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About the Boise Baroque Orchestra

The Boise Baroque Orchestra was formed in 2003, with the goal of bringing the best of the baroque repertoire to the Treasure Valley. The musicians are professionals in the area, many of whom perform with groups such as the Boise Philharmonic, the Boise Master Chorale and Opera Idaho. The Boise Baroque Orchestra is developing new audiences for the baroque repertoire and providing musicians with the opportunity to perform in a style where every individual instrument is very important.

Music Director and Conductor - Daniel Stern grew up in Rochester, New York. After earning his bachelor's degree from the Eastman School of Music, he moved to Oregon, where he taught in the Salem, Oregon Public Schools for two years. He then entered graduate school at the University of Oregon, where he earned his master's and doctoral degrees in Music. From 1971 to 1974 he was on the faculty of New Mexico Highlands University as professor of Music. He also performed as a violinist in the University Trio and played in the Santa Fe Opera Orchestra. Dr. Stern moved to Idaho in 1974 as Music Director of the Boise Philharmonic, a position he held until 1987. In addition, he has also conducted numerous performances with the Boise Opera and Ballet Idaho.

Artists

Violin
Dawn Douthit, Concertmaster
Jenny Jones, Principal
Susan Courtial
Jonelle Darrow
Pal Hatvani
Anna-Marie Hladik
Marcia Von Huene
Laura Owens
Paula Stern
Petra Schwarthoff

Viola
Jennifer Drake, Principal
Laura Von der Heide
Henry Olivera

Cello
Lorie Scherer, Principal
Stephen Mathie
Katherine Couch

Oboe
Ken Burkholder
Caitlin Lapinel

Bassoon
Janelle Oberbillig

Harpsichord
David Tacher

Horn
Dan Meier
Mark Givens

Trumpet
Justin Stamps
Rachel Johnston

Timpani
Mona Morrison

Bass
Brenton Viertel