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50th Season Guest Artists

Soulful Blues and Big Band Jazz
For four weeks in July and August, the nationally and internationally acclaimed musicians of the Birch Creek Jazz Faculty Orchestra bring their chemistry, charisma and exceptional musicianship to Birch Creek audiences. Jazz I and Jazz II student combos play pre-concert music and student ensembles perform at the start of each concert.

Chives Food Trucks
The Birch Creek Jazz Ambassadors, an elite student jazz combo selected through auditions, serve as community outreach and perform at various Door County venues while gaining experience as traveling musicians.

Soulful Blues and Big Band Jazz with Guest artist Harold Jones, Basie/Bennett Drummer
For four weeks in July and August, the nationally and internationally acclaimed musicians of the Birch Creek Jazz Faculty Orchestra bring their chemistry, charisma and exceptional musicianship to Birch Creek audiences. Jazz I and Jazz II student combos play pre-concert music and student ensembles perform at the start of each concert.

Big Band Jazz II Family Concert
Birch Creek Big Band Jazz presents a free concert of jazz music featuring inspired student performers sharing what they’ve learned during their time at Birch Creek.

Celebrating 50 Years of Birch Creek Jazz
For four weeks in July and August, the nationally and internationally acclaimed musicians of the Birch Creek Jazz Faculty Orchestra bring their chemistry, charisma and exceptional musicianship to Birch Creek audiences. Jazz I and Jazz II student combos play pre-concert music and student ensembles perform at the start of each concert.


Chamber Music Retreat Concert
This event takes place inside Juniper Hall on the Birch Creek Campus.

Piano Retreat Concert
This event takes place inside Juniper Hall on the Birch Creek Campus.

Dueling Pianos - The Sequel
featuring Jodie DeSalvo and Colin Welford
Two of Door County’s finest musicians return for a dynamic performance on the remarkable Omega double-keyboard piano! Jodie and Colin offer a dazzling, high-energy performance filled with wit, virtuosity, and musical surprises. In collaboration with Colin and Friends.
Juniper Hall

Dueling Pianos - The Sequel
featuring Jodie DeSalvo and Colin Welford
Two of Door County’s finest musicians return for a dynamic performance on the remarkable Omega double-keyboard piano! Jodie and Colin offer a dazzling, high-energy performance filled with wit, virtuosity, and musical surprises. In collaboration with Colin and Friends.
Juniper Hall

Lawrence University Jazz Trio
Featuring Dane Richeson (drums/percussion), Mark Urness (bass), and Bill Carrothers (piano)
Known for their masterful interplay and improvisation, this trio delivers a dynamic performance blending jazz tradition with contemporary expression.
Juniper Hall

Talk of the Town
Featuring Kevin Van Ess and his Dixieland Jazz Band
Back by popular demand, this nationally recognized Bourbon Street Dixieland Jazz group returns to fill the air with infectious energy and upbeat rhythms.
Juniper Hall

Christmas at Birch Creek Matinee
Birch Creek presents two holiday concerts in beautifully decorated Juniper Hall beginning with a 2:30 PM Matinee Family Concert at which all children ages 11 and under receive free admission.
A second performance will follow at 7:00 PM. Both concerts feature favorite Christmas and holiday songs performed by Birch Creek Symphony Brass, Dan Moore, Percussion, Door County Community Handbell Choir and Guest Performers.
Call (920) 868-3763 or email mainoffice@birchcreek.org if you’d like your name on the Wait List.

Christmas at Birch Creek Evening Concert
Birch Creek presents two holiday concerts in beautifully decorated Juniper Hall beginning with a 2:30 PM Matinee Family Concert at which all children ages 11 and under receive free admission.
A second performance will follow at 7:00 PM. Both concerts feature favorite Christmas and holiday songs performed by Birch Creek Symphony Brass, Dan Moore, Percussion, Door County Community Handbell Choir and Guest Performers.

Peg Egan PAC
The Birch Creek Jazz Ambassadors, an elite student jazz combo selected through auditions, serve as community outreach and perform at various Door County venues while gaining experience as traveling musicians.

