Festival Finale: History, Nature, Culture

UPDATE: This concert event has moved from Happy Retreat to Zion Episcopal Church. 

Due to the extreme heat/humidity and possible rain, this concert will take place at Zion Episcopal Church, 301 E. Congress St., Charles Town, WV 25414 | DIRECTIONS

Unwind and celebrate the magic of music together at ACMF's vibrant outdoor finale in a stunning historic setting! Bring your family and friends and join us [at ZION EPISCOPAL CHURCH] to celebrate the end of our 5th season! This casual, family-friendly, one-hour concert has something for everyone and is the perfect way relax and enjoy a summer afternoon. The program is a joyful culmination of the ACMF season, featuring a mix of highlights from our 5th season from Beethoven to Kenji Bunch as well as the only performance at ACMF of Thomas’ Coltman’s take on traditional Welsh folk melodies.

Expect playful melodies, heartwarming classics, and everything in between! It's the perfect opportunity to relax under the sun with your loved ones and experience the beauty of music in a relaxed, indoor and airconditioned setting. Thank you to Friends of Happy Retreat and Zion Episcopal Church for helping make this event possible!

Don't miss this fantastic chance to:

• Enjoy a fun-filled afternoon with friends and family.

• Celebrate the closing of the ACMF season in a festive atmosphere.

• Create lasting memories with the people you love.

Rain venue: Zion Episcopal Church, any change in venue will be announced Saturday.

Performers

Violin | Audrey Gray, Martin Gwilym-Jones, Chris Jusell, Rachelle Hunt
Viola | Sam Kelder, Danielle Wiebe-Burke
Cello | Katie Tertell, Schuyler Slack
Double Bass | Sam Suggs
Baritone | Thomas Coltman

Program 

Beethoven - String Quartet No. 6 in B-flat major, Op. 18, No. 6 
     I. Allegro con brio

Ben Broening - New Work, world premiere, second performance

Traditional, Arr. Coltman - Welsh Songs

Kenji Bunch - String Circle
     Lowdown
     Shuffle Step
     Ballad
     Porch Picking
     Overdrive

Selections from the Danish String Quartet

Please note: Anticipated program and musicians are subject to changes.