Rock Camp 2025
This summer, Rock Camp brought together 12-17‑year‑old musicians in the Great Hall at Universal Preservation Hall in Saratoga. Over two full weeks (July 14-25), participants dove into daily sessions led by seasoned pros, refining skills from songwriting and gig planning to group musicianship and live performance. The program culminated in an electrifying concert at UPH on Friday, July 25, where campers showcased their progress.
- “WAR PIGS” by Black Sabbath
- Featuring: Grayson Berardi, Samuel Silverbush, Patrick Barry, Oliver Modany, Milo Modany
- “YOU WRECK ME” by Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers
- Featuring: Sam Gile, Milo Modany, Grace Taylor, Samuel Silverbush, Jayden Yerdon, Grayson Berardi, Jackson Price, Eddie Casson, Matthew Hayden
- “RHIANNON” by Fleetwood Mac
- Featuring: Sam Gile, Matthew Hayden, Patrick Berry, Jayden Yerdon, Gabriel Lawler, Grace Taylor, Ava Sprengnether, Julian Bailey, Eddie Casson
- “LITTLE SUZI” by Tesla
- Featuring: Joey Plantz, Grace Taylor, Patrick Barry, Gabriel Lawler, Ava Sprengnether, Eddie Casson, Matthew Hayden
- “MODERN LOVE” by David Bowie
- Featuring: Gabriel Lawler, Joey Plantz, Jayden Yerdon, Eddie Casson, Grace Taylor, Matthew Hayden, Jayden Yerdon, Greyson Berardi, Sam Gile, Oliver Modany, Jackson Price, Nicholas Eisenberg
- “BRAIN STEW” by Green Day
- Featuring: Samuel Silverbush, Gabriel Lawler, Dante Marchesiani, Sam Gile, Nicholas Eisenberg, Milo Modany
- “ALL ALONG THE WATCHTOWER” by Jimi Hendrix
- Featuring: Sam Gile, Greyson Berardi, Gabriel Lawler, Dante Marchesiani, Matthew Hayden
- “ALL THE SMALL THINGS” by Blink-182
- Featuring: Patrick Barry, Jayden Yerdon, Sam Gile, Grace Taylor, Greyson Berardi, Nicholas Eisenberg, Jackson Price, Milo Modany
- “REVOLUTION” by The Beetles
- Featuring: Dante Marchesiani, Joey Plantz, Jayden Yerdon, Matthew Hayden, Milo Modany
- “PHOTOGRAPH” by Def Leppard
- Featuring: Joey Plantz, Milo Modany, Dante Marchesiani, Sam Gile, Jayden Yerdon, Gabriel Lawler, Patrick Barry, Grace Taylor, Jackson Price, Greyson Berardi, Gabriel Lawler, Matthew Hayden, Julian Bailey
- “MARIA, MARIA” by Santana
- Featuring: Full Group
- “OYE COMO VA” by Santana
- Featuring: Full Group
Summer Stage Young Acting Company 2025
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Collaborative School of the Arts program sets up interns for entry into their professional journey
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Reel Adventures 2025
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Broadway Camp Jr. 2025
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