St. Timothy’s Memorial Chapel Summer Music Festival: A Pastor’s Vision Comes to Life with Talented Musicians
St. Timothy’s Memorial Chapel Summer Music Festival began as the brainchild of Pastor Joseph McCabe, who developed the idea for informal recitals featuring violinist Gene Andrie and organist Karen Burgan.
From Recitals to Benefit Concerts
How Musical Talents Shined in the 1980s and Beyond
By the 1980s, these recitals evolved into benefit concerts showcasing some of the finest musical talents.
Indulge in a Captivating Acoustic Experience
Amidst Scenic Landscapes at the St. Timothy’s Summer Festival
Today, the annual festival offers an unparalleled acoustical experience with a breathtaking view of the Pintlers and Georgetown Lake, inviting music lovers to indulge in an unforgettable musical experience.
Our St. Timothy’s Music Through the Years
Muir String Quartet
Eugene Andrie, violin;
Ray Gustafson, organ;
Ruth Gustafson, violin
1996 Season
Tiroler Kammerchor Worgl
Muir String Quartet
Yellowstone Brass Quintet
1997 Season
Kapelle Funfzehn
Muir String Quartet
Lucien Hut, piano & Eugene Andrie, violin
Anne Baskinski, soprano; David Coce, tenor
Kenneth Christiensen, piano
1998 Season
AOH Pipes & Drums
Hogan & Hastings
Jan Halmes, piano
Muir String Quartet
Bozeman Flute & Harp Ensemble
Harpsichord Benefit Concert
1999 Season
Gloria Clark Quartet
Maria Lambros, viola
Suzanne Carey, soprano;
Steven Hesla, piano
Muir String Quartet
TAylor Eigsti, jazz pianist
Opus IV 0 vocal quartet
2000 Season
William Hopson-Alphorn with
Elizabeth Nick & Steve Burgess
Muir String Quartet
Meeting Halfway – Ann Basinski, soprano
David Cody, tenor
Steve Hesla, piano
Maxine Ramey Trio
Maggie Schuberg, flute
Dorothy Peterson, piano,
Maxine Ramey, clarinet
Butte Symphony Brass Quintet &
Oliver Huang, piano &
Nathan Shuttlesworth, violin
2001 Season
Montana Trombone Chorale
David Ying, cello &
Eleanor Freer, piano
Muir String Quartet
Stuart Weber, classical guitar
2002 Season
Missoula Symphony Brass Quintet
The Montana Mandolin Society
Muir String Quartet
Jan Halmes & Lucien Hut, two pianos
Young Artists Concert:
Alexandra Antonioli, piano;
Aimee Hechanova, violin with
Steven Hesla, piano
2003 Season
Good Time Jazz Ensemble
Missoula Symphony Chorale
Members of the Muir Quartet with Guests
Albert Kim, piano
Triple Treat: John Driscoll, trumpet
with Jody Graves, piano
Oliver Huang, piano
Brian Heald, baritone with
Ruth Rotondi, piano
Taylor Eigsti Jazz Trio
2004 Season
Parforce Horn Ensemble
Members of the Muir Quartet with Guests
Jane Thorngren, soprano with
Jane Halmes, piano
Stephen Beus, piano
Young Artists Concert:
Werner Cello Quartet & Alice Woo, cello
with Hye-Ran Yu, piano
2005 Season
Wilbur Rehmann Jazz Quartet
Members of the Muir Quartet with Guest
Coro Nuevo
Celtic Dragon Pipe Band
Megan & Christopher Wallace
Curt Olds
2006 Season
Young Pianists Nicholas Huang & Emily Stearns
Members of the Muir Quartet & Guests
Byron Wallis, violin & Avedis Manoogian, piano
Melina Pyron, soprano, Molly Morrison, piano
Taylor Eigsti Trio
2007 Season
Jeni Fleming Trio
Members of the Muir Quartet & Guests
Stephen Beus, piano
Adam Platt & Kelly Roberti
The Werner Quartet
2008 Season
Young Artists Abby Swidler & Tess Michel
Members of the Muir Quartet & Guest
Don Collins & Nita Smith
Jim Rotondi & David Morgenroth
Ben Kreith, violin Tawnya Popoff, violin
& Jessie Knowles, piano
2009 Season
Eden Atwood, jazz vocals
Members of the Muir Quartet & Guests
Jim Salestrom, guitar & vocals
Karen Herrin, soprano, Ruth Rotondi, piano
& Sutton Smith, flute
Barbara Blegen & Steven Hesla, dueling pianos
2010 Season
OBoze
Margery McDuffie Whatley, piano
Members of the Muir Quartet & Guests
The New Big Sky Singers
Gallatin Woodwind Quintet
Louis Rassaby, cello, Sarah Broomell, piano
2011 Season
Bel Canto
Coty Hogue
Members of the Muir Quartet & Guests
Michele Hemmings, Elissa Johnston,
two sopranos & Shawn Kirchner, piano
Randall Atcheson, piano
Synergy Brass Quintet
2012 Season
Gallatin Woodwind Quintet
Members of the Muir Quartet & Guests
Michael Partington, classical guitar
The New Big Sky Singers
The Werner Chamber Trio
2013 Season
Bel Canto
Members of the Muir Quartet & Guests
Brig Urias, classical guitar
Ringling 5
Jim Rotondi, trumpet &
David Morgenroth, piano
2014 Season
Heavenly Harps, Joy & Karin Gunderson
Members of the Muir Quartet & Guests
James Schlender, violin & Craig Hall, acoustic guitar
Eden Atwood & Guests, jazz vocals
The Werner Cello Quartet
2015 Season
Luca Rodoni Jazz Ensemble
Montana Chamber Music Society with Muir Members & Guests
The World Beloved: A Bluegrass Mass 50th Celebration
CanAm Piano Duo
Drum Brothers
2016 Season
Philip Aaberg
Montana Chamber Music Society with Muir Members & Guests
Jeni Fleming
Young MT Musicians Spotlight: Breanna McCullough, Stephanie Anderson, Erin Equall, and Cami Kohler
String Orchestra of the Rockies
2017 Season
Ringling 5
Montana Chamber Music Society with Muir Members & Guests
Karen Herrin
Five-Valley Sweet Adelines, Rocky Mountaineers, and Brice Todd
I-90 Collective
2018 Season
The Queen City Band
Craig Hall, Erik Olson, Kearen Samsel & Lori Marx
Montana Chamber Music Society with Muir Members & Guests
Caitlin Cisler, Jesse Dochnahl & Scott Gendel
Wilbur Rehmann Jazz
2019 Season
Wylie and the Wild West
Montana Chamber Music Society with Muir Members & Guests
Karen Herrin, Marin Sewell, and Nora Spring
Jim Salestrom
Montana Manouche with Michelle Manzo Cobb
2020 Season was Postponed due to C-19 Protocols
2021 Season
Open Range
Montana Chamber Music Society
Pam Drews Phillips
Charlotte Dike ft. D’vonne Lewis
David & Deirdre Casey Band
2022 Season
Wylie & The Wild West
Montana Chamber Music Society
The Queen City Swing Band
Phil Aaberg
Kendrick & Mondie
2023 Season
Rob and Halladay Quist
Montana Chamber Music Society
Coty Hogue
Bob Bowman
Michael Aaberg
2024 Season
Growling Old Men
Montana Chamber Music Society
Bob Milne
David Casey Band
Tim Ryan Rouillier