Library Concerts
Three groups of OSFL musicians will perform at libraries throughout Chemung, Steuben, Schuyler, and Tioga counties in August 2021. FREE and FUN for all ages!
Carnival of the Animals by Camille Saint-Saëns (1835-1921) performed by the OSFL Brass Quintet
Treasure in a Dream composed by Dan Kohane in 2015 based on Jewish folk stories, performed by Rosanna Moore, harp and Shade Zajac, cello
Ferdinand the Bull by Munroe Leaf, paired with music by George Bizet (1838-1875) performed by the OSFL String Quartet, narrated by OSFL cellist Gilbert Antoine
Carnival of the Animals by Camille Saint-Saëns (1835-1921) performed by the OSFL Brass Quintet
Treasure in a Dream composed by Dan Kohane in 2015 based on Jewish folk stories, performed by Rosanna Moore, harp and Shade Zajac, cello
Ferdinand the Bull by Munroe Leaf, paired with music by George Bizet (1838-1875) performed by the OSFL String Quartet, narrated by OSFL cellist Gilbert Antoine
See the event schedule below and click on the event title for details. Contact the OSFL office for more information.
Past Events
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Libraries, schools, and other organizations serving children and families:
host a showing of Stories with Music, email or call the OSFL office.
Learn about the instruments and the musicians while enjoying the narrated performance of a perennial favorite, Tubby the Tuba, with music by George Kleinsinger and words by Paul Tripp.
Narrated by Rosanna Moore, actor and principal harpist with the OSFL, Tubby the Tuba was arranged for woodwind quintet by OSFL principal tuba player, David Unland. This program introduces the audience to the flute, piccolo, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, horn, and tuba. Other pieces on the program include Passacaille by Adrien Barthe and Old Hungarian Dances of the 17th Century by Ferenc Farkas.
Download the Kids' Activity Sheet.
This program is sponsored in part by the Upstate Coalition for a Fairgame Arts Grant
Past Showings
Waverly Library October 28, 2020
Spencer Library November 7
Tappan-Spaulding Memorial Library November 16
Berkshire Free Library December 17
Watkins Glen Free and Montour Falls Libraries February 10
Southeast Steuben County Library February 18
Steele Memorial Library and the Chemung County Library District March 16
Benedek Memorial Library in Savona on Thursday, March 18
host a showing of Stories with Music, email or call the OSFL office.
Learn about the instruments and the musicians while enjoying the narrated performance of a perennial favorite, Tubby the Tuba, with music by George Kleinsinger and words by Paul Tripp.
Narrated by Rosanna Moore, actor and principal harpist with the OSFL, Tubby the Tuba was arranged for woodwind quintet by OSFL principal tuba player, David Unland. This program introduces the audience to the flute, piccolo, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, horn, and tuba. Other pieces on the program include Passacaille by Adrien Barthe and Old Hungarian Dances of the 17th Century by Ferenc Farkas.
Download the Kids' Activity Sheet.
This program is sponsored in part by the Upstate Coalition for a Fairgame Arts Grant
Past Showings
Waverly Library October 28, 2020
Spencer Library November 7
Tappan-Spaulding Memorial Library November 16
Berkshire Free Library December 17
Watkins Glen Free and Montour Falls Libraries February 10
Southeast Steuben County Library February 18
Steele Memorial Library and the Chemung County Library District March 16
Benedek Memorial Library in Savona on Thursday, March 18
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OSFL Brass Quintet
performed outdoors at Teal Park in Horseheads June 24, 2021 and Glass Fest Fusion Riverfront Park in Corning May 27, 2021 Jeff Stempien, trumpet Bill Arnts, trumpet Rebecca Dodson-Webster, horn Duane Smith, trombone Dave Unland, tuba A fun, festive, safe way to perform live again! |
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Pathways, Inc. Kids Adventure Club
August 10-14, 2020
August 10-14, 2020
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Music to My Ears Workshop
presented by Maestro Toshiyuki Shimada
Wednesday, March 4 at 6-8 PM
Peterson Chapel, Cowles Hall, Elmira College
Free and open to the public, space is limited
presented by Maestro Toshiyuki Shimada
Wednesday, March 4 at 6-8 PM
Peterson Chapel, Cowles Hall, Elmira College
Free and open to the public, space is limited
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Telling Stories with Music - Summer 2019
In partnership with public libraries, the OSFL's chamber groups are presenting educational programs at multiple locations this summer, free of charge thanks to support from the Upstate Coalition for a Fairgame Arts Grant.
