The Snow Pond Music Festival’s purpose is to challenge and inspire the next generation of musicians and cultural ambassadors.
With support from our generous donors, the Snow Pond Music Festival is able to offer the highest caliber collegiate performers the opportunity to further their studies with world-class teachers and musicians during an intensive one or two week program.
The Snow Pond Music Festival supports the participants and the cultural life of Central Maine. In addition to our on-campus recitals and programming, students are given the opportunity to perform throughout the Belgrade Lakes region.
Your gift today will ensure that the Snow Pond Music Festival may continue to inspire the next generation of musicians and cultural ambassadors. Gifts can be made to individual programs specifically or to the Snow Pond Music Festival.
Snow Pond Center for the Arts is a501(c)3 nonprofit organization. Contributions are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.
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The Snow Pond Music Festival is privileged to have the support of many Corporate Partners who make it possible to continue to provide collegiate-level performers the opportunity to further their studies with world-class teachers and musicians during this intensive high-quality program.
Corporate sponsors are included across multiple platforms including social media, web, print, and digital pieces, including the programming guide and playbills. By offering diverse forms of promotion—there is intrinsic flexibility with sponsorship opportunities.
Maine Chamber Music Seminar Gift
Frederick L. Hemke Saxophone Institute Gifts
June 10 – 17, 2018
The Ted Atkatz Percussion Seminar is a week-long percussion seminar, covering a wide variety of musical styles, instruments, and approaches. Our faculty will each give master classes, performances, and private lessons. Each participant will receive two (2) private lessons from the faculty members. Students will participate in percussion ensemble rehearsals, with a public performance at the end of the week. A 
mock audition will take place, with the winners receiving prizes from our sponsoring companies. Students will have an opportunity to get to know our faculty through working together musically, but also through shared meals and social outings.
What is TAPS?
Program Details
- Private instruction with Ted Atkatz and faculty.
- Individual and ensemble coaching.
- Master classes, recitals, and evening seminars.
- Ample practice time.
- Intimate and supportive environment for networking with peers and professional staff.
- Affordable tuition includes lodging, meals and use of New England Music Camp’s waterfront, recreational equipment and facilities.
TAPS Faculty
Ted Atkatz, Director of Percussion Studies, The Bob Cole Conservatory at California State University at Long Beach, Former Principal Percussionist / Assistant Timpanist, The Chicago Symphony Orchestra
George Nickson, Principal Percussionist, Sarasota Symphony Orchestra
Shaun Tilburg, Principal Percussionist, Phoenix Symphony Orchestra
Application Requirements
Participants must be over the age of 18 and are selected on the basis of ability and supporting materials. As the application process is on a rolling basis, we encourage you to apply early.
- Two letters of recommendation
- Non-refundable $100 application fee
Letters of recommendations should be sent directly to:
For additional assistance contact the Programs Coordinator, Gail Levinsky
2018 Tuition & Fees: (tuition includes non-refundable $100 application fee)
7 days – all inclusive (instruction, meals, housing, and on-campus activities) $1295
Additional Information
Transportation:
Travel to Sidney, Maine and to the Snow Pond campus can be achieved in several ways: Auto, Air, or Bus. If traveling by air, connections can be made through Boston, (MA), Portland or Augusta. Easy connections via Cape Air or Concord Coach to the Augusta Transportation Center can also be arranged. A representative from SPMF will be available to take participants to to the Snow Pond campus. Snow Pond is located in the Belgrade Lakes region and on the shore of Messalonskee Lake, and between the cities of Augusta and Waterville.
To read more about TAPS & Ted Atkatz visit www.tedatkatzpercussionseminar.com
June 6 - June 24, 2025
MAINE CHAMBER MUSIC FESTIVAL - June 6 - 21, 2025
FREDERICK L. HEMKE SAXOPHONE INSTITUTE - June 9 - 24, 2025
Applications for the 2025 SPMF programs are now being accepted
Hosted on the beautiful campus of Snow Pond Center for Arts, and located in the Belgrade Lakes Region of central Maine, our unique programs attract advanced college, graduate, and post-graduate level musicians from around the world. Each summer, the highest caliber performers and educators join our faculty to present specialized music programs to challenge and inspire the next generation of musicians and cultural ambassadors.
The programs in residence at Snow Pond provide participants with an intimate environment unmatched by other music festivals. Participants work one-on-one with professional musicians in rehearsal, workshop, and private lesson formats.
For specific application requirements, click the Program below.
Maine Chamber Music Seminar
Frederick L. Hemke Saxophone Institute
Faculty
The Snow Pond Music Festival faculty represent the highest caliber of performing and teaching musicians from across the country. Their mission is to enrich and develop the next generation of classical music performers through niche programming designed to challenge and nurture the aspiring artist.
Music Lessons