The kids may be headed home for the summer, but you can still catch music playing at Birch Creek Music Performance Center in Egg Harbor. After Saturday’s finale of the second Big Band Jazz session, Birch Creek opens its doors this week to the adults. Formerly known as "adult band camp," the wind ensemble allows older musicians to get some of the same world-class guidance Birch Creek has been offering youth all summer. The following week, Birch Creek will present the same opportunity for chamber music performers. Executive Director Mona Christensen says the adult participants want to be challenged.

You will be able to check out the retreat classes performing the pieces they have been working on during the week. The Wind Ensemble Retreat concert will take place on August 19th at 2 p.m. inside the Dutton Concert Barn, and the Chamber Music Retreat concert will take place on August 25th at the same time. While there is a tuition cost for students to participate in the retreats, the shows are free to enjoy.