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A RICH CULTURAL TRADITION
C O N C E R T S
Ken Hardin conducts the
InConcert Sierra
Orchestra.
Music in the
Mountains
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Now in its 36th year, Music in the Mountains
(MIM) is one of the finest classical music associa-
tions in Northern California. Although it presents
concerts year around, a popular annual event is
SummerFest which hosts a variety of outdoor
concerts. The home base for MIM is the Nevada
County Fairgrounds. Venues include the Great
Lawn and the Amaral Festival Center.
SUMMERFEST CONCERTS
June 25, Chamber Concert, St. Josephs Hall, 410
S. Church St., Grass Valley.
Evening Concerts on the Great Lawn
June 30, The Songs of Leonard Cohen.
July 1, Marilyn McCoo & Billy Davis, Jr.
July 2, Russian Spectacular.
July 3, Patriotic Pops.
Special Event: June 27, Mozart Garden Party,
cocktails, dinner, concert, Castrejon Estate.
2017-18 SEASON
October 13, Brahms First Symphony.
December 9 & 10, Happy Holidays, MIM Chorus
and Orchestra.
January 26, 2018, Rachmaninoff Third Concerto.
March 2, 2018, Beethoven & Mozart.
Location: Nevada County Fairgrounds, 11228
McCourtney Rd., Grass Valley
Information/Additional Events:
musicinthemountains.org
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 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.
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.
2017-18 SEASON
September 17, InConcert Sierra Orchestra. Ken
Hardin, conductor. Greatest Hits, Vol. 5.
October 22, British vocal ensemble VOCES8.
World renowned a cappella group.
Lake Tahoe Music Festival
November 19, Spencer Myer, piano.
December 16 & 17, Holiday Concert. Sierra
Master Chorale and Orchestra.
January 21, 2018, Chamber Music Society of
Lincoln Center.
February 18, 2018, Prizewinning harpist Bridget
Kibbey, with violinist Siwoo Kim and recorder-
player Priscilla Hereid.
August 15–20, Five-day outdoor classical music
festival in Truckee and Lake Tahoe area. Truckee
concerts August 18 at Donner Lake’s West End
Beach, and August 20 at PJs, Gray’s Crossing,
dinner included.
Information/Additional Concerts:
tahoemusic.org
March 18, 2018, American Pianist Association
Competition Winner. Grass Valley
Male Voice Choir
April 15, 2018, WindSync. Classical music wind
quintet. July 8, Ice Cream Social, 2:00–4 pm, Peace
Lutheran Church, Grass Valley.
May 20 & May 22, 2018, Spring Concert. Sierra
Master Chorale & Orchestra. December, Christmas Concert.
April, 2018, Spring Concert.
Location: Seventh-day Adventist Church, 12889
Osborne Hill Dr., Grass Valley (off Hwy. 174). Information: gvmalevoicechoir.org
Information/Additional Events:
inconcertsierra.org Nevada County
Concert Band
Father’s Day
Bluegrass Festival Summer, Picnic Pops at Pioneer Park (see page 35).
June 15–18, Legendary bluegrass, old time and
gospel music festival. Presented by the California
Bluegrass Association at the Nevada County
Fairgrounds, Grass Valley.
Information: cbaontheweb.org
September 10, Picnic Pops at Alta Sierra Country
Club (open to the public), 5:00–6:30 pm.
November 26, Old Fashioned Holiday Concert,
2:30–4:15 pm, The Center for the Arts,
Grass Valley.
Information: nccb.org
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