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#PMF23 — Portraits Ready for Download

#PMF23 — Portraits Ready for Download

Liz Farrell Photography has now released the images taken at this year’s Pelham Music Festival and they are amazing! Families should have received an email with download instructions. If not, please get in touch.

Calvary Recital – Sat 1/28

Calvary Recital – Sat 1/28

We know how hard our young musicians worked on their pieces for the 2023 Pelham Music Festival — they performed beautifully! The Calvary recital is another opportunity to put all that hard work to good use, as well as a way of giving back to 

Another Wonderful Festival!

Another Wonderful Festival!

It was wonderful to see so many performers, teachers, families, and friends at the 2023 Pelham Music Festival on Saturday, our 20th anniversary, and to be able to enjoy music together again! The day went off brilliantly, and we thank you for all your support 

Instructions for Saturday

Instructions for Saturday

We thought it would be helpful to give you some information on what to do when you arrive at the Pelham Country Club (940 Wynnewood Rd, Pelham, NY 10803) on SATURDAY. The image above shows you what the PCC looks like from the outside. Firstly, 

#PMF23 Accompanist Profile: Nely Burla

#PMF23 Accompanist Profile: Nely Burla

Nely Burla has been a part of the festival for many years. A concert pianist and piano teacher, she received a doctorate degree in Piano Performance from Saratov State Conservatory, has performed numerous recitals as a soloist and chamber musician in major halls in Ukraine, 

Wartburg Recital Went Really Well

Wartburg Recital Went Really Well

On Sunday afternoon, about a dozen talented young musicians performed for the residents at The Wartburg. (Sadly, a couple had to cancel due to covid.) The recital, led by PMF volunteers Aimee Kaplan and Ellen Weiss, was a great success as you can see from 

#PMF23 Accompanist Profile: Emily Xu

#PMF23 Accompanist Profile: Emily Xu

We are excited to welcome Emily Xu as a PMF piano accompanist. She is a sophomore at Pelham Memorial High School and long-time performer at the Pelham Music Festival. Emily, who credits her piano teacher Mr. Hanguan Yan for her passion for piano, completed NYSSMA 

Wartburg Recital, Sun 1/15 – Rehearsal Opportunity

Wartburg Recital, Sun 1/15 – Rehearsal Opportunity

In addition to the Pelham Music Festival itself, we have traditionally held smaller recitals at local healthcare facilities. They are a great practice opportunity, as well as a way of giving back to the community — the healthcare staff and patients really enjoy them! Would 

Here’s to a Music-Filled 2023!

Here’s to a Music-Filled 2023!

Best wishes for a music-filled 2023!! We cannot wait to see you on January 21 at the Pelham Country Club, and to be able to enjoy music together again.  Please keep an eye out for your young performer(s)’ session assignments – emails will be sent this 

Registration Extended

Registration Extended

We’ve been asked to extend registration for the 2023 Pelham Music Festival by a couple of days, to give people the weekend to get their registrations in. The final day for registration is now SUNDAY, December 18. We look forward to seeing you on Saturday,