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Birch Creek Unveils Exciting Lineup for 2024 Fall Concert Series Featuring Spyro Gyra Tribute, World Class Artists and Guest Performers
Birch Creek announces its highly anticipated 2024 Fall Concert Series, showcasing a diverse array of musical genres. This year’s concert dates include six remarkable concerts and Birch Creek’s annual fundraiser featuring a Spyro Gyra Tribute, sponsored by the Associates Volunteers. The world-class faculty performing artists of Birch Creek and guest performers return for Saturday evening concerts that are not to be missed.
Birch Creek Music Performance Center Announces Exciting Jazz Concert Series
Birch Creek Music Performance Center is thrilled to present an exhilarating series of jazz concerts this summer. Beginning on Wednesday, July 17, 2024, and continuing through early August, the Birch Creek Jazz Faculty Orchestra will dazzle audiences with their chemistry, charisma, and exceptional musicianship. These nationally and internationally acclaimed musicians will perform with talented Jazz I and Jazz II student combos, who will start each evening with pre-concert music in the Kane Gazebo, followed by student big band jazz ensembles in the Dutton Concert Barn.
Birch Creek Announces 2024 Summer Jazz Ambassador Concerts
Birch Creek Music Performance Center is excited to unveil the much-anticipated 2024 season of the summer Jazz Ambassador concerts. This series will spotlight the exceptional Birch Creek Jazz Ambassadors, a group of talented jazz students, who will perform at various venues throughout Door County from mid-July to mid-August.
Excitement Grows for the 2024 Symphony Session Concerts at Birch Creek
Birch Creek Music Performance Center is set to celebrate Independence Day with a spectacular concert, "A Birch Creek Symphonic Fourth," on Thursday, July 4. The 90-piece Birch Creek Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Taka Matsunaga and featuring tenor and former Birch Creek student Jonathan Zeng, will perform patriotic tunes by John Phillip Sousa, along with works by Rodgers and Hammerstein. The concert begins at 3:00 PM, preceded by a pie and ice cream social at 2:00 PM.
Birch Creek Opens the 2024 Season with “Percussion at the Disco: I just want to celebrate the 70s!”
On Thursday, June 20, Birch Creek Music Performance Center will present its opening night concert – “Percussion at the Disco: I just want to celebrate the 70s!” – on the Stage of Stars inside the historic Dutton Concert Barn. Opening night at Birch Creek is a festive gathering of donors, faculty, students, concertgoers, volunteers and businesses celebrating the much-anticipated 2024 season of Percussion, Steel Pan & World Music; Symphony and Big Band Jazz concerts. This year marks Birch Creek’s 49th season of excellence in music education and world-class concert performances.
Birch Creek Offers Three Music Programs for Adult Musicians in August 2024
Birch Creek Music Performance Center is excited to announce its adult program offerings for the 2024 season. Known for its acclaimed summer music academy for young musicians, Birch Creek’s programming serves the music performance desires of adult learners. The Wind Ensemble, Chamber Music, and Piano Retreats all offer a supportive and encouraging environment for adult musicians to refine their music performance skills while enjoying the beauty of Door County, Wisconsin.
Birch Creek Announces 2024 Season Concerts
Birch Creek Music Performance Center is thrilled to present the highly anticipated 2024 summer concert season, featuring captivating performances by advanced student musicians and world-class faculty performing artists who study and teach by day and perform at night in the historic Dutton Concert Barn. Secure your tickets now at BirchCreek.org/Tickets and immerse yourself in the world of music at the picturesque Birch Creek campus, just three miles east of Egg Harbor.
Birch Creek Presents “Music of the Heart” Valentine’s Concert Fundraiser
Birch Creek Music Performance Center is thrilled to present “Music of the Heart,” an enchanting Valentine’s Concert fundraiser featuring the remarkable talents of Birch Creek Big Band Jazz session faculty members Mardra Thomas on vocals, Reggie Thomas on piano, and Rick Haydon on guitar.
