2020 BFO Season Celebrates Beethoven and Nature – by Donna Briggs

News From Britt Hill – February 2020

Years ago when Britt was looking for a new Music Director for the orchestra, Teddy Abrams stood out with his hunger for creativity. As a young prodigy at the beginning of his career, we knew his creativity would bring something unique to the Britt Festival Orchestra (BFO). After six […]

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2019 Lineup Has Something for Everyone – by Donna Briggs

News From Britt Hill – May 2019

Whether you were a teenager in the 1960s, or born in 2001, Britt is the place to be this summer. Diverse, varied, and assorted, were all words used to describe the 2019 Britt Line-up at our April 11th Season Announcement Party, where our Britt family […]

By |2020-09-30T14:16:04-07:00April 26th, 2019|Featured Stories, News From Britt Hill|Comments Off on 2019 Lineup Has Something for Everyone – by Donna Briggs

Britt Announces First Installment of Concerts for the 2019 Music & Comedy Season

JACKSONVILLE, OR — Britt Music & Arts Festival announces its first installment of concerts for the 2019 season this summer. The first of three season announcements presents an extensive assortment of musical artists, including the brassy melodies of Chicago, classical-pop antics of the Piano Guys, 90’s reggae-rock of Sublime With Rome, and returning for another […]

By |2019-02-15T11:57:04-08:00February 15th, 2019|Now|Comments Off on Britt Announces First Installment of Concerts for the 2019 Music & Comedy Season

An Appeal for Support of Your Britt Orchestra – by Donna Briggs

News From Britt Hill – September 2018

With the close of this year’s 56th Britt Orchestra season, we can now reflect on our successes and challenges. As we all know, our orchestra season evolved and ultimately ended with unprecedented conditions. However, our orchestra, board, and patrons made this season special in extraordinary ways. In spite of […]

By |2020-09-30T14:16:17-07:00August 31st, 2018|Featured Stories, News From Britt Hill|Comments Off on An Appeal for Support of Your Britt Orchestra – by Donna Briggs

Britt Orchestra Rehearsal Schedules Revised

MEDFORD, OR — Due to continued rehearsals and performances located at North Medford High School, the Britt Orchestra has released a revised rehearsal schedule. Some rehearsal times have changed to accommodate transportation of musicians. Closed rehearsals require a pass for entry:

2018 BRITT ORCHESTRA Rehearsal Revised Schedule – Updates for weeks 2 & 3

(All times except […]

By |2018-07-31T15:14:34-07:00July 31st, 2018|News From Britt Hill, Now, Performing Arts|Comments Off on Britt Orchestra Rehearsal Schedules Revised

Britt Orchestra Plans to Continue Performances at North Medford High School

MEDFORD, OR — Due to continued unpredictable air quality, Britt Music & Art Festival plans to present the Friday, August 3 and Saturday, August 4 Britt Orchestra concerts at the North Medford High School Auditorium. All rehearsals are scheduled to continue to be held at North Medford High School, located at 1900 N. Keene Way […]

By |2020-09-30T14:16:19-07:00July 29th, 2018|News From Britt Hill, Now, Performing Arts|Comments Off on Britt Orchestra Plans to Continue Performances at North Medford High School

The Love Story Continues – by Donna Briggs

News From Britt Hill – August 2018

Everyone loves a love story and this one is so special that we have decided to reprint excerpts from a previously-published story. It began back in 1972 (not long after Britt began), when two Pan Am crew members staying in the same hotel on a stopover in London discovered […]

By |2020-09-30T14:16:19-07:00July 30th, 2018|Featured Stories, News From Britt Hill|Comments Off on The Love Story Continues – by Donna Briggs

Britt Orchestra Concerts Moved to North Medford High Auditorium

MEDFORD, OR — Due to the extreme smoky conditions prevailing in the region, the Britt Orchestra performances scheduled for Wednesday, July 25, Friday, July 27 and Saturday, July 28 will now be held indoors at the North Medford High School Auditorium. Doors will open at 6:30 PM and the concerts will begin at 7:30 PM […]

By |2018-07-23T14:11:54-07:00July 23rd, 2018|News From Britt Hill, Now, Performing Arts|Comments Off on Britt Orchestra Concerts Moved to North Medford High Auditorium

New Orchestral Work Invites Audience to Consider Housing Insecurity in Our Community

Teddy Abrams and the Britt Orchestra will perform a new orchestral work for soprano, vocal trio, and orchestra entitled emergency shelter intake form on July 27 at 7:30pm. Co-commissioned by Britt and the Oregon Symphony from composer Gabriel Kahane, the piece tackles issues related to the twin crises of housing insecurity and homelessness in our […]

By |2020-09-30T14:16:19-07:00July 12th, 2018|News From Britt Hill, Now, Performing Arts|Comments Off on New Orchestral Work Invites Audience to Consider Housing Insecurity in Our Community

