FY 27 Supporting Material - Music from Salem

Music from Salem, Inc. Board of Directors

Terms for Directors are not limited.

Maryann McGeorge, President — Retired businesswoman; Founding co-director of Comfort Food Community food pantry; served since 2013;
Robert McIntosh, Vice President —Self-employed as a doublebass luthier; serving fourth term as Councilman for the Town of Cambridge, NY; served on MfS board since 2003; married to Bliss McIntosh.
Nancy Krauss, Treasurer —Small business owner; native of Cambridge; served since 2020
Bliss McIntosh, Secretary — Gardener; flautist; writer; artist; manager of Cambridge Community Garden; life-long resident of Cambridge; served on MfS board since 2010; married to Robert McIntosh
Barbara Freund — retired public school teacher teacher of 4th and 5th grade remedial reading and writing for 25 years; resident of Shushan for 15 years. Currently a Volunteer at Cambridge Food pantry; served on MfS board since 2025
Elizabeth Ellard — Retired businesswoman; served since 2014;
Sharon Kruger— Retired French and Elementary School teacher. Served since 2024
Louisa Matthew — Professor of Art History, Union College, served since 2018
Annie Miller — Retired Director of Greenwich Free Library; served on the Greenwich Central School Board and the Greenwich Comprehensive Plan and Zoning committees; served on MfS board since 2025
Jennifer Wiebe — Former teacher; Canadian Foreign Service, 11 years overseas service; Greenwich resident for 4 years; served on the MfS board since 2025

2026 Brochure

Musical excerpts from the 2025-26 Concert Series links:

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791) “Der Vogelfanger”. August 3, 2025

Scott Wheeler (b.1952), “Clear Brook” , Water Scenes for violin and viola. July 13, 2025

Ernest Chausson (1855-1899) “Tres Calme” Quartet in A Major, Op. 30 for piano and strings. February 22, 2026

Elena Ruehr (b.1963) “Icarus” for clarinet and strings. August 17, 2025

Click on the links to view entire programs:

Concert Programs

Children/Youth Workshops

Greenwich Public Library Workshops

Children Workshop

Emerging Artists & Workshops Students

Cello Seminar Concert May 31, 2025

Viola/Violin Seminar Students at the Brown Farm June 2026

2026 Emerging Artists

Nadira Navruzov, flute – July 12th Concert

Clara Mazo, violin – August 16th Concert

Concerts

Hubbard Hall Concert and 40th Anniversary Reception March 22, 2026

Concert and Gala at Beloved Farm August 17, 2025

Fundraisers

Annual Fundraising Letter

Music from Salem 40 Years Timeline

Winter 2026 Fundraiser Invitation

Concert and Summer Fundraiser

Sunday, August 2 at 4:00 pm – Beloved Farm – Cambridge NY

Admission to Concert and Fundraising Event $125.00

Program:

Sounds of the Earth Concert

Caroline Shaw The Evergreen
(b. 1982)

Under the direction of John Batchelder, the program features works by contemporary composers all drawing on the planet for inspiration. A musical mapping of 133 years of climate to a reimagining of Vivaldi‘s The Four Seasons utilizing clay pots to Caroline Shaw‘s ode to the wisdom of the forests in The Evergreen… it is a musical journey through our environment.
There will be appetizers, buffet dinner, desserts, wine, Prosecco, a signature cocktail, and sparkling water.
Enjoy both a silent and a live auction.

PROGRAM:

A Song of Our Warming Planet for solo cello

Moment of silence

Three High Places for solo cello
I. Above Sunset Pass
II. The Wind at Maclaren Summit
III. Looking Toward Hope

Summer Dances (Vasaras Dejas) for two viola (arranged for violin & viola)
I. Plasi, Skanigi
II. Razkuru Izcelot
III. Nesteidzot
IV. Energiski
V. Skumji
VI. Priekpilni
VII. Plasi, Skanigi

A Short While to Be Here
I. Whoa, Mule!
II. Hommage à Ruth
III. Peep Squirrel
IV. The Old Cow Died
V. Little Birdie

INTERMISSION

Feet of Clay [RE] The Four Seasons
I. Clay and Dust
II. Spring
III. Summer
IV. Autumn
V. Winter

The Evergreen
I. Moss
II. Stem
III. Water
IV. Root

Eleanor Dunbar and David Do, violins; John Batchelder, viola; Tate Zawadiuk, cello

Published Articles and Essays

Musical Magic in Salem – Article by Annie Miller June 21, 2026 Washington County Journal

Viola Seminar Student’s Comments

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Hubbard Hall 2026 Gala Program