Celebrate 50 years of some of the grooviest tunes to have graced the Birch Creek Barn stage, the home of memorable and moving performances since 1975.

We celebrate 50 seasons of percussion alumni contributions. Inspiring music brought to Birch Creek by former students, teachers, and directors.

Celebrate 50 years of some of the grooviest tunes to have graced the Birch Creek Barn stage, the home of memorable and moving performances since 1975.

More music from the minds of Birch Creek Percussion’s creative staff past and present including Birch Creek founder James Dutton.

Steel Pan Superstar Victor Provost returns to Birch Creek for an afternoon of his beautiful and compelling compositions for steel pan and percussion. This concert will feature the premiere of a new composition composed by Victor in honor of the 50th Season of Percussion at Birch Creek. Come and hear what all the buzz is about with this exciting steel pan performer. Find out why Downbeat Magazine says “In the jazz ecosystem… Provost is a rarity” or the New York Times calls him “a serious Jazz improviser…”

Performance will include Provost’s 50th season composition for Birch Creek: Transitions | Transformations

Steel Pan Superstar Victor Provost returns to Birch Creek for an afternoon of his beautiful and compelling compositions for steel pan and percussion. This concert will feature the premiere of a new composition composed by Victor in honor of the 50th Season of Percussion at Birch Creek. Come and hear what all the buzz is about with this exciting steel pan performer. Find out why Downbeat Magazine says “In the jazz ecosystem… Provost is a rarity” or the New York Times calls him “a serious Jazz improviser…”

Performance will include Provost’s 50th season composition for Birch Creek: Transitions | Transformations

Birch Creek Percussion presents a free concert of their energetic and innovative music from around the world featuring inspired student performers sharing what they’ve learned during their time at Birch Creek.

Birch Creek Percussion closes out their session with a selection of the most popular performances from all previous concerts (and the last five decades of Birch Creek Percussion). Prepare to be amazed!

Saint-Saëns, “Introduction and Rondo Capriccioso”
Weber, “Andante and Hungarian Rondo”
Tchaikovsky, “Symphony No. 4”

Independence Day Concert with Free Pie and Ice Cream Social. Celebrate the 4th of July with our famous pre-concert pie and ice cream social at 2:00 PM followed by a 3:00 PM concert. Featuring Brian Groner, guest conductor.

Wagner, “Rienzi Overture”
Gounod, “Faust Music for the Ballet”
Mozart, “Viola Concerto” Matthew Lipman, Viola Guest Artist

Elgar, “Cockaigne Overture”
Arutunian, “Trumpet Concerto” Mary Elizabeth Bowden, Trumpet Guest Artist
Beethoven, “Symphony No. 7”

Suppé, “Poet and Peasant Overture”
Beethoven, “Piano Concerto No. 4” Jonathan Bass, Piano Guest Artist
Stravinsky, “The Firebird Suite”

Birch Creek Symphony presents a free concert of their chamber music featuring inspired student performers sharing what they’ve learned during their time at Birch Creek.

Weber/Berlioz, “Invitation to the Dance, Op. 65”
Eccles, “Sonata in G Minor”­­ Michael Thurber, Bass Guest Artist
Faust, “Ballet Music”
Thurber, “Symphonic Dances”

The Birch Creek Jazz Ambassadors, an elite student jazz combo selected through auditions, serve as community outreach and perform at various Door County venues while gaining experience as traveling musicians.

The Birch Creek Jazz Ambassadors, an elite student jazz combo selected through auditions, serve as community outreach and perform at various Door County venues while gaining experience as traveling musicians.

For four weeks in July and August, the nationally and internationally acclaimed musicians of the Birch Creek Jazz Faculty Orchestra bring their chemistry, charisma and exceptional musicianship to Birch Creek audiences. Jazz I and Jazz II student combos play pre-concert music and student ensembles perform at the start of each concert.

