Revolution and Independence
2026-07-11 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Chicago) | Woodwalk Gallery, 6746 County Rd. G, Egg Harbor, WI, 54209
George Meyer and the Griffon String Quartet
Midsummer’s Music adds its voice to the start of our country’s Semiquincentennial (250th) Celebration. Violinist and composer George Meyer has created a special commemorative work for Midsummer audiences that will capture a sense of the time and its import. The work features George, as violin soloist, with The Griffon String Quartet. It will also include Heather Zinninger on flute and a narrator. The program begins with Mozart’s Flute Quartet, written nearly contemporaneously with the signing of the Declaration and will conclude with a string quartet by George Chadwick, one of the first distinctive American classical composers who helped create “the American” sound even before Dvorak.
Quartet in D Major, K. 285 – Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791)
Flute, Violin, Viola, and Cello
Allegro
Adagio
Rondeau
Special Commission Celebrating 1776 – George Meyer (b. 1992)
Solo Violin, Flute, and String Quartet
Intermission
Quartet No. 4 in E Minor (1895) – George Whitefield Chadwick (1854-1931)
String Quartet
Andante moderato; Allegro
Andantino semplice
Giocoso, un poco moderato
Finale: Allegro molto risoluto
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Revolution and Independence
2026-07-12 16:00 - 18:00 | MUSE Sturgeon Bay, 330 Jefferson St., Sturgeon Bay, WI, 54235

The Trumpet Shall Sound
2026-07-15 19:00 - 21:00 | Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Door County, 10341 Water Street HWY 42, Ephraim, WI, 54211
The trumpet is not often heard in chamber music, but this program features Trumpet virtuoso Ansel Norris in a variety of works showcasing the true range of Mr. Norris’ talents. Pianist Jeannie Yu joins our winds and strings in exhilarating and sumptuous renditions of colorful pieces with distinctively orchestral flavors.
Septet in C Major (“The Military”), Op. 114 – Johann Nepomuk Hummel (1778-1837)
Flute, Clarinet, Trumpet, Violin, Cello, Bass, and Piano
Allegro con brio
Adagio
Menuetto: Allegro
Finale: Vivace
Quiet City (1939/41) – Aaron Copland (1900-1990)
English Horn, Trumpet, String Quartet, and Bass
Slow – Slower – Largamente – Tempo I
Intermission
Septet in E-flat Major, Op. 65 – Camille Saint-Saëns (1835-1921)
Trumpet, Strings, and Piano
Preamble: Allegro moderato
Menuet: Tempo di menuetto moderato
Intermede: Andante
Gavotte et Finale: Allegro non troppo
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The Trumpet Shall Sound
2026-07-16 19:00 - 21:00 | Donald and Carol Kress Pavilion, 7845 Church St., Egg Harbor, WI, 54209

The Trumpet Shall Sound
2026-07-17 19:00 - 21:00 | MUSE Sturgeon Bay, 330 Jefferson St., Sturgeon Bay, WI, 54235

Coffee Talk with Ansel Norris
2026-07-18 13:00 - 14:00 | Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Door County, 10341 Water Street HWY 42, Ephraim, WI, 54211
Trumpeter Ansel Norris will explore the history, versatility, and unique voice of the trumpet. From its ceremonial beginnings to its prominent role in orchestras, chamber music, jazz, and popular music, the trumpet has played an important part in musical life for centuries.
Through discussion and musical examples, Norris will introduce audiences to the instrument’s capabilities, explain how sound is produced, and share insights into the techniques and artistry required of today’s trumpet players. Audience questions are welcome.
Coffee Talk programs are free, informal presentations on music topics by ensemble members, staff, and friends.

The Trumpet Shall Sound
2026-07-18 19:00 - 21:00 | Björklunden – Vail Hall, 7590 Boynton Ln, Baileys Harbor, WI, 54202

Haydn, Mozart, and Wranitzky
2026-07-19 16:00 - 18:00 | Hope United Church of Christ, 141 S 12th Ave., Sturgeon Bay, WI, 54235, United States
A program of string music featuring winds – and a Symphony as a bonus! Haydn wrote his last 12 symphonies for London, and “The Clock” is one of those. The impresario who commissioned him made chamber versions with Haydn’s permission. The program opens with Mozart’s Oboe Quartet – a tour de force and virtual concerto for the oboe. In between, we feature a discovery – a composer from Moravia who came to Vienna. Born the same year as Mozart, he was hugely successful both as composer and conductor (he conducted the premiere of Beethoven’s First Symphony). His Sextet for Flute, Oboe and Strings is one of seven such works and shows the depths of what late 18th century Vienna got to enjoy.
Quartet in F Major, K. 370/368b – Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791)
Oboe, Violin, Viola, and Cello
Allegro
Adagio
Rondo: Allegro, ma non troppo
Sextet in E-flat Major – Paul Wranitzky (1756-1808)
Flute, Oboe, Violin, Two Violas, and Cello
Adagio; Allegro
Andante
Presto
Intermission
Symphony No. 101 in D Major (“The Clock”), Hob. 1/101 [Salomon arr.] – Franz Joseph Haydn (1732-1809)
Flute, Two Violins, Viola, and Cello
Adagio; Presto
Andante
Menuetto
Finale vivace
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Haydn, Mozart, and Wranitzky
2026-07-22 19:00 - 21:00 | Woodwalk Gallery, 6746 County Rd. G, Egg Harbor, WI, 54209

