty-artist-concert/ LOCATION:CFA Recital Hall\, 42.427041\,-78.153753 CATEGORIES:GSOM ORGANIZER;CN="Greatbatch School of Music":MAILTO:music@houghton.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260411T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260411T200000 DTSTAMP:20260418T133924 CREATED:20260114T033507Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260411T091954Z UID:10002897-1775934000-1775937600@www.houghton.edu SUMMARY:100 Cello: Gala Concert DESCRIPTION:The 100 CELLO Festival brings together cellists of all ages from Western New York and beyond for a full day of workshops\, rehearsals\, and two exciting concerts. At 5 PM\, enjoy the Community Artist Concert in the Recital Hall\, followed by the 100 CELLO Gala in the Chapel at 7 PM\, featuring students and professionals performing side by side. https://www.youtube.com/live/7xrgO3UlFYw?si=e-xkyWFqKinLweQD — Event Details: https://hub.houghton.edu/rsvp?id=384847 URL:https://www.houghton.edu/event/100-cello-festival-concert/ LOCATION:Wesley Chapel\, 42.427041\,-78.153753 CATEGORIES:GSOM ORGANIZER;CN="Greatbatch School of Music":MAILTO:music@houghton.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260413T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260413T193000 DTSTAMP:20260418T133924 CREATED:20260123T040502Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260413T091949Z UID:10002908-1776105000-1776108600@www.houghton.edu SUMMARY:Organ Studio Recital DESCRIPTION:Some just began organ study in January of this year\, some are organ majors who have played for a long time\, and others are somewhere in between. But all eight hardworking\, talented current organ students will participate in the Organ Studio Recital at 6:30 p.m. on Monday\, April 13 in Wesley Chapel. Come hear the many sounds and colors of the beautiful Holtkamp organ\, and the engaging playing of organ music from the 18th to the 21st centuries. https://www.youtube.com/live/9tfFzFLNQz8?si=eNzvCsczLkDjIH0P — Event Details: https://hub.houghton.edu/rsvp?id=384924 URL:https://www.houghton.edu/event/organ-studio-recital/ LOCATION:Wesley Chapel\, 42.427041\,-78.153753 CATEGORIES:GSOM ORGANIZER;CN="Greatbatch School of Music":MAILTO:music@houghton.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260413T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260413T210000 DTSTAMP:20260418T133924 CREATED:20250917T200516Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260413T091949Z UID:10002642-1776110400-1776114000@www.houghton.edu SUMMARY:Senior Recital: Rhyan Lorenc\, trumpet DESCRIPTION:“Musical Conversations” explores the expressive dialogue between trumpet and the many instruments involved\, across a wide range of styles\, from the elegance of the Classical era to the energy of contemporary brass writing. Each work highlights a unique interaction\, whether lyrical\, virtuosic\, or rhythmic\, demonstrating how musical ideas are exchanged\, developed\, and transformed between performers. Together\, the program reveals the trumpet not only as a solo voice\, but as a dynamic partner in conversation\, capable of storytelling through collaboration and contrast. https://www.youtube.com/live/KVWETDaiEtA?si=RJo3B3p8674ts_hZ — Event Details: https://hub.houghton.edu/rsvp?id=383999 URL:https://www.houghton.edu/event/senior-recital-rhyan-lorenc-trumpet/ LOCATION:CFA Recital Hall\, 42.427041\,-78.153753 CATEGORIES:GSOM ORGANIZER;CN="Greatbatch School of Music":MAILTO:music@houghton.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T193000 DTSTAMP:20260418T133924 CREATED:20251125T003506Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T091950Z UID:10002785-1776277800-1776281400@www.houghton.edu SUMMARY:Senior Recital: Riley Moffat\, saxophone DESCRIPTION:Riley Moffat will be collaborating with Rachel Huchthausen\, piano\, and with Houghton’s Saxophone Ensemble.  Her senior recital will feature a variety of composers including Handel\, Demintz\, Cowell\, Harris\, and Street. https://www.youtube.com/live/9vQUvsuXeXc?si=Vcpzbe6qtZdJpNzG — Event Details: https://hub.houghton.edu/rsvp?id=384698 URL:https://www.houghton.edu/event/senior-recital-riley-moffat-saxophone/ LOCATION:CFA Recital Hall\, 42.427041\,-78.153753 CATEGORIES:GSOM ORGANIZER;CN="Greatbatch School of Music":MAILTO:music@houghton.