Sponsored by the Connecting Chords Music Festival.

Song of the Alvar is an improvisational ensemble based around the Arabic tunings and rhythmic patterns of the oud. Featuring Mike Weis (Zelienople) on percussion, Ike Turner (Kalamazoo Drone Society) on percussion and guitar, Peter Kaiafas (Orpheus X, Middle Eastern Music Ensemble) on oud and Brian Harding (Zelienople) on reeds, this concert will be the fifth annual presentation of our "In a Landscape" series.

Partially inspired by the work of American composers John Cage and Pauline Oliveros, the movement through the landscape, the sounds of the environment and the performance of the musicians is all meant to be one seamless, holistic experience for both performer and listener.

Attendees should meet at the tennis courts behind the Maple Street YMCA. As the audience will be walking to a location without seating, we recommend wearing appropriate footwear and bringing a portable chair. The hike to the performance location takes about 10 to 15 minutes.

A $10 cash suggested donation per person will be accepted on-site.

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This event is co-sponsored by the Stewards of Kleinstuck.

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Celebrate the unifying power of the world’s music at the 2026 Connecting Chords Music Festival, running from August 14 – November 29. Established in 2001, the Festival features an incredible variety and quality of musicians every year – if you know, *you know*!