Past Concert Series

Piano Sonatas of Beethoven & Mozart
We are delighted to welcome back South Haven native, pianist and educator Connor Austell, who will perform on Sunday, March 16th at the historic South Haven Scott Club. Join us for a captivating hour-long concert featuring a selection of sonatas by Mozart and Beethoven.

In person at Scott Club:
RSVP by Mar 14 (required) to: info@scottclub.org
Livestream: Scott Club Facebook page &
Foundry Hall Twitch channel: https://www.twitch.tv/foundryhall
FREE and open to all

Based in Lancaster, South Carolina, Connor Austell is a versatile musician and educator equally at home in the performance hall and in the lecture hall. A firm believer that scholarship and musicianship go hand-in hand, Dr. Austell’s teaching philosophy holds that decisions made in musical performance should be grounded in a historical, theoretical, and pedagogical understanding of the score. In 2022, Dr. Austell’s work in researching and recording the piano compositions of Thomas “Blind Tom” Wiggins was recognized with an award by the Willson Center for Arts and Humanities at the University of Georgia. His debut album Blind Tom’s Creative Vision is available on all major streaming platforms, and his recent article on the piano works of Thomas Wiggins will appear in an upcoming edition of American Musical Perspectives.

Dr. Austell holds degrees from the University of Georgia, the University of Michigan, and Grand Valley State University, where he studied with David Fung, Arthur Greene, and Sookkyung Cho. He studied chamber music under the tutelage of Katherine Collier, Helen Marlais, and Pablo Mahave-Veglia, and has participated in masterclasses with world-class artists such as Jonathan Boss and Martin Katz. His enthusiasm for Baroque music was fostered by a study of harpsichord and organ technique with Gregory Crowell. Dr. Austell currently serves as Assistant Professor of Music at the University of South Carolina Lancaster.

This concert is presented in collaboration with Foundry Hall and is supported in part by Holtec-Palisades, Michigan Arts and Culture Council, and the National Endowment for the Arts.

The 2024-25 Scott Club Concert Series will kick off on Sunday, November 17th with a delightful concert by the Lisa Sung Jazz Quartet.  

Lisa will be accompanied by Rodney Whitaker (Director of Jazz Studies at Michigan State University) on bass, David Alvarez III on drums, and Andrew Bishop (Director of Jazz Studies at University of Michigan) on saxophone. The program will feature a variety of jazz arrangements, and she will narrate her musical journey with insights into the various songs throughout the concert. Ms. Sung was recognized by the John Stites Jazz Award for highest artistic development in 2022. With a tour sponsored by John Stites, she visited Indonesia, Korea, and Vietnam, performing a special program of children’s songs from each country along with local jazz musicians.

Lisa Sung is a talented and versatile pianist, studied in both classical and jazz music. She holds a Bachelor of Jazz piano performance from Temple University, Philadelphia, and performed in the top band under trumpeter Terrell Stafford. She also holds a Master of Jazz Performance from New York University and studied composition with Ron McClure and Dave Schroeder and jazz piano with Thomas Lawton, Don Friedman and Don Glanden. She has performed with bassist Ron McClure, drummer Jeff Brillanger, and saxophonist Patrick Wolf. She has also performed a weekly duo with bassist/vocalist Gerald Benson in Philadelphia, New Jersey, and New York. Coming to Grand Rapids, Ms. Sung has been serving as the music director for the Calvin University Gospel Choir and teaches jazz piano at Hope College and Calvin University. Ms. Sung also has been a regular member at the Central Michigan University jazz faculty concert series.

This concert is presented in collaboration with Foundry Hall and is supported in part by Holtec-Palisades, Michigan Arts and Culture Council, and National Endowment for the Arts.

The trumpet and piano duo of Ken Cooper and Jim Cooper will perform for the first of two spring concerts on Sunday, March 3rd at the historic Scott Club. These two veteran jazz musicians have been playing together for over five years. Their hour-long concert will feature jazz standards as well as some original music and will be followed by a reception to meet the artists.

Ken Cooper is a Chicago based trumpet virtuoso, international touring musician and recording artist. He started playing with the prestigious Nisei Ambassadors Drum and Bugle Corps in 8th grade and began touring with Curtis Mayfield and the Impressions by the age of 19. Ken has performed with B. B. King, Aretha Franklin, James Brown, Chaka Khan, Natalie Cole, and members of Earth, Wind and Fire along with many other talented musicians over the years. He is mainly a jazz musician, but also plays with R&B, country and salsa bands and has recorded a CD of classical music. He is currently composing and recording his original music.

Jim Cooper, the award-winning vibraphonist, composer and educator, has been playing the vibes for over 50 years, leading numerous groups and appearing both as soloist and sideman. Cooper is not a household name among top vibraphonists, and he is something of a regional hidden treasure since he performs mostly around his local area of West Michigan. “Cooper is not just a strong soloist but an accomplished band-leader as well…he played with a degree of subtlety and craft one does not often encounter in the work of performers far better known than he.” – Chicago Tribune.

This concert is presented in collaboration with Foundry Hall and is supported in part by Holtec-Palisades, Michigan Arts and Culture Council, National Endowment for the Arts, Rotary Club of South Haven and Whiteford Wealth Management, Inc.

Violin and piano duo, Kelly and Darryl Roenicke will perform at the South Haven Scott Club to kick off the 5th Scott Club Concert Series with a program entitled Musical Treasures: Hidden Gems from American Composers. Spend an enjoyable hour with Kelly and Darryl Roenicke for a performance of beautiful violin and piano pieces by American composers. This concert will feature works by Amy Beach, Florence Price, Cecil Burleigh, and George Gershwin, among others, and will be followed by a reception to meet the artists.

