Join us on the Library lawn for the Annual Summer Music Series! Held on select Saturdays throughout the summer from 5:00 to 7:00 PM, this beloved outdoor concert series features live performances by local and regional musicians, delicious bites from area food vendors, and a welcoming, family-friendly atmosphere. Bring your blankets, lawn chairs, and even your leashed dog — all are welcome at this free community celebration of music, summer, and connection.

String of Sheeps combines the classical artistry of cellist Melissa Perley with the jazz and folk-influenced writing of saxophonist and ukulele player Tom Frink. String of Sheeps believes in tightly arranged, simple writing with brief flourishes of improvisation.

Cellist Melissa Perley actively performs chamber music professionally throughout northern New England: classically with string trio, string quartet + vocal quartet, piano trio, and string quintet, but more commonly as a soloist with pianist Vladimir Odinokikh, a graduate and former teacher of the Moscow Conservatory in Russia. Most recently she has been performing with one of Vermont’s premier pianists, Diane Huling.

Melissa has also ventured into other genres: with a Gypsy/Romani band and now with jazz wind and uke player and composer Tom Frink. As a teacher, her studio has included students of all levels, including conservatory graduates. She is currently head adjudicator for the Vermont All State Music Festival low strings and co-director in the Green Mountain Youth Symphony organization. Melissa is also the author of the award winning children’s book The Violin Family.

Tom Frink strives to make music accessible, whether that’s in the classroom as a music educator or as a performer and composer. When presenting music, Tom strives to focus on a range of concepts, allowing him to creatively explore the interplay between simple ideas. He has used this unique style in his duo, String of Sheeps, which performs mostly original songs that embrace a philosophy based on a simple idea: let a song say what it’s going to say.

In addition to String of Sheeps, Tom also performs in various jazz ensembles and the St. Albans-based cover band, Cozy.