A great time was had by all at our Schenectady performance, and we narrowly avoided the rain as a grand finale!
TrailBlaze at Schenectady
Mohawk Harbor
Come down to Mohawk Harbor for music, food, fireworks, trail events and more as we kick off the start of Independence Day Weekend. From historic kayak tours on the Erie Canal to sipping along the Schenectady Ale Trail, Albany Symphony’s return to the Electric City has something for everyone!
outdoor activities - full schedule below
5:00pm - Music, food, and family fun
6:00pm - Opening Act: Flame the Band
7:30pm - Albany Symphony performance
9:30pm - Fireworks
Albany Symphony Performance Program
Bobby Ge: In Search of Standard Time with ESYO Percussion
Aaron Copland: Appalachian Spring
Viet Cuong: Re(new)al for Percussion Quartet and Orchestra
with popular favorites by John Williams, John Philip Sousa, and a folk song sing-a-long!
Flame the Band
Flame is a high-energy American Cover band that performs globally playing all your favorites, from the classics through today’s hits, including some originals. Formed in 2003, they gained popularity from their appearances on Good Morning America and in People Magazine. They have also been featured in Tokyo, Japan’s Daily Mainichi News, News-2-You, News Channel 10 and other news outlets around the world. Flame consists of nine talented members who happen to have disabilities.
ESYO Percussion Ensemble
The Youth Percussion Ensemble is one of ESYO’s three percussion ensembles, following the model of our progressive training program by providing a clear path for young percussionists to follow as they develop and improve their ensemble skills under the supervision of several of the area’s top percussion players. The Youth Percussion Ensemble routinely performs in festivals and clinics throughout the northeast, and has been a guest performer at Albany Symphony’s American Music Festival.
Daytime Events & Activities Partners
All Day - Explore the Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor by taking on the Canalway Challenge, with hiking and cycling along the water. Or relax along the water’s edge at the beautiful Mohawk Harbor!
10:00am - Historical Schenectady Kayak Tour with Upstate Kayak Rentals
10:00am-2:00pm - miSci Colorful Chemistry STEAM Activity and Albany Barn beading activity
11:00am-12:30pm - Mushroom identification walk with Collar City Mushrooms
2:00-5:00pm - Explore the Schenectady Ale Trail with a scavenger hunt
3:00pm - Dance and drumming workshop with Jordan Taylor Hill
4:30pm - Jordan Taylor Hill performance along the Empire State Trail
4:30pm - Bike safety clinic with Capital Motion
5:00pm-6:00pm - Guided bike ride with Capital Motion (click here to view the bike route)
5:00pm - Local food trucks and drink vendors
5:00pm - Interactive FunZone activities coloring, face painting, crafts, obstacle course, and lawn games, including facepainting, bike maintenence class, a costume booth by The Costumer, model lock demonstration by NYS Canal Corp., bird display with Whispering Willow Wild Care, reiki/sound bowl meditation led by Tiana Taylor of Root3d, Bear and Bird art gallery and craft activity, Micropolitan Matchmakers, and Sizz Handmade community weaving project
6:00pm - Opening Act: Flame the Band
7:30pm - Albany Symphony Performance
9:30pm - Fireworks
Thank you to our food & drink vendors
This event is funded in part through the generous support of the NYS Canal Corporation and the Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor.