Jeffrey Gilliam

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How did Bellingham become your home? I applied for a job at Western teaching piano accompanying and classroom Music Theory in 1992. Since getting the position I now teach piano […]

How did Bellingham become your home? I applied for a job at Western teaching piano accompanying and classroom Music Theory in 1992. Since getting the position I now teach piano […]

A Piacere Musica da Camera

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“In music, as in life: go all out!” – Leslie Johnson, Viola, BCMS founding member Tell us about your journey to the piano as your instrument of choice? I began […]

“In music, as in life: go all out!” – Leslie Johnson, Viola, BCMS founding member Tell us about your journey to the piano as your instrument of choice? I began […]

Shu-Hsin Ko

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How did Bellingham become your home? After having first-hand experience of the trauma from the 9/11 attack and the following anthrax scare, my husband and I decided that we wanted […]

How did Bellingham become your home? After having first-hand experience of the trauma from the 9/11 attack and the following anthrax scare, my husband and I decided that we wanted […]

Kay Zavislak

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"It’s really thrilling to witness someone acquiring new skills, gradually becoming independent, and finding their voice through music."

“It’s really thrilling to witness someone acquiring new skills, gradually becoming independent, and finding their voice through music.”

Richard Hodges

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"The joy that I feel every time I collaborate with others, makes me want to share music with as much of the world as I can."

“The joy that I feel every time I collaborate with others, makes me want to share music with as much of the world as I can.”

Judith Widrig

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"I am convinced that playing chamber music is one of the best things a young musician can do."

“I am convinced that playing chamber music is one of the best things a young musician can do.”

Lisa Humphrey

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"Chamber music is a magnificent blending of individual voices and teamwork, it marries the best aspects of solo and orchestral playing."

“Chamber music is a magnificent blending of individual voices and teamwork, it marries the best aspects of solo and orchestral playing.”

Eric Kean

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"Ultimately, every musician needs to find their own path, but the experiences of others on the journey serve as valuable reminders of what truly matters as we find our own way."

“Ultimately, every musician needs to find their own path, but the experiences of others on the journey serve as valuable reminders of what truly matters as we find our own way.”

Lenelle Morse

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"The creativity that can be unleashed as a chamber musician is so freeing. To have more agency with musical ideas and to play at a high level with your friends is just the best."

“The creativity that can be unleashed as a chamber musician is so freeing. To have more agency with musical ideas and to play at a high level with your friends is just the best.”

Jill Whitman

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"The harp captured my time and my heart, my major, my life work,  and I am still passionate about it to this day!"

“The harp captured my time and my heart, my major, my life work,  and I am still passionate about it to this day!”