The Birch Creek Jazz Ambassadors, an elite student jazz combo selected through auditions, serve as community outreach and perform at various Door County venues while gaining experience as traveling musicians.

For four weeks in July and August, the nationally and internationally acclaimed musicians of the Birch Creek Jazz Faculty Orchestra bring their chemistry, charisma and exceptional musicianship to Birch Creek audiences. Jazz I and Jazz II student combos play pre-concert music and student ensembles perform at the start of each concert.

The Birch Creek Jazz Ambassadors, an elite student jazz combo selected through auditions, serve as community outreach and perform at various Door County venues while gaining experience as traveling musicians.

For four weeks in July and August, the nationally and internationally acclaimed musicians of the Birch Creek Jazz Faculty Orchestra bring their chemistry, charisma and exceptional musicianship to Birch Creek audiences. Jazz I and Jazz II student combos play pre-concert music and student ensembles perform at the start of each concert.

The Birch Creek Jazz Ambassadors, an elite student jazz combo selected through auditions, serve as community outreach and perform at various Door County venues while gaining experience as traveling musicians.

For four weeks in July and August, the nationally and internationally acclaimed musicians of the Birch Creek Jazz Faculty Orchestra bring their chemistry, charisma and exceptional musicianship to Birch Creek audiences. Jazz I and Jazz II student combos play pre-concert music and student ensembles perform at the start of each concert.

The Birch Creek Jazz Ambassadors, an elite student jazz combo selected through auditions, serve as community outreach and perform at various Door County venues while gaining experience as traveling musicians.

The Birch Creek Jazz Ambassadors, an elite student jazz combo selected through auditions, serve as community outreach and perform at various Door County venues while gaining experience as traveling musicians.

The Birch Creek Jazz Ambassadors, an elite student jazz combo selected through auditions, serve as community outreach and perform at various Door County venues while gaining experience as traveling musicians.

For four weeks in July and August, the nationally and internationally acclaimed musicians of the Birch Creek Jazz Faculty Orchestra bring their chemistry, charisma and exceptional musicianship to Birch Creek audiences. Jazz I and Jazz II student combos play pre-concert music and student ensembles perform at the start of each concert.

The Birch Creek Jazz Ambassadors, an elite student jazz combo selected through auditions, serve as community outreach and perform at various Door County venues while gaining experience as traveling musicians.

For four weeks in July and August, the nationally and internationally acclaimed musicians of the Birch Creek Jazz Faculty Orchestra bring their chemistry, charisma and exceptional musicianship to Birch Creek audiences. Jazz I and Jazz II student combos play pre-concert music and student ensembles perform at the start of each concert.

The Birch Creek Jazz Ambassadors, an elite student jazz combo selected through auditions, serve as community outreach and perform at various Door County venues while gaining experience as traveling musicians.

For four weeks in July and August, the nationally and internationally acclaimed musicians of the Birch Creek Jazz Faculty Orchestra bring their chemistry, charisma and exceptional musicianship to Birch Creek audiences. Jazz I and Jazz II student combos play pre-concert music and student ensembles perform at the start of each concert.

Birch Creek Big Band Jazz presents a free concert of jazz music featuring inspired student performers sharing what they’ve learned during their time at Birch Creek.

For four weeks in July and August, the nationally and internationally acclaimed musicians of the Birch Creek Jazz Faculty Orchestra bring their chemistry, charisma and exceptional musicianship to Birch Creek audiences. Jazz I and Jazz II student combos play pre-concert music and student ensembles perform at the start of each concert.

The Birch Creek Jazz Ambassadors, an elite student jazz combo selected through auditions, serve as community outreach and perform at various Door County venues while gaining experience as traveling musicians.

For four weeks in July and August, the nationally and internationally acclaimed musicians of the Birch Creek Jazz Faculty Orchestra bring their chemistry, charisma and exceptional musicianship to Birch Creek audiences. Jazz I and Jazz II student combos play pre-concert music and student ensembles perform at the start of each concert.

