Appalachian Chamber Music Festival announces winter concerts

Dave DeMille, Reporter assisted by AI

Tue, December 16, 2025 at 10:02 AM UTC

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Celebrate the season with world-class chamber music as the Appalachian Chamber Music Festival's Winter Residency returns Dec. 27–31 across Jefferson County.

The festival is scheduled to close its fifth season with four distinct programs in historic venues from Harpers Ferry and Charles Town to Shepherdstown, according to a community announcement. Each one-hour concert is designed without intermission and blends classical masterworks, festive favorites, and new discoveries.

Led by Artistic Director and cellist Katie Tertell, the 2025 Winter Residency features returning artists Rachelle Hunt and Chris Jusell on violin, Danielle Wiebe-Burke on viola, and Sam Suggs on bass, joined by pianist Ellen Hwangbo for select performances.

Appalachian Chamber Music Festival winter schedule

Duo Delights: Festive Treats

Shepherdstown Train Station
Dec. 27, 2 p.m.
A "round robin" of duets from ACMF's string musicians in an intimate setting, with tickets including hot chocolate and a seasonal treat from Bolivar Bread Bakery.

Celebrate five years of ACMF with festive programs in Harpers Ferry, Charles Town and Shepherdstown.

Holiday Highlights

Camp Hill–Wesley United Methodist Church, Harpers Ferry
Dec. 28, 4 p.m.
A festive mix of holiday classics, selections from Tchaikovsky's Nutcracker , Handel's Messiah , Mozart, and Peter Warlock's lively Capriol Suite .

Splendor and Brilliance

Zion Episcopal Church, Charles Town
Dec. 30, 7 p.m.
A program featuring Vaughan Williams' Piano Quintet in C minor, Beethoven's Pathétique Sonata , and Reena Esmail's arrangement of "I Wonder as I Wander."

A Celebration of Togetherness: Reflection, Gathering, and Looking Forward

War Memorial Building, Charles Town
Dec. 31, 7 p.m.
A New Year's Eve finale with music by Mozart, Warlock, Golijov, Rhiannon Giddens, and Paul Wiancko, followed by a champagne reception with the artists.

Prices, festival pass and where to find tickets

Tickets range from $28–$37 per concert, with a $90 Festival Pass covering three performances: Holiday Highlights, Splendor and Brilliance, and A Celebration of Togetherness. Students pay $10, and admission is free for those under 18, making it a family-friendly holiday outing.

Details and tickets are available at appalachianchamber.org . Follow ACMF on Facebook and Instagram at @AppalachianChamberMusicFestival .

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