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Every Thursday from 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm, a variety of musicians play in the Firehall Café’s Piano Lounge. This week we welcome Bellingham guitarist, Steve Loeffler. Come grab a drink and enjoy the free music.
This workshop is open to Novice (not beginner) to experienced players of mainly acoustic string instruments (fiddle, mandolin, banjo, guitar, bass, dulcimer, autoharp, etc). You will learn to play several songs and fiddle tunes with words (like Fortune), in the fun ensemble style of the Skillet Lickers and Charlie Poole, and we will work on how to play together to get that great Old Time Stringband sound! Time will be spent working on melody, chords and bass runs for guitars, and most importantly rhythm! Be ready to play and sing! A recording device (audio and video is fine) is HIGHLY recommended. Chocolate is always welcome! Janie, Pete and Kellie will have CD’s for sale too!
Janie, Pete and Kellie have been immersed in Old Time Music for over 100 years of combined experience playing old time music and learning from old recordings of such bands as Gid Tanner and his Skillet Lickers, Charlie Poole’s North Carolina Ramblers and other early 20th Century old time string bands.
www.janerothfield.com
www.bellinghamfolkschool.com
Unfortuntely, the Bellingham Folk School is not currently wheelchair accessible.
Every Wednesday, the J invites you to join us for live music with your lunch. Each week, we welcome a different performer to the Piano Lounge to entertain you during the lunch hour. On Wednesday, April 19, we welcome local guitar teacher and performer Jacqui Martin.
Join us for a free workshop led by local guitar instructor, Robert Creigh, exploring the evolution of The Beatles. Learn about their history and major influences, discover new listening techniques, learn to play up to three songs and jam with other local musicians.
No registration required. All ages and skill levels welcome.
Come experience live music with Myron Brown!
Whether you’re a brand new player or knocking the rust off, join us for a free sample of our Early Spring Tennis Clinics! Non-members welcome and encouraged!
The 1:00 p.m. clinic is open to Elementary/Middle School aged children, and 2:00 p.m. is for High School and Adults.
Our Early Spring Tennis Clinics start February 25! Visit www.betrainingtennis.com/tennis for a full list of clinic offerings.
Improve 1/3 of your shots in one hour! A better forehand will make you a better player. This workshop with our USPTA-certified Tennis Director will help you learn how to set up your forehand to put the ball away. You’ll get a bigger forehand and the skills to score more points.
Non-Members welcome!
Please RSVP by calling the front desk, 360-733-5050.
The Bayshore Symphony begins our 16th season on Saturday, November 9, at 7:30pm at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 415 S. 18th St. in Mount Vernon, and on Sunday, November 10, at 3:00pm at Central Lutheran Church, 925 N. Forest St. in Bellingham. Artistic director Chip Bergeron conducts Brahms’s Academic Festival Overture as well as Two English Idylls by George Butterworth, Francesco Geminiani’s Concerto Grosso “La Follia”, and Copland’s Fanfare for the Common Man. Our program will conclude with Mussorgsky’s Pictures at an Exhibition. $15 suggested donation at the door. Free for children 12 and under. More info at bayshoresymphony.com, and facebook.com/bayshoresymphony.
“I want to take people to places they haven’t been,” says Jesse Cook, Juno-winning master guitarist. Known for his intoxicating fusion of world music, Cook has traveled the globe looking for sounds that resonate with him. “I like finding common ground, a space where music from around the world can come together.”
Refresh yourself from the hustle of the holidays, settle your mind, and get on a path toward balance for the new year. Join us for a carefully curated, extended Yin yoga class led by Kendall Tetsworth. You will be supported by live guitar played by local musician, Callum McSherry, and throughout class will be joined by Kendall on harmonium.
