The Early Birds of the 2009 Chamber Music Festival Season

Opening Day of ticket sales for Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival takes flight with Early Bird Event

Ticket sales for the 2010 Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival open early, VERY early on Wednesday, May 26th. Every year,“Early Bird” patrons arrive at Orcas Center at 5 a.m. and line up to purchase tickets.  Event organizer Mary Poletti conducts this uniquely Orcas celebration, and greets these early birds with coffee, homemade cakes, fresh fruit and of course classical music!

Some music lovers bring their own chairs, others bring books and knitting projects, and several friendly pets mingle, too.  Everyone brings an enthusiasm for the Chamber Music Festival, which takes place Aug. 12th through 28th this year.

Then at 9 a.m. those present, in order of arrival, select their preferred seating speaking directly with OICMF Executive Director Victoria Parker and volunteer Marilyn Andrews.

At 10 am the Box Office telephone lines open (376-2281) for all other patrons, and tickets are available during their normally scheduled hours, Thursday through Saturday from noon to 4 pm.

New this year is online ticketing.  Beginning at 4 p.m. May 26th, patrons will be able to purchase Chamber Music Festival tickets online.  You can access this through the www.oicmf.org or the www.orcascenter.org web site.  You do not need to be a member of Orcas Center to purchase tickets.

Season brochures will mailed to all island residents this week.

For more information, call the Festival office 376-6636.

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