The Frog Prince
One of the OSFL's chamber music ensembles, The Edgewood Piano Trio (violin, cello, and piano), presented an educational music program that will entertain and enlighten all ages--children and adults. The storybook theme was The Frog Prince with music by Michael Hopkins. The Trio also performed a Strauss waltz and other pieces to demonstrate different musical styles and allow the audience to move to the music, ask questions, and learn about the orchestra instruments up close. Audiences of all ages found inspiration in tying together music and literacy.
One of the OSFL's chamber music ensembles, The Edgewood Piano Trio (violin, cello, and piano), presented an educational music program that will entertain and enlighten all ages--children and adults. The storybook theme was The Frog Prince with music by Michael Hopkins. The Trio also performed a Strauss waltz and other pieces to demonstrate different musical styles and allow the audience to move to the music, ask questions, and learn about the orchestra instruments up close. Audiences of all ages found inspiration in tying together music and literacy.
Monday, August 19 at 6:30 PM
Horseheads Free Library
405 S. Main St., Horseheads, NY 14845
607-736-4581
www.ccld.lib.ny.us/horseheads-free-library
Saturday, August 24 at 1:00 PM
Fred & Harriett Taylor Memorial Library
21 William Street , Hammondsport, NY 14840
607-569-2045
www.hammondsportlibrary.org
Tuesday, August 27 at 6:30 PM
Big Flats Library
78 Canal St., Big Flats, NY 14814
607-562-3300
ccld.lib.ny.us/big-flats-library
Wednesday, August 28 at 6:30 PM
Steele Memorial Library
101 E Church St., Elmira, NY 14901
ccld.lib.ny.us/steele-memorial-library
Horseheads Free Library
405 S. Main St., Horseheads, NY 14845
607-736-4581
www.ccld.lib.ny.us/horseheads-free-library
Saturday, August 24 at 1:00 PM
Fred & Harriett Taylor Memorial Library
21 William Street , Hammondsport, NY 14840
607-569-2045
www.hammondsportlibrary.org
Tuesday, August 27 at 6:30 PM
Big Flats Library
78 Canal St., Big Flats, NY 14814
607-562-3300
ccld.lib.ny.us/big-flats-library
Wednesday, August 28 at 6:30 PM
Steele Memorial Library
101 E Church St., Elmira, NY 14901
ccld.lib.ny.us/steele-memorial-library
Telling Stories with Music - Summer 2019
The OSFL's woodwind quintet performed this all-time favorite, narrated story complete with the illustrated storybook available for check-out at the library. This arrangement for woodwind quintet introduces the audience to the flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, and horn. Composer Sergei Prokofiev uses different melodies, instruments, and styles of playing to represent each character in the story. Other pieces on the program included Sea Shanties by Malcolm Arnold and Shepherd's Hey by Percy Grainger. FREE for all ages.
These concerts are made possible in part by the Upstate Coalition for a Fairgame Arts Grant and Decentralization funds from the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of Governor Andrew M. Cuomo and the New York State Legislature and administered by The ARTS Council of the Southern Finger Lakes.
