Park your car in downtown Sandpoint and ride to and from the show with ease. Coach travel provided by Nspire tours. Tickets available here.
On Saturday, July 11, 2026, GRAMMY-winning trumpeter Chris Botti performs live at The Fox Theatre in Spokane, Washington for a special benefit concert supporting the Music Conservatory of Sandpoint. Ticket link here
Known for his expressive tone and cinematic trumpet style, Chris Botti is one of the most successful instrumental artists of the past three decades, with chart-topping jazz albums and performances at iconic venues including Carnegie Hall, the Hollywood Bowl, and the Sydney Opera House. His music blends jazz, pop, and classical influences, connecting with audiences around the world.
This special Spokane concert offers a rare opportunity to experience a world-class live jazz performance at The Fox Theatre while supporting music education and the next generation of artists in the Inland Northwest.
July 11, 2026 Travel Packages Available. Roundtrip Sandpoint, ID - Spokane, WA.
Come join us for a delightful evening at a Farm to Table Dinner event! Indulge in fresh, locally sourced ingredients prepared by their talented chef. This intimate 40-person event will be held at 11742 W Pine St, where you can enjoy a delicious meal pairing with local wines, in a charming setting. A portion of the proceeds support Music Conservatory of Sandpoint. Don't miss out on this unique dining experience that celebrates the best of local produce. Music Conservatory of Sandpoint will be providing music throughout the evening. Reserve your spot now!
Kathy Hellman
Pine Street Farm to Table
11742 West Pine Street
Sandpoint, ID. 83864
208-255-9325
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Come see the Music Matters! Musical Theater Summer Academy students perform Aladdin Jr. at the Panida Theater. We can’t wait for you to see this exciting stage adaptation of the legendary tale of the lovable thief with the heart of gold! Join Aladdin, Jasmine, and the fast-talking, wisecracking Genie as they discover mystical caves, take magic carpet rides, and outwit the evil sorcerer, Jafar.
Tickets available here soon.
Experience the breathtaking power of Carl Orff's Carmina Burana in the historic Panida Theater, where the full force of the North Idaho Philharmonia joins the extraordinary voices of our community alongside the Bel Canto Opera. From its thunderous opening chorus to its soaring, unforgettable finale, this iconic masterpiece will fill the theater with a wall of sound that is both exhilarating and deeply moving. Performed by a monumental ensemble of orchestra, chorus, and acclaimed soloists, this is music on an epic scale—designed to stir the soul and leave audiences in awe. Don't miss this rare opportunity to witness one of the world's most electrifying concert works in one of North Idaho's most treasured performance venues.
Experience the breathtaking power of Carl Orff's Carmina Burana in the historic Panida Theater, where the full force of the North Idaho Philharmonia joins the extraordinary voices of our community alongside the Bel Canto Opera. From its thunderous opening chorus to its soaring, unforgettable finale, this iconic masterpiece will fill the theater with a wall of sound that is both exhilarating and deeply moving. Performed by a monumental ensemble of orchestra, chorus, and acclaimed soloists, this is music on an epic scale—designed to stir the soul and leave audiences in awe. Don't miss this rare opportunity to witness one of the world's most electrifying concert works in one of North Idaho's most treasured performance venues.
North Idaho Philharmonia: Mozart’s birthday may be in January, but it’s never too early to celebrate his musical accomplishments. From composing 600 pieces during his life to being a master of all musical genres, he was nothing short of a prolific prodigy. Join NIPH and the community as they honor Mozart’s life by performing a tribute to his genius.
Tickets available here soon.
Come join us for our annual event that livens up downtown with concerts featuring resident songwriters and an interactive songwriting workshop. Whether you’re an aspiring songwriter or simply enjoy live music, Songfest is a chance to experience original performances, connect with local artists, and celebrate Sandpoint’s vibrant culture.
Tickets available here soon.
Tickets available this Fall.
Tickets available this Fall.
From Sandpoint with Love, the opera series continues! From Artistic Director, Karin Wedemeyer, we anticipate the unexpected, presented in musical and artistic style. Featuring guest Artist Max Mendez, baritone, Karin Wedemeyer, soprano, Brenda Rutledge, mezzo-soprano, and Melody Puller, piano.
