Michelle Meacham brings solid business administration experience to the organization. Sister Bay, Wis. (February 26, 2021) – Midsummer’s Music, Wisconsin’s longest-running summer chamber music series, recently named Michelle Meacham to the position of Associate Director. A graduate of Carroll University, Michelle has worked in communications and business administration for more than 20 years. Her experience includes […]
The Griffon Plans Its Spring Virtual Concert on March 14
Egg Harbor, Wis. (February 15, 2021) – The Griffon members are preparing for their next online concert! Watch the performance in the safety and comfort of your own home at 3:00 pm (CT) March 14, either on the Griffon’s YouTube channel or Midsummer’s YouTube channel. Zoltán Kodály’s Intermezzo for String Trio Heitor Villa-Lobos’ String Trio – II. Andante Alejandro Drago’s LaBuda’s Tantric […]
Bassist Drew Banzhaf to Perform for 88 Key Society
Sister Bay, Wis. (February 1, 2021) – Join the members of the 88 Key Society for this private virtual performance. This Valentine’s Day program features a performance from Midsummer’s bassist Drew Banzhaf playing a selection from pieces by Beethoven and Handel. Drew also promises that a surprise guest will join him for the event. The virtual party takes place […]
Midsummer’s Music Now Accepting Applications Online for Part-Time Associate Director
Sister Bay, Wis. (January 25, 2021) – Midsummer’s Music, has brought chamber music to Door County Wisconsin audiences for more than three decades. Our concerts, which have been called “exciting, pulse-pounding and riveting” have included world premieres and feature world-class artists. The inspiring concerts have touched more than two thousand listeners every year, plus thousands more […]
Griffon String Quartet Making a Difference for Music Students in NE Wisconsin
In 2019 and 2020, your generosity supported the Griffon String Quartet’s mission in northeast Wisconsin. Just consider … 95 educational visits with 160 students in Green Bay elementary and middle schools 51 community concerts to 2,402 adults and students 40 private instruction sessions with eight students through the Door County YMCA 25 educational visits with 200+ […]
Griffon String Quartet to Stream Free Holiday Concert December 20
Sister Bay, Wis. (December 7, 2020) – The Griffon String Quartet, hailed for “superb playing, palpable chemistry, spirit, and emotional connection,” will perform its annual holiday concert at 3:00 pm, Sunday, December 20, streaming simultaneously on the Griffon’s YouTube channel and the Midsummer’s Music Facebook page. When asked about the event’s repertoire, the group’s violist, Blakeley […]
Chicago Philharmonic Partners with Midsummer’s Music
Sister Bay, Wis. (November 25, 2020) – Chicago Philharmonic celebrates two influential black composers on Sunday, December 6, in its David Perry + Friends program presented in collaboration with Midsummer’s Music. Chicago Philharmonic Artistic Director and Principal Conductor Scott Speck, host of the “Hear it Together” series, will be joined by violin virtuoso David Perry. The […]
Midsummer’s Music Awarded COVID-10 Cultural Grant
Sister Bay, Wis. (November 24, 2020) – Governor Tony Evers announced that $15 million in COVID-19 Cultural Organization Grants has been awarded to 385 cultural organizations across Wisconsin. Midsummer’s Music, Wisconsin’s oldest summer chamber music series, was included among 385 recipients across the state. Presenting concerts hailed as “exciting, pulse-pounding, and riveting” Midsummer’s reimagined its 30th anniversary […]
Griffon String Quartet to Stream New, Free Concert November 15
The Midsummer’s Music resident string quartet performs Mozart and Dohnányi Sister Bay, Wis. (November 6, 2020) – The Griffon String Quartet, hailed for “superb playing, palpable chemistry, spirit, and emotional connection,” will perform its premiere concert for its 2020/2021 season. The first of four scheduled streaming programs begins at 3:00 pm (CT) on November 15. This […]
Midsummer’s Music’s Quartet in Residence, the Griffon String Quartet Announces 2020-2021 Season
Sister Bay, Wis. (October 30, 2020) – Hailed for their “superb playing, palpable chemistry, spirit, and emotional connection,” Midsummer’s Music’s quartet in residence, the Griffon String Quartet, announces its third season of concerts, community outreach, and educational events. Building on the success of their first two seasons – having performed for audiences of close to 5,000 […]
