Noon Notes

To our dear Noon Notes patrons,

As many of you may know, the Bozeman Public Library Community Room is scheduled to be closed for renovation from September through December. Montana Chamber Music began searching last May for suitable locations for our fall Noon Notes programs.

Finding the right space proved more challenging than we anticipated. We needed a room large enough for our audience, adequate seating, safe bus loading and unloading for our student guests, and convenient parking for our adult patrons. Churches and other public venues we explored were not available on October 5, so our October Noon Notes program will be held at the Bozeman Event Space downtown, formerly the Masonic Lodge, on S. Tracy near Main Street.

While the ballroom is beautiful, we know that parking will be a little less convenient than at the library. There are 10 parking spaces on the block between Main and Babcock, including two accessible spaces, available on a first-come, first-served basis. Many patrons may find the downtown parking garage, just one block away, to be the easiest option.

For our November 2 and December 7 programs, Noon Notes will move to the First Security Bank branch at N. 19th and Cattail, near Best Buy. That location offers ample parking, including several accessible spaces.

The two of us wanted to reach out well in advance so that you can plan ahead. We know that changing locations can be inconvenient, and we truly appreciate your flexibility and understanding. Most of all, we hope you will join us for all three of our fall programs. Your presence is such an important part of what makes Noon Notes special.

Warmly,

Julia Slovarp & Renée Westlake, Noon Notes Coordinators
Montana Chamber Music

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Concerts performed for and by members of our community

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First Monday of the month, Oct-May, excluding January

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Noon - 1 pm

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Concerts performed at the Bozeman Event Place, First Security Bank, and at the Bozeman Library Community Room

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Free admission

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For kids, seniors, and everyone in between!

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Fall 2026 - Spring 2027 schedule

OCTOBER: Bobcat Brass

MSU Music Professors
Bozeman Event Place- 14 S. Tracy Ave, Bozeman

NOVEMBER: Guitar Duo

Michael Videon and Nora Spielman
First Security Bank-Corner of Cattail and 19th.

DECEMBER: 406 Winds

Woodwind Quintet
First Security Bank-Corner of Cattail and 19th.

FEBRUARY: MSU String Quartet

Student ensemble
Bozeman Public Library Community Room

MARCH: MSU Faculty Trio

Angella Ahn, Er-Hsuan Li, Julia Slovarp
Bozeman Public Library Community Room

APRIL: Kamerata

Area High School chamber musicians
Bozeman Public Library Community Room

MAY: Logan Henke and friends

Local Professional Vocal Chamber Choir
Bozeman Public Library Community Room.

Noon Notes is an outreach program of MCM and an extension of its mission.

Both professional musicians and local students bring chamber music to the Bozeman community in this special collaboration, now in its 7th year.

Cello bridge with heart cutout

Noon Notes is funded completely by grants and donations, and is an organizational collaborative effort between MCM, Montana State University, and Bozeman Public Schools. The original development committee was MCM board members Loren Acton, Dennis Wentz, Renée Westlake, Gregory Young, Nina Matos, Julia Slovarp, and Ed Goldberg (who funded the first season).

Currently Julia Slovarp is the Artistic Developer, Renée Westlake is the Program Coordinator, and the managing committee is Dennis Wentz, Andrew Loftus, and advisor Ed Goldberg.

Funding for this free educational program comes from from the Montana Arts Council, Bozeman Library Foundation, Gianforte Family Trust, Ed Goldberg, Dennis & Anne Wentz, Renée & Stuart Westlake, John & Leslie Breitner, Walter & Regina Wunsch and the Murdock Family Foundation.