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T210000 DTSTAMP:20260418T133924 CREATED:20250723T220526Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260107T041955Z UID:10002523-1776367800-1776373200@www.houghton.edu SUMMARY:Faculty and Guest Artist Recital: Music by Two DESCRIPTION:Sharon Johnson and Nancy Davis\, pianos — Event Details: https://hub.houghton.edu/rsvp?id=383354 URL:https://www.houghton.edu/event/faculty-and-guest-artist-recital-music-by-two/ LOCATION:CFA Recital Hall\, 42.427041\,-78.153753 CATEGORIES:GSOM ORGANIZER;CN="Greatbatch School of Music":MAILTO:music@houghton.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260417T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260417T213000 DTSTAMP:20260418T133924 CREATED:20250721T220533Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260417T091949Z UID:10002506-1776456000-1776461400@www.houghton.edu SUMMARY:Highlander Chorus / Chamber Choir Concert : Sing to the Lord! DESCRIPTION:The April Highlander Chorus and Chamber Choir concert\, Sing to the Lord!\, is a collection of songs intended to praise God for His love\, goodness\, and faithfulness. It includes some standard selections and the world premiere of a work by one of our members\, junior music major Sam Cornwell. We hope you can join us for this night of praise through song.  https://www.youtube.com/live/X49KpkAIW_Q?si=eUHXQKcp3k6NI3-k — Event Details: https://hub.houghton.edu/rsvp?id=383338 URL:https://www.houghton.edu/event/highlander-chorus-chamber-choir-concert/ LOCATION:CFA Recital Hall\, 42.427041\,-78.153753 CATEGORIES:GSOM ORGANIZER;CN="Greatbatch School of Music":MAILTO:music@houghton.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T213000 DTSTAMP:20260418T133924 CREATED:20250721T220533Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260418T091947Z UID:10002507-1776540600-1776547800@www.houghton.edu SUMMARY:Artist Series: Eastman Trombone Choir DESCRIPTION:Founded in 1941 by Emory Remington\, the Eastman Trombone Choir is highly regarded around the world as one of the best ensembles of its kind. Currently\, Professors Mark Kellogg and Larry Zalkind serve as co-directors. Over the years\, the choir has appeared at many Eastern Trombone Workshops\, New York Brass Conferences\, the Western Mass Trombone Workshop\, Montreal Low Brass Workshop\, NAfME\, and NYSSMA conventions. The Choir has performed annually since 1989 at the Frühling Posaunen Festival in collaboration with the Trombone Studios at Ithaca College and Penn State University. Other local concerts and performances have been with the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra\, Rochester Oratorio Society\, Hochstein School of Music\, and churches throughout the Rochester area. For many years the choir was a feature of the Rochester Bach Festival. The Choir has also recorded for Mark Records\, Stolat Records\, and for Williams Music. Thanks to the generosity of our presenting sponsors\, we are pleased to provide quality musical programming at no charge to the public. — Event Details: https://hub.houghton.edu/rsvp?id=383332 URL:https://www.houghton.edu/event/artist-series-eastman-trombone-choir/ LOCATION:Wesley Chapel\, 42.427041\,-78.153753 CATEGORIES:GSOM ORGANIZER;CN="Greatbatch School of Music":MAILTO:music@houghton.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260420T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260420T193000 DTSTAMP:20260418T133924 CREATED:20260318T054953Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260413T091950Z UID:10003047-1776709800-1776713400@www.houghton.edu SUMMARY:Graduate Recital: Kevin Lee\, organ DESCRIPTION:Kevin Lee’s graduate organ recital\n\n—\nEvent Details: https://hub.houghton.edu/rsvp?id=385206 URL:https://www.houghton.edu/event/graduate-recital-kevin-lee-organ/ LOCATION:Wesley Chapel\, 42.427041\,-78.153753 CATEGORIES:GSOM ORGANIZER;CN="Greatbatch School of Music":MAILTO:music@houghton.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260420T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260420T210000 DTSTAMP:20260418T133924 CREATED:20250909T003608Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260413T091950Z UID:10002618-1776715200-1776718800@www.houghton.edu SUMMARY:Senior Recital: Katrina Kaufman-VonBuren\, piano: All Creation Waits DESCRIPTION:Senior Recital\n—\nEvent Details: https://hub.houghton.edu/rsvp?id=383830 URL:https://www.houghton.edu/event/senior-recital-katrina-kaufman-vonburen/ LOCATION:CFA Recital Hall\, 42.427041\,-78.153753 CATEGORIES:GSOM ORGANIZER;CN="Greatbatch School of Music":MAILTO:music@houghton.