August 18, 2022, Barns of Rose Hill, Berryville, VA Festival Opening Night: Scots Irish in Appalachia  ACMF founder and artistic director, Katie Tertell, performs as part of the 2022 festival opening night.

Summer of Concerts: Week of August 21

Enjoy a free woodwind quintet concert with members of the Washington National Opera and Kennedy Center Opera House Orchestras at The Reach, a Piano Weekend at Garth Newel, and more!

August 20, 2022, St. Peter’s Chapel, Harpers Ferry, WV From left, Danielle Wiebe Burke (viola), Sam Suggs (bass), Katie Tertell (artistic director and cello), and Rachelle Hunt (violin) pause before a concert in St. Peter’s Chapel’s courtyard overlooking the beautiful landscape surrounding Harpers Ferry, WV.

Summer of Concerts: Week of August 14

Staunton Music Festival is in full swing this week! The Appalchian Music Festival also kicks off this week, and Garth Newel Music Center is showcasing a String Extravaganza!

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Summer of Concerts: Week of August 7

This week kicks off the Staunton Music Festival, presenting nearly 30 concerts over 10 consecutive days. Garth Newel Music Center celebrates the keyboard with piano and harpsichord recitals.

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Summer of Concerts: Week of July 31

Enjoy 3-time grammy-winning Hilary Hahn, Brahms, and the National Symphony Orchestra at Wolf Trap, or chamber music with violinist Judith Ingolfsson with a curated gourmet dinner!

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Summer of Concerts: Week of July 24

An electric guitar concerto enjoyed in the Blue Ridge Mountains is definitely a summer must-do. Here are our recommendations for a classical escape in the week of July 24.

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Summer of Concerts: Week of July 17

From a trio of trios, Gounod's Faust, to a late quartet of Beethoven, this week is full of exciting live music in and around the DMV for a classical escape.

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Summer of Concerts: Week of July 10

Programs at Wintergreen Music and Garth Newel Music Center has something for everyone this week, from chamber music by Mozart and Fauré to a Beethoven symphony and a trumpet concerto.

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A Guide to DMV Area Summer Music Festivals

Whether you prefer the mountains, the seaside, or wandering through historic small towns, this summer’s music festivals have something for everyone.