
JUNE 8-19, 2025
The Composer's Institute is made possible by the Touba Family Foundation.
THE COMPOSER'S INSTITUTE
AT THE LAKE GEORGE MUSIC FESTIVAL
ABOUT THE INSTITUTE
The Composers Institute at Lake George Music Festival brings together some of the most promising young composers from across the country for a week of study and creative exchange. Under the mentorship of composer and Institute Director Alyssa Weinberg, students will attend a variety of seminars, masterclasses and private lessons, while being able to participate in the vibrant musical and social life of the Lake George Music Festival. Each selected composer will be asked to write a new work for string quartet, to be workshopped, performed and recorded by our ensemble-in-residence The Rhythm Method.

2025 FACULTY

INSTITUTE DIRECTOR
Alyssa Weinberg

COMPOSER
Amy Beth Kirsten

COMPOSER
Donnacha Dennehy

ENSEMBLE
The Rhythm Method
PROGRAM DETAILS

Masterclasses with distinguished guest composers

Individual composition lessons

Rehearsals, performance, and professional recording of a new work for the Rhythm Method

Workshops, seminars, and discussions on issues relevant to the 21st century musician