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American Music Festival 2026: "First Draughts"

  • EMPAC in Troy 44 8th Street Troy, NY, 12180 United States (map)

"First Draughts" Reading Session & Beer Tasting

From the composer’s imagination to the concert hall, watch as emerging composers have their newest works performed for the first time. Music Director David Alan Miller, composer Christopher Theofanidis, and musicians of the Albany Symphony guide each new voice through the challenges of composing in the 21st Century. In between the readings, sample new craft beverages from SingleCut.


 

PARKING & ACCESSIBILITY INFORMATION

Parking: The main entrance and box office are located on the east (campus) side of the building. FREE parking is available in the College avenue parking garage adjacent to Cogswell Laboratory.

All parking is FREE on nights and weekends in the City of Troy. PLEASE NOTE: There is no elevator access to the Concert Hall from the 8th Avenue entrance.

GPS Address for Parking Garage: 67 College Ave, Troy, NY 12180

Accessibility: Large-print programs and assistive listening devices available upon request, find an usher or staff member for more information.