A: The GreenSpring Music Festival is an annual 8-day event celebrating classical music, held in Frederick County, Maryland, August 8-15, 2026. It features performances by internationally renowned artists and emerging talents. The Festival builds upon GreenSpring's 25 years of excellence in music education and concert programming, attracting both regional and national audiences. It includes concerts in larger and more intimate venues, as well as the Festival Academy for aspiring musicians. The Festival also boosts tourism in Frederick County, Maryland, and enriches the local community's cultural landscape.

A: As a cornerstone of the GreenSpring Music Festival, the Festival Academy nurtures aspiring musicians through intensive training and hands-on career development. Participants engage in daily coaching with renowned master artists, focus deeply on chamber music, and gain vital stage experience through public showcases. Beyond refining their craft, students acquire crucial professional skills in concert programming, marketing, and audience engagement. Finally, the Academy facilitates valuable networking with industry leaders and offers the unique chance to perform alongside seasoned professionals.

A: The GreenSpring Music Festival involves a variety of participants, including internationally renowned artists, emerging young talents, faculty, and music lovers. The Festival also relies on volunteers and staff for its operation. Notable figures include renowned soloists Colin Davin, guitarist, Abigail Kent, harpist, Claire Jones, former Royal Harpist to HRH King Charles III, Chris Marshall, composer and percussionist, Alexander Kordzaia, conductor and concert pianist; and Rachel Zhao, New York-based violinist. Lynnelle Ediger, the Founder of GreenSpring, is central to the Festival's vision. The Festival Academy aims to engage college-level musicians and music aficionados from across the nation and beyond.

A: The GreenSpring Music Festival is located in Frederick County, Maryland, specifically in the scenic area of Thurmont. The Festival utilizes various venues in Frederick County, including historic sites dating back to 1738. This location provides a unique and inspiring setting for both performances and educational programs.

A: GreenSpring, formerly known as the HARPS Foundation, was founded by Lynnelle Ediger in 1999 as a 501(c)(3) music education, community service, and performance organization. GreenSpring's programming has expanded and attracted over 20,000 visitors to Frederick County through its high-quality yet accessible performance and educational programming. 

GreenSpring's premiere ensemble, the Grammy-considered American Youth Harp Ensemble (AYHE) has performed at prestigious venues like Carnegie Hall, Alice Tully Hall, Lincoln Center, and around the world on 44 international tours. In 2018, the organization rebranded to GreenSpring Foundation named after Ediger’s family farm in Frederick County, continuing its mission to provide high-quality music education and performances with a focus on community outreach and social justice.