The Birch Creek Jazz Ambassadors, an elite student jazz combo selected through auditions, serve as community outreach and perform at various Door County venues while gaining experience as traveling musicians.

For four weeks in July and August, the nationally and internationally acclaimed musicians of the Birch Creek Jazz Faculty Orchestra bring their chemistry, charisma and exceptional musicianship to Birch Creek audiences. Jazz I and Jazz II student combos play pre-concert music and student ensembles perform at the start of each concert.

For four weeks in July and August, the nationally and internationally acclaimed musicians of the Birch Creek Jazz Faculty Orchestra bring their chemistry, charisma and exceptional musicianship to Birch Creek audiences. Jazz I and Jazz II student combos play pre-concert music and student ensembles perform at the start of each concert.

The Birch Creek Jazz Ambassadors, an elite student jazz combo selected through auditions, serve as community outreach and perform at various Door County venues while gaining experience as traveling musicians.

The Birch Creek Jazz Ambassadors, an elite student jazz combo selected through auditions, serve as community outreach and perform at various Door County venues while gaining experience as traveling musicians.

For four weeks in July and August, the nationally and internationally acclaimed musicians of the Birch Creek Jazz Faculty Orchestra bring their chemistry, charisma and exceptional musicianship to Birch Creek audiences. Jazz I and Jazz II student combos play pre-concert music and student ensembles perform at the start of each concert.

The Birch Creek Jazz Ambassadors, an elite student jazz combo selected through auditions, serve as community outreach and perform at various Door County venues while gaining experience as traveling musicians.

The Birch Creek Jazz Ambassadors, an elite student jazz combo selected through auditions, serve as community outreach and perform at various Door County venues while gaining experience as traveling musicians.

The Birch Creek Jazz Ambassadors, an elite student jazz combo selected through auditions, serve as community outreach and perform at various Door County venues while gaining experience as traveling musicians.

The Birch Creek Jazz Ambassadors, an elite student jazz combo selected through auditions, serve as community outreach and perform at various Door County venues while gaining experience as traveling musicians.

For four weeks in July and August, the nationally and internationally acclaimed musicians of the Birch Creek Jazz Faculty Orchestra bring their chemistry, charisma and exceptional musicianship to Birch Creek audiences. Jazz I and Jazz II student combos play pre-concert music and student ensembles perform at the start of each concert.

The Birch Creek Jazz Ambassadors, an elite student jazz combo selected through auditions, serve as community outreach and perform at various Door County venues while gaining experience as traveling musicians.

For four weeks in July and August, the nationally and internationally acclaimed musicians of the Birch Creek Jazz Faculty Orchestra bring their chemistry, charisma and exceptional musicianship to Birch Creek audiences. Jazz I and Jazz II student combos play pre-concert music and student ensembles perform at the start of each concert.

The Birch Creek Jazz Ambassadors, an elite student jazz combo selected through auditions, serve as community outreach and perform at various Door County venues while gaining experience as traveling musicians.

For four weeks in July and August, the nationally and internationally acclaimed musicians of the Birch Creek Jazz Faculty Orchestra bring their chemistry, charisma and exceptional musicianship to Birch Creek audiences. Jazz I and Jazz II student combos play pre-concert music and student ensembles perform at the start of each concert.

Birch Creek Big Band Jazz presents a free concert of jazz music featuring inspired student performers sharing what they’ve learned during their time at Birch Creek.

For four weeks in July and August, the nationally and internationally acclaimed musicians of the Birch Creek Jazz Faculty Orchestra bring their chemistry, charisma and exceptional musicianship to Birch Creek audiences. Jazz I and Jazz II student combos play pre-concert music and student ensembles perform at the start of each concert.

This event takes place inside the Dutton Concert Barn.

This event takes place inside Juniper Hall on the Birch Creek Campus.

This event takes place inside Juniper Hall on the Birch Creek Campus.