SCHENECTADY, N.Y. — “Melodies of Christmas,” one of the area’s most beloved holiday events will not be happening this year. An annual event at Proctors in Schenectady, “Melodies” has been around for ...

Empire State Youth Orchestra rehearses for "Sleigh Ride." (photo: Justin Cook) Empire State Youth Orchestra rehearses for "Sleigh Ride." (photo: Justin Cook) Empire State Youth Orchestra rehearses for ...

The orchestra will play several holiday pieces, such as Leroy Anderson's "Sleigh Ride," in addition to classics like Franz Shubert's "An die Musik." ...

it was conduct you don't usually see from *** conductor. Tim Schultes took the new york based Chelsea Symphony on *** wild sleigh ride. Tim is *** teacher, not *** conductor. He only got to leave the ...