Topic: Music
The Organ at Christmas
Written on December 17, 2021 at 1:56 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Richard Lind will present a recital of Christmas music for the organ on the Second Day of Christmas, Sunday, December 26, 2021, at 2:30 PM. There is no admission charge, however, donations to the Friday Harbor Food Bank and/or the Joyce L. Sobel Family Resource Center will be accepted. A reception of Christmas cookies and Continue Reading
Students Perform Virtual Holiday Concert
Written on December 25, 2020 at 5:00 am, by Hayley Day
Even during a pandemic, San Juan Island School District students still put on a holiday concert. Listen to Friday Harbor Middle and High School students play holiday songs in their virtual concert below.
Spring Fling at the Fairgrounds
Written on February 26, 2020 at 5:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
Love the 80’s? They are back, at least for a night at the San Juan County Fairgrounds. The Spring Fling, Adult Prom will be held on March 28th showcasing live music by Prom Date Mixtape. Come dance the night away to the sounds of The Cure, Bon Jovi, Depeche Mode, U2, Flock of Seagulls, Wham!, Continue Reading
Emree (Rhiana) Franklin
Written on December 19, 2019 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
Look who’s interviewing Sheryl Crow – It’s Friday Harbor’s own Emree (Rhiana) Franklin! How cool is that? Proud parents Suzanne and Ken Franklin share this announcement… Dear Friends and Family, Exciting news is fun to share and I have some really exciting news about Rhiana (Emree) who was recently selected by Sheryl Crow for inclusion Continue Reading
Isle (not) be Jammin’
Written on July 30, 2019 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
Kirk Fuhrmeister has closed the doors to Isle Be Jammin’ for the last time. After having liquidation sales a couple weekends in a row, the few remaining items went to Cecil’s Electronics and Kirk cleared out the store. Originally called Mellowoods & Music, it first opened on Nichols Street in 1991 in the building where Continue Reading
Fair Entertainment Line Up Announced
Written on July 23, 2019 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
This year at the Fair, August 14-17, 2019 at the San Juan Country Fairgrounds Headline Entertainment: The SJ County Fair is excited to announce the entertainment for 2019. This year includes rock classics at their best with Spike and The Impalers, a return performance by the winner of MoPop/KEXP Sound Off Competition, Micaiah Sawyer performing Continue Reading
FHHS Band wins Three Superior Ratings
Written on April 2, 2019 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Friday Harbor High School’s Band students earned three superior ratings at the San Juan Music Educator Association Large Group Band Festival at Western Washington University on March 28, 2019. Sixty high school students from the school’s Jazz band, the “Zero hour” band, and the Concert band classes traveled to Bellingham for one of the two Continue Reading
Chance Hayden & Andy Coe Guitar Show
Written on March 1, 2019 at 5:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
Chance Hayden and Andy Coe, two front running string slingers of the Pacific Northwest, join forces with an electric guitar band showcasing the depths of their talent and mutual admiration. For over a decade both players have made vast imprints within their respective cities of Portland and Seattle as avid sidemen embracing everything from jazz, Continue Reading
Rumble: The Indians Who Rocked The World
Written on February 13, 2019 at 5:29 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
Don’t miss this winter screening of Friday Harbor Film Festival’s Best of the Fest! Showing Tuesday February 19, 7:00 pm at the Grange. “The film profiles the impact of Indigenous musicians in Canada and the United States on the development of rock music. Artists profiled include Charley Patton, Mildred Bailey, Link Wray, Jesse Ed Davis, Stevie Salas, Buffy Sainte-Marie, Robbie Robertson,Randy Castillo, Jimi Hendrix, Taboo and others.” “The title of the film Continue Reading
San Juan Singers – The Brightest and Best of Christmas
Written on December 7, 2018 at 11:03 am, by Tim Dustrude
Sometimes an idea takes on a life of its own, and that’s what has happened with the San Juan Singers’ winter concert, “The Brightest and Best of Christmas.” This concert will be filled with joyous singing and instruments playing. John Rutter’s “Magnificat” sometimes dances, sometimes floats, and always delivers a melody that goes straight to Continue Reading
Musical Fundraiser Raises $4,000
Written on September 27, 2018 at 6:30 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
Have a concert, and people will come. Have two concerts with some good musicians, and even more people will come. Ask for admission in the form of donations to some respected community organizations, and people will be generous. So that’s exactly what Rich Barker and his musician friends did on September 15 & 16. Arranger Continue Reading
FHHS band members to participate in UW Band Day
Written on September 22, 2018 at 1:26 pm, by Peggy Sue McRae
We hear from Jill Urbach… “FHHS band members are on their way to participate in UW Band Day today. They’ll get to play on the field during half time tonight. Anna Faris was on our Ferry and was gracious enough to take a picture with all of us.”
