Ann Palen has played violin with Midsummer’s Music since 2014. Growing up in Edwardsville, Illinois, Ann studied Suzuki violin. Her start to instruction was somewhat of a challenge for her mom, but not what you might think. Ann’s mom was teaching Suzuki violin, and her students were not improving as… [Read More]

I recently looked at the date when I wrote the last Coffee Chat and was astounded at how much time had gone by. How time flies when you are having fun (in quarantine). So, with apologies, I would like to return to the subject of the last Chat, which was… [Read More]

Midsummer’s Music turned 30 on June 12! We celebrated with a live streaming video featuring pianist Jeannie Yu, President/Artistic Director Jim Berkenstock, and Executive Director/Assistant Artistic Director Allyson Fleck. In case you missed it — or want to watch it again … and again — here’s your chance! Read more here.

This Sunday, June 21, at 3 pm CT Eight young musicians who have been studying with members of Midsummer’s Griffon String Quartet present a virtual recital. Join us live on Facebook, or watch it streaming from our website. Read more here.

Christopher Clough Green Bay Press-Gazette Published 11:36 AM EDT Jun 12, 2020 SISTER BAY – Midsummer’s Music is going virtual this summer, as it works through the COVID-19 pandemic, to offer a presence for its 30th anniversary season. The annual Door County chamber music festival announced it plans to present free,… [Read More]