Bear Valley Music Festival Administration

Carter Nice – Music Director and Conductor

Music Director & Conductor, Carter Nice
Maestro Nice is celebrating his 26th year as Music Conductor of the Bear Valley Music Festival. During his tenure, Carter has conducted over 200 performances of the Bear Valley Symphony including opera productions. Carter has served as Concertmaster for the Florida Symphony Orchestra and the New Orleans Philharmonic. He was Music Director for the Sacramento Symphony 1979-1992 and the Music Director for the Sacramento Metropolitan Orchestra.

 

Vision Statement

Provide live, intimate & unique musical entertainment of highest quality with an emphasis on the Classical genre.

 

Mission Statement

It is BVMF’s mission to:

  • Provide high quality classical entertainment in an intimate, relaxed atmosphere for patrons of all ages, while maintaining a sound financial base.
  • Provide cultural and educational opportunities for the community and our patrons with specific emphasis on interaction and learning among patrons and musicians and nurturing & developing musically talented youth
  • Enhance business opportunities along the National Scenic Highway 4 corridor.

 

Board of Directors

  • Neil Wolff
  • Susan Doyles-Steffens
  • Caroline Schirato 
  • Barbara Goodrich
  • Randy Hanvelt
  • Ann Hicks 
  • Leonora Holmes
  • Kira Kryak
  • Susi Lewis
  • Barbara Maher
  • Shelley Mathews
  • Gloria Miller
  • Lil Runge
  • Martin Wegenstein
  • David Roberts

Music Director

  • Carter Nice

Bear Valley Music Festival Staff

  • Randy Hanvelt & Ann Hicks, Co-Presidents
  • Diane Gray, Executive Director
  • Pati Hendershot, Office Manager
  • Kathleen Lowe, Controller
  • Myke Kunkel, Production Manager
Bookmark and Share