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Summer Band Camp Scholarships Available 

By Door County Pulse, Peninsula Pulse — April 2nd, 2026


Past Peninsula Symphonic Band/Swingin’ Door Big Band summer band camp scholarship recipients. File photo.

The Peninsula Symphonic Band and the Swingin’ Door Big Band are accepting applications, due April 17, for their 2026 summer band camp scholarship program.

Scholarships of up to $250 each will be awarded to local concert band, wind ensemble and jazz band students in grades 7 through 11 who are actively involved in a school band program at one of Door County’s public school districts. 

Application materials are available through local middle and high school band directors or by contacting peninsulasymphonicband@gmail.com. 

To apply, students must complete an application, submit a 250-word essay describing what they hope to learn at band camp and provide a recommendation from their school band director. The scholarship program is funded through proceeds from Peninsula Symphonic Band and Swingin’ Door Big Band performances, reflecting the bands’ shared commitment to music education and the future of school band programs in Door County.

This marks the fifth year the ensembles have offered the scholarship program, which has grown to support 25 students since its inception.

For more information about the scholarships or the ensembles, contact peninsulasymphonicband@gmail.com or 920.896.2902.

Community Band Rehearsals Start

By Door County Pulse, Peninsula Pulse — March 12th, 2026


Peninsula Symphonic Band members rehearse. Submitted.

The Peninsula Symphonic Band will begin rehearsals for its upcoming season next month, marking the start of the community band’s 36th year of making music throughout Door County.

The first rehearsal is on Monday, April 6, at 7 pm at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 1756 Michigan St. in Sturgeon Bay.

The Peninsula Symphonic Band is a volunteer ensemble open to any high school or adult musician with reasonable instrumental proficiency. New members are always welcome. Interested musicians are encouraged to reach out in advance to request copies of the repertoire to prepare before the first rehearsal.

The band offers two seasons each year: spring-summer (April through July) and fall-winter (September through December). Its wide-ranging repertoire includes marches, patriotic selections, movie themes and popular music. 

Made up of approximately 75 musicians, including about 15 high school students, the band currently has openings in all sections. Rehearsals are held on Monday evenings from 7 to 8:30 pm at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church.

Music Director – Peninsula Symphonic Band

Posted in Professional on January 30, 2026

The Peninsula Symphonic Band of Door County is seeking a new music director. The community band, over 70 members strong includes amateur musicians as well as current and retired professionals. The band’s repertoire consists of a variety of music from all genres and plays at a Grade 3-4 level. The band has performed in Door County for 35 years.  The Peninsula Symphonic Band also incorporates the Swingin’ Door Big Band consisting of members from the community band as well as local professionals. The two bands operate eight months of the year with each band performing 5-6 concerts throughout Door County. If interested please see our website: peninsulasymphonicband.org and/or send an email to PSB President Mike Fordney at mfordney@mac.com. Please submit your interest prior to March 1, 2026. Thank you for your consideration.