The workshop will begin with meditation and breathwork, then transition to a full Yin practice with an extended Savasana. Yin Yoga is a perfect balance to the Yang of our fast paced lives. This workshop will take us on an inner journey to cultivate mindfulness, an awareness of our internal responses and the fluctuations of the mind. A slow, meditative and intense practice, Yin yoga is practiced while seated or lying down. Postures are held in stillness for long holds (1-10 minutes). Because Yin targets the joints and connective tissues such as ligaments and fascia rather than muscles, the release from Yin is unlike that from other classes. A perfect compliment to dynamic forms of yoga, Yin promotes deep release and relaxation.
Chevalier de Saint-Georges | Symphony No. 2
Ralph Vaughan Williams |The Lark Ascending
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart | Symphony No. 29
We celebrate the opening of our 46th season welcoming our new Concertmaster, Dawn Posey!
Selected after a national search, Ms. Posey solos on “The Lark Ascending,” introduced by Shu-Ling Zhao, co-founder of the Sylvia Center for the Arts, and a community organizer and social justice advocate. This work is accompanied by a delightful, evocative visual presentation by our graphic designer, Audrey Negro, as well as members of our orchestra.
The afternoon also includes a work by a true polymath: a man who mastered everything he set his hands to, from fencing to opera, violinist to composer. Chevalier de Saint-Georges’ Symphony No. 2 is a testament to his prodigious skills and a delight to hear.
We close with Mozart’s Symphony No. 29, written by the 18-year-old Mozart after a trip to Vienna with his father, where he was exposed to the latest music of his friend and idol, Joseph Haydn, which many believe influenced the finale of this harmonically rich work.
These are reduced-capacity concerts with seating sold only in pairs.
For BSO events, all patrons must provide proof of vaccination for entry. A negative COVID test result will not be accepted as a substitute. Due to vaccination requirement, children under 12 cannot attend.
All programs are subject to change; please see the Bellingham Symphony website for detailed information.
Chevalier de Saint-Georges | Symphony No. 2
Ralph Vaughan Williams |The Lark Ascending
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart | Symphony No. 29
We celebrate the opening of our 46th season welcoming our new Concertmaster, Dawn Posey!
Selected after a national search, Ms. Posey solos on “The Lark Ascending,” introduced by Shu-Ling Zhao, co-founder of the Sylvia Center for the Arts, and a community organizer and social justice advocate. This work is accompanied by a delightful, evocative visual presentation by our graphic designer, Audrey Negro, as well as members of our orchestra.
The afternoon also includes a work by a true polymath: a man who mastered everything he set his hands to, from fencing to opera, violinist to composer. Chevalier de Saint-Georges’ Symphony No. 2 is a testament to his prodigious skills and a delight to hear.
We close with Mozart’s Symphony No. 29, written by the 18-year-old Mozart after a trip to Vienna with his father, where he was exposed to the latest music of his friend and idol, Joseph Haydn, which many believe influenced the finale of this harmonically rich work.
These are reduced-capacity concerts with seating sold only in pairs.
For BSO events, all patrons must provide proof of vaccination for entry. A negative COVID test result will not be accepted as a substitute. Due to vaccination requirement, children under 12 cannot attend.
All programs are subject to change; please see the Bellingham Symphony website for detailed information.
We finish our 46th season with classical guitarist Daniel Bolshoy joining us for an afternoon of powerful, beautiful, and inspiring pieces by musical giants. If you enjoyed Bolshoy’s guitar mastery during last season’s At Home with Daniel & the BSO, you will love seeing and hearing him in person.
Bolshoy solos on Mario Castelnuovo-Tedesco’s Guitar Concerto, the orchestration of which was designed “to give more the appearance and the color of the orchestra than the weight,” according to the composer. Virtuoso Spanish classical guitarist Andrés Segovia used this work as a counterexample to the idea that a solo guitar cannot be heard over an orchestra.
We close with the magnificent Beethoven Symphony No. 5 and our thanks to our community for your support through these challenging times.