Haydn, Mozart, and Wranitzky
2026-07-23 19:00 - 21:00 | Donald and Carol Kress Pavilion, 7845 Church St., Egg Harbor, WI, 54209

Haydn, Mozart, and Wranitzky
2026-07-24 19:00 - 21:00 | Sister Bay Moravian Church, 10924 Old Stage Rd, Sister Bay, WI, 54234

Passionate Perspectives
2026-07-25 19:00 - 21:00 | St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 2336 Canterbury Ln, Sister Bay, WI, 54234
This is music that will bore into your very soul. Even the most hardened heart will have to yield to these works. Two wonderful Czech Romantic composers and the great Argentinian Tango master bring back-stories to their pieces that overlay them with spine-tingling Amore.
Trio in F Minor, H. 174 – Zdeněk Fibich (1850-1900)
Piano, Violin, and Cello
Molto con fuoco
Adagio ma non troppo
Vivacissimo
The Four Seasons of Buenos Aires – Astor Piazzolla (1921-1992)
Piano, Violin, and Cello
Otono Porteño (Fall)
Invierno Porteño (Winter)
Primavera Porteño (Spring)
Verano Porteño (Summer)
Intermission
Trio in G Minor, Op. 15 – Bedřich Smetana (1824-1884)
Piano, Violin, and Cello
Moderato assai
Allegro, ma non agitato
Finale: Presto
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Passionate Perspectives
2026-07-26 16:00 - 18:00 | Donald and Carol Kress Pavilion, 7845 Church St., Egg Harbor, WI, 54209

Passionate Perspectives
2026-07-28 19:00 - 21:00 | Hope United Church of Christ, 141 S 12th Ave., Sturgeon Bay, WI, 54235, United States

Passionate Perspectives
2026-07-29 19:00 - 21:00 | Shepherd of the Bay Lutheran Church, 11836 WI-42, Ellison Bay, WI, 54210

Composing in Color
2026-07-30 19:00 - 21:00 | Woodwalk Gallery, 6746 County Rd. G, Egg Harbor, WI, 54209
Colorful, Evocative, Scintillating! Harpist Amanda Beranek joins with our strings and winds in four enchanting works that will take you far away and bring you back a changed person! The pulsing rhythms, kaleidoscopic hues, and swirling melodies will leave you exhilarated and enraptured.
Danse sacrée et profane (1904) – Claude Debussy (1862-1918)
Harp and String Quartet
Danse sacrée: Très modèrè
Danse profane: Modèrè
Concerto (Septet), GP 337 (1935) – Arnold Bax (1885-1953)
Harp, Flute, Oboe, and String Quartet
Allegro moderato
Cavatino: Lento
Moderato giocoso
Intermission
Suite en Rocaille, Op. 84 – Florent Schmitt (1870-1958)
Harp, Flute, Violin, Viola, and Cello
Sans hâte
Animé
Sans lenteur
Vif
Introduction and Allegro (1905) – Maurice Ravel (1875-1937)
Harp, Flute, Clarinet, and String Quartet
Très lent; Allegro
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Composing in Color
2026-07-31 19:00 - 21:00 | Sister Bay Moravian Church, 10924 Old Stage Rd, Sister Bay, WI, 54234

Coffee Talk with JJ Koh
2026-08-01 13:00 - 14:00 | Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Door County, 10341 Water Street HWY 42, Ephraim, WI, 54211
Clarinetist JJ Koh will introduce audiences to one of music’s most expressive and versatile instruments. Known for its remarkable range of tone color and flexibility, the clarinet plays a vital role in orchestral, chamber, solo, and jazz traditions.
In this engaging presentation, Koh will discuss the history and development of the clarinet, demonstrate how the instrument produces its distinctive sound, and share perspectives from life as a professional performer. Audience members will gain a deeper appreciation for the artistry and possibilities of the clarinet.
Coffee Talk programs are free, informal presentations on music topics by ensemble members, staff, and friends.

