The concert barn is open for the season after Birch Creek Music Performance Center hosted its first performance of the summer academy Thursday.
Dozens of students performed pieces on steel pans, marimbas and other percussion instruments, playing what are often original compositions. Percussion faculty performer Peter Naughton said they have been working on this summer’s pieces since last winter, transforming songs fit for the Wild West and the beach for the music stand.
Executive Director Jenna Ferdon said that, like many performing arts organizations in Door County, welcoming guests back to the venue has felt like a reunion.
The Percussion, Steel Pan and World Music session runs through June 27 before giving way to the Symphony session July 2.
