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WMHT-FM and Troy Savings Bank Music Hall Announce Pay-What-You-Will Tickets for Next Generation Festival 2026

Emerging classical musicians from local and regional colleges and universities to debut at renowned venue, with music curated live on stage by Classical WMHT-FM radio hosts. Tickets available now.

Troy, NY – The WMHT-FM Next Generation Festival 2026 is now offering pay-what-you-will ticketing!

WMHT Public Media and Troy Savings Bank Music Hall return for a second year of The Next Generation Festival, to be held Sunday, March 22 at 3pm. 

WMHT-FM hosts Rob Brown, Charlotte Wilson, and Mary Darcy will take the stage to present this live concert event featuring students from colleges and universities throughout the Northeast as they make their debuts at the renowned venue. 

Come and meet your  WMHT-FM hosts, be a part of a live WMHT television and radio production, and experience the amazing acoustics of the Troy Savings Bank Music Hall – all for as little as $1.00!

Experience the next generation of classical music at the price point that works best for you. Pay-what-you-will tickets are now available for $1.00, $5.00, $7.50, $10, and the regular ticket price of $20 for those able to support WMHT-FM at the full ticket cost.

With support from Fenimore Asset Management and John Keal Music, Next Generation Festival will also be recorded for future broadcast on both Classical WMHT-FM and WMHT-TV.

Reserve your tickets now: https://cart.troymusichall.org/28/wmht-next-gen.

Learn more about the Next Generation Festival at wmht.org/nextgeneration.

About Troy Savings Bank Music Hall

The Troy Savings Bank Music Hall, a National Historic Landmark, has been in use since opening in 1875. World renowned for its incredible acoustics, it has hosted performances by legions of world-renowned artists, from legends like Dizzy Gillespie, Ella Fitzgerald, Isaac Stern, Yo-Yo Ma, and Vladimir Horowitz, to the best on today’s music scene, including Boz Scaggs, India Arie, Lake Street Dive, Trey Anastasio, and many more. For information, visit www.troymusichall.org.

About WMHT Public Media

WMHT Public Media is an essential service for education, entertainment, and inspiration, producing award-winning local programming and documentaries. WMHT-FM is your classical companion, with nationally-recognized hosts presenting curated music selections, composer interviews, and exclusive concert events.

Additional information can be found at wmht.org and classicalwmht.org.

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