July 26 - August 10, 2008

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Don't Miss the 40th Anniversary Season

July 26 - August 10, 2008

Happy Anniversary! 40 years in the making, and we are still celebrating! This year is going to be BIG, and we hope that everyone who has ever attended, volunteered, donated or supported us in any way joins us for one of our wonderful concerts this season. Maestro Carter Nice and the Board of Directors have been hard at work since August of 2007 to bring you a schedule that has some new twists as well as some traditional aspects to them. Our goal this year is to fill the tent with music lovers! We have some great new pricing for tickets with discounts and incentives for those who order early. We are also encouraging a younger audience and have introduced new pricing for children and students.

So what's the buzz about? Opening night for starters is going to be FUN, FUN, FUN! The Broadway show, "Oh, What a Night!" is sure to delight with it's tribute to Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons. Broadway Pops, County Line Trio and the Las Vegas group, Yesterday - A Tribute to the Beatles will leave us smiling. The classical concerts will not disappoint with "America's Favorites" on Saturday, August 2, "Latin Flare" on Sunday, August 3, "Top Russian Hits" on Friday, August 8, "The Orchestra Goes Hollywood" on Saturday, August 9 and the "Audience Favorites" on the final Sunday. Hot Club of San Francisco will return as will Sandy Cameron, violin, and Santiago Rodriguez, piano.

We are expecting large crowds this year, so reserve your tickets early! Check to see if you qualify for a discount or free drink ticket on our pricing page. Group discounts are also available.

We look forward to seeing all of you this year in Bear Valley, July 26 - August 10, 2008!

Young Musicians Camp 2008

Aspiring musicians can participate in the Festival, broaden their skills, and work with professional musicians while forming new friendships.

Meals, accommodations, lessons, and plenty of fun activities are included. Cost is $995 ($100 deposit due at time of registration) which includes the reservation fee. Contact the Festival office for more information at (209) 753-2574 or (800) 458-1618 or email at camp@bearvalleymusic.org.

The Bear Valley Young Musicians Camp is August 3-9th at Lake Alpine, just four miles from Bear Valley. It is a unique opportunity for music students, ages 11-17. Members of the Symphony and festival performers mentor, teach and play with the young musicians in a week long camp experience.

More information available here.

The Bear Valley Music Festival

The Bear Valley Music Festival offers a full symphony orchestra, international soloists, legendary entertainers, and renowned opera stars in a unique mountain setting. The Festival offers an outdoor musical experience while under the shade of a large 1250 seat tent.

An easy three-hour drive from the Bay Area through the historic gold country, Bear Valley sits along Highway 4 on the Ebbetts Pass Corridor, a recently designated NATIONAL Scenic Byway (www.scenic4.org). The Bear Valley Village and surrounding area offers an abundance of recreational activities: hiking, biking, fishing, kayaking, swimming, boating, camping, mountaineering, and relaxing between Festival performances.

Refreshments and dinners are available at the Festival Tent prior to all performances and during intermission, proceeds directly benefiting the Festival. Campgrounds, lodging, fine dining, and casual eateries are available in and near the Village as well as in the nearby communities of Arnold, Murphys, and Angels Camp.

Be sure to check out the Arts of Bear Valley, which will be set up directly across from the tent in the Perry Walther Building.