The BMC wishes you Peace, Joy and Hope – along with Music! – for this Holiday Season and the New Year! Free Wednesday Morning Concerts return on February 3, 2016, when we hear the winners of the BMC piano and voice competitions. In the meanwhile, pianist Cole Anderson, a multiple-time BMC piano competition winner, is… Continue reading Season’s Greetings
Mark the dates!
UPDATE: Hear and see Jeremy and Michael play Rebecca Clarke's Morpheus on YouTube. This was taped in King-FM studios just a few days before our Night Beat. Absolutely stunning collaboration between top notch musicians! Berry and Refvem were the guests on Classical King-FM 98.1 NW Focus Live with Sean MacLean, Friday Nov 27. Click here… Continue reading Mark the dates!
BMC now accepting applications
Greetings on behalf of the BMC high school competitions coordinators: Joan Rae (piano), Gail Haines (voice), Mark Schlichting (strings), and Sherrie Kahn (other instruments). Please click on "Student Competitions" tab for general information and audition dates, and "Audition Material" for guidelines and application forms. We look forward to hearing from you and seeing you at the… Continue reading BMC now accepting applications
BMC Centennial Special Event
Presentation by BMC members for the Whatcom County Historical Society on Thursday, Nov. 12, 7:30 pm. Learn about the BMC history and milestones, look at archival material and hear about the BMC student competitions and current Centennial Season. The meeting takes place in the Rotunda Room of the Whatcom Museum. Come early for refreshments. Free… Continue reading BMC Centennial Special Event
Benefit Concert for BMC student competitions
Grammy nominated, world-famous bassoonist Martin Kuuskmann with WWU professor, pianist Jeffrey Gilliam, play in concert to benefit BMC Student Competitions on Thursday, November 5, 7:30 pm, at First Congregational Church, 1314 Cornwall Ave. The program includes: James Waterson Souvenir de Donizetti, Tõnu Kõrvits Sololoqui for solo bassoon, Arvo Pärt Spiegel im Spiegel, Schumann Fantasiestücke, Scriabin… Continue reading Benefit Concert for BMC student competitions
October features new musical comedy revue
UPDATE: November 21 show at the Jansen Art Center in Lynden is sold out. Click here to read Christopher Key's review. Read Artist Profile: 'Anything Goes' with Sherrie Kahn in Bellingham Herald. What better way to celebrate our first 100 years? How about a world premiere? Scott Henderson returns to direct A SWELL PARTY WITH… Continue reading October features new musical comedy revue
Night Beat Tickets on Sale!
ALL-STAR LINEUP - Click on dates below to purchase individual tickets $15. All concerts start at 7:30pm and take place at First Congregational Church. 2401 Cornwall Ave. in Belingham, WA. DEC. 3 - JEREMY BERRY, violist (BMC Awards 2001, 2002, 2003) Jeremy Berry began his viola studies with Elizabeth Stuen-Walker at the age of five.… Continue reading Night Beat Tickets on Sale!
BMC announces Centennial Season!
Bellingham’s concert of the century!
UPDATE: Thank you for coming to BHS for an incredible gathering of homegrown talent! This was a concert of sublime music, and just a sample of what BMC Award Alumni do on a daily basis. Read Jesse Nichols' article in The Western Front celebrating the BMC. Come and join us in September for more exceptional… Continue reading Bellingham’s concert of the century!
Facebook Event created
Check out the new Facebook Event created for the June 21 Gala Concert - and share the event on your timeline and your friends'!