MCS presents 16th annual Fall Serenade

By Reader Staff

The Music Conservatory of Sandpoint will present its 16th annual Fall Serenade at 7 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 15 at MCS’ Little Carnegie performance hall (110 Main St.).

The concert showcases MCS’ talented faculty musicians with a captivating program that spans classical masterpieces to contemporary favorites — with a few surprises along the way.

The evening will include a mix of solo performances, duets and ensemble collaborations.

Alongside pianist Caren Reiner is the crowd favorite Silver Curls ensemble, featuring MCS faculty member Denis Zwang on saxophone and flute, Sal DiRaffaele on drums, MCS Board Member Curt Hagen on the Hammond B organ and with MCS Board President Frank Geisler on guitar.

Silver Curls will offer a free sneak peak from 5-7 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 6 at the Little Carnegie.

The Turnlund Trio includes MCS students Charity (flute), Eliana (piano) and Hosanna Turnlund (violin).

“This concert is a cherished conservatory tradition, made possible year after year by the extraordinary generosity of our faculty musicians, who donate their time and talents to support student scholarships,” said Kathi Samuels, director of Development and Administration. “Their commitment reflects the heart of our conservatory community — a shared belief that every student deserves the opportunity to experience the joy and transformative power of music education.”

Tickets are available for purchase at sandpointconservatory.org/events, with adults paying $25 and students paying $10. There will be a no-host wine bar available and table seating is on a first-come, first-served basis.