Birch Creek Announces New Members to the Board of Trustees
Birch Creek is pleased to announce the addition of three new members to its 19 member Board of Trustees.
Birch Creek's Kate Rericha Appointed to Wisconsin Humanities Council
Birch Creek, a renowned non-profit organization in the world of music education and cultural enrichment, proudly announces the recent appointment of its Senior Grants and Development Manager, Kate Rericha, to the Wisconsin Humanities Council.
Birch Creek's Artists in the Schools Event Inspires Door County Students
On Monday, October 9, Birch Creek hosted its annual Artists in the Schools event, bringing music education to the students of Door County.
Birch Creek Receives Wisconsin Arts Board Grant
Birch Creek is pleased to announce that it has received a Creation and Presentation Program grant from the Wisconsin Arts Board, underwritten by funds from the State of Wisconsin and the National Endowment for the Arts.
Birch Creek 2023 Fall Concert Series includes Hispanic Heritage Month, World Class Artists and Guest Performers
Birch Creek 2023 Fall Concert Series includes Hispanic Heritage Month, World Class Artists and Guest Performers
Birch Creek Announces 2023 Summer Jazz Ambassador Concerts
Birch Creek Music Performance Center is thrilled to announce the highly anticipated 2023 season of the summer Jazz Ambassador concerts. Featuring the talented Birch Creek Jazz Ambassadors, a group of exceptional jazz students, this series of performances will take place at various venues throughout Door County from mid-July to mid-August.
Birch Creek Opens its 2023 Season with “Percussion at the Movies”
On Thursday, June 22, Birch Creek Music Performance Center will present its opening night concert – “Percussion at the Movies” – on the Stage of Stars inside the historic Dutton Concert Barn. Opening night at Birch Creek is a festive gathering of concertgoers, returning faculty, new students, donors, volunteers and local businesses celebrating the much-anticipated 2023 season of Percussion, Steel Pan & World Music; Symphony and Big Band Jazz concerts. This year marks Birch Creek’s 48th year of excellence in music education and world-class concert performances.
Birch Creek Expands Its Adult Program Offerings in 2023
Birch Creek Music Performance Center is excited to announce its adult program offerings for the 2023 season. Known for its acclaimed summer music academy for young musicians, Birch Creek’s expanded programming serves the music performance desires of adult learners. The Wind Ensemble Retreat, Chamber Music Retreat, and newly launched Piano Retreat all offer a supportive and encouraging environment for adult musicians to refine their music performance skills while enjoying the beauty of Door County, Wisconsin.
Birch Creek Goes Green with New Solar Panels on Two Buildings
Birch Creek Music Performance Center, a non-profit summer music academy, has taken a major step towards sustainability by installing new solar panels on two of its buildings. The organization’s commitment to green energy reflects its dedication to the environment and the community.
Birch Creek 2023 Season Concert Announcement
Birch Creek Music Performance Center is excited to present the 2023 season of summer concerts, with tickets on sale now at BirchCreek.org/Tickets. All concerts will take place inside the Dutton Concert Barn at the beautiful Birch Creek campus three miles east of Egg Harbor.
Musical Theater Love Songs Featured at Birch Creek Valentine’s Concert
Birch Creek Music Performance Center celebrates the Valentine’s weekend with an evening concert of musical theater love songs featuring Tenor and Birch Creek Alumnus, Jonathan Zeng. On Saturday evening, February 11, Zeng will be joined on the Juniper Hall stage by Diana Stoic (soprano) and Michael R. Oldham (piano).
Christmas Concerts at Birch Creek on Saturday, December 3
Birch Creek Music Performance Center presents two holiday concerts in Juniper Hall on Saturday, December 3. “Christmas at Birch Creek” begins with a 2:30 PM Matinee Family Concert at which all children ages 11 and under receive free admission.