Your Community. Your Orchestra.
The Bellingham Symphony Orchestra is led by Music Director Yaniv Attar and is the Resident Orchestra of Mount Baker Theatre.
The Bellingham Symphony Orchestra Impact Report
The BSO publishes an Impact Report to demonstrate how your philanthropy enables us to share the transformative power of the music and arts education with our community. Contributions from patrons like you help us to create joy, connect, and uplift people through music in Whatcom County and surrounding areas.
Thank you for supporting Your BSO!
Choose an option from the right to learn more about who we are and what we do. Check out the Golden Season Impact Report below.
What people enjoyed most about the Golden Season performances ...
“The community of folks in the audience, coming from all walks of life and showing up how they choose, all together in one room sharing wonder and awe of experiencing this music."
"Seeing the most famous cellist in the world play on stage with people I know was probably one of the coolest things I’ve ever experienced."
"The uplifting authentic joy of sharing the evening together. Yo-Yo was brilliant."
"The music, the energy, the whole thing! It was fabulous."
"The strong sense of community it inspired."
"The attendance says it all! The numbers of cheering schoolkids brought tears to my eyes."
"The Holst piece was incredible! Thank you for the gorgeous NASA videos! Mind blowing! And to think that the artist timed it so perfectly!!! A definite lifetime highlight. Thank you!"
"The excellence of your orchestra! I also appreciated the inclusiveness of community within the concert hall—families with kids, older couples, students, young folks, etc… Something for everyone! 🎼"
"Everything, everything, even the most familiar music, sounds infinitely better performed LIVE! Your orchestra makes pieces I've heard for years beautiful!
"The combination of orchestra and chorus was outstanding! It gave me chills, it was so beautiful."
