Community Outreach  
     
  The Festival’s philosophies and goals include helping talented young pianists pursue professional careers as concert artists. We believe that part of an artists training and growth must include developing a sense of community and sharing with others.

SMF Outreach Programs take students and alumni to venues where they play for and discuss music with individuals who may not otherwise have the opportunity to experience a live classical concert.

Every year, the Festival presents an Outreach Program at Sullivan County Community College for local middle and high school music students. Over the years, SMF alumni have performed for over 2,000 enthusiastic Sullivan County young people. This extraordinary exchange includes performances of classic repertoire as well as question and answer periods, when Sullivan County students can discuss all aspects of music making and performance with SMF Alumni, Artists and Directors.

Other summer outreach programs have included student performances at:
  • Catskill Arts Society.
  • The Recovery Center
  • Catskill Regional Medical Center
  • Sullivan County Adult Care Center
  • On air interviews and performances on Radio Catskill WJFF.
  • Sullivan County Correctional Facility

SMF is very proud of its students and alumni as they give back to the community and act as true humanitarians.

  
 
     
 
2007 SMF International and Local Students perform at the Sullivan County Adult Care Center.
Back Row: Fred Robertson, Family Council President - Pamela Hurley, Administrator - student - Robert Konvalin, Family Council Vice President - student


Catskill Regional Medical Center Performance – 2004 Alumni Laura Garritson


Alumni perform at Catskill Regional Medical Center during the Festival’s 10 year Anniversary Season.
Back Row: SMF Festival Alumni, Brendan Nguyen (USA), Laura Garritson (USA), SuJung Sun (Korea), Julien Quentin (France)
Front Row: Barbara Konvalin, SMF Director of Public Relations, Lana Ivanov, SMF Artistic Director, Jody Goodman, Sullivan County Legislator, and Mike Sakell, Sullivan County Radio Announcer


SMF Students Perform at the Sullivan County Correctional Facility

  
 
     
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