Composing in Color - Salon
2026-08-01 19:00 - 21:00 | WI
Colorful, Evocative, Scintillating! Harpist Amanda Beranek joins with our strings and winds in four enchanting works that will take you far away and bring you back a changed person! The pulsing rhythms, kaleidoscopic hues, and swirling melodies will leave you exhilarated and enraptured.
Danse sacrée et profane (1904) – Claude Debussy (1862-1918)
Harp and String Quartet
Danse sacrée: Très modèrè
Danse profane: Modèrè
Concerto (Septet), GP 337 (1935) – Arnold Bax (1885-1953)
Harp, Flute, Oboe, and String Quartet
Allegro moderato
Cavatino: Lento
Moderato giocoso
Intermission
Suite en Rocaille, Op. 84 – Florent Schmitt (1870-1958)
Harp, Flute, Violin, Viola, and Cello
Sans hâte
Animé
Sans lenteur
Vif
Introduction and Allegro (1905) – Maurice Ravel (1875-1937)
Harp, Flute, Clarinet, and String Quartet
Très lent; Allegro
Salon concerts offer an intimate, in-home musical experience. We encourage guests to arrive between 6:00 and 6:30 PM to allow time for parking, gathering, and seating. The performance will begin at 7:00 PM. Following the performance, guests are warmly invited to enjoy a reception and conversation with the musicians.
Parking might be limited depending on the venue. When necessary, we offer shuttle services, parking attendants, or signage to assist you. If you need accessible parking, please inform our staff in advance, and we will do our best to accommodate you.
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Composing in Color
2026-08-02 16:00 - 18:00 | Donald and Carol Kress Pavilion, 7845 Church St., Egg Harbor, WI, 54209

The Poetry of David Perry
2026-08-23 16:00 - 18:00 | Donald and Carol Kress Pavilion, 7845 Church St., Egg Harbor, WI, 54209
One of the country’s very finest violinists, our own David Perry, brings us one of the great orchestral solo works, Ernest Chausson’s Poème, in a special chamber music version the composer himself created. David’s colleague in the Pro Arte Quartet, violist Sally Chisholm, introduces the program with Turina’s evocative Scène Andalouse. This French/Spanish flavored program culminates with Fauré’s brilliant masterpiece, the Piano Quartet No. 1 joined by pianist Jeannie Yu. A star-embedded program!
Scène Andalouse, Op. 7 – Joaquin Turina (1882-1949)
Solo Viola, String Quartet, and Piano
Crépuscule du soir
A la fenêtre
Poème, Op. 25 – Ernest Chausson (1855-1899)
Solo Violin, String Quartet, and Piano
Lento e misterioso
Intermission
Quartet No. 1 in C Minor, Op. 15 – Gabriel Fauré (1845-1924)
Piano, Violin, Viola, and Cello
Allegro molto moderato
Scherzo: Allegro vivo
Adagio
Allegro molto
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The Poetry of David Perry
2026-08-28 19:00 - 21:00 | MUSE Sturgeon Bay, 330 Jefferson St., Sturgeon Bay, WI, 54235

Coffee Talk with Elmer Lewis: The Physics of Music - Without the Equations
2026-08-29 13:00 - 14:00 | Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Door County, 10341 Water Street HWY 42, Ephraim, WI, 54211
Have you ever wondered why lower pitched instruments are larger than those that are higher pitched? Why ten violins are not twice as loud as five? And, why do several sound different – not just louder – than one? Other questions we’ll explore will include why wind instruments are louder and sound different than strings and why it matters in which key music is written?
To address such questions, we’ll use simple diagrams and graphs to show how sound wave amplitude, wavelength, and overtones determine how musical instruments work and how the brain processes sound to create our perceptions of loudness, pitch, and timbre.
While a nuclear engineer by profession, Elmer Lewis is a lifelong concert attendee fascinated by music, particularly as the bridge between science and the arts. He is Professor Emeritus and former Chairman of Northwestern University’s Department of Mechanical Engineering. His most recent book is Renewables or Nuclear, Which Should Lead in Curbing Climate Change? (Springer, 2026).
Coffee Talk programs are free, informal presentations on music topics by ensemble members, staff, and friends.

