While the fireworks are being saved for Friday, you can catch the real rising stars one day earlier at Birch Creek Music Performance Center. Thursday marks the opening night of Birch Creek’s symphony session after wrapping up its percussion, steel pan, and world music sessions last weekend. For many years, the organization’s traditional Independence Day concert served as the opening concert, saving composers like Beethoven, Wagner, and Mozart for later in the session. Instead, the symphony’s opening night will highlight the 2024 Clampitt Concerto Competition winners. Students must go through a rigorous audition process to earn their place under the solo spotlight in the concert barn. Executive Director Emeritus Mona Christensen and Executive Director Jenna Ferdon are thrilled that the symphony session is led by some of the best that Birch Creek has produced.

The opening week of the Birch Creek symphony session is among the biggest of the summer because of the July 4th concert. You can hear more about the concert by clicking this link and visiting Birch Creek’s website to check ticket availability.