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Milica Jelača Jovanović returns to BMC!

In May, we welcome WWU professor and renowned pianist Milica Jelača Jovanović for two recitals. Described as a “a brilliant performer” and “a pianist of great energy and charisma,” Dr. Jelača Jovanović has performed in solo recitals and chamber music concerts throughout the United States, Canada and Europe, including her native Serbia. Join us and… Continue reading Milica Jelača Jovanović returns to BMC!

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Violinist Grant Donnellan takes us to England!

Join us as Grant Donnellan, violin, and Judith Widrig, piano, launch their "Trip to Europe" program series! The first installment takes us to Great Britain, with works by Edward Elgar, Rebecca Clarke, Ethel Barns, Samuel Coleridge-Taylor, and Ralph Vaughan Williams. BMC Night Beat is on Friday, November 5 at 7:30pm. Tickets are $20; purchase yours… Continue reading Violinist Grant Donnellan takes us to England!

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“From Brahms till Beatles”: World-famous Rastrelli Cello Quartet on October 30!

BMC has nabbed the internationally-acclaimed Rastrelli Cello Quartet for their exclusive West Coast engagement! With their program “From Brahms till Beatles,” these Russian-born virtuoso musicians cover a wide and exciting repertoire ranging from Russian folk tunes to the Beatles song book. This is a unique opportunity to hear favorite works by Grieg, Brahms, and Piazzolla,… Continue reading “From Brahms till Beatles”: World-famous Rastrelli Cello Quartet on October 30!

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Oboist Bhavani Kotha on Friday, October 8!

Oboist Bhavani Kotha and pianist Rebecca Mañalac present works by Vivaldi, Schubert, Schumann, Ravel, Saint-Saëns, and William Grant Still in two programs this week. BMC Night Beat is on Friday, October 8, 7:30pm at Trinity Lutheran, 119 Texas St. in Bellingham. Tickets are $20 online and at the door. Take-a-teen-for-free. BMC offers a free preview… Continue reading Oboist Bhavani Kotha on Friday, October 8!

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BMC announces 2021-2022 season!

Our 2021-2022 season – “Play On!” – will bring live music back into our lives, with free daytime performances by acclaimed musicians, September through June! After a long absence, we are proud to again present musical events for you! For everyone’s safety, we are requiring audience members to be vaccinated (bring your card), as well… Continue reading BMC announces 2021-2022 season!

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A BROADWAY CABARET (That started it all!)

We've saved the 'first' for last! BMC Encores! is proud to present this video reprise of A Broadway Cabaret, our original 2014 musical production that launched the annual cabaret series. A Broadway Cabaret was a joyful song-and-dance tour through a century of musical theater highlights - from Gilbert & Sullivan to the contemporary Broadway of… Continue reading A BROADWAY CABARET (That started it all!)

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Hark! The Herald Headlines Sing!

It's a new year, and we want to make sure it starts out with good news! News that sings, dances, and wears ridiculous costumes. BMC Encores! is proud to present this video reprise of Hark! The Herald Headlines Sing!, our original cabaret musical that played to sold-out houses in 2018. Five veteran cabaret pros give voice… Continue reading Hark! The Herald Headlines Sing!

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Musical gifts from you – and for you!

With hopeful hearts, we will soon welcome a new and promising year! BMC board members and volunteers voice their gratitude to you for helping us meet remarkable challenges this year. Your encouragement, active advocacy, and generous financial support mean a stronger musical community and future. As a result of all you have done and exceptional… Continue reading Musical gifts from you – and for you!

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Step back to 1927 with BMC Encores!

BMC Encores! is proud to present this video reprise of Bellingham Burlesque of 1927, our intoxicating cabaret musical that played to sold-out houses in 2017. Bawdy? Slapstick? Ludicrous? It wouldn’t be Burlesque any other way. Step back to 1927, when a threadbare Burlesque troupe has come to Prohibition-era Bellingham for an engagement in a failing… Continue reading Step back to 1927 with BMC Encores!