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Chamber Musicians Bring Holiday Cheer

December 5, 2023 Tagged With: Appalachian Chamber Music Festival, Christmas, Happy Retreat, In Print Dec 2023, Katie Tertell

Christmas concerts

The talented musicians of the Appalachian Chamber Music Festival have scheduled several concerts in December. Read the Full Story >>

Music on the Mountain & in the Valley

August 1, 2022 Tagged With: Appalachian Chamber Music Festival, chamber music, classical music, folk music, In Print Aug 2022, Katie Tertell

Katie Tertell seated and playing a cello intently.

This year’s Appalachian Chamber Music Festival will explore the connections between folk and classical music, particularly with the Scot-Irish and Appalachian traditions. Read the Full Story >>

Appalachian Chamber Music Returns In August For a Second Season

July 1, 2022 Tagged With: Appalachian Chamber Music Festival, In Print July 2022, Katie Tertell, performance

Last summer, a new music festival landed in Harpers Ferry, bringing a relevant and approachable experience of classical music. The Appalachian Chamber Music Festival is now back for its second season with a two-week schedule of performances celebrating the history, nature, and culture of Jefferson County and the surrounding region. Read the Full Story >>

Appalachian Chamber Music Festival Launches New Event

July 29, 2021 Tagged With: Appalachian Chamber Music Festival, Katie Tertell

Katie Tertell plays a cello outside on the steps of a cabin in Harpers Ferry.

You can play almost anywhere with four people,” remarked Katie Tertell, artistic director and organizer of the Appalachian Chamber Music Festival. “You can be in an intimate space and the audience can be there with you. When I play informal house concerts, people say it’s such a different experience to be this close. Read the Full Story >>

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