Nyack Center

🎻 A soldier. A violin. A deal with the Devil.
BridgeMusik opens its 2026 Summer Festival — We the Music: Celebrating 250 Years of American Voices — with a bold, fully staged production of Stravinsky’s The Soldier’s Tale, paired with the world premiere of Dedication to Faust by Thomas Cabaniss.
Blending music, theater, and dance, this visually compelling theatrical production reimagines Stravinsky’s iconic work for contemporary audiences. The Soldier’s Tale tells the story of a soldier who trades his violin to the Devil in exchange for wealth, exploring timeless themes of temptation, fate, and the true cost of ambition.
Directed by Malena Dayen and conducted by David Rosenmeyer, the production features the BridgeMusik Festival Ensemble together with an outstanding cast of New York theater and dance artists:
🎭 Danny Bryck — The Soldier 
🎭 Alok Tewari — The Devil 
🎭 Mary Neufeld — Narrator 
🎭 JoVonna Parks — The Princess / Dancer
The program also includes the world premiere of Dedication to Faust by acclaimed composer Thomas Cabaniss, written especially for the festival.
📍 Nyack Center — Nyack, NY 
📅 Saturday, August 1, 2026 at 7:30 PM 
📅 Sunday, August 2, 2026 at 3:00 PM
<a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/stravinskys-soldiers-tale-bridgemusik-production-nyack-center-aug-12-tickets-1985768109872?keep_tld=true#location" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">🎟 Seating is limited at Nyack Center — reserve your seats early.</a>
This special theatrical production opens the <a href="https://www.bridgemusik.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">BridgeMusik Summer Festival 2026</a> and sets the tone for a festival celebrating creativity, collaboration, and musical voices across generations.
Stravinsky — The Soldier’s Tale (L’Histoire du Soldat) is presented under license from G. Schirmer, Inc. o/b/o Chester Music Ltd., copyright owners.
This presentation is made possible in part with support from the New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA), Nyack Tourism, and individual donors. Ticket purchases help sustain BridgeMusik’s free community concerts and educational programs. Additional contributions are welcome through Eventbrite or at bridgemusik.com/support — every gift makes a difference.

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🎻 A soldier. A violin. A deal with the Devil.
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Stravinsky Soldier’s Tale — BridgeMusik Summer Festival 2026 in Nyack

Rockland County NY

Join BridgeMusik for the 9th Annual Summer Festival 2026: We the Music — Celebrating 250 Years of American Voices, a two-week celebration of the rich and diverse musical traditions that have shaped the American experience.
Inspired by the upcoming 250th anniversary of the United States, this year's festival explores the many voices that define American music through the works of American composers, jazz innovators, immigrant artists, and the next generation of emerging musicians.
Taking place throughout Rockland County from August 1–16, the festival brings together professional artists, students, and audiences for performances, educational programs, and community events that highlight creativity, collaboration, mentorship, and cultural exchange.
Festival highlights include:
🎻 A fully staged production of Igor Stravinsky's The Soldier's Tale at Nyack Center (August 1–2), directed by Malena Dayen and conducted by David Rosenmeyer
🎼 The world premiere of Dedication to Faust by Thomas Cabaniss
🎻 A newly commissioned work by The Dolphins Quartet
🎶 Free Chamber Hour library concerts throughout Rockland County (August 4–7)
🎓 Student Week featuring chamber music coaching, performances, and masterclasses with acclaimed faculty artists (August 10–16)
🎵 Special guest artist Carol Wincenc, internationally acclaimed flutist
🎼 Student recitals and the Festival Finale featuring Copland's Appalachian Spring (August 15–16)
Festival events take place at venues throughout Rockland County, including Nyack Center, Nyack Library, Blauvelt Free Library, Finkelstein Memorial Library (Spring Valley), Valley Cottage Library, and Our Lady of the Sacred Heart School in Tappan.
Explore the complete festival schedule and reserve tickets or register for free events:
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Advance registration is required for all events due to limited seating capacity.
BridgeMusik Summer Festival 2026 is made possible in part through the support of the New York State Council on the Arts, the Arthur F. and Alice E. Adams Charitable Foundation, the Curtis W. McGraw Foundation, the Froning Family Foundation, Nyack Tourism Grant, and individual donors.
Ticket purchases and contributions help sustain BridgeMusik's free community concerts, library programs, educational initiatives, scholarships, and artistic opportunities for students throughout the year.
Additional contributions are welcome through Eventbrite or at <a href="https://www.bridgemusik.com/support" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://www.bridgemusik.com/support</a>. Every gift helps expand access to music education and community programming.