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Many thanks to our partnering libraries:
Tuesday, July 2 at 1 PM
Berkshire Free Library
12519 State Route 38, Berkshire, NY 13736
607-657-4418
www.berkshirefreelibrary.org
Tuesday, July 2 at 4 PM
Tappan-Spaulding Memorial Library
6 Rock Street, Newark Valley, NY 13811
607-642-9960
www.tsmlibrary.org
Monday, July 15 at 10 AM
Southeast Steuben County Library
300 Nasser Civic Center Plaza, Suite 101, Corning, NY 14830
607-936-3713 ext 503
www.ssclibrary.org
Tuesday, July 16 at 1 PM
Spencer Library
41 N. Main Street, Spencer, NY 14883
607-589-4496
www.spencernylibrary.org
Wednesday, July 17 at 1 PM
Coburn Free Library
275 Main Street, Owego, NY 13827
607-686-3520
Facebook message to Coburn Free Library (@coburnlibrary)
www.coburnfreelibrary.org
Wednesday, July 17 at 4 PM
Candor Free Library
2 Bank Street, Candor, NY 13743
607-659-7258
www.candorfreelibrary.org
Wednesday, July 31 at 6:30 PM
Waverly Free Library
18 Elizabeth Street, Waverly NY 14892
607-565-9341
www.waverlyfreelibrary.org
These concerts are made possible in part by the Upstate Coalition for a Fairgame Arts Grant and Decentralization funds from the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of Governor Andrew M. Cuomo and the New York State Legislature and administered by The ARTS Council of the Southern Finger Lakes.
Did you miss these concerts?
Sign up below to receive email notifications of future programs like these.
Many thanks to our partnering libraries:
Tuesday, July 2 at 1 PM
Berkshire Free Library
12519 State Route 38, Berkshire, NY 13736
607-657-4418
www.berkshirefreelibrary.org
Tuesday, July 2 at 4 PM
Tappan-Spaulding Memorial Library
6 Rock Street, Newark Valley, NY 13811
607-642-9960
www.tsmlibrary.org
Monday, July 15 at 10 AM
Southeast Steuben County Library
300 Nasser Civic Center Plaza, Suite 101, Corning, NY 14830
607-936-3713 ext 503
www.ssclibrary.org
Tuesday, July 16 at 1 PM
Spencer Library
41 N. Main Street, Spencer, NY 14883
607-589-4496
www.spencernylibrary.org
Wednesday, July 17 at 1 PM
Coburn Free Library
275 Main Street, Owego, NY 13827
607-686-3520
Facebook message to Coburn Free Library (@coburnlibrary)
www.coburnfreelibrary.org
Wednesday, July 17 at 4 PM
Candor Free Library
2 Bank Street, Candor, NY 13743
607-659-7258
www.candorfreelibrary.org
Wednesday, July 31 at 6:30 PM
Waverly Free Library
18 Elizabeth Street, Waverly NY 14892
607-565-9341
www.waverlyfreelibrary.org
Musical by Nature
OSFL musicians partnered with the Tanglewood Nature Center in Elmira on Saturday, September 21, 2019. Participating students were inspired by the music of the natural world and created their own musical instruments from objects found in nature. The program ran from 10am to 12pm, immediately followed by a picnic lunch provided by OSFL and Tanglewood from 12pm-1pm. This family program was free and open to the public. More information at Tanglewood Nature Center's website.
Last year's event SOLD OUT. Sign up early to secure your spot for next year.
Last year's event SOLD OUT. Sign up early to secure your spot for next year.
STEM MAKES MUSIC
In collaboration with the Science & Discovery Center, OSFL musicians helped students build musical instruments from recycled materials and perform a musical composition that they created. The final performance was an exciting culmination of this week-long day camp.
July 22-26, 2019
Hendy Avenue School, Elmira
July 29-Aug. 2, 2019
Corning-Painted Post Middle School, Corning
July 22-26, 2019
Hendy Avenue School, Elmira
July 29-Aug. 2, 2019
Corning-Painted Post Middle School, Corning
Master Classes with Guest Soloists
Check back for master class dates and details when orchestra soloists are in town. These highly acclaimed artists work directly with students to coach them in an open classroom setting for all to learn and be inspired.
Check back for master class dates and details when orchestra soloists are in town. These highly acclaimed artists work directly with students to coach them in an open classroom setting for all to learn and be inspired.
Master Class with Cellist Allison Eldredge, May 10, 2019
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