In 1985, violist Lila Brown together with violinist Judith Eissenberg launched Music From Salem, a festival that has become a fixture in the cultural life of Washington County. From a single concert in 1986, the festival has expanded to a year-round schedule. Our mission is to continue, through performances and education programs, to nurture the relationship between artists and audiences, thus creating a more intimate musical experience for all.


(photo: the Brown Farm)

Concerts take place usually at Hubbard Hall, in the village of Cambridge, ten miles south of Salem. During the summer season, anyone may attend free open rehearsals at various area locations, where musicians work on the program for the weekend and then open the floor to questions concerning how chamber players signal through eye contact or how they resolve differences over tempi and dynamics. There are also free workshops for children at various area locations, enabling children to see and hear the instruments at close range and learn how music is composed and performed.

Music from Salem programs are made possible with public funds from the New York State Council on the Arts, and the generous support of our audience.
Music from Salem
25 East Main Street
Cambridge, NY 12816
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