Our Mission
MISSION
Mostly Modern Projects champions living composers, celebrates new music, and uses the power of live music to educate, connect, and strengthen communities. Our work is powered by three pillars: PERFORMANCE | EDUCATION | OUTREACH
EDUCATION
The Mostly Modern Festival is an international music festival that brings together 150 students and faculty every June, at the Arthur Zankel Music Center for intensive study and collaboration, culminating in a 10-concert series serving Saratoga Springs, the Capital Region, and visitors from around the world. MMF | The Netherlands offers similarly transformative opportunities in historic Middelburg, Zeeland. Together, the festivals unite artists from across the globe, foster cultural understanding and diplomacy, inspire lifelong collaborations, and launch successful careers.
PERFORMANCE
MMP presents world-class musicians and composers for concerts, recordings, the Mostly Modern Festival, as well as community concerts in Saratoga Springs, New York City, across the United States, the Netherlands and more. The connections made at our festival create lasting relationships — and real professional opportunities for our alumni. Many join our pro-roster, contribute to outreach, and perform alongside distinguished faculty — connecting education directly to professional experience and public service.
OUTREACH
Music that reaches people where they are. Beyond the concert hall, MMP presents live music at healthcare sites, social service & educational facilities, as well as public spaces. These shared experiences create comfort, connection, discovery, and joy.
FAB5
The FAB5 brings the energy of popular music to classical instruments, combining strings and percussion to create programs that connect with audiences of all ages and backgrounds. The FAB5 serves as the cornerstone performing group for MMP. FAB5 performs in concert halls and parks, hospitals, senior centers, museums, train stations, and community spaces. Performances are an important part of MMP’s outreach and arts in health work, bringing music to people who may not otherwise have access to live music.