Join Bel Canto for this mostly joyful musical journey through summer. Tickets available online NOW-click here!
Experience the magic of Disney's Frozen Jr. live on stage! Join Anna, Elsa, and friends for a spectacular musical filled with unforgettable songs and a heartwarming story about sisterhood and acceptance. It's a snowy spectacle the whole family will love! Brought to you by our Young Performers and Musial Theater troupes. Four performances: June 9 & 10 at 4pm and 7pm.
Experience the magic of Disney's Frozen Jr. live on stage! Join Anna, Elsa, and friends for a spectacular musical filled with unforgettable songs and a heartwarming story about sisterhood and acceptance. It's a snowy spectacle the whole family will love! Brought to you by our Young Performers and Musial Theater troupes. Four performances: June 9 & 10 at 4pm and 7pm.
Experience the magic of Disney's Frozen Jr. live on stage! Join Anna, Elsa, and friends for a spectacular musical filled with unforgettable songs and a heartwarming story about sisterhood and acceptance. It's a snowy spectacle the whole family will love! Brought to you by our Young Performers and Musial Theater troupes. Four performances June 9 & 10 at 4pm and 7pm.
Experience the magic of Disney's Frozen Jr. live on stage! Join Anna, Elsa, and friends for a spectacular musical filled with unforgettable songs and a heartwarming story about sisterhood and acceptance. It's a snowy spectacle the whole family will love! Brought to you by our Young Performers and Musial Theater troupes. Four performances: June 9 and 10 at 4pm and 7pm.
This instructor concert is a beloved and joyful event that many look forward to each year. Enjoy a chocolate fountain-included with your ticket purchas, a no-host wine bar, and other special treats to sweeten the spring season. It’s a wonderful opportunity to relax, celebrate, and experience an evening filled with music and community. Tickets available - click here.
An unforgettable evening celebrating hope, harmony, and the power of music—supporting performing arts education for children and youth. Featuring a chef-prepared dinner by The Idaho Club, live auction, and paddle raise.
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Rock Ensemble and Rock Ensemble Junior will play their end of year recital in Little Carnegie, MCS. Weather permitting, firehouse doors will open to take the music into the streets. Donations welcome, all proceeds fund scholarship programs for community youth to participate in performing arts education at MCS.
Join us at the historic Panida Theater for a joyful Music Conservatory performance created by school children, for school children. This special event celebrates the imaginative and rhythmic world of Carl Orff and other prominent music educators who have influenced how we teach music today. Student performers bring music to life through movement, percussion, and song. Come support our talented students as they share an unforgettable morning of music, learning, and fun!
A morning performance, by invitation only, is at 10 am, the evening performance is open to friends and family beginning at 6 pm. Tickets available - click here.
Celebrate America's soundtrack in honor of the United States Semiquincentennial! Melody Puller and Matt Goodrich present a showcase of bold, snazzy piano masterworks by American composers. Featuring music of Copland, Griffes, MacDowell, Barber, and more! America's Soundtrack: Exploring American history through music, presented by Practicing Musician in partnership with the National Endowment for the Humanities on America250 Programming. Tickets here
You are warmly invited to join us for a very special Palm Sunday concert filled with beautiful and inspiring music. Stabat Mater by Giovanni Battista Pergolesi, is a deeply moving and powerful masterpiece that captures both sorrow and hope with stunning musical expression. The program also features an uplifting performance from the Music Matters! Handbell Choir, whose vibrant and joyful sound is sure to delight audiences of all ages. This meaningful afternoon of music is offered by donation, and we would love to share it with you and your family.
Music Conservatory of Sandpoint invites the community to a special Celebration of American Music, featuring an engaging lecture at 2 pm followed by a live concert at 3pm. Held in Sandpoint, this inspiring event showcases talented MCS faculty, students, and friends performing a diverse selection of American works. Audiences will enjoy an enriching exploration of America’s musical heritage, brought to life through both insight and performance. Join us for an evening that honors the spirit, creativity, and artistry of American music.
