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Boise Music Week COVID Policy

bmwalanz — Mon, 21 Mar 2022 17:05:49 +0000

Boise Music Week’s Board of Directors places the highest priority on the safety and health of our patrons, performers and volunteers. For this reason we strongly encourage everyone attending Boise Music Week events to wear face masks, out of respect and caution for those attending and performing during the pandemic. Some of our events this year may require masks. We reserve the right to turn away or ask people to leave who show signs of illness. You assume all risks relating to contracting any communicable disease by attending or participating in a Boise Music Week event, and waive all claims and potential claims by doing so. Thank you for your cooperation. Together, we can remain healthy and strong.

BMW Events 2021

bmwalanz — Wed, 03 Feb 2021 02:11:26 +0000

Boise Music Week events will be virtual from May 2nd through May 15th 2021. Event listing can be viewed under the Events menu item.

President’s Message July 2020

bmwalanz — Wed, 29 Jul 2020 04:16:24 +0000

A message from Our President; Shannon Smurthwaite

To our loyal Friends, Patrons and Corporate Donors of Boise Music Week:

I would like to thank each of you for continued support of Idaho’s own 101 year-old non-profit organization devoted to the celebration of music. We operate solely on thousands of volunteer hours and your generous monetary donations. This has been a unique time for Idahoans and in particular, the Treasure Valley, as we navigate new paths and constant change to ensure the safety, health and well-being of our wonderful community. We are the longest-running organization of its kind in the United States. Boise Music Week has been the recipient of the Mayor’s Award, Governor’s Award, Award for Excellence in the Arts, regional wards for performers and countless other accolades that spotlight the efforts of simple, grass-roots commitments to keep this century-plus tradition alive for your family and generations that follow.

We’ve weathered the Great Depression, World War II, and several financial crises in our country. Still, fostered by the love of music and the arts, we remain a free venue to the public. We’ve never charged a dime for admittance into any of our uplifting, family friendly events. I think it can be said we’ve offered joy and hope in times of turbulence and the unknown. We are committed to that, especially, today.

For those of you who knew we would not have our 2020 season and told us to keep your donations, large or small, I thank you deeply. Like other non-profits we have monthly expenses. We continue to welcome, with our gratitude, your tax-deductible contributions. They can be made via this website or sent to: Boise Music Week, P.O. Box 155, Boise, ID 83701.

Lastly, our Board of Directors and Event Chairs are currently working hard on plans for our 2021 season. We are extremely excited for what’s ahead! Feel free to visit our website for updates. We have a delightful line-up that will both entertain and inspire you and budding young musicians, whom we encourage to attend and participate.

On behalf of our entire organization, thank you so very much for your love of the arts and community. Without you, we would not be moving forward.

Stay well!

Shannon M. Smurthwaite, President
Boise Music Week
Celebrating the Arts since 1919

Farewell Brent Karlberg

bmwalanz — Tue, 24 Mar 2020 20:54:10 +0000

It is with heavy hearts that we share the news that Brent Karlberg, Production Manager at the Morrison Center for the Performing Arts, suddenly passed away on March 23, 2020. Brent was instrumental in all peformances on stage at the center, and nothing happened on his stage without his approval. Boise Music Week was the grateful beneficiary of his expertise, and most especially his friendship, for many, many years. He had a fondness for our volunteer organization, and understood that we had a 100+ year legacy in the community and a reputation to protect. He also knew our funds came solely from donations and grants, so he always did whatever he could to help us stage a production that was beautifully and professionally designed and built cost efficently as possible, and he worked overtime every year to ensure that. He was a beloved member of our production team and his participation was appreciated by the board of directors and the community at large who supported our musical theater productions on that stage since 1998. Whatever will we do without his vision, his talent and generous spirit…

Brent, in this, your second act, Break a leg!

Brent Karlberg with Allyn Krueger

BMW 2020 Season Cancelled

bmwalanz — Thu, 19 Mar 2020 17:36:02 +0000

(Boise, Idaho – March 18, 2020) The Executive Board of Boise Music Week announced today that all Boise Music Week events of the 2020 season have been cancelled in support of our community’s efforts to limit the effects of the Corona Virus pandemic. For the first time since the inaugural 1919 season, no Boise Music Week events will be held.

The Executive Board recognizes the impact this decision has on our performers, volunteers, venue providers, and on all of our friends and supporters affected by this historic circumstance. Our primary interest is the safety of all involved.

Beverly Schumacher, President of Boise Music Week, expresses her appreciation to the event chairs, performers, directors, production staff, and our community partners for their efforts in preparation for the 2020 season. The Executive Board would continue to welcome tax-deductible donations online or mailed to P.O. Box 155, Boise, ID 83701-0155.

We encourage everyone to remember the power of music during this challenging time. It is our plan to bring you this unique celebration of music next spring, and hope to see you all in 2021.

2019 Pictures

bmwalanz — Thu, 17 Oct 2019 16:46:48 +0000

Photos from Boise Music Week 2019 have been loaded. There are photos for many of the events.

Auditions for Into The Woods

bmwalanz — Thu, 17 Oct 2019 16:44:22 +0000

Auditions to be held November 2nd and 3rd. Signups are on the website under the Volunteer menu.

Auditions for “Into The Woods”

bmwalanz — Fri, 02 Aug 2019 15:19:48 +0000

Auditions are expected to be in November or early December. Watch Facebook for updates or signup on our volunteer page for audition notifications. See Production page here.

Auditions for Thoroughly Modern Millie

bmwalanz — Tue, 19 Jun 2018 20:05:51 +0000

Things you should consider if you’re thinking about auditioning..

Auditions January 12 – 13, 2019
- Signup for Auditions
Rehearsal to begin 4 Feb 2019
Performance Dates are Thursday May 9 through Sunday, May 12 2019
This show has TAP dancing.
You may want to take advantage of the TAP classes available throughout the valley
Boise Rec is expected to have classes available this fall but other studios may have classes this summer.

Mayor proclaims May 11 thru May 20 as Boise Music Week

bmwalanz — Fri, 11 May 2018 17:27:12 +0000