Chicago Philharmonic collaborates with Midsummer's Music! Scott Speck Artistic Director and Principal Conductor of Chicago Philharmonic host a final fall program. David Perry will be joining as co-host and violin virtuoso. Together they will be providing historical context along with a performance perspective on chamber programs showcases works of George... [Read More]

88 Key Society Holiday Virtual Event Featuring members of the Griffon String Quartet! This holiday program features a performance from the members of the Griffon, Midsummer's resident string quartet. The virtual party takes place on December 13th via Zoom with a presentation beginning at 6:00 pm (CT). There will also... [Read More]

Come join a virtual concert with the members of the Griffon! Select your favorite viewing spot and watch as Vini, Blakeley, and Ryan spread holiday cheer! The concert will be broadcasted on the Griffon String Quartet YouTube channel as well as the Midsummer's Music Facebook page.

Our office will be closed due to the Holidays! We will be back soon.

Happy New Year's from Midsummer's Music Board and staff! Thank you to all the supporters for a wonderful year in 2020 and we look forward to having another great year with everyone in 2021.

Midsummer’s Music has an opening for a young composer to become our 2021 Composer-in-Residence. The residency provides a rich professional development opportunity to gain a unique experience working with world-class musicians on a chamber music score and commission. We draw upon the extraordinary talent of musicians from the Chicago Symphony,... [Read More]

The Griffon will perform for a Door County Reads “Big Read” event in January, spotlighting music from the time of Shakespeare. Door County Reads is a winter program that encourages the community to read and discuss a book while celebrating it with theatrical and musical performances, writing workshops, lectures and... [Read More]

88 Key Society Virtual Event Featuring Drew Banzhaf! 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 on February 14th... [Read More]

We can never say it enough, "Thank you"! Please celebrate this Giving Tuesday by making a donation; big or small. We are grateful for our listeners, donors, sponsors, and you! Thank you to all who have supported us in the past, present, and future. Without donations from our donors, we... [Read More]

Watch the Griffon String Quartet perform its Spring 2021 Virtual Concert on the Griffon's YouTube channel or the Midsummer's Music YouTube channel.

88 Key Society Virtual Event Featuring the Griffon String Quartet! This program features a performance from Midsummer’s resident quartet, the Griffon String Quartet. The virtual party takes place on May 16 via Zoom with a presentation beginning at 6:00 pm (CT). This exclusive society of Midsummer’s Music supporters is limited... [Read More]