New York-based musicians Nicole Schoeder (flute) and violinist Emily Kalish (violin) return to the Summer Concert series accompanied by North Adams native Scott Bailey (piano).  The concert will begin at noon and last for 45 minutes. Audience members are invited to bring a bag lunch; St. John's will provide drinks and cookies.

Nicole Schroeder is a freelance flutist in New York City and Pennsylvania who performs a wide range of musical styles on flute, piccolo, alto flute, and bamboo flute. She is principal flutist of the Northern Tier Symphony Orchestra and also performs with Aerie Winds, the Branchfield/Schroeder Duo, The SymphoNYChorus, and the symphonic rock band Symfinity. An avid musical theatre fan, Nicole has played in numerous pit orchestras at theatres in New York and Pennsylvania. 

Violinist Emily Kalish is committed to bringing audiences thoughtful, imaginative and emotionally honest interpretations of the classical repertoire as well as new works written by twenty-first century composers. She makes her home in New York City and has performed and taught throughout the tri-state area. She is a member of the Binghamton Symphony and is on the faculty of Concordia Conservatory of Music and Art.

Pianist Scott Bailey is staff accompanist/coach at Westfield State University. He has served as staff accompanist at UMass Amherst and MCLA, and as Director of Choral Activities at Bay Path College. He served as music director at the First Congregational Church of North Adams, UCC, where he coordinated the North County Music Series and directed the North County Ecumenical Choir.