Kelly Roenicke, Violin: Kelly is an active performer and teacher in the Metro Detroit area. She has appeared as part of the Classical Duo at the Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island. She has also performed with artists such as Richard Marx, Anne Murray, Mannheim Steamroller, Il Divo, Celtic Thunder, and Amy Grant, as well as playing with orchestras all over Michigan.

Darryl Roenicke, Piano: Darryl has three years of experience performing all styles of music on cruise lines around the world. He is an active performer and can be heard at a variety of venues in the Metro Detroit Area, including the Franklin Hills Country Club, Andiamo’s, and Cliff Bell’s. He has appeared as part of the Terrace Room and Dining Room Bands at the Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island. Find additional artist information at http://www.kellydarrylduo.com/

This concert is presented in collaboration with Foundry Hall and is supported in part by Holtec-Palisades, Michigan Arts and Culture Council, National Endowment for the Arts, Rotary Club of South Haven and Whiteford Wealth Management, Inc.

Scott Club and Foundry Hall are pleased to present the final concert of the 2023-2024 Scott Club Concert Series.

Grand Rapids pianist and singer-songwriter Caitlin Cusack will perform on Sunday May 5th at the historic South Haven Scott Club. Join us for an uplifting hour-long concert featuring Caitlin’s original music, including songs from last year’s debut release of her EP Quiet My Mind. Reception will follow concert.

Caitlin is an award-winning vocalist with a music degree from Grand Valley State University where she was classically trained in voice and piano. She has worked with Tony Award winning teachers and directors in New York City. She has been known to many in the Grand Rapids area as a performer, voice teacher, theatre director, and music director. In 2022, she was one of fifty songwriters selected from worldwide applicants to attend the first “SongCon” in New York City with Ari Herstand (Ari’s Take) and Danny Ross (Forbes, Antisocial Producers Club).

Suffering a brain injury in May of 2018 while on stage in a theatrical production and then losing her mother to cancer a year later, Caitlin found herself struggling with loss, grief, and uncertainty. During a challenging recovery journey, Caitlin found solace and joy in returning to music and began songwriting to process and heal. She has since dedicated herself to sharing her songs to inspire, uplift, and encourage others to find their own light amidst the darkness. Drawing from her training in musical theatre, classical, and liturgical music, Caitlin crafts piano-driven pop songs that blend memorable melodies with poignant lyrics exploring themes of love, loss, grief, and growth.

This concert is presented in collaboration with Foundry Hall and is supported in part by Holtec-Palisades, Michigan Arts and Culture Council, National Endowment for the Arts, Rotary Club of South Haven and Whiteford Wealth Management, Inc.

Join us for the final concert of the 2023-2023 Scott Club Concert Series showcasing the Everett concert grand piano with a performance by local pianist Alan Weener and Grand Rapids-based bassist Robert Pace.

Alan Weener is a local piano player and tuner with a following of blues and jazz fans. Al performs with a blues band throughout the summer at the Barn Resort on Phoenix Street. For this concert he will be collaborating with lifelong musician Robert Pace on original music. Don’t miss this special treat!

This concert is made possible in part by funding from the South Haven Area Community Foundation, Entergy Palisades Power Plant, and the efforts of Scott Club and Foundry Hall volunteers. Donations are appreciated!

Pianist Tina Gorter returns to the Scott Club with vocalist Paige Heidrich to perform an hour-long, all-American program of music ranging from American folk music to cabaret with many favorites you will recognize.

Tina Gorter is a collaborative pianist in the West Michigan area who has extensive experience in instrumental, vocal, and choral repertoire. She is currently pursuing her DMA in Collaborative Piano at Michigan State University. Tina also serves as the pianist for the Southwest Michigan Vocal Festival, Kalamazoo Men’s Chorus, Grand Rapids Opera, and has appeared with the Southwest Michigan Symphony Orchestra, Kalamazoo Symphony Orchestra and Ad Astra Music Festival as a guest pianist. Tina performed with two trumpets for the Scott Club Concert Series four years ago.

Paige Heidrich, soprano, is an Ohio native currently pursuing a DMA in Voice Performance at Michigan State University. She received an MM in Voice Performance at MSU as well as undergraduate degrees in Voice Performance and Music Education from Baldwin Wallace University’s Conservatory of Music. As an educator with varied interests, Paige has held a wide range of positions as a general music teacher, collegiate instructor in early childhood music education, vocal coach, stage director, and church choir director throughout her time in Ohio and Michigan. She also taught private voice to ages 10-65 at the Aurora School of Music for almost two years before pursuing graduate study. In addition to her teaching, she cantors Masses at St. Thomas Aquinas Church/St. John Student Center in East Lansing, MI.

This concert is presented in collaboration with Foundry Hall and is supported in part by grants from the South Haven Area Community Foundation and Entergy Palisades Power Plant.

Matthew Ball, The Boogie Woogie Kid, will return to the South Haven Scott Club to kick off the 4th Scott Club Concert Series. A world class talent, Metro-Detroiter and a national touring musician, Matthew will present an upbeat program of timeless, fun-filled music from the 20’s, 30’s & 40’s with a focus on New Orleans and Swing piano styles. He enjoys rave reviews from all audiences and this one will be no exception!

This concert is presented in collaboration with Foundry Hall and is supported in part by grants from The Greater South Haven Area Community Foundation and Entergy Palisades Power Plant.

Scott Club,
652 Phoenix St.
South Haven, MI 49090
Free and Open to all

In-person** and broadcast on https://www.twitch.tv/foundryhall and Scott Club Facebook page.

**Please note: To attend in person, RSVP (REQUIRED) by emailing info@scottclub.org. The Scott Club will no longer require audience members to provide proof of full vaccination. Mask policies for concerts are being evaluated and will be communicated in the fall.