Celebrating 50 Years of Birch Creek Jazz
For four weeks in July and August, the nationally and internationally acclaimed musicians of the Birch Creek Jazz Faculty Orchestra bring their chemistry, charisma and exceptional musicianship to Birch Creek audiences. Jazz I and Jazz II student combos play pre-concert music and student ensembles perform at the start of each concert.

Sister Bay Pavilion
The Birch Creek Jazz Ambassadors, an elite student jazz combo selected through auditions, serve as community outreach and perform at various Door County venues while gaining experience as traveling musicians. The Birch Creek Lab and Studio Bands will also take the stage at the Sister Bay Pavilion.

Noble Square
The Birch Creek Jazz Ambassadors, an elite student jazz combo selected through auditions, serve as community outreach and perform at various Door County venues while gaining experience as traveling musicians.

Chives Food Trucks
The Birch Creek Jazz Ambassadors, an elite student jazz combo selected through auditions, serve as community outreach and perform at various Door County venues while gaining experience as traveling musicians.

Big Band Jazz Summer Favorites
For four weeks in July and August, the nationally and internationally acclaimed musicians of the Birch Creek Jazz Faculty Orchestra bring their chemistry, charisma and exceptional musicianship to Birch Creek audiences. Jazz I and Jazz II student combos play pre-concert music and student ensembles perform at the start of each concert.

Martin Park
The Birch Creek Jazz Ambassadors, an elite student jazz combo selected through auditions, serve as community outreach and perform at various Door County venues while gaining experience as traveling musicians.

Drömhus
The Birch Creek Jazz Ambassadors, an elite student jazz combo selected through auditions, serve as community outreach and perform at various Door County venues while gaining experience as traveling musicians.

The Styles and Sounds of Big Band Jazz
For four weeks in July and August, the nationally and internationally acclaimed musicians of the Birch Creek Jazz Faculty Orchestra bring their chemistry, charisma and exceptional musicianship to Birch Creek audiences. Jazz I and Jazz II student combos play pre-concert music and student ensembles perform at the start of each concert.

The Styles and Sounds of Big Band Jazz
For four weeks in July and August, the nationally and internationally acclaimed musicians of the Birch Creek Jazz Faculty Orchestra bring their chemistry, charisma and exceptional musicianship to Birch Creek audiences. Jazz I and Jazz II student combos play pre-concert music and student ensembles perform at the start of each concert.

Chives Food Trucks
The Birch Creek Jazz Ambassadors, an elite student jazz combo selected through auditions, serve as community outreach and perform at various Door County venues while gaining experience as traveling musicians.

Big Band Jazz Summer Favorites
For four weeks in July and August, the nationally and internationally acclaimed musicians of the Birch Creek Jazz Faculty Orchestra bring their chemistry, charisma and exceptional musicianship to Birch Creek audiences. Jazz I and Jazz II student combos play pre-concert music and student ensembles perform at the start of each concert.

Northern Sky’s Peninsula State Park Amphitheater
The Birch Creek Jazz Ambassadors, an elite student jazz combo selected through auditions, serve as community outreach and perform at various Door County venues while gaining experience as traveling musicians.

Celebrating 50 Years of Jazz in the Barn
For four weeks in July and August, the nationally and internationally acclaimed musicians of the Birch Creek Jazz Faculty Orchestra bring their chemistry, charisma and exceptional musicianship to Birch Creek audiences. Jazz I and Jazz II student combos play pre-concert music and student ensembles perform at the start of each concert.

Big Band Jazz I Family Concert
Birch Creek Big Band Jazz presents a free concert of jazz music featuring inspired student performers sharing what they’ve learned during their time at Birch Creek.

Swing, Blues, & Big Band Jazz
For four weeks in July and August, the nationally and internationally acclaimed musicians of the Birch Creek Jazz Faculty Orchestra bring their chemistry, charisma and exceptional musicianship to Birch Creek audiences. Jazz I and Jazz II student combos play pre-concert music and student ensembles perform at the start of each concert.

The Garden Door
The Birch Creek Jazz Ambassadors, an elite student jazz combo selected through auditions, serve as community outreach and perform at various Door County venues while gaining experience as traveling musicians.

Swing, Blues, & Big Band Jazz
For four weeks in July and August, the nationally and internationally acclaimed musicians of the Birch Creek Jazz Faculty Orchestra bring their chemistry, charisma and exceptional musicianship to Birch Creek audiences. Jazz I and Jazz II student combos play pre-concert music and student ensembles perform at the start of each concert.

