Wednesday, June 17: Iron Mountain High School, Iron Mountain 7:30 pm Central
Thursday, June 18: Children's Concert, Peter White Public Library, Marquette 2:00 pm
Friday, June 19: Messiah Lutheran Church, Marquette 7:30 pm
Saturday, June 20: Children's Concert, Portage Lake United Church, Houghton 11:00 am
Saturday, June 20: Saints Peter and Paul Lutheran Church, Houghton 7:30 pm
Scott Flavin, violin
Ross Harbaugh, cello
Lindsay Garritson, piano
A festival favorite year after year, the Bergonzi Trio brings their world-class artistry and heartfelt passion for chamber music back to the Upper Peninsula. Renowned for their captivating performances, this distinguished piano trio delights audiences with both exquisite classical concerts and engaging free children’s programs that inspire young listeners. Whether you’re a devoted chamber music fan or introducing your family to the joy of live music, the Bergonzi Trio’s performances promise an unforgettable experience filled with beauty, emotion, and musical excellence.
Saturday, June 13: Grace United Methodist Church, Houghton 7:30 pm
Sunday, June 14: St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Marquette 7:30 pm
Tuesday, June 16: Iron Mountain High School, Iron Mountain 7:30 pm Central
Julie Tabash Kelsheimer, soprano
Drake Dantzler, tenor
Soprano Julie Tabash Kelsheimer (PMMF Resident Opera Artist 2012, 2013, & 2017) returns to the festival with tenor Drake Dantzler to present an evening of selections from light opera and musical theatre. The program will include well-known favorites from the lighter side of the vocal repertoire, offering an accessible and engaging concert for a wide range of listeners. Accompanied by Jon Ensminger.
Wednesday, June 24: Ontonagon Theatre, Ontonagon 7:30 pm
Thursday, June 25: First Presbyterian Church, Kingsford 7:30 pm Central
Friday, June 26: First Presbyterian Church, Marquette 7:30 pm
Saturday, June 27: Portage Lake United Church, Houghton 7:30 pm
Liv Arney, flute (Houghton)
Joel Greene, oboe (Hancock)
Aubrie Jacobson, collaborative piano (Marquette)
Shane Niland, trumpet (Houghton)
Jessica Schrader, soprano (Marquette)
Since 2012, the UPstarts! program has provided young emerging singers and instrumentalists from the Upper Peninsula the opportunity to perform in a professional music festival. Chosen by audition, the young artists tour the U.P., meeting audiences of all sizes in different performance settings. These concerts provide the artists with important experiences on the concert stage and give audiences a chance to enjoy the impressive level of talent that comes from our local communities.
The Pine Mountain Music Festival is committed to making the performing arts accessible and engaging for students throughout the Upper Peninsula through educational outreach in local schools. Festival artists visit choir classes and music programs to introduce students to opera, classical singing, and careers in the performing arts through live performances, demonstrations, and interactive question-and-answer sessions. These visits give students the opportunity to experience professional vocal performance up close in an approachable and inspiring environment.
Our outreach programs are designed to help students connect with music in a meaningful way while broadening their understanding of the arts. By bringing professional singers directly into schools, we hope to spark curiosity, encourage creativity, and show young people that opera and classical music can be vibrant, emotional, and relevant forms of artistic expression. In addition to school outreach, visiting professional artists also provide masterclasses and coaching for our UPstarts young artists program, offering mentorship and personalized musical instruction to developing local singers.
2026 School Visits
May 21: Marquette Senior High School and Bothwell Middle School
May 27: Houghton Elementary, Houghton Middle School, and Houghton High School