May, June, July, August

Friday, June 4, 7:30 pm
Ensemble M performs string quartets at Trinity Lutheran Church on Friday evening, June 4th, 7:30 pm. On the program: The Bird Quartet by Haydn, Mozart's Disonance Quartet K. 465 in C Major, and Mendelssohn's Quartet Op 44, No 2 in E-minor. Ensemble M was founded by Whidbey resident and professional violist Judith Geist. She formed the quartet for a 40th reunion with former conservatory collegues Carol Cole and Lucy Chapman (violin), and cellist Judith Serkin. Ensemble M is sponsored by Island Arts Council.
Monday June 7, 5:45 & 6:45
Whidbey Island Academy students will be featured at the WIA expo on Monday, June 7. Lasagna potluck, 5:45, performance at 6:45 at WIA. Whidbey Island Academy, 5476 Maxwelton Road, in the old elementary school. Contact Linda for more information.
Sunday, June 13, 2:00
SUNDAY, JUNE 13, 2:00 PM. Kat's studio recital. UU meeting house in Freeland. (20103 SR 525, 2 mi north of Freeland on the west side of the highway)
Friday, June 18, 7:30 pm
An evening of romantic music by German composers will be presented on Friday, June 18, 7:30 pm, at the UU meeting house in Freeland (20103 SR 525). On the program: Sonata for Violin and Piano No. 3 in D-minor, Op 108 performed by Peggy Bardarson, violin; and Nola Allen, piano. Mezzo-Soprano Kathryn Vinson will perform German Leider by Brahms, Strauss, Mozart, and others. Tickets at the door, $15 single, $25 family. All proceeds benefit UUCWI. For more info, contact the UU church at 321-8656.
Sunday, June 20, 3-6 pm
Dancers! Fiddlers! Players of guitar, banjo, keyboard, accordion, bass!!!! You are invited to the 2nd annual Family Fun Dance with caller Tom Wimmer and live music provided by the Swinging Nettles and friends. Besides fun dancing and lively music, enjoy homemade ice cream, lemonade, and potluck munchies. A great activity for all ages and abilities. Call Kat for more information.
Sunday, June 27, 2:00
WAMO will meet at Kat's house on Sunday June 27. The kid/adult band will practice from 2:00-3:00 followed by an open jam and potluck. WAMO will be performing at Tilth on July 10th. Contact Elizabeth (360-222-3467) for more info.
June 28-July 2
Island Strings Summer Music Day Camp at the UU church in Freeland. This year's theme is the music and culture of Eastern Europe. Go for a full day (9-3, $200), a half day (9-1, $100), join the Afternoon Orchestra (12-3:30, $125) or PreTwinkle (11-11:45, $50). Instrument rental is available for $10. Registration fee includes an awesome camp t-shirt. Register online here. Click here to see a copy of the brochure. Contact Kat for more information.
Saturday, July 10
Calling all Island Strings students! Join us for our annual performance at Choochokam on Saturday, July 10th, 11:00-11:45, at Langley Pavilion Park. Call Linda or Kat to let them know if you plan to attend.
August 19, 10:30-10:45
Join your teachers and fellow students in the annual IS County Fair performance on the Midway Stage. IS earns a stipend which goes to support the scholarship fund.

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