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260421T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260421T210000 DTSTAMP:20260418T133924 CREATED:20250721T220533Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260418T091947Z UID:10002508-1776799800-1776805200@www.houghton.edu SUMMARY:Houghton Jazz Ensemble Concert DESCRIPTION:Join the Houghton Jazz Ensemble for their final concert of the year on Tuesday\, April 21 at 7:30pm in Wesley Chapel. Featuring the music of jazz greats Miles Davis\, Ahmad Jamal\, Luiz Bonfá\, Gerry Mulligan\, and Wayne Shorter. The ensemble will be joined by special guest soloists\, Houghton faculty members Anton Machleder on guitar and Ed Croft on bass. https://www.youtube.com/live/Pt3GRi_OQ40?si=HkApcZcItUaCNr-b — Event Details: https://hub.houghton.edu/rsvp?id=383340 URL:https://www.houghton.edu/event/houghton-jazz-ensemble-concert-4/ LOCATION:Wesley Chapel\, 42.427041\,-78.153753 CATEGORIES:GSOM ORGANIZER;CN="Greatbatch School of Music":MAILTO:music@houghton.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260422T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260422T193000 DTSTAMP:20260418T133924 CREATED:20250917T200517Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260418T091947Z UID:10002643-1776882600-1776886200@www.houghton.edu SUMMARY:Junior Recital: Grace Keir\, voice DESCRIPTION:Grace Keir’s Junior Recital titled “Seasons of Love” is a compilation of some of the songs she has studied during her first two years at Houghton. Each song explores a different season of love in this life\, as love begins\, flourishes\, and sadly sometimes ends. In all\, the listener will learn the importance of loving and being loved by the people around them. https://www.youtube.com/live/Et-EMnhlNgo?si=Ox8MuBoRPTy6Eqj4 — Event Details: https://hub.houghton.edu/rsvp?id=384001 URL:https://www.houghton.edu/event/junior-recital-grace-keir-voice/ LOCATION:CFA Recital Hall\, 42.427041\,-78.153753 CATEGORIES:GSOM ORGANIZER;CN="Greatbatch School of Music":MAILTO:music@houghton.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260424T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260424T210000 DTSTAMP:20260418T133924 CREATED:20251107T232008Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260418T091947Z UID:10002764-1777059000-1777064400@www.houghton.edu SUMMARY:"America at 250: Heritage and Honor": Houghton Symphony Orchestra and Houghton Wind Ensemble Concert DESCRIPTION:The Houghton Wind Ensemble and Symphony Orchestra will present a joint concert celebrating the 250th anniversary of the United States on Friday\, April 24 at 7:30 p.m. in the Wesley Chapel. “America at 250: Heritage and Honor” will celebrate our nation’s musical heritage\, presenting musical works by Amy Beach\, Aaron Copland\, George Gershwin\, Omar Thomas\, and William Grant Still. The joint ensembles will also be joined by the Houghton Choir for a special tribute to U.S. Veterans. https://www.youtube.com/live/iseU3deGrwY?si=IJtDdy3TObp5SpqH — Event Details: https://hub.houghton.edu/rsvp?id=384650 URL:https://www.houghton.edu/event/america-at-250-houghton-symphony-orchestra-and-houghton-wind-ensemble-concert/ LOCATION:Wesley Chapel\, 42.427041\,-78.153753 CATEGORIES:GSOM ORGANIZER;CN="Greatbatch School of Music":MAILTO:music@houghton.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260427T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260427T193000 DTSTAMP:20260418T133924 CREATED:20260311T055000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260418T091947Z UID:10003035-1777314600-1777318200@www.houghton.edu SUMMARY:Faculty Recital: Anton Machleder\, guitar DESCRIPTION:This program is a study in collaborative repertoire for guitar from the 16th century to the present featuring Soo Yeon Kim – Violin and Jeremy Russo – viola da gamba\, cello. It will feature music of Dowland\, Marais\, Schmeltzer\, Telemann\, Giuliani\, Granados\, Ibert\, Gismonti and Piazzolla. https://www.youtube.com/live/3SLTxb9f0Fc?si=_3FvFuPyz7wO-8zC — Event Details: https://hub.houghton.edu/rsvp?id=385183 URL:https://www.houghton.edu/event/faculty-recital-anton-machleder-guitar/ LOCATION:CFA Recital Hall\, 42.427041\,-78.153753 CATEGORIES:GSOM ORGANIZER;CN="Greatbatch School of Music":MAILTO:music@houghton.