“Transforming!” Before the curtains open for the 18th Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival August 6 – 22, 2015, go behind the scenes for what many call a “transforming experience.” Music Lovers Seminars are presented for each program by five Lecturers who are highly respected musicians and classical music experts. OICMF Board Member and Seminar sponsor […]
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OICMF Honors Students!
The Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival was proud to award four High School seniors with The Marilyn Anderson Young Musician’s Award, supported by the Thyra and Bud Anderson Advised Fund. OICMF Board of Directors Emeritus Marilyn Anderson, and OICMF Executive Director Leslie Rae Schmitz presented awards to Mikaela Hansen, Celestine Jensen, Emy Carter and Lisa […]
Chamber Music Festival Tickets on Sale
SUMMER FESTIVALAUGUST 6 – 22, 2015Tickets are on sale for the 18th Annual Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival, which takes place August 6th through August 22nd. This year’s Festival is going to be spectacular! Cellos play a big part this year, including one concert with eight cellists on stage! Opening and closing weekends feature the […]
Spring Brings Visiting Artists
March, April and May … filled with music, singing and teaching! MARCH: Violinist Monique Mead will return March 4 -10th as Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival Musician-in-Residence to work with Orcas School string students, the Orcas Island Community Band, and provide Master Classes with students and community musicians. In addition, both Monique and Adam Stern, pianist, will […]
Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival Free Concert
Sunday, March 8th at 3:00 pm Emmanuel Episcopal Church All are invited to attend a special Sunday afternoon concert on Sunday, March 8th at 3:00 featuring Monique Mead, violin, and Adam Stern, piano. Admission is free, and music students and music lovers of all ages are encouraged to attend. The concert takes place at the historic Emmanuel […]
Chamber Music Festival Names New Executive Director
The Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival is pleased to announce the appointment of Leslie Rae Schmitz to Executive Director effective April 1, 2015. Most recently, Leslie worked with the University of Washington School of Medicine in Seattle as Director of Education/Membership/Pilot Funding with the Institute of Translational Health Sciences. Her responsibilities included overseeing a team […]