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Billings Symphony and Billings Youth Orchestra to join forces
The Billings Symphony will acquire the Billings Youth Orchestra (BYO) effective July 1, 2022, renaming the nonprofit the Billings Symphony Youth Orchestra. The governing boards of both groups voted unanimously…
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Ignacio Barrón Viela named 2022 Community Builder by Downtown Billings
We’re so excited to announce that Billings Symphony Executive Director Ignacio Barrón Viela has been named 2022 Community Builder by Downtown Billings. This special honor is “awarded to an individual…
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Muralist Elley Swan unveils newest public work of art during Friday’s ArtWalk
Elley Swan describes herself as a “reluctant muralist.” She didn’t set out to paint large-scale works of public art, but after the success of her first mural in 2018 at…
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Welcome to Indian Country brings groundbreaking celebration of Indigenous culture to Billings
When Rena Priest, Washington State Poet Laureate, met Julia Keefe, a professional, New York City-based jazz singer, the two women found kinship in their collective creativity. In a little less…
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Devotee of Russian composers Wei Luo to perform in Billings
When Wei Luo takes her seat at the piano to perform Sergei Prokofiev’s Piano Concerto No. 3, she’ll be well acquainted with the “devilishly difficult” piece of music. The first…
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Imani Winds, musical storytellers
If music can tell a story that transcends words, Imani Winds is a storyteller for the ages. This innovative wind quintet has a repertoire that stretches beyond traditional chamber music…
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Montana Composer Ilse-Mari Lee to honor veterans through music
When Ilse-Mari Lee sits down to write, she wastes little time. Ilse-Mari Lee is a composer, concert cellist and Dean of the Montana State University (MSU) Honors College. Her latest…
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Meet Tania Mesa and Patricia García Gil, the duo behind Duo Terra
In partnership with Acción Cultural Española (AC/E), The Billings Symphony is committed to bringing to the stage artists of Spanish heritage. AC/E, a public entity dedicated to fostering and promoting the…
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Meet Ty Herman of Goosetooth, guitar pedal extraordinaire
Upon meeting Ty Herman, it’s nearly impossible not to smile. The self-proclaimed debutant has embraced his nature just like the hugs he hands out at will. If his generous love…
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We stand for peace and in solidarity with Ukraine
To show solidarity with the people of Ukraine and celebrate the country’s rich heritage and identity, the Billings Symphony Orchestra & Chorale performed the Ukraine national anthem during two concerts…
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