Symphony Session

Symphony session concerts, featuring an 85+ piece full symphony orchestra led by Program Director Ricardo Castañeda, Principal Oboist of Lake Forest Symphony and Chicago Sinfonietta, along with Conductor Taka Matsunaga, will take place July 2-5, and July 9-11. Get ready to experience a breathtaking musical journey as our symphony orchestra brings together the works of some of the most celebrated composers of all time.

The session opens on July 2 with the New Voices concert, showcasing the 2025 Clampitt Concerto Competition winners. Hornist David Wurl will perform Gregson’s “Euphonium Concerto,” while cellist Nathan Freeland will perform Dvořák’s “Concerto for Cello and Orchestra, Op. 104.” On July 4, Birch Creek’s annual “A Birch Creek Symphonic Fourth” will bring a rousing selection of patriotic music to the barn. Concertgoers are invited to arrive early for a pie and ice cream social at 2 PM before the performance.

For a full concert schedule and online ticket purchases, visit BirchCreek.org/Tickets or call 920-868-3763 (Monday–Thursday, 9 AM – 4 PM, Friday, 9 AM – Noon).