JACKSON, Wyo. — The Grand Teton Music Festival summer season kicks off this week on July 2, at 7 p.m.! With seven weeks of world-class performances, GTMF is “camping out” this summer at venues including the Jackson Hole High School, Center for the Arts and Teton Village Commons while Walk Festival Hall is renovated.
Thursday, July 2: From the Stage to the Silver Screen
Celebrate the opening night of GTMF’s 65th season with the music of Broadway and film performed by the Festival Orchestra. Familiar favorites and iconic scores take center stage with themes from Carousel, Superman, Vertigo, and a celebration of iconic American film composer John Williams, with music from Jurassic Park, Star Wars and more. Conductor Donato Cabrera makes his GTMF debut. Purchase tickets here!
Friday, July 3: Free Family Jam
Sing, dance and celebrate the summer with the Grand Teton Music Festival Orchestra in a musical celebration of all things heroic, from Olympic athletes to superstar singers. Fun for all ages — bring a picnic and enjoy the show, conducted by Timothy Constable and hosted by Stoner Family Education Curator Meaghan Heinrich.
Come early at 5 p.m. for an Instrument Petting Zoo led by the Jackson Hole Community Band!
This event is free to the public! Register here!
Saturday, July 4: Jayne & Al Hilde, Jr. Patriotic Pops
Festival favorite Capathia Jenkins returns to celebrate the Fourth of July with the Festival Orchestra in this festive Jackson Hole tradition. Conductor Donato Cabrera makes his GTMF debut, leading a program of patriotic & American music including Copland, Sousa, John Williams and more.
Grab dinner from the food truck on site – Street Tacos and Jack’Stand!
Reserved seating for this event is sold out. To join the waitlist, please call the GTMF Box Office at 307.733.1128. Free seating is available on the lawn on a first-come, first-served basis.
Monday, July 6: Classical Music Listening Club
New this summer, dive into classical music with the Grand Teton Music Festival and the Teton County Library! Suitable for interested novices and seasoned fans alike, this adult education group will explore the history, theory and stories behind epic classical works each week. Led by Stoner Family Education Curator Meaghan Heinrich, prepare for the coming weekend’s Festival Orchestra concerts or simply join the discussion in the Classical Music Listening Club.
Week 1 will discuss The Concerto and the Symphony: We know that most orchestra concerts have a concerto on the first half and a symphony on the second half – but what exactly do those terms mean, and how have they evolved throughout music history? We’ll use two beloved works from GTMF’s opening classical concert – Rachmaninoff’s Piano Concerto No. 2 and Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 5 – to understand the key concepts behind the two most common forms in the orchestral repertoire, as well as compare them to examples of earlier and later styles.
The event will take place on Monday, July 6, at 1 p.m. at the Teton County Library in Jackson. Free and open to the public. View full details here!
Monday, July 6
Head to the Center for the Arts Theater at 7 p.m. to catch a performance by The King’s Singers. The GRAMMY® and Emmy award-winning ensemble The King’s Singers have set the gold standard in a cappella singing on the world’s greatest stages for over 55 years.
Tickets available here.
This week’s concerts sponsored by Dr. & Mrs. Robert Spetzler. Guest ensemble The King’s Singers sponsored by Andy Watson.