The St. Olaf Orchestra, conducted by Chung Park, will perform at the Western Washington Performing Arts Center in Bellingham, WA, on Sunday , October 16 at 7 p.m. during its 2022 Fall Tour. The St. Olaf Orchestra is a full symphony orchestra rich in international artistry and tradition and known for its enthusiastic and passionate performances. Founded in 1906, the 95-member ensemble has been heralded as one of the finest collegiate orchestras in the country, and won the 2013 and 2019 American Prizes in Orchestral Performances among colleges and universities.
Tickets are free for all ages! We encourage you to secure yours in advance to ensure admittance.
For more information about the concert and tickets, please contact us at eventbrite@stolaf.edu or 800-363-5487. Tickets will be available at the door, if not sold out.
Dr. Chung Park takes the reins of the St. Olaf Orchestra in his first year as conductor, and we hope you join us in supporting him on his inaugural tour! Highlights of the program include Symphony No. 1 in G Major by Joseph Bologne, Chevalier de Saint-Georges, standout soloists from the ranks of the St. Olaf Orchestra, and Tchaikovsky’s gripping and poignant Symphony No. 6 Pathétique.
COVID-19 Protocols:
Masks are strongly suggested for this performance. Additionally, if you have COVID-19 symptoms, we respectfully ask that you not attend the concert.
The Bayshore Symphony continues with our Season 18 winter concerts in Mount Vernon and Bellingham. Trevor Lutzenhizer conducts Mendelssohn’s Hebrides Overture, Slavonic Dances 1-4 by Dvo?ák, and Symphony No. 2 by Sibelius. Saturday, March 11 at 7:30pm at Saint Paul’s Episcopal Church, 815 S 18th St, Mount Vernon, and Sunday, March 12 at 3:00pm at Central Lutheran Church, 925 N Forest St, Bellingham. $15 suggested donation.
?Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart | Sinfonia Concertante for Violin, Viola, and Orchestra
Gra?yna Bacewicz | Overture for Orchestra
?Ottorino Respighi | Pines of Rome
Join the Bellingham Symphony Orchestra as we close our 47th Season with Transported at the Mount Baker Theatre on Sunday, June 4th.
The concert will feature guest artists Dawn Posey (violin) and Amber Archibald-Sešek (viola) for a program that will transport audiences across the globe. Plus, audiences will get to hear MBT’s 1927 Wurlitzer 215 pipe organ!
To start, Dawn Posey and Amber Archibald-Sešek will join the orchestra for Mozart’s Sinfonia Concertante for Violin, Viola, and Orchestra. Dawn Posey is a performer, coach, teacher, and lecturer who maintains an active and varied performing career. You can see her perform as Concertmaster of the Bellingham Symphony Orchestra and Assistant Concertmaster of the Northwest Sinfonietta. Praised as “a natural in every sense” by Arts Houston Magazine, Amber Archibald-Sešek’s solo career highlights include performances at the Gewandhaus with the Leipzig Academic Orchestra in Germany and with the Seattle Symphony.
Next, we present Gra?yna Bacewicz’s Overture for Orchestra. Bacewicz served as concertmaster of the Polish Radio Orchestra before the outbreak of WWII. Throughout the war, she continued to give concerts in secret. She wrote her Overture in 1943, during the German occupation of Poland. It was not performed until 1945. The BSO is honored to perform this work as part of the Harmony from Discord programmatic series, shining a light on music that transcends oppression.
Lastly, audiences will hear Italian composer Ottorino Respighi’s Pines of Rome, a four movement Tone Poem and celebration of natural wonder, written in 1924. Part two of a trilogy of works about Rome, Pines of Rome depicts several scenes of pine trees throughout Rome, including at the Villa Borghese, near a catacomb, at the Janiculum, and along the Appian Way. This piece features a special guest—the Mount Baker Theatre’s 1927 organ, which will be played by Western Washington University’s Gabriel Mañalac.
