2020-2021 Concerts
This lineup of first rate performers begins with the WINDSYNC ensemble. Because of the nationwide shutdown we had to reschedule their spring concert for this fall. They are excited to be performing outdoors for us in the peaceful, shady Uptown Blanco Courtyard. This venue will allow for expansive personal distancing in a beautiful setting. Pianist Jonathan Tsay returns with pianist and friend Evan Mitchell for a concert of piano duets. This concert will be held at the Community Church of the Hills in Johnson City to allow for more audience spacing and air volume than is possible in the Uptown Blanco Ballroom. (Community Church of the Hills is located on Klett Ranch Road, 3 miles west of the Johnson City limits on US 290.) Many of our patrons will remember flutist Demarre McGIll who is returning this year with his brother Anthony, principal clarinet for the New York Philharmonic. These rockstars of the classical music world will be joined by pianist Michael McHale in a concert at Community Church of the Hills. Closing the season on May 1 is an audience favorite, the celebrated Miro Quartet. The memorable encore at their last appearance here was certainly a high point in BPA history.
Blanco Performing Arts presents season 11, “Silver Linings”, as a more casual group of shorter concerts, a respite for our collective souls. Music has the power to transport us to other worlds and to lift our spirits above the everyday tumult. A silver lining to this pandemic is that when we can have concerts together they are even more special!
There will be changes this year. Concerts will not last over an hour and will not include an intermission. Sadly, our social hour will be curtailed for now, but the beautiful music will continue! With the help of local experts and officials we are also working on policies and procedures to make attending our concerts as safe as possible. This may include limited audience size, socially distanced seating, mandatory facemasks, contactless ticketing, and digital programs instead of paper. For those unable to attend we are exploring offering a donation-based streaming service for each concert.
There will be changes this year. Concerts will not last over an hour and will not include an intermission. Sadly, our social hour will be curtailed for now, but the beautiful music will continue! With the help of local experts and officials we are also working on policies and procedures to make attending our concerts as safe as possible. This may include limited audience size, socially distanced seating, mandatory facemasks, contactless ticketing, and digital programs instead of paper. For those unable to attend we are exploring offering a donation-based streaming service for each concert.
- Attendance is capped at 50 reservations for not more than 2 per party.
- Concert will be 1 hour long with no intermission.
- Audience member’s temperatures will be checked at the entrance.
- No refreshments will be provided. Bottled water and programs will be on distributed on the chairs.
- Masks are required for entrance and exit and must be worn during performance. This includes children.
- Patrons must remain in their seating area. This includes children.
- No tickets will be sold at the door.
- Patrons should print their receipt as their ticket to be dropped into a box as they enter.
- Free streaming of events will be provided to students.
- Only the Third Street entrance into the Uptown Blanco Courtyard will be open.
Ticket Information: |
Blanco Performing Arts takes your safety very seriously. At this time we are placing tickets on sale in the month prior to each scheduled concert. The flexible 5 ticket pack will be available in August 2020. This will allow us to make venue and safety arrangements as needed, and hopefully limit the need for concert cancellations.
When tickets become available you may purchase tickets online via the buttons provided, or please feel free to download and submit this mail-in order form. For fastest service please call 830 385 1173. Revenue from ticket sales covers only a portion of the costs of bringing these Silver Linings Concerts to Blanco. If you are able please consider making an additional donation when you purchase tickets, or volunteering time and talents to help Blanco Performing Arts. |
