BMC Connects! series brings you news and stories about those talented students BMC has encouraged on their way to musical excellence. In our first article, we are reaching across the country to Colin Wheatley, violist, teacher, conductor, and three-time BMC high school strings award winner from 2006 through 2008. Colin started violin lessons when he… Continue reading BMC CONNECTS! with Colin Wheatley
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BMC is “passing the basket” with this message – You are needed!
Your BMC membership for 2020-2021 can make all the difference right now. Although our live concert plans are still pending, our local young music students are not waiting. They are studying, practicing, and performing “virtually” with their teachers and friends. They are anticipating their opportunity to compete for the BMC awards this year. Awards and… Continue reading BMC is “passing the basket” with this message – You are needed!
Bellingham Symphony announces winners of Concerto Competition!
The Bellingham Symphony Orchestra just announced the winners of its annual Concerto Competition. Leigh Hjelmseth, flute, takes top honors, followed by violinist Clara Kelly, pianist Annika Jonson, and cellist Jaechan Lee. All four were BMC High School Award Winners and performed at matinee programs in February and March 2020. Awards Committee Chair Charli Daniels says:… Continue reading Bellingham Symphony announces winners of Concerto Competition!
The values we share enrich our lives and the community
Over the past few months, we reached out to a number of BMC student competition participants, to ask how they were adapting their academic ambitions to the pandemic’s impact. From our Facebook series YOUNG MUSICIANS ON THE MOVE, three of their responses struck a chord. We’re happy to share them with you. Blaine High School’s… Continue reading The values we share enrich our lives and the community
Incoming Board Members at Work!
BMC Board welcomes Isabelle Cormier, Chris Sasnett, Joan Youngquist, John Moffat, Carol Reppun, Charli Daniels, Emily Sasnett, and Sue Gault into new leadership and managerial roles. With impressive credentials, musical knowledge, varied interests and life experiences, they will serve BMC well. At the dawn of our 105th year, we enter a challenging era filled with… Continue reading Incoming Board Members at Work!
BMC Keeps Music Thriving!
The new normal provides a greater awareness and appreciation for the activities that bring joy and laughter into our daily lives. For BMC volunteers, that means a renewed devotion to our mission of providing high-caliber programs for our community and supporting young musicians through our competitions and concerts. Click here to read our special edition… Continue reading BMC Keeps Music Thriving!
A Time for Reflection and Gratitude
Encouraging student musicians has long been a focus of the BMC, and times like these reinforce the importance of that mission. We hope you will find inspiration in a message from BMC President, Charli Daniels. She describes how you have helped the BMC support deserving young high school and college musicians, and how they, in… Continue reading A Time for Reflection and Gratitude
“Piano Team” attend Options High School end-of-year assembly on June 14
BMC was given a chance to help facilitate the gift of a 1948 Steinway Grand Piano to Options High School. Gail & Marty Haines, Earl Cilley, Frank DeFreytas and Charlie Way provided leadership, expertise with assessment and logistics, financial help and guidance to complete the move from Everett to Bellingham in less than a week’s… Continue reading “Piano Team” attend Options High School end-of-year assembly on June 14
THINK BIG!
Happy Holidays to all! In the words of our newest Board Member, "BMC has been presenting free concerts all these years as our contribution to cultural life in Bellingham!" We are indeed a kindly and virtuous organization! Please remember the BMC as you top off your year-end donations. A tax deduction awaits all who choose… Continue reading THINK BIG!
Election campaign in full swing!
On Wednesday, April 6, 10:30, BMC members vote for officers for the 2016-2018 term. Nominees are: President: Kay Carr, Vice-President: Suzie Seaton, Secretary: Garland Richmond, Treasurer: Charlie Way, and Membership Chair: Will Ellender. UPDATE (April 7): Congratulations and thank you to all five elected officers!