Local Event: BridgeMusik Summer Festival 2026: We the Music — Celebrating 250 Years of American Voices

BridgeMusik Summer Festival 2026: We the Music...

Join BridgeMusik for the 9th Annual Summer Festival 2026: We the Music — Celebrating 250 Years of American Voices, a two-week...

BridgeMusik Summer Festival 2026: We the Music — Celebrating 250 Years of American Voices

Blauvelt Free Library

Join BridgeMusik for The Living Groove — American Jazz Across Generations, a free Chamber Hour concert presented as part of the BridgeMusik Summer Festival 2026: We the Music — Celebrating 250 Years of American Voices.
Featuring acclaimed bassist Bill Moring, trombonist Mark Patterson, and a new generation of emerging musicians, this engaging one-hour performance celebrates the enduring legacy of American jazz through mentorship, collaboration, and musical exchange.
Presented in the intimate setting of Blauvelt Free Library, the concert explores how jazz traditions are passed from one generation to the next while highlighting the creativity, improvisation, and innovation that have shaped American music for generations.
Inspired by the upcoming 250th anniversary of the United States, this year's BridgeMusik Summer Festival explores the rich tapestry of American musical life through the works of American composers, jazz innovators, and immigrant artists who helped shape the nation's cultural identity.
Festival highlights include Stravinsky's The Soldier's Tale at the Nyack Center on August 1–2, the world premiere of Dedication to Faust by Thomas Cabaniss, a newly commissioned work by The Dolphins Quartet, free Chamber Hour library concerts, student performances, and collaborations between emerging musicians and professional artists.
Following opening weekend, the festival continues throughout Rockland County with free concerts, community performances, student recitals, and special events celebrating American musical voices across generations.
Register for this event:
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Explore the complete BridgeMusik Summer Festival 2026 Eventbrite Collection for additional concerts and events taking place August 1–16, including tickets for Stravinsky's The Soldier's Tale and free registration for Library Week performances and student concerts:
<a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/bridgemusik-summer-festival-2026-we-the-music-4845363" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/bridgemusik-summer-festival-2026-we-the-music-4845363</a>
BridgeMusik Summer Festival 2026 is made possible in part through the support of the New York State Council on the Arts, the Arthur F. and Alice E. Adams Charitable Foundation, the Curtis W. McGraw Foundation, the Froning Family Foundation, Nyack Tourism Grant, and individual donors.
BridgeMusik's Chamber Hour concerts are presented free of charge. Additional contributions are welcome through Eventbrite or at <a href="https://www.bridgemusik.com/support" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://www.bridgemusik.com/support</a>. Every gift helps sustain community performances, library programs, educational initiatives, and artistic opportunities for students throughout the year.
Admission is free. Advance registration is required due to limited seating.

Local Event: BridgeMusik Summer Festival 2026: The Living Groove — American Jazz Across Generations

BridgeMusik Summer Festival 2026: The Living...


Join BridgeMusik for The Living Groove — American Jazz Across Generations, a free Chamber Hour concert presented as part of...

BridgeMusik Summer Festival 2026: The Living Groove — American Jazz Across Generations

