2023 - 2024 Concert Season
Now in our 21st Year!
With the COVID numbers remaining lower, we have resumed most of our 2023 and 2024 concerts at The Firelands Presbyterian Church located at 2626 East Harbor Rd. Port Clinton, OH. 43452, with the exception of the Heidelberg University Concert Choir, the Burning River Brass Christmas, and The River Raisin Ragtime Review, concerts which will be held at the Port Clinton High School Performing Arts Center located at 821 S. Jefferson Street, Port Clinton, OH 43452.
We understand that our patrons and performing artists prefer the intimacy of the Firelands Presbyterian Church venue for chamber music type concerts.
Free masks will be available at the ticket booth.
Anyone feeling ill or experiencing symptoms related to a cold or infectious disease is asked to take care of their health and protect others by staying home.
We will observe all current pandemic health recommendations and regulations in effect at the time of each concert.
Please check this website or our Facebook page frequently for the latest information about our concerts in 2023 and 2024.
We greatly appreciate the ongoing financial support of our sponsors and season ticket holders.
Sincerely,
The Musical Arts Series/Port Clinton Steering Committee
Sunday, October 15th, 2023 @ 3:30 pm
The Westhuizen Duo, “one piano with four hands”
Venue: The Firelands Presbyterian Church, 2626 East Harbor Rd.
Port Clinton, Oh. 43452
Tickets available at the door $20.00
Students admitted free of charge.
Wearing of masks and social distancing are encouraged for attendance at all concerts.
Sponsored by: Dr. Marta M. Vielhaber, M.D. and Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick with Jack Hilbert
The Musical Arts Series/Port Clinton is pleased to open their 21st season with the return of the popular Westhuizen Duo! Pierre and Sophie Westhuizen, Piano Four Hands, are a Steinway Ensemble who reside in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Pierre is the Executive and Artistic Director of the Gilmore International Piano Festival and Award. Prior to this, he served as President of the Cleveland International Piano Competition. Sophie is a member of the faculty of Kalamazoo College and teaches at Interlochen Arts Camp in the summers. They both previously served on the faculty of Heidelberg College. They made their New York debut at Steinway Hall in 2017, and have performed at festivals throughout the U.S.
Their program for this concert will include selections from Grieg’s Peer Gynt Suite No. 1, Debussy’s Petite Suite, Rachmaninoff’s Pieces for Piano Four Hands, Beethoven’s 6 Variations on “Ich denke Dein”, Faure’s Dolly Suite, and Poulenc’s Sonata for Piano, Four Hands.
Do not miss this breathtaking performance at Firelands Presbyterian Church, 2626 East Harbor Road in Port Clinton, at 3:30 PM in the afternoon.
Students at any level are always admitted free of charge to our concerts. Tickets may be purchased at the door for $20.
A purchase of 5 tickets for $75 on our website can be used in any combination.
Sunday, November 12, 2023 @ 3:00 pm
The Heidelberg University Concert Choir
Tickets available at the door $20.00
Students admitted free of charge.
Venue: Port Clinton HS Performing Arts Center, 821 S Jefferson St, Port Clinton, Ohio. Social distancing during the entire concert is encouraged for attendance at all concerts.
Sponsored by: Dr. Jay M. Mann, The Brand Family, and Bassett’s Market
Sunday December 17th, 2023 at 3:30pm
The Cleveland Burning River Brass Christmas Spectacular – “Our Christmas Gift to the Community”
The Earl E. Warnke, Memorial, Free concert. Free will donations will be accepted.
Venue: Port Clinton HS Performing Arts Center, 821 S Jefferson St, Port Clinton, Ohio. Social distancing during the entire concert is encouraged for attendance at all concerts.
Sponsored by: Harry Stensen Memorial Trust Foundation.
This concert is free and open to everyone.
Free ticket reservations are no longer required.
Saturday. March 16th 2024 @ 7:00 PM
The Texas Guitar Quartet
Venue: The Firelands Presbyterian Church, 2626 East Harbor Rd.
Port Clinton, Oh. 43452
Tickets available at the door $20.00
Students admitted free of charge.
Wearing of masks and social distancing are encouraged for attendance at all concerts.
Sponsored by: 1812 Food & Spirits and Rosies Bar & Grill, Neidecker, Crosser & Priesman, and the Frederick Agency
Sunday April 7, 2024 @ 3:30 pm
Nine Piano and String young artist performers from the Cleveland Institute of Music on their way to greatness, comprising three separate trios.
It will be a varied and powerful program!
Tickets available at the door $20.00
Students admitted free of charge.
Venue: The Firelands Presbyterian Church, 2626 East Harbor Rd.
Port Clinton, Oh. 43452
Wearing of masks and social distancing are encouraged for attendance at all concerts.
Sponsored by: Dubbert’s Outdrive and Roth, Bacon & Moon Law Firm
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Sunday, May 19th, 2024 @ 3:30 PM
The River Raisin Ragtime Review
Venue: Port Clinton HS Performing Arts Center, 821 S Jefferson St, Port Clinton, Ohio.
Tickets available at the door $20.00
Students admitted free of charge.
Social distancing during the entire concert is encouraged for attendance at all concerts.
Sponsored by: The Bolte Insurance Agency and The Miller Boatline Ferries to Put-in-Bay and Middle Bass Island