Pianist Jonathan Bass in Concert at Shepherd of the Bay Nov. 4

Jonathan Bass. Photo by Len Villano.

Shepherd of the Bay Lutheran Church is pleased to present pianist Jonathan Bass in a free afternoon concert Nov. 4 at 1 pm.

Bass, a native of Washington Island, has been taking piano lessons since age three. He has studied with both jazz and classical professionals including Diane Kahlscheuer, Jodie DeSalvo, Adaron Jackson, and Marty Robinson. He currently studies with George Lepauw in Chicago. For the past four summers, Bass has been a student at Birch Creek Music Performance Center, winning awards for outstanding musicianship three out of four years. Recently, he traveled throughout Door County with Birch Creek Jazz Ambassadors, playing more than 10 concerts in a two-week span. Bass is a grateful recipient of scholarships from the Peninsula Music Festival and Birch Creek. Currently a junior at Washington Island High School, he plans to continue studying music in college.

Shepherd of the Bay Lutheran Church is located at the top of the hill on Highway 42 in Ellison Bay. For more information visit shepherdofthebay.org or call 920.854.2988.