The 80-voice Music in the Mountains (MIM) Chorus, along with the organization’s professional orchestra brings a performance of the famous masterpiece, “Carmina Burana” to Nevada County on Monday, July 1st at the Don Baggett Theater. The group has been in demand in recent years, singing Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9 with the Auburn Symphony at the […]
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Music in the Mountains Celebrates InConcert Sierra’s Vision with the Crown Point Event Complex
Grass Valley, CA April, 16th 2024 – Music in the Mountains extends warm congratulations to InConcert Sierra for their inspired initiative in establishing the Crown Point Event Complex. The development of this sophisticated venue marks a significant milestone in the cultural landscape of our community, promising an unparalleled space for classical music and community engagement. […]
Music in the Mountains Presents a free online lecture on composer Richard Strauss with Maestro Ryan Murray
Grass Valley, CA – March 28, 2024 – Discover more about composer Richard Strauss’s life and career including his early influences and education, greatest achievements, and romantic compositions with a free educational lecture presented by Music in the Mountains (MIM). The second installment of MIM’s 2024 education series titled Mondays with the Maestro will focus […]
Music in the Mountains (MIM) and The North Star House Team Up for July 3rd Concert
March 15, 2024 – Music in the Mountains (MIM) is excited to announce that they will be partnering with The North Star House in Grass Valley for the first time in their 43-year Summer concert history to bring their annual July 3rd concert to Nevada County. Dreams of bringing high-quality classical music to the Nevada […]
Time for Three – Classical crossover series by Music in the Mountains and The Center for the Arts on Feb. 1
In 2022, Music in the Mountains and The Center for the Arts embarked on a new collaborative mission that came out of their company in residence partnership. To make classical music more accessible to everyone in our community they would share in the production of two to three classical crossover shows annually. The series has […]
Music in the Mountains presents A Halloween Masquerade Ball on Oct 21st
Next Saturday night, October 21st Music in the Mountains (MIM) celebrates fall with a party supporting music education and live concerts. It will include a four-course meal, a live auction with the opportunity to win amazing prizes, including a chance to bid on a trip to the 2024 Paris Olympics complete with event tickets and […]
MIM Chorus Auditions Extended Due to Overwhelming Popularity
Grass Valley, CA Sept 12th 2023 – Music in the Mountains (MIM) is thrilled to announce that due to an unprecedented response from the community, auditions for the Fall 2023 Semester for the MIM Chorus have been extended to accommodate the overwhelming interest and demand from talented community members eager to join the chorus. Originally […]
MIM Executive Director Voted to Board of Association of California Symphony Orchestras
Music in the Mountains (MIM) executive director Jenny Darlington-Person was elected to a three-year position on the board of directors of The Association of California Symphony Orchestras (ACSO) at the organization’s annual conference this month in Riverside. In her role, Jenny will continue to advocate for small-budget, rural arts organizations like MIM, while taking advantage […]
Music in the Mountains To Present Workshop on American Composers with Maestro Ryan Murray
On Monday, May 22nd, Music in the Mountains (MIM) will present the third installment of its 2023 education series “Mondays with the Maestro,” featuring a discussion with Artistic Director & Conductor, Ryan Murray, with a program titled “Favorite American Composers”. This discussion will take place at 7PM with an inviting presentation by Maestro Murray and […]
Music in the Mountains: Youth Orchestra to Perform at St. Joseph’s Hall
The Music in the Mountains Youth Orchestra (MIMYO), in partnership with MIM’s after school programs and several Nevada County schools, will present their spring concert on Tuesday, May 23rd, 2023, at 6:30pm at St. Joseph’s Cultural Center in Grass Valley, CA. MIMYO is a part of multiple education programs serving Nevada County Schools and classrooms. […]
Music in the Mountains to Host Volunteer Trainings
Music in the Mountains (MIM) announces free volunteer training to people interested in serving in various volunteer capacities for the local music organization before and during their upcoming summer concert series, “SummerFest” featuring six concerts running from June 17th 2023 to July 3rd 2023. Join the MIM volunteer team and get ready to be a […]
Music in the Mountains Moving “SummerFest Preview” to Virtual Platform Amid Snowstorm
With ideal sledding conditions and sparkling icicles decorating the eaves of Western Nevada County, it might be surprising to hear that tickets for the locally beloved Music in the Mountains’ annual SummerFest will go on sale to the public in less than one week, on Saturday, March 4th 2023. Amid concerns about recent snowstorms and […]
Music in the Mountains to Host Free Reception Highlighting Upcoming Summer Music Concerts
On Saturday, March 4th, Music in the Mountains will be hosting their SummerFest 2023 Launch Party at Besemer Hall in Nevada City where patrons are invited to enjoy light appetizers and drinks as Artistic Director, Ryan Murray, introduces the music and artists of SummerFest 2023. Anyone looking for live entertainment this summer is invited to […]
Music in the Mountains to hold Choir Auditions on Feb. 6
Do you sing? Would you like to join Nevada County’s Music in the Mountains Chorus? Schedule an appointment for an audition today! Music in the Mountains has been singing and performing in Nevada County for more than 40 years. Choral director conductor Ryan Murray will hold auditions for experienced singers interested in joining the 80-voice […]
Music in the Mountains To Present Workshop with Maestro Ryan Murray
On Monday, January 23rd, Music in the Mountains (MIM) will present the first 2023 installment of “Mondays with the Maestro,” featuring a discussion with Artistic Director & Conductor, Ryan Murray, with a program titled “What Does a Conductor Do?” This educational lecture and discussion will take place at 7PM with a professional presentation and slideshow […]
Music in the Mountains Awarded $146,000 in Three Multi-Year Grants
As the end-of-year Giving Cycle wraps up for 2022, Music in the Mountains (MIM), one of Nevada County’s Classical Music Performance and Education Non-profits, is excited to announce that they are recipients of three arts education grants from the California Arts Council. The Council officially announced its second round of grant awards for 2022, with […]
Fall under our spell: Set aside an evening for magic at the Music in the Mountains’ Halloween Masquerade Ball
Music in the Mountains will present their annual Gala on Saturday, October 22nd, beginning at 5:30pm, taking place inside the beautifully renovated Center for the Arts in Grass Valley. The fundraiser will include a four-course meal, with drinks and appetizers, a live and silent auction with the opportunity to win amazing prizes, and a dance […]
Music in the Mountains Announces Volunteer Orientations
Your time and talent is what keeps the great music playing in our community! Join the Music in the Mountains (MIM) volunteer team and get ready to be a part of the magic behind the scenes! Here’s your chance to learn more! Enjoy information about how to participate with Music in the Mountains (MIM) by […]
Music in the Mountains to Hold Choir Auditions
Do you sing? Would you like to join Nevada County’s Music in the Mountains Chorus? Schedule an appointment for an audition today! Music in the Mountains has been singing and performing in Nevada County for more than 40 years. Choral director conductor Ryan Murray will hold auditions for experienced singers interested in joining the 80-voice […]
Jenny Darlington-Person of Music in the Mountains Selected to Attend Program at Julliard
Grass Valley, CA – Jenny Darlington-Person, Executive Director of Music in the Mountains is among a select cohort of 35 orchestra and arts professionals chosen from the United States and Canada to participate in Essentials of Orchestra Management, the League of American Orchestras’ premier leadership development program. The ten-day seminar, running from July 24-August 2, […]