Nyack Library

Join BridgeMusik for an afternoon of chamber music as part of the BridgeMusik Summer Festival 2026, We the Music – Celebrating 250 Years of American Voices.
This special free Chamber Hour concert explores the musical voices that helped shape American culture through immigration, artistic exchange, and the blending of traditions from around the world. Performed by a string quartet of BridgeMusik artists, the program celebrates the connections between European musical heritage and the evolving American experience.
The program features Antonín Dvořák's beloved "American" String Quartet, written during the composer's time in the United States and inspired by the people, landscapes, and musical traditions he encountered here. Through Dvořák's music and other selections, the concert reflects the cultural diversity and artistic influences that continue to shape American musical life.
Inspired by the upcoming 250th anniversary of the United States, this year's BridgeMusik Summer Festival explores the rich tapestry of American musical life through the works of American composers, jazz innovators, and immigrant artists who helped shape the nation's cultural identity.
Festival highlights include Stravinsky's The Soldier's Tale, the world premiere of Dedication to Faust by Thomas Cabaniss, a newly commissioned work by The Dolphins Quartet, free Chamber Hour library concerts, community performances, student recitals, and collaborations between emerging musicians and professional artists.
Following opening weekend, the festival continues throughout Rockland County with free Chamber Hour library concerts, community performances, student recitals, and special events celebrating American musical voices across generations.
Register for this event:
<a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/old-world-new-world-american-echoes-tickets-1990653193288?aff=odcleoeventsincollection" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://www.eventbrite.com/e/old-world-new-world-american-echoes-tickets-1990653193288?aff=odcleoeventsincollection</a>
Explore the complete BridgeMusik Summer Festival 2026 Eventbrite Collection for additional concerts and events taking place August 1–16, including tickets for Stravinsky’s The Soldier’s Tale and free registration for Library Week performances and student concerts:
<a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/bridgemusik-summer-festival-2026-we-the-music-4845363" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/bridgemusik-summer-festival-2026-we-the-music-4845363</a>
BridgeMusik Summer Festival 2026 is made possible in part through the support of the New York State Council on the Arts, the Arthur F. and Alice E. Adams Charitable Foundation, the Curtis W. McGraw Foundation, the Froning Family Foundation, Nyack Tourism Grant, and individual donors.
BridgeMusik’s Chamber Hour concerts are presented free of charge. Additional contributions are welcome through Eventbrite or at <a href="https://www.bridgemusik.com/support" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://www.bridgemusik.com/support</a>. Every gift helps sustain community performances, library programs, educational initiatives, and artistic opportunities for students throughout the year.
Admission is free. Advance registration is required due to limited seating.

Local Event: BridgeMusik Summer Festival 2026: Old World, New World — American Echoes

BridgeMusik Summer Festival 2026: Old World,...

Join BridgeMusik for an afternoon of chamber music as part of the BridgeMusik Summer Festival 2026, We the Music – Celebrating...

BridgeMusik Summer Festival 2026: Old World, New World — American Echoes

Finkelstein Memorial Library, 24 Chestnut Street  Spring Valley, NY 10977

Join BridgeMusik for American Voices — From Copland to Stravinsky, a free Chamber Hour concert presented as part of the BridgeMusik Summer Festival 2026: We the Music — Celebrating 250 Years of American Voices.
This special one-hour program explores the many voices that have shaped American musical life through works by Aaron Copland, William Bolcom, and Igor Stravinsky.
The program includes Copland's lyrical Sonata for Clarinet and Piano, Bolcom's beloved Graceful Ghost Rag for violin and piano, and selections from Stravinsky's The Soldier's Tale Suite for clarinet, violin, and piano. Together, these works highlight the diversity of American musical traditions while reflecting the festival's celebration of composers, innovators, and immigrant artists whose contributions helped define the American cultural landscape.
Presented at the Finkelstein Memorial Library Fielding Room, this concert offers audiences an opportunity to explore connections between American composers and one of the festival's featured artists, Igor Stravinsky, whose The Soldier's Tale opens the festival at the Nyack Center on August 1–2.
Inspired by the upcoming 250th anniversary of the United States, this year's BridgeMusik Summer Festival explores the rich tapestry of American musical life through the works of American composers, jazz innovators, and immigrant artists who helped shape the nation's cultural identity.
Festival highlights include Stravinsky's The Soldier's Tale at the Nyack Center on August 1–2, the world premiere of Dedication to Faust by Thomas Cabaniss, a newly commissioned work by The Dolphins Quartet, free Chamber Hour library concerts, student performances, and collaborations between emerging musicians and professional artists.
Following opening weekend, the festival continues throughout Rockland County with free concerts, community performances, student recitals, and special events celebrating American musical voices across generations.
Register for this event:
<a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/american-voices-from-copland-to-stravinsky-tickets-1990653935508?aff=odcleoeventsincollection" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://www.eventbrite.com/e/american-voices-from-copland-to-stravinsky-tickets-1990653935508?aff=odcleoeventsincollection</a>
Explore the complete BridgeMusik Summer Festival 2026 Eventbrite Collection for additional concerts and events taking place August 1–16, including tickets for Stravinsky's The Soldier's Tale and free registration for Library Week performances and student concerts:
<a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/bridgemusik-summer-festival-2026-we-the-music-4845363" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/bridgemusik-summer-festival-2026-we-the-music-4845363</a>
BridgeMusik Summer Festival 2026 is made possible in part through the support of the New York State Council on the Arts, the Arthur F. and Alice E. Adams Charitable Foundation, the Curtis W. McGraw Foundation, the Froning Family Foundation, Nyack Tourism Grant, and individual donors.
BridgeMusik's Chamber Hour concerts are presented free of charge. Additional contributions are welcome through Eventbrite or at <a href="https://www.bridgemusik.com/support" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://www.bridgemusik.com/support</a>. Every gift helps sustain community performances, library programs, educational initiatives, and artistic opportunities for students throughout the year.
Admission is free. Advance registration is required due to limited seating.

