Community Performance Series - CPS

09/25/2026

A special evening of music is just one day away!
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10th Cania Family Visiting Artist
Seraph Brass
Saturday, September 26 at 7:30 pm
Snell Music Theater | The Crane School of Music

A vibrant concert program that takes the audience through more than two centuries of music. From the familiar strains of “Rhapsody in Blue” and West Side Story to exciting works by today's leading composers, this concert offers something for every listener.

https://youtu.be/f8j4PxkqcFk?si=z7ATUOam37WkGBAK

Tickets: https://cpspotsdam.org/seraph-brass

Walk up tickets to the Seraph Brass concert also available in the lobby of Snell Theater beginning 1 hour before the show.

New Works for Brass Quintet is now available on all platforms! 🎶 En...

09/24/2026

Only 2 days away!
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Don't miss Seraph Brass performing live this Saturday, September, 26 at 7:30 pm

Winners of the American Prize in Chamber Music have prepared a special program featuring music by Grieg, Debussy, Gershwin, Bernstein, Joan Tower, Reena Esmail, and more, this dynamic program showcases the extraordinary versatility of the brass quintet through music that is lyrical, virtuosic, energetic, and deeply engaging.

https://youtu.be/CKm1LZgNjKI?si=g2oo0GswrdEYxPGg

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10th Cania Family Visiting Artist

Seraph Brass

September 26, 2026 at 7:30 pm

Snell Music Theater | SUNY Potsdam

Join the full Brass Summit at the The Crane School of Music September 25-27, 2026

Tickets to the concert only or full summit: https://cpspotsdam.org/seraph-brass

Walk up tickets to the Seraph Brass concert available in the lobby of Snell Theater beginning 1 hour before the show.

Chia-Yu Hsu’s Sparkle Sam Allison, recording engineer Destin Bea...

09/22/2026

We can’t wait to see you this Saturday at 7:30 pm in the Sara M. Snell Music Theater for Seraph Brass!

See this preview of them performing Grieg’s “Prelude to the Holberg Suite,” arranged by Jeff Luke, and join us to see it in person September 26th

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10th Cania Family Visiting Artist
Seraph Brass

September 26, 2026 at 7:30 pm
Snell Music Theater | SUNY Potsdam

Join the full Brass Summit at the Crane School of Music September 25-27, 2026

Tickets to the concert only or full summit: https://cpspotsdam.org/seraph-brass

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=BmhQ4gn7FR0&list=RDBmhQ4gn7FR0&start_radio=1&pp=ygUMU2VyYXBoIGJyYXNzoAcB

Seraph Brass: Grieg's Prelude to the Holberg Suite, arr. Jeff Luke...

09/20/2026

We’ll see you today at 3 pm for the 26th Annual L. Felix and Helen Miller Ranlett Organ Recital with guest artist:

MARVIN MILLS

Helen M. Hosmer Concert Hall

Enjoy a sweeping program featuring the music of Mozart, Bach, Price, Saint-Saëns, Montsalvatge, Greenlee, Hailstork and Litaize.

09/19/2026

Today at 3 pm on the stage of Hosmer Hall
Organ Encounter with guest organist Marvin Mills
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Curious about how the organ works? Come right on up to the stage of Hosmer Hall for a closer look and meet the guest organist.
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Mr. Mills will walk you through how the organ works, take questions and walk the audience through tomorrow's organ recital program. Learn about the composers and the historical context around the pieces presented in the program featuring the music of Mozart, Bach, Price, Saint-Saëns, Montsalvatge, Greenlee, Hailstork and Litaize.

09/14/2026

Community Performance Series is proud to present the Fall 2026 concert lineup:
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26th Annual L. Felix and Helen Miller Ranlett Organ Recital
Marvin Mills
September 20, 2026 at 3:00 pm
Hosmer Concert Hall | SUNY Potsdam
Thanks to the generosity of Drs. Judith & John Ranlett, all organ weekend events are free and open to the public.

10th Cania Family Visiting Artist
Seraph Brass
September 26, 2026 at 7:30 pm
Snell Music Theater | SUNY Potsdam
Join the full Brass Summit at the Crane School of Music September 25-27, 2026
Tickets to the concert only or full summit: https://cpspotsdam.org/seraph-brass

47th McElheranVisiting Artist
Perla Batalla
A Letter to Leonard: Tribute to a Friend
November 7, 2026 at 7:30 pm
Hosmer Concert Hall | SUNY Potsdam
Tickets & event details: https://cpspotsdam.org/perla-batalla

09/04/2026

LoKo Arts is heading downtown for First Saturday!

Join the Potsdam Chamber of Commerce for First Saturday: Welcome Students! on September 12 from 12 - 5 pm, and find LoKo Arts on Market Street!

Stop by the LoKo Arts table to learn more about grant opportunities, connect with LoKo, and get a first look at some of the big things coming this fall as the 15th anniversary season gets underway.

LoKo Arts is also proud to sponsor live performances by:

The Raquetteers from 2-3:30 PM: A talented SUNY Potsdam student band blending traditional folk influences with contemporary music through acoustic instrumentation, rich harmonies and creative arrangements.

Riffindor from 3:35-5 PM: A high-energy pop, punk and rock cover band bringing crowd favorites from Bruno Mars to Kansas.

See you there!

These LoKo Arts performances are made possible by the generosity and artistic vision of Kathryn (Kofoed) ’54 and Donald Lougheed (Hon. ’54).

07/20/2026

What a wonderful group in the Cinderella Enchanted production - thank you for creating such a beautiful show.
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You’ve been fantastic audiences - thank you for supporting our annual Summer Musical production! What do you want to see next year? Tell us in the comments ⬇️

07/18/2026

Thank you Melanie Potsdam Chamber of Commerce - every member’s personal cheerleader! 📣 🌟
A few seats remain for today’s matinee at 2 pm.

07/15/2026

Thank you to everyone who came out and made our first performance so magical. Your support, energy, and applause meant the world to our cast and crew! 💙👑

Didn’t get tickets? Don’t worry—you still have 4 more chances to experience the magic! Join us July 16–19 for Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella: Enchanted Edition and see why everyone is talking about this unforgettable production.

The Community Performance Series presents
Rodgers & Hammerstein’s
Cinderella: Enchanted Edition

Music by RICHARD RODGERS
Adapted for the Stage by TOM BRIGGS
Book and Lyrics by OSCAR HAMMERSTEIN II
From the Teleplay by Robert Freedman

SUNY Potsdam Performing Arts Center
Proscenium Theater
44 Pierrepont Ave, Potsdam, NY

Enjoy a beautiful full theatre production of the classic tale featuring the immense regional talent on-stage, in the live orchestra and behind-the-scenes.

Tickets starting at $14 for youth matinee seats at cpspotsdam.org.
(Select discounted tickets during checkout).

Stage Director - Kimberly Busch ‘93 & M ‘96
Music Director - Andrea Ellison ‘01 & ‘02
Choreographer - Meaghan Janovsky ‘07 & M ‘12

CINDERELLA is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of The Rodgers & Hammerstein Organization.