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Alpena Community College Hosts Classical Pianist Jennifer Elowsky-Fox in Free Concert Series
Alpena Community College’s Granum Theatre will soon echo with the keys of a Boston‑based Berklee professor. On July 9 at 1:30 p.m., the campus will open its doors to a free solo‑piano recital by Jennifer Elowsky‑Fox, a faculty member in Berklee’s Piano Department and the sixth installment of the Association of Lifelong Learners’ (ALL) Adventures in Music series.
Elowsky‑Fox, whose parents Lowell and Jean Huhtasaari hail from Lake Avalon, will perform a program that blends the lyrical Schubert and the stormy Schumann with the contemporary voices of William Bolcom and Larry Thomas Bell. The pianist’s own background—B.A. in Piano Performance from Central Michigan University, M.A. from Boston University, and current Boston residence—adds a layer of academic depth to the recital. Her ties to Alpena and Lake Avalon, where she spends her summers, give the event a hometown resonance.
The recital is part of a broader strategy by ACC and ALL to bring world‑class music to local audiences. The Adventures in Music series is sponsored by the Granum Grant Program of the ACC Foundation, which funds educational programming, cultural performances, and community events in the Granum Theatre. All concerts in the series are free, a policy that the grant program upholds by covering theater usage and technical support.
Elowsky‑Fox’s recording career is highlighted by her 2024 album On an Overgrown Path, released on PARMA Records. The record showcases contemporary compositions, including work by Czech composer Leoš Janáček, and demonstrates the pianist’s distinctive approach to technique and expression—skills she now imparts to Berklee students.
The Granum Theatre itself, with a seating capacity that accommodates several hundred attendees, has long been a hub for chamber music, solo recitals, and other cultural events. Its acoustics and stage facilities are well‑suited to the technical demands of a solo piano performance, and the theater’s audio/visual equipment—often funded through Granum Grants—ensures a high‑quality listening experience.
Following Elowsky‑Fox’s recital, the next Adventures in Music concert is scheduled for September 10 at 1:30 p.m. in the same venue. That performance will feature acoustical guitarist and balladeer Butch Runyon, further illustrating the series’ commitment to diverse, high‑quality programming.
The partnership between ACC, ALL, and the Granum Grant Program offers a model for community engagement through the arts. By combining local institutional resources with the expertise of a Berklee faculty member, the series brings accessible, professional‑level music to the Alpena community and surrounding regions.
For residents of Alpena, Lake Avalon, and neighboring towns, the July 9 concert provides an opportunity to experience a polished piano recital without admission fees. The program will last roughly two hours, starting at 1:30 p.m., and will showcase a blend of classic and contemporary repertoire that reflects both Elowsky‑Fox’s teaching philosophy and her performance career.
In summary, ACC’s Granum Theatre will host Jennifer Elowsky‑Fox on July 9 for a free solo‑piano concert featuring Schubert, Schumann, Bolcom, and Bell. The event marks the sixth chapter of ALL’s Adventures in Music series, supported by the Granum Grant Program. The forthcoming September 10 concert will feature guitarist Butch Runyon, continuing ACC’s tradition of delivering accessible, high‑quality cultural programming to the community.
Elowsky‑Fox, whose parents Lowell and Jean Huhtasaari hail from Lake Avalon, will perform a program that blends the lyrical Schubert and the stormy Schumann with the contemporary voices of William Bolcom and Larry Thomas Bell. The pianist’s own background—B.A. in Piano Performance from Central Michigan University, M.A. from Boston University, and current Boston residence—adds a layer of academic depth to the recital. Her ties to Alpena and Lake Avalon, where she spends her summers, give the event a hometown resonance.
The recital is part of a broader strategy by ACC and ALL to bring world‑class music to local audiences. The Adventures in Music series is sponsored by the Granum Grant Program of the ACC Foundation, which funds educational programming, cultural performances, and community events in the Granum Theatre. All concerts in the series are free, a policy that the grant program upholds by covering theater usage and technical support.
Elowsky‑Fox’s recording career is highlighted by her 2024 album On an Overgrown Path, released on PARMA Records. The record showcases contemporary compositions, including work by Czech composer Leoš Janáček, and demonstrates the pianist’s distinctive approach to technique and expression—skills she now imparts to Berklee students.
The Granum Theatre itself, with a seating capacity that accommodates several hundred attendees, has long been a hub for chamber music, solo recitals, and other cultural events. Its acoustics and stage facilities are well‑suited to the technical demands of a solo piano performance, and the theater’s audio/visual equipment—often funded through Granum Grants—ensures a high‑quality listening experience.
Following Elowsky‑Fox’s recital, the next Adventures in Music concert is scheduled for September 10 at 1:30 p.m. in the same venue. That performance will feature acoustical guitarist and balladeer Butch Runyon, further illustrating the series’ commitment to diverse, high‑quality programming.
The partnership between ACC, ALL, and the Granum Grant Program offers a model for community engagement through the arts. By combining local institutional resources with the expertise of a Berklee faculty member, the series brings accessible, professional‑level music to the Alpena community and surrounding regions.
For residents of Alpena, Lake Avalon, and neighboring towns, the July 9 concert provides an opportunity to experience a polished piano recital without admission fees. The program will last roughly two hours, starting at 1:30 p.m., and will showcase a blend of classic and contemporary repertoire that reflects both Elowsky‑Fox’s teaching philosophy and her performance career.
In summary, ACC’s Granum Theatre will host Jennifer Elowsky‑Fox on July 9 for a free solo‑piano concert featuring Schubert, Schumann, Bolcom, and Bell. The event marks the sixth chapter of ALL’s Adventures in Music series, supported by the Granum Grant Program. The forthcoming September 10 concert will feature guitarist Butch Runyon, continuing ACC’s tradition of delivering accessible, high‑quality cultural programming to the community.