Local Event: BridgeMusik Summer Festival 2026: American Voices — From Copland to Stravinsky

BridgeMusik Summer Festival 2026: American...

Join BridgeMusik for American Voices — From Copland to Stravinsky, a free Chamber Hour concert presented as part of the...

BridgeMusik Summer Festival 2026: American Voices — From Copland to Stravinsky

Valley Cottage Library

Join BridgeMusik for American Soundscapes — Winds Across a Changing Nation, a free Chamber Hour concert presented as part of the BridgeMusik Summer Festival 2026: We the Music — Celebrating 250 Years of American Voices.
This special one-hour program features the Continuum Wind Quintet in a celebration of the richness and diversity of American musical life.
Through works inspired by the nation's landscapes, communities, traditions, and cultural influences, the program explores the many voices that have contributed to America's musical identity. The distinctive colors of the woodwind quintet create a vibrant musical palette, offering audiences an engaging journey through works shaped by American composers and the diverse traditions that continue to influence music in the United States today.
Presented at Valley Cottage Library, this concert celebrates the many musical traditions that have helped shape American culture.
Inspired by the upcoming 250th anniversary of the United States, this year's BridgeMusik Summer Festival explores the rich tapestry of American musical life through the works of American composers, jazz innovators, and immigrant artists who helped shape the nation's cultural identity.
Festival highlights include Stravinsky's The Soldier's Tale at the Nyack Center on August 1–2, the world premiere of Dedication to Faust by Thomas Cabaniss, a newly commissioned work by The Dolphins Quartet, free Chamber Hour library concerts, student performances, and collaborations between emerging musicians and professional artists.
Following opening weekend, the festival continues throughout Rockland County with free concerts, community performances, student recitals, and special events celebrating American musical voices across generations.
Register for this event:
<a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/american-soundscapes-winds-across-a-changing-nation-tickets-1990653608530?aff=odcleoeventsincollection" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://www.eventbrite.com/e/american-soundscapes-winds-across-a-changing-nation-tickets-1990653608530?aff=odcleoeventsincollection</a>
Explore the complete BridgeMusik Summer Festival 2026 Eventbrite Collection for additional concerts and events taking place August 1–16, including tickets for Stravinsky's The Soldier's Tale and free registration for Library Week performances and student concerts:
<a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/bridgemusik-summer-festival-2026-we-the-music-4845363" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/bridgemusik-summer-festival-2026-we-the-music-4845363</a>
BridgeMusik Summer Festival 2026 is made possible in part through the support of the New York State Council on the Arts, the Arthur F. and Alice E. Adams Charitable Foundation, the Curtis W. McGraw Foundation, the Froning Family Foundation, Nyack Tourism Grant, and individual donors.
BridgeMusik's Chamber Hour concerts are presented free of charge. Additional contributions are welcome through Eventbrite or at <a href="https://www.bridgemusik.com/support" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://www.bridgemusik.com/support</a>. Every gift helps sustain community performances, library programs, educational initiatives, and artistic opportunities for students throughout the year.
Admission is free. Advance registration is required due to limited seating.

Local Event: BridgeMusik Summer Festival 2026: American Soundscapes — Winds Across a Changing Nation

Join BridgeMusik for American Soundscapes — Winds Across a Changing Nation, a free Chamber Hour concert presented as part of...

