Welcome to Music in the Mountains!
We are excited to invite you to explore world class concerts, educational programming, or any number of exciting events offered by MIM.
Click below to get tickets online or feel free to call our box office at (530) 265-6124. Box office hours: Tues-Fri 12pm-4pm.
We are community-supported and community-powered. Our box office is located in downtown Grass Valley and our staff members are happy to help.
A Classical Cabaret with Jesse Barrett and Friends
Extraordinary vocalist and oboist Jesse Barrett returns to Music in the Mountains with pianist Ronny Michael Greenberg and mezzo soprano Laura Krumm for this one-night performance at the Center for the Arts in Grass Valley.
Musings with the Maestro: Mahler
Join Maestro Ryan Murray and explore the music of The Symphony No. 2 in C minor by Gustav Mahler. This online educational event will start at 7 PM. Pay-What-You-Choose.
Spring Choral Concert: Songs of the Heart
Peace Lutheran Church – Grass Valley, CA
Songs of the Heart: Love Across Culture and Time featuring the Music in the Mountains Chorus featuring Mezzo Soprano Sarah Saturnino.
Gustav Mahler's Symphony No. 2
The Mondavi Center for the Arts – Davis. CA
The Auburn Symphony presents Gustav Mahler’s Symphony No. 2 with special guests Music in the Mountains Chorus along with soloist Rena Harms, conducted by Maestro Ryan Murray.
MIMYO Spring Concert
The Music in the Mountains Youth Orchestra MIMYO Spring Concert. Music from around the world and featuring students from the MIM First Notes program.
Musings with the Maestro: SummerFest 2025
Join Maestro Ryan Murray and get a sneak peak into the music of SummerFest 2025. This online educational event will start at 7 PM. Pay-What-You-Choose.
New World Symphony
Center for the Arts
314 W. Main St., Grass Valley, CA 95945
Antonín Dvořák’s Symphony No. 9 in E Minor (“From the New World”) is a centerpiece of the opening concert on June 25th. Joined by trumpet virtuoso Scott Macomber, the program will also feature Joseph Haydn’s Trumpet Concerto, known for its innovative use of the newly invented keyed trumpet, and Coleridge-Taylor’s energetic Ballade in A Minor, a piece brimming with vibrant orchestral color.
Firebird
314 W. Main St., Grass Valley, CA 95945
MIM’s Orchestra will perform Stravinsky’s Firebird Suite, a powerful and evocative ballet that brought the composer international acclaim. Alongside it, celebrated cellist Adelle-Akiko Kearns will perform Elgar’s poignant Cello Concerto in E Minor, a masterpiece reflective of post-WWI introspection. The evening also features works by Jessie Montgomery and Jennifer Higdon, blending the classic with the contemporary.
Copland & Lauridsen: American Splendour
Center for the Arts
314 W. Main St., Grass Valley, CA 95945
On June 29th, MIM’s Festival Orchestra and Choir will explore the landscape of American music with selections by Copland, Lauridsen, and Williams. Copland’s Appalachian Spring will be paired with Lauridsen’s ethereal Lux Aeterna with fan favorite John Williams’ dynamic Cowboys Overture, encapsulating the diverse American soundscape.
Dessert in the Garden with Brass Over Bridges
Private Residence
Grass Valley, CA 95945
To close the festival on July 13th, the delightful Brass Over Bridges quintet will take center stage at a private residence in Grass Valley. Known for their captivating performances, Brass Over Bridges brings charm and artistry to their brass music, creating a memorable evening amidst beautiful gardens, complete with a cocktail hour and lavish dessert buffet.
Two Pianos featuring Vijay Venkatesh & Eva Schaumkell
Center for the Arts
314 W. Main St., Grass Valley, CA 95945
MIM Gala 2025
314 W. Main St., Grass Valley, CA 95945
Fall Fundraising Gala with live auction and dinner catered by Antonio.
Happy Holidays Concert - Saturday
Center for the Arts
314 W. Main St., Grass Valley, CA 95945
Happy Holidays Concert - Sunday
Center for the Arts
314 W. Main St., Grass Valley, CA 95945
Caution!
Don’t purchase tickets from third party vendors or from people using online forums claiming to have extra tickets. Music in the Mountains cannot validate, refund, or replace tickets purchased through any third party vendors. To be sure you’re purchasing tickets directly through Music in the Mountains, please click the ticketing buttons directly from our website.
Feel welcome to call our office or email [email protected] if you have any questions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Ways to Buy Tickets
Online
In Person
131 South Auburn Street
Grass Valley, CA 95945
across from Caroline’s Coffee // around the back
Box Office Hours:
Tuesday – Friday
12:00PM – 5:00PM
By Phone
Ticket Policies
Unable to Attend
Exchanges into a higher-priced performance or seating area may result in a price difference and is the responsibility of the ticketholder. There is no refund for exchanging into a lower-priced event or seating area.
Tickets may also be returned for a tax-deductible donation to Music in the Mountains. Ticket donations must be done in-person or by phone before the event start time.
There are no refunds.
Lost Tickets
Contact Nancy to replace your tickets as soon as possible.
Canceled Event
- Receive a full refund
- Receive a credit toward another Music in the Mountains concert or event
- To convert it to a donation
Refunds are granted only for canceled performances.
House Policies
Late Seating
Latecomers will be seated at an appropriate pause in the program, as determined by the artist and MIM management.
