On Wednesday, May 1, 10:30am, we present the winners of WWU Awards in honor of Virginia Glover along with the Randy Sasnett Prize. Join us at Trinity Lutheran Church, 119 Texas St. in Bellingham for a showcase high in artistry and virtuosity. This is when we hear the crème de la crème: those talented students… Continue reading WWU Awards winners will impress!
Second Award Winners Showcase
Our next daytime program is on Wednesday, April 3, 10:30am, when the winners for the H.S. Voice Awards in honor of Jack and Ginny Frymire and the H.S. Piano Awards in honor of Nancy Bussard perform in an outstanding showcase! Please note that this program will take place at First Congregational Church, 2401 Cornwall Ave.… Continue reading Second Award Winners Showcase
BMC Award Winners in Concert
BMC brings you a showcase celebrating winners of its 2024 H.S. String Competition in honor of Ethel Crook, and the H.S. Winds and Percussion Competition in honor of Nicholas Bussard. Join us for an hour-long program of music for violin, viola, cello, oboe, bassoon, and marimba performed by exceptionally gifted music students of Whatcom County!… Continue reading BMC Award Winners in Concert
Musical stories for piano and violin
In Bellingham Music Club’s first program of 2024, pianist Judith Widrig and violinist Carolyn Canfield share “Musical Stories” along with ravishing playing in an original recital designed just for BMC! They will perform the crown jewel of the string sonata repertoire, César Franck's Sonata in A major, as well as Lera Auerbach's modern contribution, Sonata… Continue reading Musical stories for piano and violin
BMC Student Awards are here!
While there is no program in January, the Bellingham Music Club welcomes the New Year with its competitions for high school and university-level students! At this time, BMC is inviting high school students to apply for its coveted awards and prizes in four categories: strings, winds/percussion, piano, and voice. All participants will receive personalized feedback… Continue reading BMC Student Awards are here!
Looking Back – Looking Forward
When we announced our 108th concert season last August, and titled it “Sounds Sublime,” we anticipated something special. Now, half-way through our season schedule, the anticipation has been joyfully fulfilled - and then some. Reflect with me on the sublime music we’ve already experienced. In September, the acclaimed pianist Jacques Després gave us his exquisite… Continue reading Looking Back – Looking Forward
Music from the 1920’s through the 1950’s. Traditional jazz and swing… It’s a party!
They have been on our wish list forever and we have them for one show only on Wednesday, December 6, 10:30am, at Trinity Lutheran Church, 119 Texas St. in Bellingham! Ken Keleman, Rob Queisser, Mark Schlichting, Mark Lindenbaum, Millie Johnson, Lou Lippman, Barry Ulman and Dale Steele will bring 2023 to a close in a… Continue reading Music from the 1920’s through the 1950’s. Traditional jazz and swing… It’s a party!
Grant Donnellan headlines Latinissimo!
After visiting the British Isles and journeying from the Baltic to the Black Sea, Grant Donnellan continues his travelogue series with Latinissimo! - a program for violin, piano and guitar inspired by Spain and Latin America. Judith Widrig, David Feingold and Eli Schille-Hudson join him to perform works by De Falla, Toldrà, Piazzolla, Sarasate, and… Continue reading Grant Donnellan headlines Latinissimo!
BMC presents soprano Diane Johnson, pianist/composer Rick Asher
We are delighted to welcome soprano Diane Johnson and pianist/composer Rick Asher to our “Sounds Sublime” season! Together they bring us an eclectic program ranging from Handel and Mozart to Fauré, Clara Schumann, and contemporary works including those of Rick Asher. In the past 30+ years, Diane has been a featured soloist with the Whatcom… Continue reading BMC presents soprano Diane Johnson, pianist/composer Rick Asher
BMC presents pianist Jacques Després
Bellingham Music Club’s 108th concert season, Sounds Sublime, will be exactly that - music that transforms, uplifts and inspires. We are delighted to bring back to Bellingham Canadian-American pianist Jacques Després! Dr. Després has concertized for four decades on three continents through his performances as a soloist with orchestras, solo recitals, collaborative work and recordings.… Continue reading BMC presents pianist Jacques Després