Acclaimed by Phi Beta Baton as “…one of the nation’s proving grounds for gifted young artists,” the July Bar Harbor Music Festival
has gained national recognition for its important work. It remains one
of the few music festivals in the United States whose guiding mission is
to provide essential performance opportunities for outstanding
up-and-coming talent. During the past 50 years, the Festival has
advanced the careers of over 1,800 aspiring instrumentalists, singers,
and composers, presenting a glorious summer of music ranging from opera
to jazz.