Even with two sold-out Christmas concerts on the schedule, there’s still plenty of hard work happening behind the scenes as Birch Creek Music Performance Center in Egg Harbor prepares for the 2026 summer academy season.

Registration for the 2026 summer academy opens on December 1st for students in grades 7th through 12th. Students will once again have the option to choose from percussion, symphony, or big band jazz sessions. All that’s needed to apply is an application, a short video recording, a teacher recommendation, and a deposit—standing between your child and instruction from world-class teachers.

After having only one student from Door County attend last season, a New Year’s resolution for Executive Director Jenna Ferdon is to attract more local students to the academy for one of the four summer sessions.

Scholarships and private donations help make attending Birch Creek Music Performance Center a reality for students across the Midwest. Ferdon encourages you to explore ways to support their mission by clicking this link.