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260427T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260427T210000 DTSTAMP:20260418T133924 CREATED:20260108T032028Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260418T091947Z UID:10002857-1777320000-1777323600@www.houghton.edu SUMMARY:Great "Batch" Of Acts DESCRIPTION:Hoot and holler with music students and faculty as we put on our talent/comedy show\, coordinated by our NAfME chapter of Music Education students. — Event Details: https://hub.houghton.edu/rsvp?id=384801 URL:https://www.houghton.edu/event/great-batch-of-acts/ LOCATION:CFA Recital Hall\, 1 Willard Ave\, Houghton\, NY\, United States CATEGORIES:GSOM ORGANIZER;CN="Greatbatch School of Music":MAILTO:music@houghton.edu GEO:42.42565;-78.157131 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=CFA Recital Hall 1 Willard Ave Houghton NY United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1 Willard Ave:geo:-78.157131,42.42565 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260429T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260429T193000 DTSTAMP:20260418T133924 CREATED:20250721T220534Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260418T091947Z UID:10002511-1777487400-1777491000@www.houghton.edu SUMMARY:Composition Recital DESCRIPTION:Come hear original works by our composition students!\n\n—\nEvent Details: https://hub.houghton.edu/rsvp?id=383343 URL:https://www.houghton.edu/event/composition-recital-3/ LOCATION:CFA Recital Hall\, 42.427041\,-78.153753 CATEGORIES:GSOM ORGANIZER;CN="Greatbatch School of Music":MAILTO:music@houghton.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260429T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260429T210000 DTSTAMP:20260418T133924 CREATED:20250721T220534Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T091951Z UID:10002512-1777492800-1777496400@www.houghton.edu SUMMARY:Composition Recital DESCRIPTION:Come hear original works by our composition students!\n\n—\nEvent Details: https://hub.houghton.edu/rsvp?id=383344 URL:https://www.houghton.edu/event/composition-recital-4/ LOCATION:CFA Recital Hall\, 42.427041\,-78.153753 CATEGORIES:GSOM ORGANIZER;CN="Greatbatch School of Music":MAILTO:music@houghton.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260430T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260430T203000 DTSTAMP:20260418T133924 CREATED:20260116T033504Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260418T091948Z UID:10002902-1777577400-1777581000@www.houghton.edu SUMMARY:Saxophone Ensemble Concert DESCRIPTION:Saxophone Ensemble Concert\n\n—\nEvent Details: https://hub.houghton.edu/rsvp?id=384890 URL:https://www.houghton.edu/event/saxophone-ensemble-concert/ LOCATION:CFA Recital Hall\, 42.427041\,-78.153753 CATEGORIES:GSOM ORGANIZER;CN="Greatbatch School of Music":MAILTO:music@houghton.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260501T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260501T210000 DTSTAMP:20260418T133924 CREATED:20251107T232009Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260418T091948Z UID:10002765-1777663800-1777669200@www.houghton.edu SUMMARY:Houghton Choir Concert DESCRIPTION:Houghton Choir Concert\n\n—\nEvent Details: https://hub.houghton.edu/rsvp?id=384649 URL:https://www.houghton.edu/event/houghton-choir-concert-4/ LOCATION:Houghton Wesleyan Church\, 9712 NY-19\, Houghton\, 14744\, United States CATEGORIES:GSOM ORGANIZER;CN="Greatbatch School of Music":MAILTO:music@houghton.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260726 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260801 DTSTAMP:20260418T133924 CREATED:20260128T160953Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260224T131357Z UID:10002962-1785031200-1785463199@www.houghton.edu SUMMARY:Summer Music Festival DESCRIPTION:[vc_row text_align=”center”][vc_column width=”3/4″][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text] \nTake your performance to the next level.