Jan 25 – Hiroya Tsukamoto Acoustic Guitar Workshop
Saturday, January 25 from 3:30-5pm
Advance tickets $30 online HERE
One-of-a-kind composer, guitarist and singer-songwriter Hiroya Tsukamoto will demonstrate fingerstyle techniques (playing with the fingers in place of a pick), including chords and basic theory.
In this workshop Hiroya will cover how to practice on a daily basis to improve your skills. He breaks down different elements of music such as tone and rhythm and explains how to apply them to a regular daily practice routine.
Disco Dance Party at the Conservatory Saturday Night, April 27, 7:30-10pm Tickets $15 online at TCFA.live, $20 at the door Hustle back to the 70’s with mirror balls and colorful lights as our fabulous dance floor becomes the scene! DJ Obvious Objects will be spinning all of your favorite disco dance songs, and your ticket price Includes complimentary retro snacks and one drink of your choice. The Conservatory will also be selling beer, wine, and specialty wine coolers: calypso coladas and strawberry margaritas. Get in the groove and dress to impress with your funkiest threads and enter the costume contest. One lucky winner will receive tickets to this year’s GrassRoots Unplugged event (a $100 value, no additional cost to enter) This event is a great way to kick off spring, so boogie on down to the Disco Dance Party!
Student Music Recital Sunday, April 28, 3-5pm We are delighted to announce our 2024 Spring recital. The afternoon concert will feature performances by students from this year's roster featuring piano and guitar. Come out and support music at TCFA, and hear selections from our talented students. Free to attend. Students of Bill Gregg, TCFA Recital: Wesley Millspaugh (Guitar) Drowsy Maggie/Frosty Morning (traditional) Nick Sledziona (Fiddle) Turkey in the Straw (traditional) Vasso Skezas (Guitar) Wish Upon a Star (Harline & Washington) Liza Breslaw (Autoharp) Mairi's Wedding (traditional) Mahkia Gumaer (Piano) Piano Study #3 (William Gregg) Mahkia Gumaer (Autoharp) Flop Eared Mule (traditional) Stepph Sharpe (Dulcimer) South Wind (traditional) Nicholas Haynes (Guitar) Galopede (traditional) Atticus Shear (piano) Piano Study #1 (William Gregg)
The Art of Symbiosis Closing Reception & Gallery Talk Sunday, May 5, 3-5pm Ten GNSI member artists will be in attendance at the closing reception to discuss their artwork, media, techniques and inspirations on this final day of the exhibit. All are welcome to listen and ask questions! Free to attend. This year’s showcase of artwork by members of the Finger Lakes chapter of the Guild of Natural Science Illustrators. The exhibition brings art and science together to help us understand the importance of interconnectivity and explore the challenges of biodiversity loss, food insecurity and environmental conservation. The natural world has evolved over billions of years by developing extraordinary relationships between different species and populations. These symbiotic relationships, both cooperative and destructive, demonstrate the importance of long-term partnerships for a healthy ecosystem. From mysterious microscopic organisms to amazing plant life, insects, and large mammals including humans, many species' survival is interdependent on one another Gallery hours Fridays 11am-3pm and Sundays 1-5pm until May 5.
Programming at TCFA is made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature.
Call: (607) 387-5939
Dona Roman - Managing Director
Email: Droman@tburgconservatory.org
Mailing address: PO box 1053, Trumansburg, NY 14886
Physical address: 5 McLallen St, Trumansburg, NY 14886