Piano duo Matthew Goodrich and Melody Puller present selections by American composers - commemorating our Country’s 250 Birthday. Delight in a celebratory and dynamic evening of solos and double-handed duets. Part of the Conservatory Concert Series.
Roger McVey master class and recital.
American pianist Roger McVey has performed as a soloist and collaborative pianist throughout the United States, Europe, Asia, Mexico, and New Zealand. He is Head of Keyboard Studies and Professor of Piano at the Lionel Hampton School of Music, University of Idaho, and holds degrees from the University of Kansas, Indiana University, and East Carolina University, with additional study at the Aspen Music Festival and Chautauqua Institute. A top prizewinner in the International Beethoven Competition (U.S.A.) and a semifinalist at the International Franz Liszt Competition in Poland, critics have praised his “passionate artistry and electrifying virtuosity.” Dr. McVey has released five solo recordings, appears on four collaborative CDs, is a founding member of Trio St. Croix, and is an active chamber musician and advocate for contemporary music, collaborating with many leading American composers. A Steinway & Sons Hall of Fame Teacher, he is a sought-after educator, adjudicator, and national presenter for major music organizations and conferences.
Giselle Hillyer, violin master class and recital
Giselle Hillyer is a violinist and violist based in Moscow, Idaho, and a faculty member at the Lionel Hampton School of Music at the University of Idaho. She has appeared as a soloist and recitalist throughout the United States and abroad, with recent performances at the University of Idaho, recordings at Washington State University, and solos with the Coeur d’Alene and Washington-Idaho Symphonies. In March 2026, she will return as soloist with the Washington-Idaho Symphony to perform Prokofiev’s Violin Concerto No. 1. An active orchestral musician, Dr. Hillyer is co-concertmaster of the Washington-Idaho Symphony and has performed with ensembles including the St. Paul Chamber Orchestra, Minnesota Orchestra, Minnesota Opera Orchestra, New Zealand Symphony Orchestra, and Adelaide Symphony Orchestra. She holds a doctorate from the University of Kansas, graduate degrees from the New England Conservatory, a bachelor’s degree from the University of Adelaide, and is a certified Suzuki teacher whose students are frequent competition and scholarship winners.
This dynamic Sandpoint concert highlights masterful artistry and dazzling virtuosity, with pianist Roger McVey performing works by Johann Sebastian Bach, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, and Sergei Rachmaninoff, alongside brilliant showpieces by Earl Wild and Vladimir Horowitz. An internationally active soloist and collaborative artist, Dr. McVey is Head of Keyboard Studies at the Lionel Hampton School of Music at the University of Idaho and a prizewinning pianist.
The program culminates in Violin Concerto No. 1 by Sergei Prokofiev, performed by violinist Giselle Hillyer. A faculty member at the University of Idaho and co-concertmaster of the Washington-Idaho Symphony, Dr. Hillyer has appeared as soloist and orchestral musician across the United States and abroad. Together, these distinguished artist-educators bring depth, brilliance, and expressive power to an unforgettable afternoon of music.
The concert is free, donations welcome! Click here to donate to our scholarship programs.
Tea Time Serenade is the perfect day-after Valentine’s date—an afternoon to linger, listen, and connect in the cozy glow of Little Carnegie. Enjoy the warmth of classical favorites alongside contemporary-inspired selections, performed by the extraordinary talent of MCS faculty. As a sweet bonus, concertgoers will receive a special discount at 113 Main following the performance. All proceeds benefit the youth of our community who dream of learning to sing or play an instrument—because love of music is meant to be shared.. Tickets available here.
Two shows: 2pm and 5pm on December 21.
Experience the magic of the season with the Music Conservatory’s Bel Canto production of Amahl and the Night Visitors, Menotti’s cherished children’s opera. Tickets are $15 for adults, $10 for students, and free for children ages 6 and under. Tickets available online here or at the door.
Two shows: 2pm and 5pm on December 21.
Experience the magic of the season with the Music Conservatory’s Bel Canto production of Amahl and the Night Visitors, Menotti’s cherished children’s opera. Tickets are $15 for adults, $10 for students, and free for children ages 6 and under. Tickets available online here or at the door.
