Outreach Concerts
The Festival at Sandpoint hosts concerts that are inexpensive and offer world-class musical experiences - ranging from Broadway and Disney to Mozart and Beethoven.
As a nonprofit, part of our mission is to make music accessible to local and regional audiences, and The Family Concert and Grand Finale provide affordable opportunities to experience music for the members of the community.
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The Family Concert is a low-cost musical experience for children to attend, listen to, and enjoy.
The Festival at Sandpoint has provided experiences including performances from Broadway performers, Disney singers, and positivity powerhouse Michael Franti.
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The Festival at Sandpoint brings a classical music experience to the stage annually for the final performance of the Summer Series.
In accordance with the Festival's mission to make music accessible, the Grand Finale performance offers affordable tickets as well as a youth option for individuals 12 and under.
Additionally, the Festival will alternate between traditional symphonic and movie in concert programming. The family-friendly film and orchestra experience is an approachable opportunity for younger audiences to engage with classical music.
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The Festival at Sandpoint's annual Ticket Outreach program works in close partnership with local schools and organizations to ensure free tickets to the Grand Finale / Family Concert reach those who need them most, including underserved community members, those with special needs, seniors, and veterans.
Through community partnerships, we are able to ensure even more low-income and underserved families can access this unique musical experience and cherished community tradition.
In 2024, with support from Innovia Foundation's 50th Anniversary Grant and Community Grant, the Festival at Sandpoint was able to distribute 200 tickets to underprivileged individuals for the Grand Finale: How to Train Your Dragon - In Concert.
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Selected musicians from across the Inland Northwest form the Festival at Sandpoint Orchestra that performs at our annual symphonic Grand Finale performance.
Orchestra members have the distinctive opportunity to exhibit their orchestral talent for a crowd of thousands alongside internationally renowned conductor Morihiko Nakahara.
FAS Orchestra
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The 2023 and 2024 Summer Series culminated with performances by the Festival at Sandpoint Orchestra.
The orchestra was comprised of more than 60 local and regional musicians, curated by Sandpoint native Dr. Jason Moody, who also served as concertmaster.
Under the baton of conductor Morihiko Nakahara, the Festival at Sandpoint Orchestra performed The Princess Bride in Concert in 2023 and How to Train Your Dragon - In Concert in 2024.
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Bass
Eugene Jablonsky
Greg Youmans
Jack Koncel
Joshua Skinner
Kim Plewniak
Kristina Phillips
Bass Clarinet
Nicole Johnston
Bassoon
Lynne Feller-Marshall
Erin Foster
Cello
Evgeny Grechko
Grace Ahola
Helen Byrne
Jared Carlson
Jennifer Kekering
John Marshall
Tim Gales
Clarinet
Hsing-Hui Hsu
Merilee Updike
Nicole Johnston
Contra Bassoon
Paul Plowman
English Horn
Jill Cathey
Flute & Piccolo
Julia Pyke
Colleen McElroy
Jennifer Slaughter
Harp
Earecka Moody
Horn
Clinton Webb
Charles Karschney
Andrew Angelos
Martin King
Steven Munson
Larry Hanna
Oboe
Ryan Walsh
Jill Cathey
Percussion
Paul Raymond
Bryan Bogue
Andrew Repsold
Lauren McKinley
Chris Grant
Piano & Celeste
Hsia-Jung Chang
Synthesizer
John Bodinger
Matt Goodrich
Timpani
Hamza Able
Trombone
John Church
Richard Strauch
Skyler Johnson
Trumpet
Larry Jess
Nicholas Slaggert
Logan Pintor
Tuba
Clayton Dungey
Viola
Angela Mitchell
Angela Schauer
Anita Perkins
Jessica Jasper
Joey Pomeroy
Natalie Cominiello
Nicholas Carper
Sarah Bass
Violin
Jason Moody
Anne Wolfe
April Martin
Christiano Rodrigues
Elizabeth Lund
Kathy Teal
Luis Perez Canabal
Margaret Bowers
Phillip Baldwin
Rebecca Stamm
Tana Bachman
Vanessa Moss
Adeline Kovell
Donna Stallings
Elizabeth Stubblefield
Gayle McCutchan
Jessie Morozov
Julia Salerno
Carrie Samsen
Phillip Pintor
Tiffany Wang
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Flute
Alicia Zeiler
Heather Johnson
Sophia Tegart
Oboe
Brent Hages
Jill Cathey
Clarinet
Jim Sullivan
Nicole Johnston
Jane Elsthworth
Bassoon
Lynne Feller-Marshall
Paul Plowman
Horn
Charles Karschney
Jason Johnston
Andrew Angelos
Henry Nordhorn
Trumpet
Larry Jess
Logan Pintor
Nicholas Slaggert
Trombone
John Church
Richard Strauch
Skyler Johnson
Tuba
Jerry Olson
Harp
Earecka Tregenza
Piano
Greg Presley
Guitar
Paul Grove
Percussion
Andrew Repsold
Mary Brown
Lauren McKinley
Timp
Paul Raymond
Violin
Jason Moody
April Martin
Allion Salvador
Vanessa Moss
Elizabeth Lund
Jeri Bentley
Carrie Samsen
Sam Thackston
Elizabeth Hamliton
Kelly Farris
Madeline Smith
Kristina Marsh
Julia Salerno
Tiffany Wang
Philip Pintor
Anne Wolfe
Elizabeth Stubblefield
Adeline Kovell
Gayle McCutchan
Donna Stallings-Poole
Betsy Bullard
Viola
Nicholas Carper
Angela Mitchell
Sarah Bass
Jessica Jasper
Anita Perkins
Roxann Jacobson
Joey Pomeroy
Angela Schauer
Cello
John Marshall
Louise Butler
Jennifer M. Kerkering
Bill Conable
Ruth Boden
Grace Ahola
Bass
Kim Plewniak
Stephen Swanson
Jack Koncel
Greg Youmans
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Event production services
The Festival at Sandpoint offers event production services and equipment rentals to local organizations throughout Bonner County.
In support of our non-profit mission, the Festival at Sandpoint is grateful to be able to use its expertise to assist other nonprofits and businesses in an attempt to keep arts, music, and entertainment accessible to our local community.
Some of the local organizations and events that we have assisted include Kaniksu Land Trust’s Sled Fest, Bonner General Health’s Heart Ball, Lost in the 50s, KRFY Community Radio’s Little Live Radio Hour, and many more.
Tickets for heroes
In partnership with Drew Holcomb & The Neighbors and The National Parks, were able to thank local teachers, first responders, and military service members for their service.
The Festival at Sandpoint was able to distribute 300 free tickets for their July 28, 2024 performance to teachers, nurses, EMTs, fire fighters, police, veterans, and currently-serving military service members.