“The mission of the Lake Chelan Bach Fest is to inspire,
enrich and educate audiences, participants
and the communities of the region
through experiencing
a variety of live artistic performances. ”
The Lake Chelan Bach Fest Board of Directors is composed of volunteers from the Community who work tirelessly to plan, prepare and present each year's Bach Fest musical festival.
Bach Fest Board
President: Louise Simons (Host Housing)
President: Mary Jensen
Secretary: Mary Jensen (Grants, Social Media)
Secretary: Andrea Menin (Fundraising)
Executive Director: Beth Jensen
Fundraising: Kerry Travers
Erik Eliason (Logistics, Choir)
Hannah Hubbard (Volunteers)
Dane Johnson (Venues and Logistics)
Andrea Menin (Fundraising)
Christine Wineberg
FOUNDERS
Cora B. Hartley - Kathryn Castrodale - Sharon LaMar
Fred Rarden - Robert Virgin - Harriet Wilbour
APPRECIATION
Audiences:
Your enthusiasm and support is a constant reminder for why we do this! We greatly appreciate you!
Musicians:
This festival is brought to you by more than 100 musicians who gather each July bringing beautiful music to this beauty of nature, Lake Chelan. Our musicians come from all corners of the United States...from Washington, to New York, to Georgia, Texas, California and back. We are grateful for their dedication in bringing live concerts to the Lake Chelan region, thrilling audiences year after year.
Volunteers:
We applaud and give great thanks to our many volunteers. We love their enthusiastic help with the many facets of the festival, from handing out programs, to setting up for concerts.
Home Hosts:
Every year many homes in the Lake Chelan communities open their doors and provide a comfortable place for our musicians. Adopting a musician is a gracious act that is rewarding for all who participate.
If you would like to adopt a musician, please fill out the form below so that we can contact you. (Can you put a form in here for them to give us the following information: name, email address, phone number)
We are grateful to:
· St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, Chelan Lutheran Church, Chelan Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, St. Francis Catholic Church, The Landing, Lake Chelan Chamber of Commerce, Chelan Public Schools, Chelan Public Library, Chelan County PUD No. 1, Sigillo Cellars, Fielding Hills Winery, Karma Vineyards, Tsillan Cellars, Hard Row To Hoe Winery, and Rio Vista Wines for the generous use of their facilities.
· Chelan High School and Steve Burdick for the loan of percussion instruments and use of their music room.
· Symphony Tacoma, Wenatchee Valley Symphony Orchestra, Columbia Chorale, Wenatchee High School/Beth Jensen for the loan of music scores.
· James Wallace for sound engineering for the Pops in the Park concert.
· Sarah Allen and Olivia Plew, LC Creative Marketing, for graphic/web design & marketing materials.
· Businesses and individuals who sponsor our musicians.
· Businesses that purchase program book/website ads.