“I’m excited to feature our own Dawn Posey for this concert alongside the incredible Amber Archibald-Sešek,” says Music Director Yaniv Attar. “For the Pines of Rome, we will have the largest orchestra on stage since before the pandemic, and it will be a special opportunity for audiences to hear the organ. I hope to see everyone in the audience for our final concert of this season!”
Audience members for Transported will be the first to learn about the BSO’s upcoming 48th Season and Maestro Yaniv Attar’s 10th Anniversary Season with the BSO. Early Bird Season Subscription Pricing will be available at the concert for ticket holders.
Tickets start at $15. A Pre-Concert Lecture about the program by Dr. Ryan Dudenbostel will take place at 2:15PM in the Walton Theatre. Doors open at 2PM and seating is limited, so please plan accordingly.
This concert qualifies for Classical Kids, Take-A-Teen, and Student Rush ticket discounts. Visit https://www.bellinghamsymphony.org/visit-us/ticket-discounts to learn more.
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, Granados, Piazzolla, Sarasate, and Turina. Grant will accompany music selections with a captivating narrative guaranteed to bring sunshine to your day!
Free program preview is on Wednesday, November 1, 10:30am at First Congregational Church, 2401 Cornwall Ave. in Bellingham. Matinees are always free; they are BMC’s gift to the community!
Grant’s return as our musical travel guide Sounds Sublime!!! Do join us!
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, Granados, Piazzolla, Sarasate, and Turina. Grant will accompany music selections with a captivating narrative guaranteed to bring sunshine to your day!
Full-length BMC Night Beat is on Friday, November 3, 7:30pm, at at First Congregational Church, 2401 Cornwall Ave. in Bellingham. No ticket purchase is required, and all students are free; we suggest a $20 donation for others.
Grant’s return as our musical travel guide Sounds Sublime!!! Do join us!
The Bayshore Symphony begins Season 19 featuring music with a love theme. Fall in love with this music as Trevor Lutzenhiser conducts Tchaikovsky’s famous Romeo & Juliet Overture and Elgar’s touching Salut d’amour. We’ll conclude with two suites from George Bizet’s passionate and dramatic opera Carmen. Concert on Saturday, Nov. 18 at 7:30pm at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 415 S. 18th St. in Mount Vernon and Sunday, Nov. 19 at 3:00pm at Central Lutheran Church, 925 N. Forest St. in Bellingham. See you there!
Bring the whole family to our 8th annual Holiday Magic concert for a little holiday cheer!
Join the symphony and Guest Conductor James Ray for festive classics, like Sleigh Ride and Silent Night. Plus, IT’S BACK – enjoy hot cocoa for the kiddos at intermission!
This concert has sold out quickly in the past, so be sure to get your tickets early!
Hot cocoa generously provided by Chocolate Necessities.
Tickets: $15 to $39
This concert qualifies for Classical Kids, Take-A-Teen, and Student Rush ticket discounts. Visit https://www.bellinghamsymphony.org/visit-us/ticket-discounts to learn more.
The Bayshore Symphony’s winter concerts are fast approaching. We’re featuring three local artists at our concerts: Nirvana Guernsey and Alishia Joubert performing Mozart’s Flute & Harp Concerto as well as pianist Alex Amick playing Rachmaninoff’s Piano Concerto #1. Come and show them your support! We’re also playing two delightful Intermezzos by Kalinnikov. Trevor Lutzenhiser conducting.
Join us for our final concerts of the season, featuring “family favorites” for both children and adults! Professional storyteller Rosemary Vohs will captivate you with the stories of “Peter and the Wolf”, “Hansel and Gretel”, and “Sleeping Beauty”. Note the special time of 6:00pm for our Mount Vernon Concert on Saturday, 6/1, followed by our Bellingham concert at 3:00pm on Sunday, 6/2. Trevor Lutzenhiser conducting. Mark your calendars now!