Marimba Classes
Written on September 14, 2018 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
There’s a new introductory class for beginning marimba students coming up. This will be a short 4 week session beginning September 19 and going through October 9. The classes will be held Wednesdays from 5:30-7:00 at Island Marimba Studio. This is a fun opportunity for people to join in and see what playing marimbas is Continue Reading
Chamber Music at Brickworks Tonight and Tomorrow and at the Grange on Sunday
Written on September 7, 2018 at 12:27 pm, by Peggy Sue McRae
Friday: The Archipelago Collective presents a program of chamber music curated by its members in the beautiful Brickworks space. Mozart Duo KV 292 for Bassoon and Cello Brahms Piano Trio No. 1 in B Major. Alex Shapiro Introspect for String Quartet Tchaikovsky String Quartet No. 1 in D Major Friday, Sept 7, 7:30 PM – 09:30 PM $20 Continue Reading
Free Harp Recitals Today and Tomorrow at the Library and at Peace Health
Written on September 7, 2018 at 11:32 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
There will be a free harp recital today, Sept 7 at noon at the library featuring harpist Sophie Baird-Daniel joined by friends from the Archipelago Collective. The musicians will teach a bit about the music and their instruments saving time at the end for a Q&A. On Saturday Sept 8 the whole family is invited to join Continue Reading
Enchanted Evening
Written on July 30, 2018 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
Enchanted Evening: An Operatic Experience Saturday, August 4th, 7:30PM & Sunday, August 5th, 2:00PM These outstanding Seattle performers invite you to join them for an evening of music as varied as it is enjoyable. From classical to modern, from the sublime to the down-right silly, the selections will draw on famous composers from Puccini and Continue Reading
The Organ at Christmas
Written on December 17, 2021 at 1:56 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Richard Lind will present a recital of Christmas music for the organ on the Second Day of Christmas, Sunday, December 26, 2021, at 2:30 PM. There is no admission charge, however, donations to the Friday Harbor Food Bank and/or the Joyce L. Sobel Family Resource Center will be accepted. A reception of Christmas cookies and Continue Reading
Students Perform Virtual Holiday Concert
Written on December 25, 2020 at 5:00 am, by Hayley Day
Even during a pandemic, San Juan Island School District students still put on a holiday concert. Listen to Friday Harbor Middle and High School students play holiday songs in their virtual concert below.
Spring Fling at the Fairgrounds
Written on February 26, 2020 at 5:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
Love the 80’s? They are back, at least for a night at the San Juan County Fairgrounds. The Spring Fling, Adult Prom will be held on March 28th showcasing live music by Prom Date Mixtape. Come dance the night away to the sounds of The Cure, Bon Jovi, Depeche Mode, U2, Flock of Seagulls, Wham!, Continue Reading
Emree (Rhiana) Franklin
Written on December 19, 2019 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
Look who’s interviewing Sheryl Crow – It’s Friday Harbor’s own Emree (Rhiana) Franklin! How cool is that? Proud parents Suzanne and Ken Franklin share this announcement… Dear Friends and Family, Exciting news is fun to share and I have some really exciting news about Rhiana (Emree) who was recently selected by Sheryl Crow for inclusion Continue Reading
Isle (not) be Jammin’
Written on July 30, 2019 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
Kirk Fuhrmeister has closed the doors to Isle Be Jammin’ for the last time. After having liquidation sales a couple weekends in a row, the few remaining items went to Cecil’s Electronics and Kirk cleared out the store. Originally called Mellowoods & Music, it first opened on Nichols Street in 1991 in the building where Continue Reading
Fair Entertainment Line Up Announced
Written on July 23, 2019 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
This year at the Fair, August 14-17, 2019 at the San Juan Country Fairgrounds Headline Entertainment: The SJ County Fair is excited to announce the entertainment for 2019. This year includes rock classics at their best with Spike and The Impalers, a return performance by the winner of MoPop/KEXP Sound Off Competition, Micaiah Sawyer performing Continue Reading
FHHS Band wins Three Superior Ratings
