Sky Island Quartet

Sky Island Performance: Midvale Arts Council - Art Show
2025-07-30 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Denver) | Midvale Arts Center, 695 W Center Street, Midvale, UT, 84047
Join the Sky Island Quartet for a special evening of music and art at the Midvale Arts Council Art Show on Wednesday, July 30, 2025, from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at the Midvale Performing Arts Center. We’re thrilled to provide live background music throughout the event, creating a vibrant, welcoming atmosphere as you browse the artwork on display.
Our program for the evening will feature a lively mix of familiar and beloved showtune covers—music that’s sure to bring a smile, spark memories, and add a sense of celebration to the evening. Expect favorites from Broadway classics and popular musicals, all performed with the unique charm and warmth of a live string quartet.
In addition to the showtunes, we’ll also offer a sneak peek into our upcoming 2025–2026 season. You’ll get to hear a few highlights from the repertoire we’re most excited to share in our formal concerts later in the year. It’s a chance to get a taste of what’s to come and experience our ensemble’s versatility—from upbeat stage melodies to the rich, expressive music planned for the season ahead.
Whether you’re a longtime supporter or a first-time listener, we invite you to stop by, say hello, and enjoy some beautiful music while supporting local artists. Admission to the art show is free, and all ages are welcome. The Midvale Performing Arts Center is located at 695 W Center Street in Midvale, UT.
Come for the art, stay for the music—and let the Sky Island Quartet be part of your summer evening. We look forward to seeing you there at the Midvale Arts Council Art Show.

More about the Sky Island Quartet:
The Sky Island Quartet is looking forward to a full 2025–2026 season of performances throughout the Salt Lake Valley. We’re a local ensemble dedicated to bringing high-quality, engaging chamber music to our community, and this season will feature a mix of public concerts, community events, and educational appearances.
You’ll find us performing in intimate venues, collaborating with local organizations, and sharing music in ways that feel welcoming and personal. While our next season’s repertoire will include stunning works by Haydn, Ravel, and Fauré, our focus is always on connection—between the music, the musicians, and our audiences.
Whether you’ve heard us before or are discovering us for the first time, we hope you’ll join us at one of our upcoming concerts. We’re passionate about creating memorable musical experiences and making classical music feel vibrant and accessible. Follow us for event updates and performance dates—we’d love to see you there!
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Sky Island Performance: Scenes and Short Stories
2025-09-20 19:00 - 21:30 | Studio 5400 at Mid-Valley Performing Arts Center, 2525 Taylorsville Blvd, Taylorsville, UT, 84129, United States
The Sky Island Quartet presents Scenes and Short Stories, a program of short works for string quartet and piano quintet. Pianist Mechka joins Sky Island Quartet for a compelling evening of chamber and solo music. The program features piano quintets by Ottorino Respighi and John Field, string quartets by Ernest Bloch, Frank Bridge, and Nino Rota, and solo piano works by Chopin, Debussy, and Scriabin—highlighting Mechka’s dynamic artistry alongside the quartet’s rich ensemble sound.
Estimated duration: 90 minutes, including one short break.
About Our Guest
Mechka is a concert pianist, composer, teacher, and accompanist based in Berlin, Germany. She has performed across the globe in orchestral, chamber, and solo settings. She draws on her wide classical repertoire and integrates jazz, improvisation, and experimentation to compose original works and to curate unique ensemble and multidisciplinary events.
The concert will be held at Studio 5400 at Mid Valley Performing Arts Center.
Tickets to Scenes and Short Stories are sold through ArtTix. Click here to get your tickets.

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Sky Island Performance - American Dreams
2026-02-07 19:00 - 21:30 | West Jordan Community and Arts Center, 8105 S 2200 W, West Jordan, UT, 84088, United States
Main Event:
Join us on Saturday, February 7, 2026, for our Sky Island Performance. Our performance will feature string trio by Dohnányi and the ever-famous “American” string quartet by Dvorak and a surprise jazzy addition.

Guest Violinist!
This concert will feature guest violinist Claire Armstrong.
Inspired by the classical music radio channel her father would play on the drive to school, Claire Armstrong began learning the violin at age 11 after a few years of begging. After proving to her parents she would practice, she began taking lessons with Ryan Teynor whom she studied with for 7 years. During this time, she further developed her love for music and was inspired to pursue a career as a Violin Instructor as a means to create a safe space for students to find belonging and self-expression through music. Determined to make music a centerpoint of her life, she auditioned and was accepted to Caine College of the Arts at Utah State University(USU).
Under the mentorship of Professor Rebecca McFaul with additional guidance from the Fry Street Quartet, Claire developed a great passion for chamber music, playing in numerous chamber ensembles, working with living composers, and participating in the Fry Street Quartet Summer Chamber Music Camp in 2021 and 2022. Furthering her experience, she also performed with the USU Symphony Orchestra, USU Opera, in solo and collaborative recitals, and had the opportunity to write and record the violin part for 5 original songs by varying Artists.
While pursuing her Performance Degree, Claire also developed her teaching skills by running a small studio; In her final semester, she was hired by USU as a Violin Instructor for Non-Major students. Additionally, with guidance from Professor McFaul, she developed and taught a course for Music Major Freshman to prepare them for the degree ahead. As a proud recipient of the Chamber Music Project Internship, Claire had the opportunity to share her passion for chamber music by teaching young musicians. While completing the internship, she orchestrated the “Side-by-Side Project,” which provided young musicians the opportunity to play alongside collegiate volunteers. The following summer, she was hired as a coach for young musicians for the Chamber Music Project Summer Camp. In support of the arts, Claire also served as a Caine Ambassador for 3 years where she promoted her College and encouraged students to pursue artistic degrees. Music has been a pivotal element in Claire’s life, providing her with a safe space for personal growth, creative expression, and belonging. Now, having earned her degree, she looks forward to creating that same space for others through teaching and performing music.

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2026-2027 Season Announcement
2026-08-01
Check back soon for 2026-2027 season details!
We have some exciting things coming!