BridgeMusik Summer Festival 2026: American Soundscapes — Winds Across a Changing Nation

Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Auditorium, 120 Kings Hwy, Tappan, NY, 10983

Join BridgeMusik for New Voices, New Horizons, the opening concert of Student Festival Week presented as part of the BridgeMusik Summer Festival 2026: We the Music — Celebrating 250 Years of American Voices.
This special concert brings together distinguished guest artists, festival faculty, and emerging musical voices in a celebration of creativity, collaboration, and new music.
The program features The Dolphins Quartet and the world premiere of a newly commissioned work created and performed by The Dolphins Quartet especially for the BridgeMusik Summer Festival 2026. The concert also includes performances by the Continuum Wind Quintet and members of the BridgeMusik Festival Faculty, highlighting the festival's commitment to artistic excellence, mentorship, and the creation of new American music.
Bringing together established professionals and the next generation of musicians, this opening concert sets the stage for a week of learning, collaboration, and performance.
This concert launches BridgeMusik's Student Festival Week, where young musicians work alongside leading performers and educators in an immersive environment focused on artistic growth, chamber music, and community.
Inspired by the upcoming 250th anniversary of the United States, this year's BridgeMusik Summer Festival explores the rich tapestry of American musical life through the works of American composers, jazz innovators, and immigrant artists who helped shape the nation's cultural identity.
Festival highlights include Stravinsky's The Soldier's Tale at the Nyack Center on August 1–2, the world premiere of Dedication to Faust by Thomas Cabaniss, a newly commissioned work created and performed by The Dolphins Quartet, free Chamber Hour library concerts, student performances, and collaborations between emerging musicians and professional artists.
The festival continues through August 16 with concerts, community performances, educational programs, and special events celebrating American musical voices across generations.
Register for this event:
<a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/new-voices-new-horizons-tickets-1991197528409?aff=odcleoeventsincollection" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://www.eventbrite.com/e/new-voices-new-horizons-tickets-1991197528409?aff=odcleoeventsincollection</a>
Explore the complete BridgeMusik Summer Festival 2026 Eventbrite Collection for additional concerts and events taking place August 1–16, including tickets for Stravinsky's The Soldier's Tale and free registration for Library Week performances and student concerts:
<a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/bridgemusik-summer-festival-2026-we-the-music-4845363" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/bridgemusik-summer-festival-2026-we-the-music-4845363</a>
BridgeMusik Summer Festival 2026 is made possible in part through the support of the New York State Council on the Arts, the Arthur F. and Alice E. Adams Charitable Foundation, the Curtis W. McGraw Foundation, the Froning Family Foundation, Nyack Tourism Grant, and individual donors.
BridgeMusik concerts are presented free of charge. Additional contributions are welcome through Eventbrite or at <a href="https://www.bridgemusik.com/support" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://www.bridgemusik.com/support</a>. Every gift helps sustain community performances, library programs, educational initiatives, and artistic opportunities for students throughout the year.
Admission is free. Advance registration is required.

Local Event: BridgeMusik Summer Festival 2026: New Voices, New Horizons

BridgeMusik Summer Festival 2026: New Voices,...

Join BridgeMusik for New Voices, New Horizons, the opening concert of Student Festival Week presented as part of the...