Written on April 2, 2019 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Friday Harbor High School’s Band students earned three superior ratings at the San Juan Music Educator Association Large Group Band Festival at Western Washington University on March 28, 2019. Sixty high school students from the school’s Jazz band, the “Zero hour” band, and the Concert band classes traveled to Bellingham for one of the two Continue Reading
Chance Hayden & Andy Coe Guitar Show
Written on March 1, 2019 at 5:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
Chance Hayden and Andy Coe, two front running string slingers of the Pacific Northwest, join forces with an electric guitar band showcasing the depths of their talent and mutual admiration. For over a decade both players have made vast imprints within their respective cities of Portland and Seattle as avid sidemen embracing everything from jazz, Continue Reading
Rumble: The Indians Who Rocked The World
Written on February 13, 2019 at 5:29 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
Don’t miss this winter screening of Friday Harbor Film Festival’s Best of the Fest! Showing Tuesday February 19, 7:00 pm at the Grange. “The film profiles the impact of Indigenous musicians in Canada and the United States on the development of rock music. Artists profiled include Charley Patton, Mildred Bailey, Link Wray, Jesse Ed Davis, Stevie Salas, Buffy Sainte-Marie, Robbie Robertson,Randy Castillo, Jimi Hendrix, Taboo and others.” “The title of the film Continue Reading
San Juan Singers – The Brightest and Best of Christmas
Written on December 7, 2018 at 11:03 am, by Tim Dustrude
Sometimes an idea takes on a life of its own, and that’s what has happened with the San Juan Singers’ winter concert, “The Brightest and Best of Christmas.” This concert will be filled with joyous singing and instruments playing. John Rutter’s “Magnificat” sometimes dances, sometimes floats, and always delivers a melody that goes straight to Continue Reading
Musical Fundraiser Raises $4,000
Written on September 27, 2018 at 6:30 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
Have a concert, and people will come. Have two concerts with some good musicians, and even more people will come. Ask for admission in the form of donations to some respected community organizations, and people will be generous. So that’s exactly what Rich Barker and his musician friends did on September 15 & 16. Arranger Continue Reading
FHHS band members to participate in UW Band Day
Written on September 22, 2018 at 1:26 pm, by Peggy Sue McRae
We hear from Jill Urbach… “FHHS band members are on their way to participate in UW Band Day today. They’ll get to play on the field during half time tonight. Anna Faris was on our Ferry and was gracious enough to take a picture with all of us.”
Marimba Classes
Written on September 14, 2018 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
There’s a new introductory class for beginning marimba students coming up. This will be a short 4 week session beginning September 19 and going through October 9. The classes will be held Wednesdays from 5:30-7:00 at Island Marimba Studio. This is a fun opportunity for people to join in and see what playing marimbas is Continue Reading
Chamber Music at Brickworks Tonight and Tomorrow and at the Grange on Sunday
Written on September 7, 2018 at 12:27 pm, by Peggy Sue McRae
Friday: The Archipelago Collective presents a program of chamber music curated by its members in the beautiful Brickworks space. Mozart Duo KV 292 for Bassoon and Cello Brahms Piano Trio No. 1 in B Major. Alex Shapiro Introspect for String Quartet Tchaikovsky String Quartet No. 1 in D Major Friday, Sept 7, 7:30 PM – 09:30 PM $20 Continue Reading
Free Harp Recitals Today and Tomorrow at the Library and at Peace Health
Written on September 7, 2018 at 11:32 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
There will be a free harp recital today, Sept 7 at noon at the library featuring harpist Sophie Baird-Daniel joined by friends from the Archipelago Collective. The musicians will teach a bit about the music and their instruments saving time at the end for a Q&A. On Saturday Sept 8 the whole family is invited to join Continue Reading
Enchanted Evening
Written on July 30, 2018 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
Enchanted Evening: An Operatic Experience Saturday, August 4th, 7:30PM & Sunday, August 5th, 2:00PM These outstanding Seattle performers invite you to join them for an evening of music as varied as it is enjoyable. From classical to modern, from the sublime to the down-right silly, the selections will draw on famous composers from Puccini and Continue Reading