With support from the California Arts Council, MUSIC IN THE MOUNTAINS will produce a concert of the Brahms Requiem with conductor, Ryan Murray and a multi-generational community chorus rehearsing and performing in community venues. The rural community will be strengthened when youth, adults, and seniors work and learn together to create high-quality art. Through weekly rehearsals, challenging music, and in-depth vocal workshops, Ryan will engage community members to learn complex repertoire.
Since 1982, Music in the Mountains has annually produced concerts and education programs for children and adults. Since 1982, it has held orchestral, choral and chamber music concerts, as well as extensive education programs – both in and outside of the classroom. The concerts serve approximately 10,000 listeners. The education programs serve 6,000+ children through Music for Young Minds, Youth Orchestra, First Notes after school music classes, student concerts, and the Young Musicians Competition Adult education programs, including vocal workshops, Zoom music lectures, and professional musician mentoring serve approximately 1000 people per year.
During the pandemic, MIM shifted its programming to online platforms, producing over 250 hours of virtual content for more than 30,000 households. The online offerings included, 10 concerts, 15 short videos, nine months of virtual choir and youth orchestra rehearsals, and more than 80 hours of other education programs and virtual music workshops.
For decades MIM volunteers have made the organization’s programming possible. In 2023, over 250 people donates nearly 5000 hours of their time to connect, inspire and serve their community through great musical programs and education.