Bear Valley Music Festival

Join us for a mesmerizing evening under the stars at the Bear Valley Music Festival for "Our Earth, Our Stars & Beyond" on Saturday, July 27, 2024, from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM. This unique concert promises an immersive musical experience that celebrates the beauty of our universe and the depth of human emotion through a blend of classical music, theater, and iconic rock.

The night will feature Jared Tate's "Fire and Light," a compelling piece that explores Chickasaw identity through the fusion of classical music and theater, complete with a narrator and three voices. Following this, the audience will be treated to Eric Whitacre's "Deep Field," a symphonic work inspired by the Hubble Space Telescope's groundbreaking discovery of the Deep Field image, evoking the vastness and wonder of the cosmos.

Adding a rock twist to the evening, local guitar legend Scott Moughton will take the stage for a special arrangement of Led Zeppelin's "Stairway to Heaven" for orchestra, blending rock and classical music in a way that promises to captivate. The concert will conclude with the Sonora Community Choir joining forces for Faure’s "Requiem," a piece that beautifully captures the eternal cycle of life and death, leaving audiences with a sense of peace and transcendence.

Set against the backdrop of Bear Valley's awe-inspiring night sky, "Our Earth, Our Stars & Beyond" is an event not to be missed, offering a night of reflection, inspiration, and unparalleled musical artistry.