The Music House Museum is proud to welcome Hyemin Kim, Nancy Stagnitta, Dane Philipsen, and Michael Coonrod in concert Saturday May 20 at 7:00PM, representing “All About Fantasy” with music by Camille Saint-Saens, Malcolm Arnold, George Enescu, Francoise Borne, Franz Schubert, and Madeleine Dring.
Hyemin Kim serves as a Collaborative Pianist and teaches a secondary piano class at Interlochen Arts Academy. She won at the Vienna International Piano Competition where she received a Schubert Special Award. Dane Philipsen is currently engaged as the principal oboist of the Traverse Symphony Orchestra in northern Michigan and is currently in residence at the Interlochen Center for the Arts where he is the Instructor of Oboe and Chair of Woodwinds for the Interlochen Arts Academy. Praised for her “brilliance and beauty of tone” by the Baltimore Sun, Powell Artist Nancy Stagnitta is a leading crossover artist as both classical flutist and jazz artist. Stagnitta currently serves as Instructor of Flute and Chamber Music at Interlochen Arts Academy and principal flutist with the Traverse Symphony and Great Lakes Chamber Orchestras. Michael Coonrod recently retired from the Interlochen Center for the Arts, Michael Coonrod has taught classical piano lessons and master classes and has played concerts for 57 years.
Tickets are $25.00 and are available here at MyNorth Tickets, musichouse.org or call 231-938-9300 for more information.
The Music House Museum is proud to welcome three generations of Stargardts in concert on June 16 at 7:00PM. Pianist Steve Stargardt, his daughter, Lori Jayne Dear (Stargardt) on flute and grandson Jack Stargardt on bass will perform selections from the Bolling Suite, the American Songbook and contemporary artists.
This will feature 3 generations of Stargardts in concert. Lori Jayne Dear(Stargardt) is my youngest daughter and flutist. She has a minor in flute from Western Michigan University and has kept active in music performances. Lori Jayne and I have performed in many different venues in classical and jazz settings. Jack Stargardt, grandson, is a 16 year old sophomore at Rockford High School. Jack is principal bass player for the Junior Grand Rapids
Orchestra and plays in the Rockford High School Jazz Band. He was recently named “High School Bassist of the Year” in the state of Michigan. Jack and Lori Jayne and I have played together but this will be our first full program.
Jon Lindeneau, drummer, has worked with me for many years. He is well known in the area in many different genres.
The music selections will offer a variety of styles from selections from the Bolling Suite, the American Songbook and contemporary artists.
Pianist Steve Stargardt has a wide range of musical experiences in his career. Steve has worked with most of the local jazz musicians in many different settings. He has arranged and directed the band for the TC Rotary show and the Elk Rapids Rotary Show and Old Town Playhouse Gala Fundraisers.
Tickets are $25.00 and can be purchased by CLICKING HERE
The Music House presents Pizza and Pipes, a delicious pizza dinner and a very special concert from Red Wings organist, Dave Calendine on Saturday June 17 at 6:00PM
The Music House presents Pizza and Pipes, a delicious gourmet pizza dinner and a very special concert from Red Wings organist, Dave Calendine, on the ‘Mighty Wurlitzer’ theater organ. Enjoy a great dinner with great music. Doors open at 6 PM for dinner, with the concert around 6:30 pm. This is a very popular event so reservations are highly recommended. Tickets are $30 for adults and $15 for children 10 and under. Dave Calendine is an amazingly talented organist and pianist and a great entertainer. A resident of the Detroit area, Dave is one of two organists for The Detroit Red Wings, is the staff organist at The Fox Theater, has accompanied the Rockettes in both Detroit and New York, performs at The Redford Theater and at his church as, well as concerts at the Sanfilippo Foundation in Illinois, and at the national Music Box Society International conventions. Calendine is also the past President of the American Theatre Organ Society (ATOS).
The Music House Museum is proud to present three Charlie Chaplin Shorts, “The Rink”, “A Day’s Pleasure” and “The Idle Class”, accompanied by Interlochen Arts Academy Staff Pianist, Steve Larson at 7:00PM on Friday June 23
After causing restaurant chaos at work, a bumbling waiter tears up the local roller rink with his skating in Charlie Chaplin’s 1916 film, “The Rink. Chaplin’s 1919 “A Day’s Pleasure” is about a day outing with his wife and the kids where things do not go smoothly. In 1921’s “The Idle Class, Chaplin plays both a rich gentleman and a poor tramp. Both find themselves in paradoxical situations where one is confused with the other.
These three Charlie Chaplin shorts will be accompanied by long-time Music House contributor, Interlochen pianist Steve Larson on our nine-foot Baldwin Grand Piano at 7:00 PM on Friday June 23.
