In addition to providing concerts, an important part of the Clear Creek Music Festival mission is to provide multiple opportunities for community members of all ages to be active participants in music making and to interact with the collegiate students. Some of the scheduled opportunities are listed below. Register at the Hell’s Canyon Journal Office or contact us for more information.
Unless otherwise stated, activities will be at the Pine Valley Presbyterian Church
Click here for printable community activity information: 2019 Registration info
Clear Creek Kids Chorus: age 4-8 T/Th/Sat’s 3:00 pm; age 9-13 T/Th/Sat’s 4:00 scholarships available
Music making fun and games. Sing and learn pieces to perform at the closing concert. Contact for information
How to Sell a Song: teens Sat/Tues/Thurs’s 4:00-5:00
Bring a couple of your favorite songs, things you have performed or things you want to perform, and learn how to sing them stronger, more easily, and in a way that really grabs the audience. The result is fun for all. Registration includes participation in the Community/Festival Chorus to the Ferrandino world premiere.
Community/Festival Chorus: ages 13-103 Sat/Tues/Thurs’s 5:00-6:20 contact for information
Improve you voice while singing great repertoire. Past selections have ranged from Brahms to Bach to Rutter, spirituals, and world premiers.
This summer we complete the Scenes from the Oregon Trail saga by Blaise Ferrandino featuring flutist Lydia Kwok, oboist Lauren Blackerby (Boise Philharmonic), clarinetist Eddie Airheart, cellist Tsun Emmanuel Kwok, pianist “Q” Langman, the Clear Creek Kids, and the Community/Festival chorus. Be part of this Festival Grand Finale!
Individual and Group Lessons for teens and adults: piano, voice, composition by arrangement with faculty. Brass and woodwind group lessons may also be arranged. contact for information
Meet the Musicians:
Discussions on the Arts Friday, July 19 4:00 PM Pine Valley Presbyterian Church Faith Room
An opportunity to share ideas on creating art, whether it be painting, 
woodworking, crafting, music, poetry, or other forms. Learn about the evolution of Scene V from “Scenes from the Oregon Trail.” Participation is included with registration for the Community/Festival Chorus.
2019 Concerts:
Friday, July 12 Fun on the Main Street Stage 7:00 p.m.
Sunday, July 14 Festival Concert with Students and Faculty 7:00 p.m. Pine Valley Presbyterian Church
Friday, July 19 Festival Concert with Students and Faculty 7:00 p.m. Pine Valley Presbyterian Church
Sunday, July 21 Gala Closing Concert with Students, Faculty, Community/Festival Chorus, and children 7:00 p.m. Pine Valley Presbyterian Church
