Activities
The centerpiece of the ensemble’s current activities is their annual concert series in New York City and the parallel series in nearby Rockland County, New York. The group emphasizes its Featured Composer program, which provides commissions for new works and features the work of contemporary composers. Former Featured Composers include Dr. Iain Hamilton, Jacob Druckman, and John Harbison. Michael Berkeley has been the current Featured Composer since 2005.
In 2008, the ensemble introduced a series of Educational Seminars which were aimed at elementary and high school students. The group occasionally performs on tour, most recently on November 2007 in Hudson, New York.
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