Mission Statement

Our mission is to champion emerging musicians by providing performance opportunities, mentorship, and community connections that propel artistic growth and long-term viability in music.

Our 2025 Artists

Our local artists hail from the nation's top music conservatories, and are national and international prizewinners. Click on their images below to explore our artists' biographies.

We are proudly located in the beautiful town of Skaneateles - a charming town on the shores of a crystal-clear lake in New York.

Our concerts take place in a variety of unique settings that are cultural focal points to the Skaneateles community.

Experience a great variety of concert offerings featuring Baroque, folk, fiddle, jazz, classical, and contemporary genres.

Mingle with the artists, chat with the founders, and become a valuable member of our OTD community!

Meet the Team

The festival owes its existence to the invaluable partnership of Joe Hagen (violist and composer), Natalie Pang (pianist), Collin Holloway (guitarist), Luke Benedict (pianist and composer), and Daniel Kringer (tenor). Their collaborative efforts began while pursuing conservatory studies, and have been instrumental in bringing OTD to fruition. As frequent collaborators, they have shared the stage in numerous projects and concerts, showcasing their remarkable synergy and passion for music. To learn more about each founding member, click on their profile image below.