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• Missoula Symphony Orchestra season draws to an end

  April 21, 2012 5:12 PM

  MISSOULA- The musical season comes to an end for the Missoula Symphony Orchestra this weekend. The Orchestra practices for Saturday night's, "The Spirit of Spring" and music director Darko said the Orchestra saved the best piece for last. He said although the season nears its end, he's incredibly excited... more »

• Music brings the world closer together at BSDFF Play Video

  February 18, 2012 11:29 PM

  MISSOULA- Music details generations, groups and emotions and this year the Big Sky Documentary Film Festival sought a deeper look at the tunes that defines us, through their theme"Big Sky Mix Tape". "It's all sort of there to represent what's wonderful about music and what brings people to music... more »

• Alien invades Missoula Symphony Orchestra concert Play Video

  January 27, 2012 8:12 PM

  MISSOULA - An alien invasion of the Missoula Symphony Orchestra captured the attention of hundreds of Missoula grade schoolers as they learned about music. The Missoula Symphony was on remote control as the so-called "spaceman" took over. He controlled what the symphony played and when it played it, to... more »

• New Year's fun in Missoula Play Video

  December 31, 2011 8:45 PM

  MISSOULA- If you haven't got new years plans Saturday evening, well we might have a few for you. New Years Eve is here and celebrations seem to tell a lot about hopes for the New Year. Music, poetry and ponies from Parson's farm. If First Night says anything about... more »

• First Night Missoula readies for New Years Eve

  December 28, 2011 2:09 PM

  MISSOULA- New Years is just round the corner and so is the 18th annual First Night event! First Night Missoula may have been on a smaller budget this year thanks to the down economy but over 80 events, including live music, will still take to downtown on New Years... more »

• Missoula Symphony Orchestra presents holiday show Play Video

  December 4, 2011 8:08 PM

  MISSOULA- Some 170 musicians performed to a sold out crowd at Sunday afternoon's Missoula Symphony Orchestra's Holiday Pops concert and this time around, audience members were able to choose the encore song at the end of the evening. The song that raised the most money was played at the... more »

• MSU music faculty member to perform Oct. 13 at White House State Dinner

  October 7, 2011 8:25 PM

  BOZEMAN - A member of the Montana State University music faculty will play Oct. 13 at the White House at a state dinner for the presidents and first ladies of both the United States and South Korea. Angella Ahn, who teaches violin at MSU, will perform at the White... more »

• Magic City Blues celebrates 10 years with its best attendance

  August 14, 2011 7:58 PM

  BILLINGS - The three-day Magic City Blues Festival finished Sunday afternoon at the added venue of South Park. Promoter Tim Goodridge says this year will surpass the best years that drew up to 9,000. The addition of South Park gives the festival more of a family ambiance. Goodridge... more »

• National Folk Festival out, MT Folk Festival is born

  July 13, 2010 11:36 AM

  BUTTE - Following the hand-off of the National Folk Festival from Butte to Nashville, the Montana Folk Festival was born. Planning and fundraising are already underway for the first year of the Montana Folk Festival that will take place next July 8, 9 and 10. George Everett of... more »

• Tuesday at 12 returns to Hamilton

  June 16, 2010 1:48 PM

  HAMILTON - "Welcome to the first Tuesday at 12 in the Park," said emcee and coordinator Steve Fullerton. "We've got perfect weather and a great performer to start the summer season." These words launched the 21 st summer performance series at the Legion Park in Hamilton. This year's organizers... more »

• Missoula Native re-launches country music career in his hometown, to play Bitterroot this summer Play Video

  March 16, 2010 1:02 PM

  MISSOULA - Homecomings don't get any more emotional than the one Missoula native Chance McKinney experienced this past weekend. The Big Sky High School graduate brought his band, Chance McKinney n Crosswire, to the University of Montana campus for their first concert outside the state of Washington. The... more »

• Music highlights program in the Bitterroot

  March 2, 2010 1:45 PM

  A sweet harmony of educational opportunity and musical expertise was brought to the Bitterroot Valley in what valley residents hope is just the first of many offerings. ‘Explore the Wondrous World of Piano Music with Steven Helsa and friends' was a four week course on music appreciation. Internationally renowned... more »