TrailBlaze at Amsterdam
Riverlink Park
Float a little further down the Erie Canal for our TrailBlaze NY finale at Riverlink Park—a day featuring yoga, bird-watching, community art, a thrilling waterski show, fireworks, and of course, your Albany Symphony.
Daytime Activities - See full schedule below!
6:45pm - Opening Act:
Jordan Taylor Hill
7:30pm - Albany Symphony performance
9:30pm - Fireworks
ALBANY SYMPONY CONCERT PROGRAM
Natalie Draper: Biking to Amsterdam, NY
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!
Jordan Taylor Hill
Jordan Taylor Hill is an artist rooted in traditional music from West Africa and the diaspora combined with todays sounds. His early influence in songwriting and performance is coupled in a unique way meant to equally inspire and entertain. Jordan offers traditional drum and dance workshops, performances, and private lessons. The native New Yorker began his musical career tape recording radio segments and instrumentals in his headphones in middle school. Since his first trip to Senegal, West Africa in 2011 his unique style of traditional drumming and songwriting has combined to deliver a fusion of Hip-Hop, World, and all things Afro.
Festival Event Schedule at Riverlink Park
All Afternoon & Evening - Local food trucks and a special event day menu from on-site vendor Astoria Landing.
7:00-9:30am - Amsterdam Bird Watching Walk
10:00-11:00am - Yoga on the Mohawk Valley Gateway Outlook
11:00am - Family-friendly wellness activities led by Tiana Taylor, Root3d Healing
5:00-7:30pm - FunZone with family activities, coloring, face painting, crafts, obstacle course, and lawn games
5:30-6:45pm - X-Squad Water Ski Show!
An Amsterdam favorite—don’t miss their action-packed show before the concert!6:45pm - Opening Act: Jordan Taylor Hill
7:00pm - On The Canals FREE Plein Air Painting Class
7:30pm - Albany Symphony Performance
9:30pm - Fireworks
This event is funded in part through the generous support of the NYS Canal Corporation and the Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor.