
BMCA Annual Instructor's Concert
Eclectic genre-spanning performances as BMCA instructors present individual solos and collaborative ensemble pieces, blending styles across jazz, classical, folk, and contemporary in an intimate Black Mountain Center for the Arts theater.
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Eight instructors deliver an evening of diverse instrumental performances in an intimate Black Mountain Center for the Arts theater, spotlighting virtuosic teaching talent and community focused repertoire across small ensemble formats.
Eight instructors deliver an evening of diverse instrumental performances in an intimate Black Mountain Center for the Arts theater, spotlighting virtuosic teaching talent and community focused repertoire across small ensemble formats.
Eight instructors deliver an evening of diverse instrumental performances in an intimate Black Mountain Center for the Arts theater, spotlighting virtuosic teaching talent and community focused repertoire across small ensemble formats.
Three generations of tight harmony bluegrass, banjo, fiddle, guitar and upright bass in an intimate Black Mountain Center for the Arts performance, bringing traditional mountain tunes and family rooted storytelling to a community audience.
Three generations of tight harmony bluegrass, banjo, fiddle, guitar and upright bass in an intimate Black Mountain Center for the Arts performance, bringing traditional mountain tunes and family rooted storytelling to a community audience.
Three generations of tight harmony bluegrass, banjo, fiddle, guitar and upright bass in an intimate Black Mountain Center for the Arts performance, bringing traditional mountain tunes and family rooted storytelling to a community audience.

Piano led jazz evening spotlighting outstanding regional vocalists, UNCA faculty artists, and special guests, with Dr. Bill Bares's lyrical piano arrangements and conversational, intimate club dynamics.

Piano led jazz evening spotlighting outstanding regional vocalists, UNCA faculty artists, and special guests, with Dr. Bill Bares's lyrical piano arrangements and conversational, intimate club dynamics.
Piano led jazz evening spotlighting outstanding regional vocalists, UNCA faculty artists, and special guests, with Dr. Bill Bares's lyrical piano arrangements and conversational, intimate club dynamics.

Fiddle and multi-instrument arrangements blend into warm, harmony rich Americana sets for an intimate, romantic Valentine's tradition, featuring rootsy tunes, tender vocal duets, and cozy theater seating for close listening.

Fiddle and multi-instrument arrangements blend into warm, harmony rich Americana sets for an intimate, romantic Valentine's tradition, featuring rootsy tunes, tender vocal duets, and cozy theater seating for close listening.
Fiddle and multi-instrument arrangements blend into warm, harmony rich Americana sets for an intimate, romantic Valentine's tradition, featuring rootsy tunes, tender vocal duets, and cozy theater seating for close listening.

Warm intimate acoustic evening of Appalachian rooted folk and singer songwriter storytelling at a cozy Black Mountain listening room. Donna Ray Norton and local collaborators deliver harmony-rich, narrative songs in a community-focused setting.

Warm intimate acoustic evening of Appalachian rooted folk and singer songwriter storytelling at a cozy Black Mountain listening room. Donna Ray Norton and local collaborators deliver harmony-rich, narrative songs in a community-focused setting.
Warm intimate acoustic evening of Appalachian rooted folk and singer songwriter storytelling at a cozy Black Mountain listening room. Donna Ray Norton and local collaborators deliver harmony-rich, narrative songs in a community-focused setting.

Varied acoustic and band sets of original songs, covers, guitar and piano with often surprising performances; each act receives 15 minutes or three songs in an intimate community open mic at White Horse Black Mountain.

Varied acoustic and band sets of original songs, covers, guitar and piano with often surprising performances; each act receives 15 minutes or three songs in an intimate community open mic at White Horse Black Mountain.
Varied acoustic and band sets of original songs, covers, guitar and piano with often surprising performances; each act receives 15 minutes or three songs in an intimate community open mic at White Horse Black Mountain.
Delicate Celtic harp duets and solo pieces by Sue Richards and Martha Hill, blending traditional Irish reels, airs, and contemporary arrangements in an intimate acoustic recital suited for folk and classical audiences.
Delicate Celtic harp duets and solo pieces by Sue Richards and Martha Hill, blending traditional Irish reels, airs, and contemporary arrangements in an intimate acoustic recital suited for folk and classical audiences.
Delicate Celtic harp duets and solo pieces by Sue Richards and Martha Hill, blending traditional Irish reels, airs, and contemporary arrangements in an intimate acoustic recital suited for folk and classical audiences.

Cozy neighborhood bar hosts an open mic night for acoustic guitars, storytelling, and spoken word; performers sign up on arrival while a supportive crowd fuels intimate evening showcases of local talent.

Cozy neighborhood bar hosts an open mic night for acoustic guitars, storytelling, and spoken word; performers sign up on arrival while a supportive crowd fuels intimate evening showcases of local talent.
Cozy neighborhood bar hosts an open mic night for acoustic guitars, storytelling, and spoken word; performers sign up on arrival while a supportive crowd fuels intimate evening showcases of local talent.

Informal Sunday night open jam in a brewery taproom where musicians of all skill levels sit in with rotating special guest hosts, fostering communal music-making alongside pints and casual conversation.

Informal Sunday night open jam in a brewery taproom where musicians of all skill levels sit in with rotating special guest hosts, fostering communal music-making alongside pints and casual conversation.
Informal Sunday night open jam in a brewery taproom where musicians of all skill levels sit in with rotating special guest hosts, fostering communal music-making alongside pints and casual conversation.
Lyrically braided harp and guitar interpretations of Turlough O'Carolan's Celtic compositions, delivered by renowned harpist Sue Richards and virtuoso guitarist Robin Bullock in an intimate concert setting.
Lyrically braided harp and guitar interpretations of Turlough O'Carolan's Celtic compositions, delivered by renowned harpist Sue Richards and virtuoso guitarist Robin Bullock in an intimate concert setting.
Lyrically braided harp and guitar interpretations of Turlough O'Carolan's Celtic compositions, delivered by renowned harpist Sue Richards and virtuoso guitarist Robin Bullock in an intimate concert setting.

Genre spanning chamber orchestra transforms Kittredge Arts Center with arrangements from operatic arias to heavy metal riffs, jazz and folk, delivering a mobile, crossover symphonic experience with VIP presale options.

Genre spanning chamber orchestra transforms Kittredge Arts Center with arrangements from operatic arias to heavy metal riffs, jazz and folk, delivering a mobile, crossover symphonic experience with VIP presale options.
Genre spanning chamber orchestra transforms Kittredge Arts Center with arrangements from operatic arias to heavy metal riffs, jazz and folk, delivering a mobile, crossover symphonic experience with VIP presale options.

Quiet gallery strolls through exhibits tracing Black Mountain College's legacy of experimental arts education and modernist artists, plus rotating contemporary shows and research resources in a compact downtown space.

Quiet gallery strolls through exhibits tracing Black Mountain College's legacy of experimental arts education and modernist artists, plus rotating contemporary shows and research resources in a compact downtown space.
Quiet gallery strolls through exhibits tracing Black Mountain College's legacy of experimental arts education and modernist artists, plus rotating contemporary shows and research resources in a compact downtown space.

High-energy traditional Irish music with virtuosic ensemble playing, warm storytelling, and infectious rhythms that invite foot-stomping and dancing in a festive St. Patrick's Day atmosphere.

High-energy traditional Irish music with virtuosic ensemble playing, warm storytelling, and infectious rhythms that invite foot-stomping and dancing in a festive St. Patrick's Day atmosphere.
High-energy traditional Irish music with virtuosic ensemble playing, warm storytelling, and infectious rhythms that invite foot-stomping and dancing in a festive St. Patrick's Day atmosphere.

Warm orchestral performances of timeless classical favorites and accessible family arrangements, paired with a second annual youth arts fair showcasing hands-on children's programs and local arts organizations for creative engagement.

