Strings on the Bay
Where Music Meets Opportunity
Bay College - Iron Mountain
Flutist Emily Olson and harpist Margot Bingham bring beautiful chamber music to Bay College's Iron Mountain campus.
Enjoy this Strings on the Bay performance as part of "Where Music Meets Opportunity," a community event that showcases student stories, community impact, and beautiful chamber music all in one place. Hear firsthand from students during a panel discussion about their college experience, the impact of scholarships, and what helps students succeed. Then enjoy Strings on the Bay, a beautiful chamber music performance coming to Iron Mountain for the first time ever after more than 30 years in Escanaba.
FREE EVENT - OPEN TO THE PUBLIC!
Iron Mountain Campus
September 29
7:00 pm (Central Time)
Emily Olson, flute
Margot Bingham, harp
Bay College
2801 US-2, Iron Mountain, MI 4980
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Emily Olson brings over 25 years of experience in classical performance, nonprofit leadership, and community engagement to her role as Artistic Director for Beacon Arts Michigan. A versatile flutist, Emily has performed with the Ann Arbor, Flint, and Saginaw Bay Symphony Orchestras, Michigan Sinfonietta, Ann Arbor Civic Theatre, and the Encore Musical Theatre Company. Her summer performances have taken her to Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, where she’s appeared with the Pine Mountain Music Festival, Manistique Community Chamber Concert Series, and Strings on the Bay.
Originally from Ohio, Emily holds degrees in performance and music education from The Ohio State University and a master’s in flute performance from the University of Michigan. Her academic training laid the foundation for a career that bridges artistic excellence with community-centered leadership. Emily has held key roles in arts and healthcare organizations, including Director of Philanthropy for Arbor Hospice and Development Manager for Kerrytown Concert House. As a Certified Music Practitioner, she has provided therapeutic music at Michigan Medicine and Beaumont Health, underscoring her commitment to the healing power of the arts.
With strong ties to both Southeast Michigan and the Upper Peninsula, Emily leads Beacon Arts Michigan with a vision rooted in accessibility, collaboration, and celebration of Michigan’s diverse musical heritage. She is passionate about creating meaningful artistic experiences for all and believes in the power of music to build bridges, educate, and inspire.
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Margot Bingham is a professional harpist, performer, and teacher based in southeast Michigan. She holds a Bachelor of Music in Performance from the University of Michigan, where she studied with Lynne Aspnes, and a Master of Music from the Cleveland Institute of Music, where she studied with Yolanda Kondonassis. Her additional studies include work with Alice Chalifoux at the summer harp colony in Camden, Maine, and Joan Holland at Interlochen Arts Academy. As a freelance harpist, Margot has maintained an active performing career while building a large private teaching studio. She continues to perform throughout the region and is dedicated to nurturing the next generation of harpists.