Category: Performance

Birch Creek concertgoers are sure to be pleased at the concert on June 27 at 8 pm, Comedy and Pops, featuring a song titled “Joyride” that was composed by Birch Creek’s Percussion Program Director Ben Wahlund.

Originally chamber music, relatively small ensembles as opposed to full symphonic orchestras, was performed in homes rather than concert halls, hence the term chamber music.

Midsummer’s Music began its 24th season on June 13 at Birch Creek Music Performance Center with an opening gala. A long-awaited CD of live performances was unveiled that evening which features works by Mozart, Saint-Saens, and Rheinberger recorded live in concert at various Door County venues.

The first of a series of concerts will be held at the Algoma United Methodist Church on June 29 at 6:30 pm. Jerry Voelker and the Jolly Gents will provide Czech, German polkas and waltzes, and modern jitterbug.

Birch Creek’s 2014 Concert Season opened to a full house on June 19. An enthusiastic crowd enjoyed the rhythms and sounds of Percussion and Steel Band performers, which followed a ribbon-cutting ceremony in celebration of the Play It Again Stand’s grand opening.

A limited number of concert sponsorships remain available for Birch Creek’s 2014 season. Sponsoring a concert demonstrates an appreciation for the growth and development of the aspiring musicians at Birch Creek, and sponsors are rewarded for their generosity.

The united choirs of Ephraim Moravian, Sister Bay Moravian and Sturgeon Bay Moravian Churches will present a Moravian Music Concert at the Ephraim Moravian Church (9970 Moravia Street, Ephraim) on June 27 at 7 pm.

Birch Creek and the Door Peninsula Astronomical Society (DPAS) are once again partnering for the Night Sky Viewing event, which follows the Hot Nights/Cool Jazz Percussion and Steel Band concert on June 25 (rain date is June 26).

Many tourists and seasonal residents visit Door Community Auditorium (DCA) and participate in our programming exclusively during the county’s busiest months.

Birch Creek launches the 2014 concert season on June 19 with A Drumming Mosaic, showcasing the Birch Creek Percussion and Steelpan Faculty. The concert begins at 8 pm, with student ensemble prelude music at 7:30 in the gazebo.

A classical music concert is generally perceived to be a rather serious affair. Dress clothes must be worn, clapping must only occur at proper intervals, and high standards are constantly expected of musicians.

Midsummer’s Music Festival kicks off with a gala opening night concert event on June 13 at the Birch Creek Music Performance Center in Egg Harbor. A 7 pm prelude concert will be performed again this year by students of the Door County String Academy.

Ken Cowan, one of North America’s finest concert organists and recording artists, returns to Door County in collaboration with violinist Lisa Shihoten in concert at Shepherd of the Bay Lutheran Church on June 15 at 7 pm.

Woodwalk Gallery will present their 6th annual Fractured Classic: Sing-Along Dr. Zhivago OR Leaving On A Slow Train. Kimberly Jensen will led with the audience singing-along on “500 Miles,” “Kisses Sweeter Than Wine,” “Mockingbird,” and more.

Birch Creek is accepting applications for summer study in Percussion & Steel Band, Symphony, Jazz (two sessions) and Vocal Jazz (new for 2014). Applications will be accepted until all positions are filled.

Lawrence University’s Bjِrklunden will host a concert on June 1 at 1:30 pm. The Lawrence Jazz Guitar Studio [LJGC] is happy to return to The Bjِrklunden concert series.

On Memorial Day weekend, Shepherd of the Bay will be visited by four singers from Lyric Opera of Chicago: soprano Desirée Hassler, mezzo soprano Pamela Williams, tenor John Concepcion and baritone Michael Cavalieri.

Although neither the author nor filmmaker would recognize their masterpieces, Woodwalk Gallery will present their 6th annual Fractured Classic: Sing-Along Dr.

The Peg Egan PAC and the Southern Door Community Auditorium will offer a free visual and performing arts summer day camp for children ages 6 – 12 focusing on music and art using performance, demonstrations and other fun activities.

James T. Berkenstock, Midsummer’s Music Festival artistic director, has announced the musicians that will comprise the ensemble for the 24th Season of the festival.