News & Notes from GNMC
There’s always a lot going on at Garth Newel Music Center.

Finding Renewal at Archduke Weekend
Fitz Gary, Garth Newel violist, offers a behind-the-scenes look at Archduke Weekend and why this beloved Garth Newel tradition over Memorial Day Weekend is not to be missed. On the Garth

Announcing our New Board Chair and Members
At Garth Newel Music Center, our work is guided not only by extraordinary music, but by the dedicated people who help shape our vision for the future. We are delighted

Connection and Delight — How Live Music Enhances Well-being
Photo credit: Chromatic Expressions Photography People gravitate toward different kinds of music, yet love of music itself seems nearly universal. A growing body of research confirms what music lovers have

Congratulations to Michele Allegro, the winner of Garth Newel’s 12th International Composition Competition
After a record number of submissions and months of review, Garth Newel Piano Quartet is thrilled to announce their selection of Michele Allegro’s Rush as the winning piano quartet for

Valentine’s Day 2026: Inspired by Love
When I was planning for my wedding in June of 2023, the very first thing I planned was the music. Of course. What more would you expect from one of

Bach, Brats, Beer…and a Blog
Winter may have settled over the Alleghany Highlands, but inside Herter Hall at Garth Newel it’s the music that warms the heart and buoys the soul. Our Pub Series returns