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President's Message - Barb Oldenburg Welcome to Boise Music Week 2026-27 When the first Boise Music Week was held in 1919, Boise and the world were recovering from a world war and a devastating flu pandemic. That celebration of music, conceived by Eugene A. Farner and performed by volunteer musicians, brought the community together as only music can. Every performance at that first weeklong celebration was free for everyone to enjoy. Today, 108 years later, Boise Music Week is still uplifting Boise and the Treasure Valley with a week of amazing free performances, including a professional level music theatre production [...]

President's Message - Roxanne Coate Welcome to Boise Music Week. For over 100 years (since 1919) we have brought outstanding free musical performances to the Treasure Valley. We are the longest running free musical celebration in the United States. I have served as a president’s member, Officer, Treasurer, Vice President and now President. It is my honor this year to bring 10 fun-filled days of free musical entertainment for all ages. My involvement began in 1993. My best friend stopped by my house knowing that I had done theatre and choir in high school. While driving to tryouts she explained [...]

President's Message - Roxanne Coate Welcome to Boise Music Week. For over 100 years (since 1919) we have brought outstanding free musical performances to the Treasure Valley. We are the longest running all free musical celebration in the United States. I have served as a President’s Member, Officer, Treasurer, Vice President and now President. It is my honor this year to bring 10 fun-filled days of musical entertainment for all ages. My involvement began in 1993. My best friend stopped by my house knowing that I had done theatre and choir in high school. While driving to tryouts she explained [...]