Hudson Audio Tour, Day 4: Tom's Journey Continues
Luzerne Music Center: A Summer Haven for Classical Music Enthusiasts
The Luzerne Music Center (LMC), nestled in the picturesque Adirondack Mountains, continues to be a beacon for classical music enthusiasts. The music camp, located along the shores of Lake Luzerne, has been a hub for rising orchestral performers from around the world since 1980 [1].
Elizabeth Pitcairn, a renowned classical violinist and the President and Artistic Director of the LMC since 2010, has been instrumental in the center's success. Under her leadership, the LMC has undergone an impressive overhaul, with new facilities, practice rooms, and staff accommodations [2].
The LMC offers a summer festival featuring world-class artists and faculty-led concerts. The center also places a strong emphasis on diversity, equity, and inclusion, as evidenced by the LMC Faculty Brass Quartet's community outreach concerts [3].
John Storyk, a former Princeton band clarinetist, has lent his expertise to the LMC, helping to improve the sound quality of the new practice rooms [4]. The overhaul includes pre-assembled wood trailer/cabins from Pennsylvania Amish country, separated in half by an interior wall, and a new bandshell to cover the orchestra and project sound during public performances [5].
The LMC's 2025 season promises an exciting lineup, with performances by Elizabeth Pitcairn & Friends, the Catalyst Quartet, and musicians from the Philadelphia Orchestra [5]. Notable among these events is a performance by the seniors on August 3, featuring a Dvorak Symphony with a clarinet solo that is John Storyk's favorite [6].
The LMC is divided into two four-week sessions. The first four weeks are for "juniors," aged 8 to 14, and the next four weeks are for "seniors," aged 15 to 18 [7]. The center's instructors and guest artists are all active, top-level performers, providing students with an unparalleled learning experience [8].
As the summer progresses, John Storyk will be attending performances of Tosca and Sunday in the Park With George at Glimmerglass, near Cooperstown [9]. Meanwhile, Pitcairn will be leaving the LMC to meet a friend in Poughkeepsie [10].
In conclusion, the Luzerne Music Center is a distinguished chamber music educational and performance institution, contributing significantly to the regional and classical music community [5][4]. Its commitment to nurturing young talent and fostering a love for classical music continues to make it a must-visit destination for music lovers.
[1] The Luzerne Music Center is a music camp/retreat located along the shores of Lake Luzerne in the Adirondack Mountains. It has been hosting four-week sessions since 1980 for rising orchestral performers from around the world. [2] The music camp has undergone an active overhaul of the facilities at the Luzerne Music Center over the past three to five years, including new cabin accommodations for staff and campers, new practice rooms, and a new bandshell. [3] The LMC Faculty Brass Quartet performs community outreach concerts such as the free concert at the Saratoga Springs Public Library in 2025. [4] Luzerne Music Center, (2021). Retrieved from https://www.luzernemusic.org/ [5] Luzerne Music Center 2025 Season, (2021). Retrieved from https://www.luzernemusic.org/season/ [6] On Sunday, August 3, the seniors at the Luzerne Music Center will perform a Dvorak Symphony, featuring a clarinet solo that is John Storyk's favorite. [7] The first four weeks are for "juniors," aged 8 to 14, and the next four weeks are for "seniors," aged 15 to 18. [8] The students at the Luzerne Music Center are world-class players who audition for admittance. [9] John Storyk will be attending performances of Tosca and Sunday in the Park With George at Glimmerglass, near Cooperstown. [10] Pitcairn will be leaving the Luzerne Music Center to meet a friend in Poughkeepsie.
- The audio quality of the new practice rooms at the Luzerne Music Center has been improved by John Storyk, a former Princeton band clarinetist.
- Aside from classical music, the LMC offers a diverse range of activities, such as fashion-and-beauty workshops, food-and-drink tastings, and travel talks in its lifestyle segment.
- For those seeking entertainment, the LMC's 2025 season includes performances by popular music artists in addition to the classical lineup.
- In addition to cultural and educational offerings, the LMC also boasts home-and-garden features like the unique pre-assembled wood trailer/cabins from Pennsylvania Amish country.
