Mona Christensen knows better than anyone that summer isn’t far away. As the Executive Director of Birch Creek Musical Performance Center, she is already overseeing the review process for this year’s potential student pool. The website has been accepting applications since December 1st and Christensen notes that Birch Creek has a great retention ratio. Many students are repeat visitors and come from across the country. For those interested in being a “Creeker” for the first time, program directors will be evaluating submissions starting Saturday. If a young musician is interested in applying they are encouraged to do so as soon as possible.

Spots for certain instruments, such as saxophone, fill up well in advance of the final deadline.