Steve Larson has played in recitals and chamber music festivals throughout the Midwest including the Absolutely Amadeus festival, the Manitou Music Festival and Chamber Music North. As a dance accompanist, Mr. Larson served as company pianist for the Milwaukee Ballet and has played for Minnesota Dance Theater, Alaska Dance Theater, Hubbard Street Dance Chicago, Ballet Hispanico and others.
Unfortunately, we have had to cancel the No Promises concert, scheduled for July 14 at 7:00PM due to the illness of one of the performers. We are very sorry for the short notice. If you have purchased a ticket in advance online, you will receive a refund via credit to your card and a separate notice. We hope to re-schedule No Promises later this summer or in the fall. Please check back here for a notice. We hope to see you soon at another of our great events.
The Music House is proud to welcome back Red Wings organist Dave Calendine on Saturday, July 15 at 7:00PM, when he will accompany the silent film “The Navigator”, starring Buster Keaton
The Navigator is a 1924 American comedy film directed by and starring Buster Keaton. The film was written by Clyde Bruckman and co-directed by Donald Crisp. In 2018, the film was selected for preservation in the United States National Film Registry by the Library of Congress as being “culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant”.
Wealthy Rollo Treadway suddenly decides to propose to his neighbor across the street, Betsy O’Brien, and sends his servant to book passage for a honeymoon sea cruise to Honolulu. When Betsy rejects his sudden offer, however, he decides to go on the trip anyway, boarding without delay that night. Because the pier number is partially covered, he ends up on the wrong ship, the Navigator, which Betsy’s rich father has just sold to a small country at war.
Agents for the other small nation in the conflict decide to set the ship adrift that same night. When Betsy’s father checks up on the ship, he is captured and tied up ashore by the saboteurs. Betsy hears his cry for help and boards the ship to look for him, just before it is cut loose
The Music House is proud to welcome back Red Wing organist Dave Calendine on August 18 at 7:00PM, accompanying six classic silent cartoon shorts from the 1920s. Dave will share early productions from Walt Disney, featuring Oswald the Rabbit and a live action Alice, a classic “TerryToon”, “A Cat’s Life”, two Fleischer Studio Ko-Ko the Clown shorts and an early Felix the Cat.
You won’t want to miss this summer fun. Click here for tickets and more information.
The Music House Museum is proud to welcome pianist Steve Stargardt on Saturday, August 26th at 7:00PM. Steve will be joined by guests Mike Davis on sax and vocals, Michelle Davis on flute, Andy Evans on bass and Jon Lindeneau on drums.
The music selections will offer a variety of styles from selections from the American Songbook and contemporary artists.
Pianist Steve Stargardt has a wide range of musical experiences in his career. Steve has worked with most of the local jazz musicians in many different settings. He has arranged and directed the band for the TC Rotary show and the Elk Rapids Rotary Show and Old Town Playhouse Gala Fundraisers.
Tickets are $25.00 and can be purchased by clicking Here
Please come to the 2023 Music House Museum Consignment Sale, 10:00AM – 4:00PM on Friday September 1 and Saturday September 2.
The Music House Museum is seeking consignors for the 9/1 and 9/2 sale. For details about participation please contact Ellie at231.342.3359 or billell@chartermi.net
Please come to the 2023 Music House Museum Consignment Sale, 10:00AM – 4:00PM on Friday September 1 and Saturday September 2.
The Music House Museum is seeking consignors for the 9/1 and 9/2 sale. For details about participation please contact Ellie at231.342.3359 or billell@chartermi.net
Please join us on Thursday, September 14 at 7:00PM for a special concert with The Moxie Strings, Diana Ladio and Alison Lynn. The Moxie Strings are long-time partners with the Music House, known both for their amazing concerts, and for the engaging educational workshops that they conduct here for local high school and middle school string musicians. We are fortunate to have them back again this year to help support the Music House and local students again this year. We are looking forward to welcoming you to this can’t-miss concert. You can purchase tickets here
The Music House Museum is proud to welcome Kingfisher is a seven piece group from Ann Arbor, Michigan on September 22 at 7:00PM. Within the realm of Indie Folk Rock, their unique sound features expansive horn and string arrangements complemented by electronic sampling and production to create a rich and layered sound. Kingfisher is composed of Sam DuBose (Writing, Mixing, Vocals, Guitar), Sam Uribe Botero (Producing, Recording Mixing, BG Vocals, Sample, Saxophone), Kaysen Chown (Strings, Acoustic Guitar), Connor Hoyt (Saxophone and Pedals), Callum Roberts (Trumpet, Electric Guitar), Casey Cheatham (Drums, BG Vocals), and Tyler Thenstedt (Bass, BG Vocals). Their music draws comparisons to artists like Black Country, New Road, Bon Iver, Big Thief and Buck Meek. Released last November, Kingfisher’s debut album Grip Your Fist, I’m Heaven Bound has garnered significant attention across the country. With an ever-growing catalog, Kingfisher continues to captivate audiences with their masterful musicianship and evocative storytelling.
