Anthony, now Principal Clarinet of the NY Phil, and Demarre, Principal Flute of the Seattle Symphony, are classical superstars. Watch this video to learn about their journey and how they give back.
As You Listen…
We are very excited to share their music with you! Anthony will be our soloist in March and Demarre in May. Visit the concert events pages to learn more, get sneak peaks, and find out how you can watch. Remember - on concert days, watching is FREE!
Can’t wait until our concert? Read more about them and one of their upcoming concerts here.
If you enjoy our weekly activities, please consider a donation to the BSO. The BSO does over 90 in-school performances each year, reaching thousands of students throughout Whatcom County.
DonateMake a kazoo from a carrot!
Make a conch or trumpet from a cauliflower!
Make an ocarina out of a gourd!
Make a Rhythm Instrument from a Green Pepper!
Learn how to make a drum out of a watermelon!
Make a scraper instrument from a Daikon radish!
Make an Udu from a butternut squash!
Learn how to conduct with Maestro Yaniv! (Featuring Jonah)
Learn about the Bass with Mark Tomko, Principal Bass of the BSO!
Learn about the cello with Olivia Kingsley, BSO Program Intern!
Learn about the English horn with Ken Bronstein, English horn of the BSO!
Learn about the flute with Debbie Arthur, Principal Flute of the BSO!
Learn about the horn with Kristi Kilgore, member of the BSO horn section!
Experience music and media arts!
This week’s lesson features Breanna Sinclaire, the first transgender person to sing the National Anthem at a professional sporting event!
Here is a fun Carnival of the Animals activity to do with your kids!
Stories and music! Here is a fun activity to do with your kids involving the piece In the Hall of the Mountain King.
Hear words of inspiration from composers Alexandra Gardner and Frances Pollock.
Here is a fun activity to do with your kids involving a piece about a river - The Moldau!
Learn about composer and violist Nokuthula Ngwenyama.
Learn about kid friendly operas with soprano Ashley Becker!
Today we remember Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg who was a champion of people and opera!
This week’s lesson features Sharon Isbin, the guitarist who created the guitar program at the Juilliard School!
Learn about Marian Anderson and her experience as a black woman denied a hall to perform.
Here is a fun activity to do with your kids involving Haydn’s “Surprise” Symphony!
Learn about our upcoming soloists Anthony and Demarre McGill!
This week’s lesson features Tona Brown, the first black transgender woman to perform at Carnegie Hall and to perform for a United States President.
Here is an activity featuring composer William Grant Still and his music.
The BSO is a proud participant and a founding member of the new Whatcom Arts Project, a group of over 30 community arts nonprofits. The goal of the Whatcom Arts Project is to reach our community during this time of need to provide hope, entertainment, learning opportunities, and a sense of togetherness. Each week, the BSO posts learning activities and videos on our website and to social media as part of the Whatcom Arts Project. To learn more about the Whatcom Arts Project and home friendly activities in our area, please visit: www.facebook.com/WhatcomArtsProject/ or https://www.bellingham.org/whatcom-arts-project/.
