Music

Mango Jam Vermont: Family barn dance. Boogie on the Bayou - the Zydeco and Cajun sounds of Louisiana! Rain or Shine. Its infectious beats and great sound will get your feet moving

This ensemble of local musicians features music of the Baroque, tango, and opera, played on the oboe, clarinet, and bassoon. Experience the Calamellus Trio in an intimate chamber concert that brings rich, layered sound to our island community. This is the first appearance of Calamellus at the Island Arts Summer Arts Festival.

Bring your own instrument and join the fun of jamming with others, led by music teacher and performer Tony Pietricola.

The Ken Clark Organ Trio has been performing around New England, the eastern U.S. and internationally for 15 years. This is their second appearance at the Island Arts Center.

Skylark is an innovative contemporary string ensemble. Influenced by the Nordic, Celtic, and American regions, Skylark challenges the boundaries between classical, folk, and modern idioms, creating music for all audiences. "Irresistible flair, and undeniable beauty".

These six Vermont musicians focus on the sound and repertoire of Louis Armstrong’s All Stars of the 1950’s and 1960’s New Orleans classics and mid-century standards.

Enjoy an informal cabaret-style evening featuring a fine jazz quartet of clarinet, concert grand piano, double bass, and drums! Relax at your own table while the quartet performs all-time favorites from Gershwin, Ellington, Mercer, Porter, Rodgers & Hart, Bernstein, others.

Vermont’s premier big-band swing/dance group. Swingin’ for 50 years, with this event directed by Grand Isle's own Tony Pietricola! The program highlights selections from two albums that the Vermont Jazz Ensemble has published over the years.

NYC pianist Sohyun Ahn returns for the fifth year with a program featuring Bach and Schumann. “An absolute master” says NY Concert Review; an “amazing pianist” says Classical New Jersey Society. “... a crystalline clarity, insightful nuance, and dynamic breadth,” “Such a gifted virtuoso ... perfectly balanced elegance.” says Piano Music Magazine, Korea.

Prepare to be amazed! MetalWerx is a unique quartet consisting of two euphoniums—played by Jenna Schultz of Winooski and Cynsy Van Santen of Bristol, and two tubas—played by Tim Foley of Burlington and Yutaka Kono of Shelburne. Hear an eclectic mix of fantasies, suites, marches, jazz, and pop music, and a few favorite classical transcriptions sure to please the ear of every music lover.

Vermont musician Colby Crehan, former vocalist and songwriter for the Bluegrass Gospel Project and Possum Haw, reunites with Possum Haw bandmates for the 5-piece acoustic project Marsh Lights. Folk-grass repertoire and vocals from a talented band.