ADA Seating
Please contact our box office at (530) 265-6124 to make arrangements.
Lost & Found
If you have lost an item during a performance, please call our office at (530) 265-6173.
Concert Halls
Center for the Arts
A gorgeous, recently renovated space in downtown Grass Valley. Wonderful acoustics, comfortable seating and great sightlines make this a beautiful place to enjoy great music.
Don Baggett Theatre
Don Baggett Theater is located on the campus of Nevada Union High School. Originally built for theatrical performances, the theater’s seating also allows for exceptional site lines by patrons and excellent acoustics.
Nevada Theatre
The Nevada Theatre is California’s oldest existing theater, in a charming 300 seat historic building. Notable past performers include Emma Nevada, Mark Twain, and The Second City comedy troupe.
Peace Lutheran Church
With lovely acoustics, Peace Lutheran Church is a popular space to perform for both choral and chamber music concerts. Seating is intimate and parking is ample and close.
Health and Safety Protocols
Health and safety is our priority.
We work to keep our artists and audience members safe. Your purchase of a ticket is your agreement to comply with all federal, state, and local laws, regulations and ordinances, and the rules of the venues where our concerts and events take place, including but not limited to, The Grass Valley Center for the Arts, The Nevada County Fairgrounds, and Peace Lutheran Church.
Policies are subject to change – all attendees will receive updated information in an email communication in advance of your event.
Questions?
Please contact [email protected] or call (530) 265-6124.
Health Guidelines
PLEASE STAY AT HOME IF:
- You are sick or have any of the following symptoms: fever, sore throat, chills, cough, shortness of breath, congestion, nausea, or vomiting.
- You’ve been in close contact with an individual diagnosed with COVID-19 or exhibiting COVID-19 symptoms within the past 14 days.
- You’ve been directed to self-isolate or quarantine by a health care provider or public health official.
- You are awaiting the results of a COVID-19 test because you are or have been symptomatic.
If you are feeling sick on the day of a concert, we will give you either a refund or a voucher.
Box Office Safety
Guests will check-in with MIM staff or volunteers at a designated area. Foot traffic patterns will be modified to limit queuing.
Seating & Performance
Music in the Mountains will monitor the active COVID infection numbers as well as vaccination rates to determine the seating capacity for each concert or event. Seats will be assigned and – when warranted – spaces may be left between seats. Please only sit in your assigned seats and follow spacing guidelines.
Indoor performances will last approximately 90 minutes with a short intermission. Guests are asked to remain in their seats during the performance unless using the restroom or leaving the venue early. The bar will be open during the intermission, but mask wearing and social distancing are required when visiting the bar.
Pets are not allowed.
Seating capacity for events will be determined on a per show basis considering legal regulations, COVID case numbers, and vaccination numbers for Nevada County at the time of the show.
Those not following the rules will be asked to comply or leave the premises.
An inherent risk of exposure to COVID-19 exists in any place where people gather. COVID-19 is an extremely contagious disease that can lead to severe illness and death. By purchasing a ticket, you assume all risks, hazards, and dangers arising from or relating in any way to the risk of contracting COVID-19.
MIM Youth Orchestra
Proof of vaccination is not required for those under 18 years old, but all participants will have to answer a weekly COVID symptoms questionnaire and wear masks at all times, except when playing wind or brass instruments – bell covers are required for wind and brass instruments. A COVID health screening will be done before members can enter The Center for the Arts/Off Center Theater. Adult conductors, teachers, mentors, and family will be required to show proof of FULL vaccination in order to enter in-person rehearsal spaces. See above for acceptable forms of proof of vaccination. Please contact Marge with any questions & to provide your proof of vaccination. Proof of any required booster vaccinations will also be required to prove FULL vaccination.
Mask Wearing
At all venues, attendees, employees, and volunteers will be required, according to the Nevada County Public Health Amended Order of August 25, 2021, to wear masks that cover both your nose and mouth at all times (except when eating and drinking). We will have a limited number of masks available at the door.
Crowd Safety
We encourage you to limit crowd density through physical distancing.
Food & Beverage
The Center for the Arts will be selling beverages and limited snacks during events. Eating and drinking will be permitted in the lobby, and at tables in the theater. Outside food and beverages are not permitted, except bottled water with a lid. No outside alcohol is permitted at Western Gateway Park.
Additional Safety
* State-of-the-art HVAC system to bring in 100% outside air eight times per hour and ensure the cleanest air possible.
* Contactless ticket scanning and purchasing wherever possible.
* Hand sanitizer stations throughout the venue.
* Fully vaccinated staff and volunteers, including instructors in our education programs.
* Extra ushers available to assist with traffic flow in the lobby, concessions area, bathrooms, and elevator.
* Instituted CDC-recommended cleaning practices before, during, and after shows, particularly cleaning of “high touch” surfaces.
Hand Sanitizing
We remind everyone to wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, especially after using the restroom, blowing your nose, coughing or sneezing, and before eating. Hand sanitizer will be available at events and performances for your convenience.
Touchless Program
As an additional precaution, programs will be available on the MIM website as a PDF. Before & during the performance, information about the program will also be posted at the venue and announced from the stage.
Performer Safety
The safety of our artists is a top priority. We will be following standards in the industry for safety precautions. These precautions may include but are not limited to face coverings when possible, and social distancing on stage and backstage.