A RICH CULTURAL TRADITION
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Sierra Master Chorale
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FRED HALL
EVADA COUNTY may have
its roots in mining, but it also
has a rich cultural tradition.
As early as 1851, local theatres were
attracting notables of the day to
sing, act, dance and lecture. Today,
the local arts scene continues to be
an important part of the community.
Leading the way are organizations
that have stood the test of time, but
“newcomers” are also making their
mark by adding to the rich tradition.
InConcert Sierra/
Sierra Master Chorale
InConcert Sierra is Nevada County’s oldest arts
organization. Founded in 1946, it was the first
group to present nationally and internationally
acclaimed musicians to local music lovers. The
2016-17 Season will include special performances, and the Third Sunday Series, consisting
mostly of ensemble performances.
The 70-voice Sierra Master Chorale was formed
under the InConcert umbrella. It is an auditioned
group of men and women who perform a variety
of choral music.
2016-17 SEASON
September 18, InConcert Sierra Orchestra, Ken
Hardin, conductor. Greatest Hits of the Orchestra.
October 16, Alexander String Quartet with
Robert Greenberg, composer-pianist-musicologist.
SPECIAL PERFORMANCE
June 28, Don McLean in Concert.
April 30, 2017, Sam Haywood, piano. He has
performed to critical acclaim in many of the
world’s major concert halls.
June 29, American Classics: Gershwin’s An
American in Paris.
Location: Seventh-day Adventist Church, 12889
Osborne Hill Dr., Grass Valley (off Hwy. 174).
Information: inconcertsierra.org
Now in its 35th year, Music in the Mountains
(MIM) is one of the finest classical music
associations in Northern California. The highlight
of the year is SummerFest with a variety of outdoor and indoor concerts. Headlining concerts this
year are Judy Collins and Don McLean. The home
base for MIM is the Amaral Festival Center.
Venue for the outdoor concerts is the Western
Gateway Park Pavilion.
SUMMERFEST CONCERTS
December 17 & 18, Sierra Master Chorale &
InConcert Sierra Orchestra Holiday Concerts.
Amaral Festival Center
February 19, 2017, Peter Wyrick, cello.
March 19, 2017, tenThing, an all-female
brass ensemble.
April 16, 2017, Tintabulations, handbell choir.
May 21 & 23, 2017, Sierra Master Chorale &
InConcert Sierra Orchestra.
July 1, Russian Fireworks!
July 2, Pet Sound Live–Music of the Beach Boys.
July 3, Patriotic Pops.
Music in the Mountains
November 20, Vienna Boys Choir.
January 15, 2017, ZOFO, piano four-hands.
June 30, Evening with Judy Collins.
Locations/Times
Festival Center: Nevada County Fairgrounds,
11228 McCourtney Rd., Grass Valley, 3:00 pm.
Western Gateway Park Pavilion: 18560 Penn
Valley Dr., Penn Valley, 8:15 pm.
Information/Additional Events:
musicinthemountains.org
Nevada County
Concert Band
June 22, Mendelssohn Magic.
July 31, “An Afternoon of Jazz.” North Star
House, 12075 Auburn Rd., Grass Valley.
June 26, A Mozart Recital.
Information/Additional Events: nccb.org
June 28, Seductive Serenades.
Grass Valley
Male Voice Choir
Western Gateway Park Pavilion
June 24, Beethoven’s Pastoral–Plus, The Planets!
June 25, From Broadway to Hollywood.
December 14 & 17, Christmas Concert.
April 2017, Spring Concert.
June 26, All-Mozart!
Information: gvmalevoicechoir.org
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