The Poetry of David Perry
2026-08-29 19:00 - 21:00 | St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 2336 Canterbury Ln, Sister Bay, WI, 54234

Tchaikovsky, Souvenir de Florence
2026-08-30 16:00 - 18:00 | Donald and Carol Kress Pavilion, 7845 Church St., Egg Harbor, WI, 54209
Everyone loves Tchaikovsky, and his String Sextet inspired by Florence, Italy is as memorable as it gets. Violinist David Perry leads this program of rich string sounds, which begins with another resounding work for the same combination by the dramatic and colorful Hungarian Composer, Ernst von Dohnányi.
Sextet in B-flat Major, W080 – Ernst von Dohnányi (1877-1960)
Two Violins, Two Violas, and Two Cellos
Allegro ma tranquillo
Scherzo: Allegro vivace
Adagio quasi andante
Finale: Animato
Intermission
Souvenir de Florence, Op. 70 – Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky (1840-1893)
Two Violins, Two Violas, and Two Cellos
Allegro con spirito
Adagio cantabile e con moto
Allegretto moderato
Allegro vivace
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Tchaikovsky, Souvenir de Florence
2026-09-01 19:00 - 21:00 | PenArt, 3900 County F, Fish Creek, WI, 54212

The Poetry of David Perry
2026-09-02 19:00 - 21:00 | Björklunden – Vail Hall, 7590 Boynton Ln, Baileys Harbor, WI, 54202

Tchaikovsky, Souvenir de Florence - Salon
2026-09-03 19:00 - 21:00 | WI
Everyone loves Tchaikovsky, and his String Sextet inspired by Florence, Italy is as memorable as it gets. Violinist David Perry leads this program of rich string sounds, which begins with another resounding work for the same combination by the dramatic and colorful Hungarian Composer, Ernst von Dohnányi.
Sextet in B-flat Major, W080 – Ernst von Dohnányi (1877-1960)
Two Violins, Two Violas, and Two Cellos
Allegro ma tranquillo
Scherzo: Allegro vivace
Adagio quasi andante
Finale: Animato
Intermission
Souvenir de Florence, Op. 70 – Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky (1840-1893)
Two Violins, Two Violas, and Two Cellos
Allegro con spirito
Adagio cantabile e con moto
Allegretto moderato
Allegro vivace
Salon concerts offer an intimate, in-home musical experience. We encourage guests to arrive between 6:00 and 6:30 PM to allow time for parking, gathering, and seating. The performance will begin at 7:00 PM. Following the performance, guests are warmly invited to enjoy a reception and conversation with the musicians.
Parking might be limited depending on the venue. When necessary, we offer shuttle services, parking attendants, or signage to assist you. If you need accessible parking, please inform our staff in advance, and we will do our best to accommodate you.
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Brahms and Schoenfeld Favorites
2026-09-04 19:00 - 21:00 | MUSE Sturgeon Bay, 330 Jefferson St., Sturgeon Bay, WI, 54235
Saving the best for last, we bring back our most requested piece of music – Paul Schoenfield’s Café Music. Jazzy, whimsical, tender… it will touch you and leave a big smile on your face. The program concludes with what may be Brahms’ most beloved chamber music work – his First Piano Quartet, which is sometimes called the “Hungarian.” Plan to take this one in at our festive and exuberant Labor Day Gala at Bjorklunden, a terrific way to salute the summer season, or catch the same program at two other locations. But catch it for sure – it’s not to be missed!
Preludio et Fughetta in G Minor, Op. 68 – Laura Netzel (1839-1927)
Violin, Cello, and Piano
Preludio: Lento ma non troppo
Fughetto: Tempo giusto
Café Music (1986) – Paul Schoenfeld (b. 1947)
Violin, Cello, and Piano
Allegro
Andante rubato
Presto
Intermission
Quartet No. 1 in G Minor, Op. 25 – Johannes Brahms (1833-1897)
Piano, Violin, Viola, and Cello
Allegro
Intermezzo; Allegro ma non troppo
Andante con moto
Rondo alla Zingarese
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Tchaikovsky, Souvenir de Florence
2026-09-05 15:00 - 17:00 | The Clearing Folk School – Schoolhouse, 12103 Garrett Bay Rd, Ellison Bay, WI, 54210
Everyone loves Tchaikovsky, and his String Sextet inspired by Florence, Italy is as memorable as it gets. Violinist David Perry leads this program of rich string sounds, which begins with another resounding work for the same combination by the dramatic and colorful Hungarian Composer, Ernst von Dohnányi.
Sextet in B-flat Major, W080 – Ernst von Dohnányi (1877-1960)
Two Violins, Two Violas, and Two Cellos
Allegro ma tranquillo
Scherzo: Allegro vivace
Adagio quasi andante
Finale: Animato
Intermission
Souvenir de Florence, Op. 70 – Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky (1840-1893)
Two Violins, Two Violas, and Two Cellos
Allegro con spirito
Adagio cantabile e con moto
Allegretto moderato
Allegro vivace
Take the (one-way) Campus Entrance to the Campus Parking just before the Schoolhouse:
12103 Garrett Bay Road, Ellison Bay, WI 54210
﻿﻿If you need accessible parking, please inform our staff in advance, and we will do our best to accommodate you.
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