Harwood named Orchestra Management Fellow; BARS welcomes next ED

Saturday, May 21, 7p: Benefit Dinner at Ton Kiang, 5821 Geary Blvd, SF (Map) | Tickets


Ian Harwood, BARS Founder and Executive Director

Ian Harwood, BARS Founder and Executive Director

BARS announces the departure of founder and Executive Director, Ian Harwood, who as been named a 2011 League of American Orchestras Orchestra Management Fellow.


In honor of Mr. Harwood’s service to the arts and LGBTQ community, we invite you to a farewell dinner and “roast” on Saturday, May 21, 2011 at 7pm at the award-winning Ton Kiang. BARS will also introduce its next Executive Director, Mr. Tyler Wanshura, at the benefit dinner.


Tickets may be purchased in advance only and are limited in number.


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Introducing Jessica Bejarano, BARS Asst. Conductor


Jessica Bejarano, Asst. Conductor

Jessica Bejarano, Asst. Conductor

BARS is thrilled to announce the appointment of Jessica Bejarano as BARS first assistant conductor!


Maestra Bejarano led BARS Symphony Orchestra’s performance of Barber’s Adagio for Strings and Bernstein’s Candide Overture in June, 2009, as well as a number of BARS chamber ensemble selections, including recent presentations at the 2011 Conductor’s Guild annul conference in San Francisco at Calvary Presbyterian Church.


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