Warm orchestral performances of timeless classical favorites and accessible family arrangements, paired with a second annual youth arts fair showcasing hands-on children's programs and local arts organizations for creative engagement.
Warm orchestral performances of timeless classical favorites and accessible family arrangements, paired with a second annual youth arts fair showcasing hands-on children's programs and local arts organizations for creative engagement.

Doorways and hotel rooms open into hallways, stairwells, and elevators where spontaneous bluegrass pickin' creates intimate acoustic banjo, fiddle, mandolin, and guitar sessions for wandering listeners and players.

Doorways and hotel rooms open into hallways, stairwells, and elevators where spontaneous bluegrass pickin' creates intimate acoustic banjo, fiddle, mandolin, and guitar sessions for wandering listeners and players.
Doorways and hotel rooms open into hallways, stairwells, and elevators where spontaneous bluegrass pickin' creates intimate acoustic banjo, fiddle, mandolin, and guitar sessions for wandering listeners and players.

Virtuosic solo piano recital by acclaimed pianist Awadagin Pratt in the resonant sanctuary of First Baptist Church, highlighting intimate classical repertoire and nuanced dynamics for contemplative concertgoers.

Virtuosic solo piano recital by acclaimed pianist Awadagin Pratt in the resonant sanctuary of First Baptist Church, highlighting intimate classical repertoire and nuanced dynamics for contemplative concertgoers.
Virtuosic solo piano recital by acclaimed pianist Awadagin Pratt in the resonant sanctuary of First Baptist Church, highlighting intimate classical repertoire and nuanced dynamics for contemplative concertgoers.

Round robin reels, jigs, and slow airs fill a cozy taproom as local and visiting musicians trade tunes in a relaxed, participatory Irish trad session held twice monthly on second and fourth Wednesdays.

Round robin reels, jigs, and slow airs fill a cozy taproom as local and visiting musicians trade tunes in a relaxed, participatory Irish trad session held twice monthly on second and fourth Wednesdays.
Round robin reels, jigs, and slow airs fill a cozy taproom as local and visiting musicians trade tunes in a relaxed, participatory Irish trad session held twice monthly on second and fourth Wednesdays.

High-energy bluegrass sets from top WNC pickers segue into an open jam at 9:30 PM, with fiddle, banjo, mandolin, and flatpicking in a cozy pub atmosphere.

High-energy bluegrass sets from top WNC pickers segue into an open jam at 9:30 PM, with fiddle, banjo, mandolin, and flatpicking in a cozy pub atmosphere.
High-energy bluegrass sets from top WNC pickers segue into an open jam at 9:30 PM, with fiddle, banjo, mandolin, and flatpicking in a cozy pub atmosphere.

Late-night electric and acoustic blues with gritty shuffles, slide guitar, and call-and-response solos; a loose barroom jam where local players and visitors sit in freely and beginners are welcome to trade riffs.

Late-night electric and acoustic blues with gritty shuffles, slide guitar, and call-and-response solos; a loose barroom jam where local players and visitors sit in freely and beginners are welcome to trade riffs.
Late-night electric and acoustic blues with gritty shuffles, slide guitar, and call-and-response solos; a loose barroom jam where local players and visitors sit in freely and beginners are welcome to trade riffs.

Dusty Appalachian folk from a two piece blending Jerry Garcia style picking with Tom Waits gravelly storytelling; intimate acoustic duo performing original and traditional songs in Highland Brewing's cozy taproom.

Dusty Appalachian folk from a two piece blending Jerry Garcia style picking with Tom Waits gravelly storytelling; intimate acoustic duo performing original and traditional songs in Highland Brewing's cozy taproom.
Dusty Appalachian folk from a two piece blending Jerry Garcia style picking with Tom Waits gravelly storytelling; intimate acoustic duo performing original and traditional songs in Highland Brewing's cozy taproom.