• 8:30–10 a.m. Combo rehearsal
• 10:15–noon Lessons or practice
• 12:15 Lunch
• 1:30 p.m. Performance class or special topic
• 3 p.m. Master class with faculty member or guest artist
• 8 p.m. Guest artist or faculty sextet performance

Supplemental Activities

Participants will attend the Freihofer’s Jazz Festival the opening weekend of the Institute. Tickets and transportation will be provided. For more information on the Festival please visit the Saratoga Performing Arts Center. Institute classes begin Monday morning and accepted applicants can expect a personalized schedule at registration.

Students will perform in Filene Recital Hall, Fridays at 1 pm; family and friends are welcome to attend. Residential participants are encouraged to depart after the final Friday performance but may stay on campus until Saturday morning.

The Setting

Program participants who live on Skidmore’s campus will be housed in one of the College’s residence halls. Dormitory rooms are spacious and feature free internet access and cable television. The newly renovated dining hall offers a nutritionally balanced menu with ample vegetarian options. Participants will have use of the College’s library, swimming pool, weight and fitness rooms, lighted tennis courts, track, and North Woods hiking trails. Instructional activities take place in the Filene Music Building and the Bernhard Theater.