Midsummer's Music Ltd.

What Midsummer's Music Ltd. does

Midsummer's Music Ltd. is a private, non-profit chamber music presenting organization headquartered in Sister Bay, Wisconsin, that delivers a seasonal program of classical and baroque performances across Door County venues. Founded by Jim and Jean Berkenstock (founded year reported as 1990 in firmographic data and 1991 in corporate history; the organization is currently in Season 36 as of 2026), the company runs a summer festival from June 12 to September 7 plus extending programming in fall (Autumn Music Fest, Labor Day Gala, Big Top Door County), supported by Salon Concerts in private homes, the Coffee Talk free educational series, and the affiliated Griffon String Quartet resident ensemble.

The core product line is a curated concert series featuring world-class professional musicians, including members of the Pro Arte Quartet and the Milwaukee Symphony, performed at multi-venue partnerships across Sister Bay, Egg Harbor, Sturgeon Bay, Baileys Harbor, and Ellison Bay. Distribution runs through TicketTailor for online ticketing, the organization's WordPress website for event listings and brochures, and email/newsletter communications. The organization is a member of Arts Wisconsin and is affiliated with the Green Bay Chamber Music Society.

The business model blends earned and contributed revenue across four streams: concert ticket sales (individual and season subscriptions), donations and fundraising (individual donors, corporate sponsors, foundation grants from the Wisconsin Arts Board and the National Endowment for the Arts), merchandise (CDs and digital downloads, branded items), and recurring membership programs (88 Key Society, Bravo Society, Jim & Jean Berkenstock Legacy Society). The organization operates with a small staff of 5 employees and is registered as a US tax-exempt nonprofit (FEIN 39-1829237), with no disclosed institutional investors, parent company, or M&A activity.

Name

Midsummer's Music Ltd.

Legal name

Midsummer's Music Ltd.

Website

https://midsummersmusic.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1991

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Midsummer's Music Ltd. is a Door County, Wisconsin non-profit chamber music presenting organization, founded in 1991, that runs a seasonal concert series and educational programs featuring world-class professional musicians for local residents and visitors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Performing Arts (Chamber Music)

NAICS

Performing Arts Companies (7111), Other Performing Arts Companies (711190), Musical Groups and Artists (711130)

SIC

Services-Miscellaneous Amusement & Recreation (7990)

akta.pro primary industry

Concert Halls & Music Venue Operations (Symphony Halls, Recital Venues) (MPAGALAC)

Keywords

• Chamber music concerts
• Classical music performances
• Music education programs
• Performing arts presentations
• Community music outreach

Headquarters

HQ city

Sister Bay

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Concert Ticket Sales: Revenue generated from ticket sales for concerts, with tickets sold through TicketTailor platform. Season tickets and individual concert tickets available.
2. Donations and Fundraising: Charitable donations from individuals, corporate sponsors, and foundation grants including support from Wisconsin Arts Board and National Endowment for the Arts. Multiple giving societies: 88 Key Society, Bravo Society, Jim & Jean Berkenstock Legacy Society.
3. Merchandise and Recordings: Sale of merchandise including CDs and digital downloads through the organization's online store.
4. Membership Programs: Annual membership programs such as the 88 Key Society that provide benefits to supporters in exchange for recurring contributions.

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Midsummer's Music Ltd. presents live chamber music concerts featuring small ensembles of strings, winds, and piano in Door County, Wisconsin. The organization also delivers music education and community outreach programming and sells branded merchandise to support its operations.

Product overview

Midsummer's Music Ltd. is a chamber music presenting organization offering a diverse portfolio of musical experiences centered around classical and contemporary chamber music performances. The core offering is the Season 36 concert series (June 12 – September 7) featuring intimate concerts with world-class musicians at venues throughout Door County, Wisconsin. Supporting products include Coffee Talk educational presentations, Salon intimate in-home concerts, the affiliated Griffon String Quartet, the Autumn Music Fest fall festival, the annual Labor Day Gala, and special events like Big Top Door County. The organization also offers merchandise through its online store including CDs, digital downloads, and branded items, as well as the 88 Key Society membership program for piano enthusiasts.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Griffon String Quartet: The affiliated string quartet ensemble of Midsummer's Music, providing chamber music performances and string quartet lessons

Products and services

• Chamber Music Concert Series A series of live chamber music concerts featuring string, wind, and piano ensembles, presented for individual ticket-buying audiences and classical music patrons in Door County, Wisconsin.
• Music Education and Outreach Programs Educational and community outreach programming that introduces chamber music to school-age children, families, and community members in Door County.
• Midsummer's Music Branded Merchandise Branded merchandise items such as tote bags sold to concert attendees and supporters to support the organization's nonprofit operations.

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Arts WisconsinminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStatewide arts advocacy organization; Midsummer's Music is a member, indicating alignment with Wisconsin's broader arts community.
• Green Bay Chamber Music SocietyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAffiliate organization sharing similar mission of promoting chamber music in the Wisconsin region.
• Griffon String QuartetcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe organization's official affiliate ensemble, providing core chamber music performances throughout the season with fresh interpretations and vibrant energy.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Green Bay Chamber Music Society: Affiliate organization of Midsummer's Music promoting chamber music in northeast Wisconsin. Directly comparable as a regional chamber music presenting society serving overlapping donor and audience pools in the same state.
• Peninsula Music Festival: Door County-based summer classical music festival featuring professional musicians. Highly comparable as a seasonal, regional classical/chamber music presenter operating in the same geographic market and tourism window.
• Mainly Mozart Festival: Chamber and orchestral music festival featuring world-class musicians. Comparable as a nonprofit presenting organization built around professional chamber musicians in a regional setting.
• Music from Angel Fire: Summer chamber music festival presenting world-class musicians in intimate venues in northern New Mexico. Directly comparable as a summer-season, rural-tourism chamber music presenter built around the intimate-recital format.
• Birch Creek Music Performance Center: Door County music venue presenting classical, jazz, and folk performances with educational programming. Comparable as a regional Door County nonprofit combining concerts with music education, similar to Midsummer's Coffee Talk series.
• Cape Cod Chamber Music Festival: Summer chamber music festival on Cape Cod presenting professional ensembles in intimate venues. Closely comparable as a regional summer-season chamber music presenter with a similar tourism-dependent audience model.
• Pro Arte Quartet: Resident quartet at University of Wisconsin–Madison whose musicians appear in Midsummer's programming. Comparable as a chamber music performance ensemble with educational and concert activities, sharing artists and repertoire focus.

Broad incumbents

• Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra: Major regional symphony orchestra whose musicians appear in Midsummer's programming. Comparable as a Wisconsin-based classical music institution drawing on overlapping artist pool and donor base, though at significantly larger scale.
• Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center: National chamber music presenter with subscription concerts, educational programming, and global-caliber artists. Comparable as a chamber music presenting organization with multiple programming tiers and educational offerings, but at vastly larger scale.
• La Jolla Chamber Music Society: Established chamber music presenter operating a multi-concert season with international-caliber artists. Comparable as a society-format chamber music presenter, though at a substantially larger scale and more urban setting.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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