Skaneateles Festival
SkanFest U
Four Tuesdays, July 26- August 16
3:00 PM- 4:00 PM
First Presbyterian Church
SkanFest U: How Folk Becomes Classic(al)
This year’s educational course explores how composers adopt and adapt the sounds and rhythms of folk music into their works. Hear and discuss authentic folk music from Austria, India, Eastern Europe, and America, and discover the pathways from these cultures into today’s concert music. Prepare to hear folk-inspired music at the Festival by Haydn, Schubert, Reena Esmail, and Dvořák, and enjoy exclusive, live performances by Festival artists.
Four weekly sessions are led by Artistic Director Aaron Wunsch, who teaches at The Juilliard School.
Four Tuesdays, 7/26 – 8/16, 3-4 PM
*SkanFest U will be automatically included in the purchase of a Season Pass

WEEKDAY EVENING CONCERTS
First Presbyterian Church
Parking for the First Presbyterian Church along Genesee Street or in the municipal parking lot located behind M&T Bank on Genesee St. or Doug’s Fish Fry on Jordan. There is also free parking at Skaneateles High School.
From Syracuse and points east: Take Rte. 690 West to 695 West, then follow exit sign to Rte. 5 West. At the second light, turn left onto Rte. 321 (Bennetts Corners Road). Follow 321 until it ends in downtown Skaneateles. Turn left onto Genesee Street. The church is on the left, directly across from Lakeside Park and the Episcopal Church.
From Auburn and points west: Take Route 20 (Genesee Street) to Skaneateles. Go through the center village and the church will be on the left, directly across from Lakeside Park and the Episcopal Church.

SEATING
The church is air-conditioned and the seats are cushioned church pews.
All seating is “first come, first served” with“A” ticket seating being designated in the front rows of the church and “B” ticket seating in the back ½ of the church.
FOOD AND DRINK
HANDICAP ACCESSIBILITY
PREPARING
Acoustics are outstanding in the church, so there are no bad seats sound-wise, but as with all venues, aisle seats may be at a premium.
Bathrooms are located in multiple locations at the church.
SKANEATELES FESTIVAL MERCHANDISE
Guest artist CDs may be available on the nights they perform.
Credit cards and cash are both welcome.
PHOTOGRAPHY AND CELL PHONES

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Plan Your Trip
Upcoming Weekend Events
Thur. August 18
Event Sponsored by
Dan Fisher, Lori Ruhlman, Holly Gregg, and Patience Brewster
Fri. Aug. 19
Event Sponsored by
Jessica & Toby Millman and Josh & Allison Wells
Sat. August 20
Christian McBride & Inside Straight
Get a ticket discount by bundling!
We hope to see you soon!

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