BridgeMusik Summer Festival 2026: New Voices, New Horizons

Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Church

Join BridgeMusik for JS Bach Chamber Hour — Timeless Voices, an evening of chamber music presented as part of the BridgeMusik Summer Festival 2026: We the Music — Celebrating 250 Years of American Voices.
This special Chamber Hour concert celebrates the enduring legacy of Johann Sebastian Bach, whose music continues to inspire musicians and audiences across generations. Performed by BridgeMusik Festival students and faculty, the program showcases Bach's timeless artistry through a variety of chamber music and solo works presented in the intimate setting of the OLSH Little Chapel.
Blending mentorship and performance, the concert reflects one of BridgeMusik's core values: bringing together emerging musicians and experienced artists in meaningful artistic collaboration. Through Bach's music, audiences will experience the beauty, clarity, and expressive power that have made his works a cornerstone of the classical repertoire for more than three centuries.
This concert is part of Student Festival Week, where young musicians work alongside leading performers and educators in an immersive environment focused on artistic growth, chamber music, and community.
Inspired by the upcoming 250th anniversary of the United States, this year's festival explores the rich tapestry of American musical life through the works of American composers, jazz innovators, and immigrant artists who helped shape the nation's cultural identity.
Festival highlights include Stravinsky's The Soldier's Tale at the Nyack Center on August 1–2, the world premiere of Dedication to Faust by Thomas Cabaniss, a newly commissioned work created and performed by The Dolphins Quartet, free Chamber Hour library concerts, student performances, and collaborations between emerging musicians and professional artists.
The festival continues through August 16 with concerts, community performances, educational programs, and special events celebrating American musical voices across generations.
Register for this event:
<a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/js-bach-chamber-hour-timeless-voices-tickets-1991197915567?aff=odcleoeventsincollection" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://www.eventbrite.com/e/js-bach-chamber-hour-timeless-voices-tickets-1991197915567?aff=odcleoeventsincollection</a>
Explore the complete BridgeMusik Summer Festival 2026 Eventbrite Collection for additional concerts and events taking place August 1–16, including tickets for Stravinsky's The Soldier's Tale and free registration for Library Week performances and student concerts:
<a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/bridgemusik-summer-festival-2026-we-the-music-4845363" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/bridgemusik-summer-festival-2026-we-the-music-4845363</a>
BridgeMusik Summer Festival 2026 is made possible in part through the support of the New York State Council on the Arts, the Arthur F. and Alice E. Adams Charitable Foundation, the Curtis W. McGraw Foundation, the Froning Family Foundation, Nyack Tourism Grant, and individual donors.
BridgeMusik concerts are presented free of charge. Additional contributions are welcome through Eventbrite or at <a href="https://www.bridgemusik.com/support" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://www.bridgemusik.com/support</a>. Every gift helps sustain community performances, library programs, educational initiatives, and artistic opportunities for students throughout the year.
Admission is free. Advance registration is required.

Local Event: BridgeMusik Summer Festival 2026: JS Bach Chamber Hour — Timeless Voices

BridgeMusik Summer Festival 2026: JS Bach...

Join BridgeMusik for JS Bach Chamber Hour — Timeless Voices, an evening of chamber music presented as part of the BridgeMusik...

BridgeMusik Summer Festival 2026: JS Bach Chamber Hour — Timeless Voices

Join BridgeMusik for Festival Finale — We the Music, the culminating event of the BridgeMusik Summer Festival 2026: We the Music — Celebrating 250 Years of American Voices.
This festive closing concert brings together BridgeMusik Festival students, faculty artists, and special guests in a celebration of the creativity, collaboration, and musical achievements that have defined the festival.
Featuring performances by students and professional musicians working side by side, the program highlights the artistic growth, mentorship, and community spirit that are central to the BridgeMusik experience. Featuring Aaron Copland's Appalachian Spring, music by John Philip Sousa, and works by other American composers, the concert celebrates America's musical heritage and the next generation of musical voices.
Drawing inspiration from the festival theme, the program reflects the many voices that have shaped American musical life while highlighting the next generation of artists. The concert embodies BridgeMusik's commitment to honoring America's musical heritage while fostering creativity, excellence, and artistic discovery.
As the final event of the BridgeMusik Summer Festival 2026, this concert brings together the festival's themes of mentorship, artistic discovery, cultural exchange, and community engagement.
Inspired by the upcoming 250th anniversary of the United States, this year's festival explores the rich tapestry of American musical life through the works of American composers, jazz innovators, and immigrant artists who helped shape the nation's cultural identity.
Festival highlights include Stravinsky's The Soldier's Tale at the Nyack Center on August 1–2, the world premiere of Dedication to Faust by Thomas Cabaniss, a newly commissioned work created and performed by The Dolphins Quartet, free Chamber Hour library concerts, community performances, and collaborations between emerging musicians and professional artists.
As the festival concludes, BridgeMusik looks ahead to a new season of Chamber Hour concerts, educational programs, and community performances throughout the Hudson Valley and beyond.
Register for this event:
<a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/festival-finale-we-the-music-tickets-1991198981756?aff=odcleoeventsincollection" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://www.eventbrite.com/e/festival-finale-we-the-music-tickets-1991198981756?aff=odcleoeventsincollection</a>
Explore the complete BridgeMusik Summer Festival 2026 Eventbrite Collection for additional concerts and events taking place August 1–16:
<a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/bridgemusik-summer-festival-2026-we-the-music-4845363" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/bridgemusik-summer-festival-2026-we-the-music-4845363</a>
BridgeMusik Summer Festival 2026 is made possible in part through the support of the New York State Council on the Arts, the Arthur F. and Alice E. Adams Charitable Foundation, the Curtis W. McGraw Foundation, the Froning Family Foundation, Nyack Tourism Grant, and individual donors.
BridgeMusik concerts are presented free of charge. Additional contributions are welcome through Eventbrite or at <a href="https://www.bridgemusik.com/support" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://www.bridgemusik.com/support</a>. Every gift helps sustain community performances, library programs, educational initiatives, and artistic opportunities for students throughout the year.
Admission is free. Advance registration is required.

