This year we celebrate 15 years of the Lynden Music Festival! Since 2009, we have brought hundreds of concerts and musicians to our charming community, as well as celebrating local talents.

Schedule Of Events:

October 9, 2024

12:00 PM - Opening Ceremonies - Free
You won’t want to miss the Opening Ceremonies for our 15th annual Lynden Music Festival held at the Jansen Art Center, also known as The J! Come and meet our Executive Director,

Location: Jansen Art Center

3:00 PM - Classical Romance - Free
Lynden Music Festival is humbled and grateful that pianist Judith Widrig and violinist Carolyn Canfield will be amongst our musicians this year.  
Carolyn Canfield, violin and Judith Widrig, piano

Lineup
Carolyn Canfield
Judith Widrig

Location: Jansen Art Center

7:00 PM - Festival Opening Night
The Festival's Opening Night will be a great celebration of our 15 year Festival journey in our community. Our very first opening concert was with the Whatcom Symphony Orchestra October 6th, 2009! All of these years, we have been celebrating a lot of different genres of music with hundreds of musicians from near and far. Tonight Folkert-Hans brings greetings from the Netherlands and Dmitri Matheny Group will bring us to the lovely world of Henri Mancini's music.

This season the Dmitri Matheny Group honors Henry Mancini’s 100th birthday with new arrangements of his classic hits. “Mancini is my hero,” says Matheny, “Not just for his award-winning scores and orchestrations, but because of his unparalleled gift for songcraft. There’s nothing like a Mancini melody! Wistful, whimsical, romantic, or sinister, his songs always deliver.”

6pm: Reception
7pm: Concert: Celebrating Henry Mancini’s 100th birthday, Dmitri Matheny Group plays Mancini!

Location: SteakHouse 9

October 10, 2024

10:00 AM - Morning Music - Free
Join us for some morning piano and violin music from Katherine Krieg, violin, and Dylan Van Driel, piano, students of the Lynden Music Teachers Association.

Location: Eucatastrophe Coffee and Used Books

10:00 AM - School Clinic and Master class - Free
Come and watch The Four Freshmen coach local high school student ensembles performing selections of their music.

Location: WECU Expo Building

3:00 PM - Java Jive Jam Session - Free
The Four Freshmen Society will continue the “Thursday Jam Session” tradition of previous years with a “Java Jive Jam,” this time in the afternoon, rather than the evening!  But, fear not!  Many beverages will be available for sipping in addition to coffee!  Do you want to join the jam?  Bring a chart of your tune, your instrument (if needed), your Society friends, and a big smile!  This event will be a BLAST!
Line Up:
Paul Klein

Location: WECU Expo Building

5:00 PM - Festival Espresso - Free
Come in and support local jazz high school student musicians under the direction of Trevor Galligan and Lynden High School Music Teachers for an hour of upbeat jazz!

Location: Jansen Art Center

7:00 PM - Dance Night With The Atlantics
As you groove to their repertoire that includes hits like "Celebration," "I Feel Good," "Twist & Shout," and many more, you'll experience the magic that only comes from a band with The Atlantics' unmatched longevity and musical camaraderie. Get ready to dance the night away and immerse yourself in the timeless sounds of this extraordinary ensemble!
Cost:
Adults: $15
Students: $7
Families: $30

Location: WECU Expo Building

October 11, 2024

10:00 AM - Morning Piano - Free
Enjoy some morning piano this morning with David Jewkes and Galip Chen!

David Jewkes’ musical journey began at the age of four in Canada when his mother started him on the piano. Accordion was added at age 9, and a year of organ lessons as a college freshman rounded out his exposure to keyboards. Recently retired from 49 years in Education, David is looking forward to having more time to enjoy one of his favorite pastimes: playing the piano!

Location: Eucatastrophe Coffee and Used Books

12:30 PM - Live from the Netherlands -Free
Our 2016 Festival Performer Folkert-Hans returns back to Lynden from Netherlands! With his vocals, trumpet and saxophone he turns festivals into big parties, creates the right atmosphere and makes every occasion unique.

Folkert-Hans - Born into a musical family in The Netherlands, Folkert-Hans grew up listening to the music of Phil Collins, and he started playing trumpet at an early age. He has had a passion for music all of his life, and he is very much looking forward to be returning to the Lynden Music Festival again this year!

Location: Lynden Community Center

3:00 PM - An Afternoon of German Lied and Nordic Notes - Free

What better way to spend a fall afternoon than listening to Swedish Songs by Ture Rangstrom and Robert Schumann’s Liederkreis Op. 24 and maybe a surprise duet performed by husband and wife Nathaniel Olson and Jules (Julianne) Olsen? Lynden is so blessed to have these internationally talented musicians living here and serving our community.

Julianne and Nathaniel Olson, Baritone and Soprano
Terhi Miikki-Broersma, piano

Location: Jansen Art Center

7:00 PM - The Four Freshmen
This performance promises to be a “dazzling” evening to remember, as the legendary Four Freshmen open their two-night stand with Northwest Washington’s very own “big band,” Swing Connection!  Come early to have a cocktail, find your seat, and begin tapping your toes to the many warm and wonderful sounds that are certain to stir your imagination and bring back loads of memories!

6:00pm - Doors open. No-host bar and appetizers
7:00pm - Swing Connection and The Four Freshmen, Legendary Vocal Jazz Quartet

Location: WECU Expo Building

7:30 PM - 80s and 90s Party!
Come prepared to DANCE! ALL AGES SHOW!