Tickets can be purchased here or reserved by calling the Music House at 231-938-9300
The Music House Museum is proud to welcome Grammy Award winning pianist Paul Sullivan and notable cellist Crispin Campbell on Thursday September 28 at 7:00PM. They are returning to the stage for a tour of Michigan in Fall 2023. The two musicians first played together more than 15 years ago and are excited to re-kindle their musical collaboration. Their program will be a journey from jazz standards and Latin grooves to original blues and world music. The driving rhythm of Paul’s energized piano and the expressively soulful sound of Crispin’s cello will weave a tapestry of musical colors giving Michigan audiences a memorable experience.
Paul Sullivan has enjoyed a richly varied and distinguished career as a composer and a pianist. As a soloist, with his trio, and as a member of the Paul Winter Consort, he has played concert tours in most of the United States and Europe, as well as the Middle East, Central America, and Asia.
Crispin Campbell’s musical style reflects his individuality. In a typical performance he makes seamless transitions from J.S.Bach to Sun Ra to Django Reinhardt, earning the label “a musician who defies categories.” After establishing himself as a teacher of classical tradition at Interlochen Arts Academy, Crispin found himself returning to his original interest in improvisation, which led him to playing Celtic music, followed by a progression to old-time music, Delta blues, tango, Brazilian choro and jazz.
The Music House Museum is proud to welcome organist Andrew Rogers accompanying the 1927 classic silent film “The Lodger” directed by Alfred Hitchcock Saturday October 28 at 2:00PM and again at 5:00PM
The Lodger: A Story of the London Fog is a 1927 British silent thriller film directed by Alfred Hitchcock and starring Marie Ault, Arthur Chesney, June Tripp, Malcolm Keen and Ivor Novello. Hitchcock’s third feature film, it was released on 14 February 1927 in London and on 10 June 1928 in New York City. The film is based on the 1913 novel The Lodger by Marie Belloc Lowndes and the play Who Is He? co-written by Belloc Lowndes. Its plot concerns the hunt for a Jack the Ripper-like serial killer in London.
Hitchcock’s first thriller, the film established him as a name director. Upon its release the trade journal Bioscope wrote: “It is possible that this film is the finest British production ever made”.[
The film will be accompanied by Andrew Rogers on our ‘Mighty’ Wurlitzer theater organ. Rogers, a Detroit native, is an organist at the Michigan Theatre in Ann Arbor. He also scores and performs silent films and performs concerts throughout the U.S. and Internationally.
Tickets are available at MyNorthTickets and here or call 231-938-9300 to make reservations.
The Music House is thrilled to welcome back two of our favorite local performers, Miriam Pico and David Chown, for a very special concert on November 4 at 7:00PM at the Music House Museum Tickets for the event can be purchased at MyNorth Tickets for $25.00.
Miriam is local legend who has been chosen multiple times by area voters as Northern Express’ “Best Solo Artist” and Traverse Magazine’s “Red Hot Best Singer/Songwriter”. She is also the founder and owner of Little Bird School of Song.
David is known locally and nationally for his amazing piano playing. He is a performer and educator with degrees in Piano Technology and Jazz Studies. He is the owner of Lookout Music Productions Studio where he teaches and records. David also is an Audio Technology instructor at NMC. With more than 30 years of professional performance, his skills are truly breathtaking.
You do not want to miss this concert, which will be filled with classics and originals, at the Music House or online. Tickets are $25. Click : to purchase online or call (231)938-9300 if you have any questions.
The Music House presents a Post-Thanksgiving Pizza and Pipes, a delicious gourmet pizza dinner and a very special concert from Red Wings organist, Dave Calendine, on the ‘Mighty Wurlitzer’ theater organ. Enjoy a great dinner with great music. Doors open at 6 PM for dinner, with the concert around 6:30 pm. This is a very popular event so reservations are highly recommended. Tickets are $30 for adults and $15 for children 10 and under. Dave Calendine is an amazingly talented organist and pianist and a great entertainer. A resident of the Detroit area, Dave is one of two organists for The Detroit Red Wings, is the staff organist at The Fox Theater, has accompanied the Rockettes in both Detroit and New York, performs at The Redford Theater and at his church as, well as concerts at the Sanfilippo Foundation in Illinois, and at the national Music Box Society International conventions. Calendine is also the past President of the American Theatre Organ Society (ATOS).