\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] \nAt this four-day summer string festival\, you will work closely with Houghton’s world-class faculty to gain a deeper understanding of your instrument and push yourself to grow as a whole musician. Private lessons\, masterclasses\, and various ensemble group coaching will allow you to experience the true artistry of music-making. Dive deeper with special workshops in Musician’s Wellness and an invitation-only Spotlight Competition—a great stepping stone to prepare for optimal playing. \nDiscover a holistic approach to glorifying God through music with your talents and abilities. \n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] \nFestival Dates: July 26-30\, 2026\n[/vc_column_text]Register Today[/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text] \n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row text_align=”center”][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nHighlights\n[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″ text_align=”center”][vc_column_text] \nIndividual and small group instruction from Houghton Faculty and Houghton Music Alum.\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″ text_align=”center”][vc_column_text] \nCourses in musicianship\, music theory\, and improvisation.\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″ text_align=”center”][vc_column_text] \nDirect preparation for collegiate music studies.\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_empty_space height=”64px”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row row_image=”51498″ reverse=”true”][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nBuild Your Festival Experience\n[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner el_class=”lp-about” width=”1/3″][vc_column_text] \nAll students will participate in:\n\nPrivate Lessons for Violin\, Viola\, Cello\, and Piano\nChamber Music (Duo\, Trio\, String Quartet\, Quintet)\nString Orchestra\nCello Ensemble (Cello students only)\nGuest Artist Masterclass\nWorkshops on Jazz Improvisation & Musicians’ wellness\nStudent Spotlight Competition\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner el_class=”lp-about” width=”1/3″][vc_column_text] \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row text_align=”center”][vc_column width=”3/4″][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″ boxed=”true”][vc_column_text] \nRates & Registration\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] \nJuly 26-30\, 2026\nFor students ages 13-25 year old of Intermediate and Advanced levels\n[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text] \n$1000 – Residential Experience\nIncludes housing and all meals \n$950 – Early Bird Registration for Residential Experience only (must enroll prior to April 15\, 2026) \nIncludes housing and all meals[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] \n$870 – Day Experience\nIncludes lunches and dinners[/vc_column_text]Register for the festival[/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″ boxed=”true”][vc_column_text] \nRegistration Details\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] \nA $100 non-refundable deposit must accompany each registration. A $30 refundable room key deposit is required upon arrival at the festival. \n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] \nWhen you register\, use your email as your log-in and then pick a password you will remember. You will need to get back into your UltraCamp account after you register. Follow these directions to create an account and register your child for the festival. \n[/vc_column_text]Upload Your Festival Forms[/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row row_image=”51497″ reverse=”true”][vc_column][vc_raw_html]JTNDYSUyMGlkJTNEJTIybG9jYXRpb24lMjIlM0UlM0MlMkZhJTNF[/vc_raw_html][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_column_text] \nFestival Location\nHoughton University is located 65 miles southeast of Buffalo and 70 miles southwest of Rochester in Houghton\, New York. 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Orquesta de Cámara de Valdivia[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][vc_column_text] \nDr. Anton Machleder\nGuitar Faculty\nAdjunct Assistant Professor of Guitar at Houghton University)[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][vc_column_text] \nDr. Nathan Cheung\, Piano & Collaborative Piano Faculty\nInstructor of Collaboration at Vanderbilt University’s Blair School of Music[/vc_column_text]Read more about Nathan[/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][vc_column_text] \nEric Tran\, Piano & Collaborative Piano Faculty\n[/vc_column_text]Read more about Eric[/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_empty_space height=”64px”][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://www.houghton.edu/event/summer-music-festival/ LOCATION:Houghton University\, 1 Willard Avenue\, Houghton\, NY 14744\, United States CATEGORIES:GSOM 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UID:10003057-1794943800-1794949200@www.houghton.edu SUMMARY:Jazz Ensemble Concert DESCRIPTION:Jazz Ensemble Concert\n—\nEvent Details: https://hub.houghton.edu/rsvp?id=385223 URL:https://www.houghton.edu/event/jazz-ensemble-concert/ LOCATION:Wesley Chapel\, 42.427041\,-78.153753 CATEGORIES:GSOM ORGANIZER;CN="Greatbatch School of Music":MAILTO:music@houghton.