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#PMF25 @ Calvary

#PMF25 @ Calvary

With about 26 performances, this year’s Calvary recital on January 25 was a triumph! We’d like to share the lovely thank you message we received: Pelham Music Festival healthcare recitals are a great way to give back to the community, as well as to practice 

#PMF25 @ Wartburg

#PMF25 @ Wartburg

Pelham Music Festival healthcare recitals are a great way to give back to the community, as well as to practice for the festival itself. The PMF Wartburg recital was held on Sunday, 1/26, in the Meadowview building and went very well! We had over a 

#PMF25 — Another Wonderful Day!

#PMF25 — Another Wonderful Day!

It was wonderful to see so many performers, teachers, families, and friends at #PMF25! With well over 100 performances on a multitude of instruments — including 18 by Songcatchers students / student-teachers, and 14 ensembles brought by the Pelham Schools music faculty — it was 

What to Expect on Saturday

What to Expect on Saturday

To help you and all our young performer(s) prepare for the 2025 Pelham Music Festival, we thought it would be helpful to lay out what to expect on Saturday. You might also like to watch this video (taken at the 2019 festival, before we partnered 

Raffles Now Live — Buy Tickets Today!

Raffles Now Live — Buy Tickets Today!

We’re excited to announce that PMF Raffles are now live! Each session will have its own raffle, drawn after performances are complete, and all monies raised will go directly towards funding our program. You can find out about the prizes on offer — and the 

#PMF25 @ The Osborn

#PMF25 @ The Osborn

Huge thank you to Anne Boorman who organized last weekend’s recital at The Osborn in Rye, and to all the young performers who gave up their Sunday afternoon to play for the residents! It was a great success, as you can see from the slideshow 

#PMF25 Accompanist Profile: Nely Burla

#PMF25 Accompanist Profile: Nely Burla

Nely Burla has been a part of the festival for many years, and we are vey happy to welcome her back again this year! A concert pianist and piano teacher, she received a doctorate degree in Piano Performance from Saratov State Conservatory, has performed numerous 

#PMF25 Accompanist Profile: Harriet Dolgon

#PMF25 Accompanist Profile: Harriet Dolgon

We are excited to welcome Harriet Dolgon as piano accompanist for #PMF25 morning sessions! Harriet is a professional accompanist, having performed for graduate recitals at Hofstra University, SUNY Stony Brook, and the University of Illinois. She has also accompanied high school students for their annual 

To a Music-Filled 2025!

To a Music-Filled 2025!

HAPPY NEW YEAR! We cannot wait to see you at this year’s Pelham Music Festival on Saturday, February 1, at the Pelham Country Club! Please visit our FAQ page or reach out if you have any questions. …And please remember the PMF Healthcare Recitals, which 

Consider a Year-End Donation

Consider a Year-End Donation

Since 2003, Pelham Music Festival has been an annual celebration of talented young musicians — an opportunity to perform in front of family, friends and community, in a supportive and nurturing environment. Each year, we also run smaller recitals at local healthcare facilities, giving participants