Special Programs
RESIDENCY PROGRAMS
Friday & Saturday, May 2-3 Highlands & Cashiers Saturday, May 3 @ 5 PM - Free concert @ First Presbyterian Church of Highlands
HCCMF continues its Residency Program in 2025. On May 2-3, one of Canada's leading young string quartets, the Katarina String Quartet, will perform. They are the current Graduate String Quartet in Residence at The Julliard School. They will be presenting programs at our three area schools: Highlands, Blue Ridge and Summit in Cashiers. A visit to the Eckerd Living Center is planned and a FREE public concert will be given on Saturday, May 3rd at the First Presbyterian Church in Highlands at 5 PM.
Both Residencies are sponsored by the Cullasaja Women's Outreach
Free
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VILLAGE GREEN – STEINWAY PIANO DEDICATION
Tuesday, June 17 @ 5 PM Village Green, Cashiers
William Ransom will dedicate the new Steinway Piano donated to the Village Green for use by the Highlands-Cashiers Chamber Music Festival. There will be a short celebratory concert for the community and a reception following the dedication ceremony.
Free
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MOUNTAIN MUSIC SOIREE @ THE THOMPSON'S
Wednesday, June 25 @ 6 PM
A piano concert will be performed by Julie Coucheron & William Ransom and will also feature a Special Surprise Guest. A premier gourmet dinner will follow the performance at the elegant home of Greg and Mary Thompson with an added benefit of a spectacular view!
$200/per person Order online starting March 15 or call for required reservations |
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WINDS @ THE BASCOM
Sunday, June 29th @ 5 PM
The Woodwind Quintet: James Zellers, flute: Alexandra Prior, oboe; Ryan Little, french horn will present a delightful Sunday evening concert. Additional musicians to be announced.
Wine & hors d'oeuvres will be served.
$80/person Call for reservations – 828-526-9060 Order online starting March 15 or call for required reservations |
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INTERLUDE CONCERT
Wednesday, July 9 @ 2 PM
In collaboration with First Presbyterian Church, a concert featuring Susie Park, violin and William Ransom, piano will present an outstanding program of Beethoven, Massenet and Ravel.
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FAMILY CONCERTS
Wednesday, July 16 @ 3PM
Thursday, July 17 @ 3 PM
Free family concerts, in collaboration with the Highlands Community Child Development Center, HCCMF presents "Just Jazzin' Around" with the Gary Motley Trio.
Gary Motley, piano; Andy Eulau, bass; Emrah Kotan, percussion
The concerts will be followed by an ice cream social.
Free
Sponsored by Mountain Findings – Highlands, NC |
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MARTINIS, MOZART & MORE!
Thursday, July 24 @ 5:30 PM
HCCMF presents, in collaboration with Old Edwards Hospitality Group a special event featuring Elisabeth Remy Johnson, harp; Ransom Wilson, flute; Vega Quartet.
Concert for Harp and Flute: Mozart Sonatine for Flute, Cello, & Harp - Ravel Halleluiah: Leonard Cohen
Refreshments will be served before the concert; a cash bar will be available.
$125/per person which includes two (2) drink tickets Call for reservations – 828-526-9060 Order online starting March 15 or call for required reservations
Sponsored by Dianne & Myron Mall; Jack Sapolsky & Richard Bordeaux |
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CLE CLASSES
Call CLE for lecture tickets, classes and locations @ 828-526-8811 office@clehighlands.com
Saturday, July 19th, 10-12 Noon – CLE lecture hall "The Canonic Phenomenon of Stravinsky's Rite of Spring: Primitivism, Myth, and Modernity"
Dr. Ben Arnold serves as the Acting Director of the University of Kentucky School of Music, a position he served in previously from 2003 to 2012. He has written extensively on music in response to war and the composer Franz Liszt. In addition to writing for and editing The Liszt Companion, he is the editor of the Journal of the American Liszt Society. Prior to UK, he taught at Emory University for sixteen years, serving as Director of Graduate Studies in Music and two terms as Chair of the Music Department.
Monday, August 4th, 10-12 Noon – CLE lecture hall
Dwight Andrew will speak on the topic of Jazz and Classical Music. More details to follow. |
 
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ANGEL PARTY
Thursday, August 7 @ 6 PM The home of Faith & Fred Schwaibold Wildcat Cliffs Country Club
Enjoy an outstanding cocktail party and performance by Zuill Bailey, cello & Helen Kim, violin at the stunning home of Faith & Fred Schwaibold. We thrive on generous contributions and are rewarding those patrons who contribute $3,000 and above with an Angel Party.
To join, please consider giving and become a part of this exclusive celebration of your generosity and our 44th season. |
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Tel: 828-526-9060 Email: hccmfnc@gmail.com |
