EXCELLENCE IN MUSIC PERFORMANCE AND ENTERTAINMENT
Bringing quality performances of classical, contemporary, jazz, and Irish music to the New York Metropolitan Area since 1985
About Us: our place in Putnam County
The Doansburg Name
The Doansburg Chamber Ensemble is comprised of accomplished musicians who, along with several guest artists, annually present a concert series of outstanding musicianship in a charming, rural church setting. Doansburg is an old place name tied to the community of Doansburg in the Town of Southeast, Putnam County, New York. The place name was taken from the Doan family, a prominent family at the time the Town was originally settled. The Ensemble took the name in recognition of the fact that their first performance in 1985 took place at the Old Southeast Church in what was once "Doansburg".
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Christine Smith, Founder and President
Ms. Smith, a professional flutist, is the founder and President of the Doansburg Chamber Ensemble. She is also the Artistic Director responsible for Ensemble programming. When she is not performing, she is a music educator and Conductor of the Putnam Symphony Orchestra. She is also an accomplished choral conductor and church organist.
Kyle Kayler, Assistant to the President
Mr. Kayler has been with the Ensemble for over 20 years. He is responsible for communications and administrative functions.