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261202T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261202T193000 DTSTAMP:20260418T133924 CREATED:20260321T060516Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260418T091948Z UID:10003058-1796236200-1796239800@www.houghton.edu SUMMARY:Composition Recital DESCRIPTION:Composition Recital\n—\nEvent Details: https://hub.houghton.edu/rsvp?id=385225 URL:https://www.houghton.edu/event/composition-recital-6/ LOCATION:CFA Recital Hall\, 42.427041\,-78.153753 CATEGORIES:GSOM ORGANIZER;CN="Greatbatch School of Music":MAILTO:music@houghton.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261202T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261202T210000 DTSTAMP:20260418T133924 CREATED:20260321T060516Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260418T091948Z UID:10003059-1796241600-1796245200@www.houghton.edu SUMMARY:Composition Recital DESCRIPTION:Composition Recital\n—\nEvent Details: https://hub.houghton.edu/rsvp?id=385226 URL:https://www.houghton.edu/event/composition-recital-7/ LOCATION:CFA Recital Hall\, 42.427041\,-78.153753 CATEGORIES:GSOM ORGANIZER;CN="Greatbatch School of Music":MAILTO:music@houghton.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270203T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270203T193000 DTSTAMP:20260418T133924 CREATED:20260321T060516Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260418T091948Z UID:10003060-1801679400-1801683000@www.houghton.edu SUMMARY:Composition in the Atrium DESCRIPTION:GSOM composers will present a short concert of brand-new works! The performance will feature a mix of traditional and experimental pieces that utilize the atrium space to stretch our understanding of sound and music. Come join us for a concert unlike anything you’ve heard before!\n—\nEvent Details: https://hub.houghton.edu/rsvp?id=385229 URL:https://www.houghton.edu/event/composition-in-the-atrium/ LOCATION:CFA Atrium\, 42.427041\,-78.153753 CATEGORIES:GSOM ORGANIZER;CN="Greatbatch School of Music":MAILTO:music@houghton.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270420T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270420T203000 DTSTAMP:20260418T133924 CREATED:20260321T060517Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260418T091948Z UID:10003061-1808249400-1808253000@www.houghton.edu SUMMARY:Jazz Ensemble Concert DESCRIPTION:Jazz Ensemble Concert\n—\nEvent Details: https://hub.houghton.edu/rsvp?id=385234 URL:https://www.houghton.edu/event/jazz-ensemble-concert-2/ LOCATION:Wesley Chapel\, 42.427041\,-78.153753 CATEGORIES:GSOM ORGANIZER;CN="Greatbatch School of Music":MAILTO:music@houghton.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270426T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270426T193000 DTSTAMP:20260418T133924 CREATED:20260321T060517Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260418T091948Z UID:10003062-1808764200-1808767800@www.houghton.edu SUMMARY:Composition Recital DESCRIPTION:Composition Recital\n—\nEvent Details: https://hub.houghton.edu/rsvp?id=385236 URL:https://www.houghton.edu/event/composition-recital-8/ LOCATION:CFA Recital Hall\, 42.427041\,-78.153753 CATEGORIES:GSOM ORGANIZER;CN="Greatbatch School of Music":MAILTO:music@houghton.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270426T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270426T210000 DTSTAMP:20260418T133924 CREATED:20260321T060517Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260418T091948Z UID:10003063-1808769600-1808773200@www.houghton.edu SUMMARY:Composition Recital DESCRIPTION:Composition Recital\n—\nEvent Details: https://hub.houghton.edu/rsvp?id=385237 URL:https://www.houghton.edu/event/composition-recital-9/ LOCATION:CFA Recital Hall\, 42.427041\,-78.153753 CATEGORIES:GSOM ORGANIZER;CN="Greatbatch School of Music":MAILTO:music@houghton.edu END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR