Building Warebrook, Together

Founded in 1991 by composer Sara Doncaster and cellist Darry Dolezal, the Warebrook Contemporary Music Festival brings world-class composers and performers to Vermont's Northeast Kingdom, offering concerts, educational programming, and the opportunity to celebrate fantastic music in one of New England's most beautiful settings.

Local roots

Warebrook Contemporary Music Festival began centered around Hillandale Farm, the Doncaster family dairy farm through which the sparkling Ware Brook flows. Over the years, performers, composers, and friends have gathered in sight of the garden at the farmhouse, embracing the tranquility and magic of the landscape.

Warebrook grew in scope and success from its start to 2012, when it was paused. The festival—with founders Doncaster and Dolezal, and some of the festival's most accomplished and beloved composers and performers—is returning in 2026, but we need your help!

How you can help

Support and contributions from the community have always played a role in Warebrook's success. The festival is presented because we truly love music but there are expenses involved, including housing the performers, renting performance space, audio, and more. We are already working on applying for grants for the 2027 festival, but in the meantime, 2026 will be solely funded by contributions from friends, family, and members of the community.

Your gift, whether it's $5 or $500, can help revive this beloved festival, make 2026 a success, and help set the scene for 2027. Please note that all donations are tax deductible through our fiscal agent, the Memphremagog Arts Collaborative (MAC).

Want to contribute by check?

No worries! Donations made by check should be made out to:

Memphremagog Arts Collaborative (MAC)

*Please write "Warebrook" in the memo line and mail to:

MAC

158 Main Street, Suite 2

Newport, VT 05855

2026 Warebrook Contemporary Music Festival

Celebrating the return of the Northeast Kingdom's premier contemporary music event