One of the goals of the festival series is to raise the visibility of local musicians, especially those who play in styles that are less popular, such as classical music. Musicians include established local professionals as well as up-and-coming professionals, amateurs and students. The emphasis is on classical, Broadway and pop. People or groups interested in performing should contact John Sikora at 607-758-3670 or e-mail him at mail@cortlandmusic.org. The Classical Music Festival series is supported by the New York State Music Fund established by the New York State Attorney General at Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors. Additional support was obtained through a NYSCA Decentralization Grant sponsored by St. Mary's Church in Cortland and administered by the Cultural Resources Council of Onondaga County.
Here is some of the music that was played at the 2007 Festival. Enjoy! (compliments of John Sikora)
Tentative Music Schedule for the 2008 Festival
10:00am Crown City Brass - Brass Ensemble - Classical, mixed
10:30am Dave Richman - Classical Guitar - Classiscal, other
11:00am Zarzuela Gina Sikora, Stephen Wilson & Co.) - Vocal/Instrumental - Classical, Spanish musical theater
12:00am Maria Mucaria, Marina Gorelaya -Flute and Piano - Classical, other
1:00pm Steve Daniels Trio - Jazz Ensemble
2:00pm Ben Wells and Company - Vocal/Instrumental - Musical Theater
2:30pm Jamie Willard - Guitar - Original Compositions
3:00pm JazzHappensBand - Dixieland / Early Jazz
4:00pm Chris Woodard - Guitar - Original Compositions