Adirondack Performing Arts Festival (APAF)

DMA, University of Miami
Composer & Music Minister @ Village 7 Church
Colorado Springs, CO

“I first worked at COTW two years after my personal relationship with God began and it was during our Sunday evenings of corporate worship when I was first struck by the beauty and power of worship music, particularly within an ensemble of talented Christian musicians. I still think about those Sunday evenings and I am grateful for how they helped develop my lifelong passion for worship music.”

MM, Rice University
Instructor of Music, Messiah University
Mechanicsburg, PA

“I eagerly recommend the experience to many excellent musicians - first to friends, and now to my own students. I cannot think of another setting in which young musicians can regularly find themselves producing concerts of such varied and challenging repertoire, honing skills from sight-reading to showmanship, earning a salary, and all in an environment where faith and dedication to God are prioritized.”

DMA, Boston University
Professor of Music, University of Toronto
Ontario, Canada

“The peer group of musicians is remarkable. Your fellow musicians inspire you to always give your very best - in all areas. In music school, it's easy to think you are the only Christian. At COTW, you are surrounded by friends who will encourage and build your faith. Some of my strongest friendships to this day were cultivated at COTW.”

Sight & Sound Theater
Lancaster, PA

“Our time was so rich and meaningful. I loved living and working in a Christ-centered community with high-caliber musicians and performers who loved God and worked hard at their craft. I also loved interacting with members from all over the country - some of who have become lifelong friends! We immersed ourselves in worship, friendship, hard work, great music, and Adirondack beauty.”

DMA, University of Toronto
Professor of Music, Grand Prairie Regional College
Alberta, Canada

“My experience at COTW was life-changing. It was truly God’s divine appointment that I was there during the time I was. As I had just finished my Masters' degree, my time at COTW encouraged and challenged me both musically and spiritually. I learned so much as an ensemble singer, soloist, performer, and worship leader that has continued to help me in my career today.“

MM, Yale University
Assistant Drum Major, US Air Force Band
Washington, DC

“Because of the wide ensemble variety, I was better prepared for my work as a freelancer and in the USAF Band where I have performed with the Concert Band, Ceremonial Brass, and Airmen of Note. Beyond the musical experiences, I spent a rejuvenating summer strengthening my walk with Jesus and establishing deep relationships I have to this day. My wife (who I met at COTW) and I love it there so much that we are now bringing our family and friends each summer!”

MM, Duquesne University
Trumpet, Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra
Pittsburgh, PA

“Because musicians need to be adept in other music styles, I was challenged weekly to bring my “A Game” no matter what was on my music stand, and that has helped me immensely in the big leagues with the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra. At COTW I also met my wife and made lifelong friendships.”

MM, University of Southern Mississippi
Music Faculty, Whitworth University
Spokane, WA

“As an established saxophonist, COTW gave me invaluable experience to practice doubling and band directing/leadership skills. I had been serving on music staff for a few years prior to 2010, but that particular summer was a huge turning point in my faith: obedience and identity in Jesus.”