Local Event: BridgeMusik Summer Festival 2026: Festival Finale — We the Music

BridgeMusik Summer Festival 2026: Festival...

Join BridgeMusik for Festival Finale — We the Music, the culminating event of the BridgeMusik Summer Festival 2026: We the...

BridgeMusik Summer Festival 2026: Festival Finale — We the Music

Krystof Witek

New York City Metropolitan Area

Scarsdale

Tarrytown-Sleepy Hollow

Bronxville-Eastchester

Jeff Edwards

White Plains

Rockland County

Nyack-Piermont

Mount Vernon

New Rochelle

Harrison

Larchmont-Mamaroneck

Pearl River

Veterans of Foreign Wars

Come hear the Matt Garrison Quartet featuring David Janeway, Dan Asher and Scott Latzsky this Sunday at Hastings on Jazz. HOJ is&nbsp;a free outdoor jazz concert series running from June 7-August 9. Each Sunday from 3-530 pm David Janeway presents a Quartet or Quintet with leading jazz musicians from the greater NYC region. Concerts are free to the general public and held outside at the VFW Plaza in downtown Hastings on Hudson, NY or in case of rain at the Orr Room/Hastings Public Library. <a href="https://destinationhastings.org/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Go to destinationhastings.org for more info.</a> Past performers include Vincent Herring, Gary Smulyan, Joe Magnarelli, Spike Wilner, Bobby Sanabria, Peter Brainin, Eliot Zigmund, Brazilian vocalist, Jamile, Freddie Hendrix and more.
This project is made possible with funds from the Statewide Community Regrants Program, a regrant program of the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governer and the NY&nbsp;State Legislature and administered by ArtsWestchester.
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7:30 PM

Nyack Center, 58 Depew Ave, Nyack, NY

BridgeMusik Summer Festival 2026: We the Music — Celebrating 250 Years of American Voices

AUG

1

7:30 PM

Rivertowns, NY

Stravinsky Soldier’s Tale — BridgeMusik Summer Festival 2026 in Nyack

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2

3:00 PM

Nyack Center, 58 Depew Ave, Nyack, NY

BridgeMusik Summer Festival 2026: The Living Groove — American Jazz Across Generations

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4

3:00 PM

Blauvelt Free Library, 541 Western Hwy S, Blauvelt, NY

BridgeMusik Summer Festival 2026: Old World, New World — American Echoes

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5

3:00 PM

Nyack Library, 59 S Broadway, Nyack, NY

BridgeMusik Summer Festival 2026: American Voices — From Copland to Stravinsky

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6

3:00 PM

Rivertowns, NY

BridgeMusik Summer Festival 2026: American Soundscapes — Winds Across a Changing Nation

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7

4:00 PM

Valley Cottage Library, 110 NY-303, Valley Cottage, NY

BridgeMusik Summer Festival 2026: New Voices, New Horizons

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9

4:00 PM

Rivertowns, NY

BridgeMusik Summer Festival 2026: JS Bach Chamber Hour — Timeless Voices

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13

7:30 PM

Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Church, 120 Kings Hwy, Tappan, NY

BridgeMusik Summer Festival 2026: Festival Finale — We the Music

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16

4:00 PM

Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Church, 120 Kings Hwy, Tappan, NY

Hastings on Jazz/Matt Garrison Quartet