Music, singing and fun take center stage at the Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival Children’s Concert on Wednesday, Aug. 14 at 10 a.m.

Leading up to the concert, storyteller and OICMF Musician-in-Residence Rachel Buchman will bring her enthusiasm to the four Orcas preschools the week of Aug. 5, teaching songs to be featured at the concert.

Children of all ages are welcome to attend this concert, which Buchman leads and welcomes musicians who are performing during the festival.

Following the concert, there are lots of healthy and sweet treats ready in the Madrona Room. Preschools have reserved tickets in advance.

All other children and parents can reserve free tickets online at www.oicmf.org or through the Box Office Wednesday through Friday, noon to 4 pm.

All summer long, Orcas singer Sharon Abreu is visiting the island preschools as part of the Chamber Music Festival Singing Pied Piper Program.

The children look forward to her visits, as she teaches them new and familiar songs, from American folk tunes to a diversity of cultural traditions.

Music students can start the school year on the right note by attending a Summer Tune-Up class. Musician-in-Residence and charismatic violinist Monique Mead will return to Orcas to provide lessons designed for intermediate and advanced students Aug. 19 to 21.

Orcas School Music Teacher Pamela Wright will also assist with these special classes. To sign up call 376-6636.