Sylvia Ranette, violin and Melody Puller, piano celebrate the joy of Christmas with traditional music. Step into a winter wonderland of sound with a Christmas concert featuring the graceful harmony of piano and violin. From tender carols to sparkling holiday masterpieces, each note captures the spirit of the season. Treat yourself to a magical night of music and merriment.
Donation suggested in lieu of tickets.
Brought to life on stage with a live orchestra from the North Idaho Philharmonia under the direction of Jan Pellant. This beloved holiday classic shimmers with Tchaikovsky’s iconic score performed live on Saturday's matinee and evening performances will elevate every twirl, leap, and snowflake on stage. From the enchanting Party Scene to the Kingdom of Sweets, audiences of all ages will be swept into Clara’s unforgettable journey. , Allegro Dance Studio’s beloved holiday tradition is in it’s 4th annual production of The Nutcracker, a magical holiday tradition. Experience the magic of The Nutcracker with the enchanting ballet performances from local dancers, musicians, and artists, all right here in our own community! www.allegrodancestudio.org
Brought to life on stage with a live orchestra from the North Idaho Philharmonia under the direction of Jan Pellant. This beloved holiday classic shimmers with Tchaikovsky’s iconic score performed live on Saturday's matinee and evening performances will elevate every twirl, leap, and snowflake on stage. From the enchanting Party Scene to the Kingdom of Sweets, audiences of all ages will be swept into Clara’s unforgettable journey. , Allegro Dance Studio’s beloved holiday tradition is in it’s 4th annual production of The Nutcracker, a magical holiday tradition. Experience the magic of The Nutcracker with the enchanting ballet performances from local dancers, musicians, and artists, all right here in our own community! www.allegrodancestudio.org
Join us for a festive evening of music! Music Matters! Youth Orchestra, Choir, and Percussion Ensembles take the stage at the Panida Theater to share the sounds of the season. Adults $10 and Students $5. Children 6 and under FREE. Tickets available click here.
Experience the warmth and charm of Czech holiday tradition with J. J. Ryba’s Czech Christmas Mass—the most beloved Christmas composition of the Czech Republic. Written in the Czech language and inspired by folk melodies and rhythms, this pastoral masterpiece tells the Nativity story through the eyes of humble Bohemian shepherds. Featuring a flexible choir, four soloists, and organ, Ryba’s accessible yet heartfelt music captures the true spirit of Christmas for performers and audiences alike. Conducted by Jan Pellant, presented by Music Conservatory of Sandpoint with NIPH and Bel Canto. Tickets available online here!
Join us for an intimate night of fine dining, music, and generosity. This limited-seating event features pianists Matthew Goodrich and Melody Puller, in a dazzling duo of works by Domenico Scarlatti and other Italian masters, performed on a grand piano brought in especially for the occasion. Guests will enjoy a three-course coastal Italian-inspired dinner with wine pairings and customized entrée selections.
Reservations are required
Proceeds from this event benefit student scholarship programs at the Music Conservatory of Sandpoint, an educational nonprofit eligible for the Idaho State Education Tax Credit.
Featuring the Conservatory’s extraordinary faculty musicians, this program highlights the works of the great masters, performed with artistry, passion, and heart. Tickets available online-click here.
An operatic comedy…of some sort
Bel Canto is back onstage with more comedic opera for two performances. 5pm Saturday, November 1 and 5pm Sunday, November 2. Artistic Director Karin Wedemeyer. Tickets available online click here
An operatic comedy…of some sort
Bel Canto is back onstage with more comedic opera for two performances. 5pm Saturday, November 1 and 5pm Sunday, November 2. Artistic Director Karin Wedemeyer. Tickets available online click here
Reflections on Life in an Earthsuit was created and conducted by Vicki Blake Thompson with collaborative pianist Barb Nelson. INSIDE OUT, a choral theater work, consists of spoken word celebrating the science and surprising facts about our miraculous earthsuits (our bodies) and songs which reflect on what it is like to live in one, how body, heart, mind, and soul all somehow connect us. The music is richly varied ranging from serious choral compositions to light hearted upbeat tunes.
Tickets by donation at the door. The concert is a fundraiser for the Second Harvest Food Truck and the Creston Refugee Committee.