Peg Egan PAC
The Birch Creek Jazz Ambassadors, an elite student jazz combo selected through auditions, serve as community outreach and perform at various Door County venues while gaining experience as traveling musicians.

Celebrating 50 Years of Jazz in the Barn
For four weeks in July and August, the nationally and internationally acclaimed musicians of the Birch Creek Jazz Faculty Orchestra bring their chemistry, charisma and exceptional musicianship to Birch Creek audiences. Jazz I and Jazz II student combos play pre-concert music and student ensembles perform at the start of each concert.

Sister Bay Pavilion
The Birch Creek Jazz Ambassadors, an elite student jazz combo selected through auditions, serve as community outreach and perform at various Door County venues while gaining experience as traveling musicians.

Noble Square
The Birch Creek Jazz Ambassadors, an elite student jazz combo selected through auditions, serve as community outreach and perform at various Door County venues while gaining experience as traveling musicians.

Wisconsin Cheese Masters
The Birch Creek Jazz Ambassadors, an elite student jazz combo selected through auditions, serve as community outreach and perform at various Door County venues while gaining experience as traveling musicians.

Swing into Summer
For four weeks in July and August, the nationally and internationally acclaimed musicians of the Birch Creek Jazz Faculty Orchestra bring their chemistry, charisma and exceptional musicianship to Birch Creek audiences. Jazz I and Jazz II student combos play pre-concert music and student ensembles perform at the start of each concert.

Northern Sky’s Peninsula State Park Amphitheater
The Birch Creek Jazz Ambassadors, an elite student jazz combo selected through auditions, serve as community outreach and perform at various Door County venues while gaining experience as traveling musicians.

Sturgeon Bay Farmers Market
The Birch Creek Jazz Ambassadors, an elite student jazz combo selected through auditions, serve as community outreach and perform at various Door County venues while gaining experience as traveling musicians.

Miller, Basie, & Ellington
For four weeks in July and August, the nationally and internationally acclaimed musicians of the Birch Creek Jazz Faculty Orchestra bring their chemistry, charisma and exceptional musicianship to Birch Creek audiences. Jazz I and Jazz II student combos play pre-concert music and student ensembles perform at the start of each concert.

Miller Art Museum
The Birch Creek Jazz Ambassadors, an elite student jazz combo selected through auditions, serve as community outreach and perform at various Door County venues while gaining experience as traveling musicians.

Miller, Basie, & Ellington
For four weeks in July and August, the nationally and internationally acclaimed musicians of the Birch Creek Jazz Faculty Orchestra bring their chemistry, charisma and exceptional musicianship to Birch Creek audiences. Jazz I and Jazz II student combos play pre-concert music and student ensembles perform at the start of each concert.

The Hitching Post
The Birch Creek Jazz Ambassadors, an elite student jazz combo selected through auditions, serve as community outreach and perform at various Door County venues while gaining experience as traveling musicians.
2025 Concert Season Brochure
Our highly anticipated concert season brochure is now available! Step inside and discover the exciting lineup of world-class performers and diverse range of genres Birch Creek offers. Check out the information inside and mark your calendars for the concerts you won’t want to miss!
Birch Creek Gift Certificates
What a wonderful surprise for the lucky person who receives a gift certificate to attend a Birch Creek concert! It will be an unforgettable experience of musical excellence. The gift certificate can be used for any Birch Creek concert and you can choose any amount! Enjoy daytime or evening performances by Birch Creek’s world-class faculty performing artists in:
Percussion, Steel Pan
& World Music
Symphony
Big Band Jazz
Fall Concert Series
Fall Fundraiser Event
Christmas at Birch Creek
Valentine’s Concert
Birch Creek Ticket Return Policy
EXCHANGE POLICY: Patrons can exchange tickets already purchased for an alternative concert night.
Ticket Exchange is available to all patrons up to the start of the reserved concert.
RETURN POLICY: If a patron is unable to attend the concert for which they have purchased tickets and does not wish to Exchange the tickets for a different concert, no refund is available. Instead, they will receive a Donation Receipt for the price of the unused tickets.