And don’t be afraid to throw on your best throwback outfits!! You will hear some killer 80's and 90's Glam Rock Hits! No host bar.

Dial-Up was formed in early 2022 with the goal of celebrating the nostalgia associated with 90’s and early 2000’s alternative rock music and culture. Singer/rhythm guitar player, Jacob Brouwer and drummer/singer Jon Brouwer are brothers and met bassist J Young playing on a local church worship team and lead guitar/singer Cole Kuplent was recruited at the group’s inception to finalize this line up of close friends. The inspiration that keeps the band performing is the thrill of live performance. Dial-Up’s live shows are an opportunity to bring high-energy performances of the music that inspired them with a mission to transport audiences both young and old(‘ish) back to the 90’s. Dial-Up looks forward to bringing their collective passion for this era's iconic sounds & infectious energy to the Lynden Music Festival this year.

The Neon Shadows - A tribute to the BEST era, the 1980s! ...new-wave and dance pop, and a smidge of ROCK! Hailing from Whatcom County, with members actively in other local bands and some with a few decades on the local music scene in past bands (Death by Radio, Sunset Superman, Blindfate, Voyager, 80HD, Urban Cowboy & D-Nice, Exit 266, and Show Pony Kick to name a few!) - Jimmy, Denise, Patrick, Chris, and Juan will transport you to the 1980s with a wash of synthesizers, soaring guitar leads, and a bass and drum attack that will keep your feet moving on the dance floor! Feel free to dress the part...every show with The Neon Shadows is a true 80s party!

Location: Lynden Heritage Museum

October 12, 2024

10:30 AM - Morning Jazz - Free
There’s no better way to start your Saturday morning than listening to music and enjoying a cup of coffee!

Lineup
Etsuko Tomeda
Doub Pearce

Location: Eucatastrophe Coffee and Used Books

1:00 PM - Legends at the Lobby - Free
Folkert-Hans Tolsma returns to the stage but this time his performance is for kids, moms and dads, grandparents, cousins, aunts and uncles, the whole family!

He will be visiting some elementary schools during the Lynden Music Festival week so many younger children will have seen him and will definitely want to bring the family along to enjoy a time of fun music, laughter and free ice cream together!

Folkert-Hans Tolsma - Born into a musical family in The Netherlands, Folkert-Hans Tolsma grew up listening to the music of Phil Collins, and he started playing trumpet at an early age. He has had a passion for music all of his life, and he is very much looking forward to be returning to the Lynden Music Festival again this year!

Location: The Inn at Lynden

2:00 PM - This Is Our Song - Free
Freedom Celebration Singers Choir is a Canadian choir with a diverse group of individuals who share a deep love for music and the power of singing.

They form a vibrant community that blends their voices to create captivating four-part harmonies. Their music celebrates the freedom they have cherished in their great country. In a world that has faced its share of challenges, they strive to spread joy, hope, peace, and love through our performances.

Lineup
Freedom Celebration Singers

Location: Jansen Art Center

3:00 PM - Soul at The Mill - Free
Checo Tohomaso performs as his one-man-Motown “Sweet Soul” band, with a string of popular hits suitable for all audiences and special occasions. Checo Tohomaso, has performed with Grammy Award-winning legends, such as Marvin Gaye, who helped to shape the sound of Motown Records in the 1960’s, and Lionel Richie, musician, songwriter, recording artist and co-lead singer of the musical group the Commodores.

Location: The Mill at Seventh

7:00 PM - The Four Freshmen
At tonight’s concert, The Four Freshmen will perform a completely different set of tunes than on Friday.  There may also be a few surprises in store!  As the boys continue to share their unique brand of vocal harmonies and musicianship, you will understand why the “Freshmen Sound” has endured for more than 76 years and why it continues to inspire countless musicians and audiences worldwide!

5:00pm - Doors open
5:30-6:30pm - Dinner & no-host bar
7:00pm - The Four Freshmen, Legendary Vocal Jazz Quartet

Location: WECU Expo Building

October 13, 2024

2:00 PM - God's Love - Free

Truly, one of gospel music’s living legends, Sherman Andrus has ministered to millions of people during his career that spans more than six decades and 40 recording projects.  This Grammy Award-winning singer has twice been inducted into the Gospel Music Hall Of Fame, and has sang with such household names as The Imperials, Andre Crouch And The Disciples, Andrus Blackwood And Company, and more.  He has made appearances as part of Bill Gaither’s Homecoming entourage, and has sang for Elvis Presley.
Throughout his life, Sherman has continually broken down barriers. Growing up in the small town of Mermentau, Louisiana, his first experience with singing gospel music was in his mother’s vocal group. His next step came from an association with life-long friend Andrae Crouch. His association with Andrae would continue as Crouch formed Andrae Crouch And The Disciples in 1964, in which Sherman was the original lead singer.  It was during these early years that Sherman would meet the love of his life, Winnie.  The couple married in 1966, and welcomed their son, Sherman Jr., in 1969.

Folkert-Hans - Born into a musical family in The Netherlands, Folkert-Hans grew up listening to the music of Phil Collins, and he started playing trumpet at an early age. He has had a passion for music all of his life, and he is very much looking forward to be returning to the Lynden Music Festival again this year!

Lineup
Sherman Andrus
Folkert-Hans

Location: First Christian Reformed Church

Date: October 9-13, 2024

Location: Various Venues in Lynden, WA 98264

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