Two weeks ago, the Philharmonic held auditions for open principal trombone, cello, and bass positions. 15 competed for the trombone positions,  8 competed for the cello positions, and 9 competed for the bass positions. Auditions are "blind," meaning that the…

By Dr. Paul Cienniwa, Executive Director

One great thing about live performance is the unpredictable inspiration that makes for an unforgettable concert. That unpredictability sometimes results in the most unpredictable–such as when percussionist Sam Lazzara’s cymbal fell to the floor…

Golden Three Ukrainian composers of the 18th century: (from the left)  
Maksym Berezovsky (1745-1777), Dmytro Bortnyansky (1751-1825), and Artem Vedel (1767-1808)

The Binghamton Philharmonic's program annotator Ubaldo Valli wrote this reflection on Ukrainian composers.

Cultural identity has been a potent…

By Ubaldo Valli

Name some of your favorite composers.  Chances are that they did something in addition to composing to make a living, as did Leonard Bernstein, Gustav Mahler, and Robert Schumann.  Chicago based composer Stacy Garrop is that rare…

Christopher is best known as the most subscribed brass musician on YouTube. He’s a trombonist, arranger, and marketing consultant based outside of NYC. 

Christopher’s YouTube Channel of all-trombone arrangements of popular songs has been gaining popularity since the…

I have a secret for you: I am a lover of fine music.  

More specifically, I am someone who—like you—admires the unequaled craft and passion that 
goes into each live performance and transforms it into something much bigger…

Irish American Joanie Madden has been named as a recipient of the prestigious National Heritage Fellowship in 2021 for her impactful career in Irish traditional music. 

Paul Keating, IrishCentral  
Jun 16, 2021

A huge honor has been bestowed on the…

The Binghamton Philharmonic Orchestra is proud to present its first-ever Summer Chamber Music Camp! Led by Philharmonic violinist Debrah Devine, each day will feature ensemble coaching, organized practice time, and daily masterclasses. The camp concludes on July 1 with…

(Above From the Left) Joanie Madden, Mary Coogan, Mirella Murray, Kathleen Boyle, and Nollaig Casey

Cherish the Ladies are the most successful Celtic Pops ensemble in history. To date, they have been the guest soloists for over 300 nights with…

By Gerald Smith, Binghamton Press & Sun-Bulletin
February 14, 2022

I seem to be stuck on a theme — and that is quite alright with me. After last week’s column about the Three Stooges coming to the area twice in…