Britt Plus – by Donna Briggs

News From Britt Hill – July 2018

Can you imagine a world without art and music? Who would want to? You probably have seen children dancing and bouncing to music or seen toddlers banging on pots and pans. Because children are natural musicians, this musical interest comes easily and can be cultivated. Who will be our […]

By |2018-06-29T11:52:20-07:00June 29th, 2018|Featured Stories, News From Britt Hill|Comments Off on Britt Plus – by Donna Briggs

Britt Never Looked Better – by Donna Briggs

News From Britt Hill – June 2018

Anyone who has been to the Britt Music and Arts Festival knows that it offers an experience like no other. Throughout the region there are different outdoor music venues for both the young and old to attend, which seems to suggest something. Going to outdoor music venues gives us […]

By |2020-09-30T14:16:23-07:00June 5th, 2018|Featured Stories, News From Britt Hill|Comments Off on Britt Never Looked Better – by Donna Briggs

Britt Unveils 2018 Fine Arts Poster

JACKSONVILLE, OR – Britt unveiled its 2018 Fine Arts Poster on Tuesday, May 15 at Jacksonville Elementary School in Jacksonville. This year’s work is a beautiful quilt by Jacksonville textile artist Karen Hanken. The poster is the 34th in a series celebrating Britt through the visual arts. The piece, titled “Britt ScRhapsody”, features a mosaic […]

By |2020-09-30T14:16:24-07:00May 17th, 2018|News From Britt Hill, Now, Performing Arts|Comments Off on Britt Unveils 2018 Fine Arts Poster

Britt’s Teddy Abrams Performs During Third Friday Event at Rogue Gallery

Britt Music & Arts Festival and the Rogue Gallery & Art Center present Britt Orchestra Music Director and Conductor Teddy Abrams in a free piano performance during the monthly Third Friday art walk in downtown Medford at 6:30 p.m. on May 18. Teddy will perform an hour-long recital of music from his repertoire. The general […]

By |2018-05-15T15:09:03-07:00May 15th, 2018|Event News, News From Britt Hill, Now, Performing Arts|Comments Off on Britt’s Teddy Abrams Performs During Third Friday Event at Rogue Gallery

Britt Education & Engagement Announces Free Performances This Summer

Britt Education & Engagement Announces Free Performances throughout the Rogue Valley this Summer

BrittKids Koncert Dates Announced – Britt Education Events in Ashland – Always FREE

MEDFORD, OR, May 8, 2018 — Britt Education & Engagement is expanding its outdoor summer schedule of free performances by local, regional, and national performing artists. Through our community partnerships with […]

By |2018-05-08T15:19:25-07:00May 8th, 2018|Event News, Now, Performing Arts|Comments Off on Britt Education & Engagement Announces Free Performances This Summer

The Scoop on Your New Bench Seating – by Donna Briggs

News From Britt Hill – May 2018

In early 2016, we sent out a survey to 2,600 constituents asking for extensive input from our community. First, we determined how often the respondent attends concerts and for how many years they have been attending. By determining previous involvement, we were able to gauge their familiarity with our […]

By |2020-09-30T14:16:26-07:00April 26th, 2018|Featured Stories, News From Britt Hill|Comments Off on The Scoop on Your New Bench Seating – by Donna Briggs

Britt’s Final Season Announcement Brings Big Variety and Big Names

JACKSONVILLE, OR — Britt Music & Arts Festival has announced the remaining concert schedule for 2018, doubling the number of shows that have previously been announced while bringing big variety and big names. Britt is excited to announce concerts with 80’s sensation Boy George & Culture Club (Sept. 11), rising alt-pop stars Portugal. The Man, […]

By |2018-04-12T20:22:57-07:00April 12th, 2018|Event News, News From Britt Hill, Now, Performing Arts|Comments Off on Britt’s Final Season Announcement Brings Big Variety and Big Names

2nd Britt 2018 Announcement Adds More Musical Variety – and a Visit from New Orleans

JACKSONVILLE, OR — With its second season announcement for 2018, Britt Music & Arts Festival is adding a variety of popular music artists to the summer line-up. Britt fan favorite Michael Franti & Spearhead returns Saturday, June 16 for the 13th year in a row with both an afternoon family matinee as well as their […]

By |2018-03-16T10:59:42-07:00March 16th, 2018|News From Britt Hill, Now, Performing Arts|Comments Off on 2nd Britt 2018 Announcement Adds More Musical Variety – and a Visit from New Orleans

Best of Britt 2018 Benefit Features Scott Bradlee’s Postmodern Jukebox

Britt announces Scott Bradlee’s Postmodern Jukebox will be the featured artist at the “Best of Britt”, an annual summer fundraising event benefiting Britt Education & Engagement, happening Thursday, June 21, 2018.

In its sixth year, the “Best of Britt” is a popular Britt extravaganza featuring a fun-filled evening of food, spirits and music on the Britt […]

By |2020-09-30T14:16:28-07:00March 13th, 2018|Event News, Now, Performing Arts|Comments Off on Best of Britt 2018 Benefit Features Scott Bradlee’s Postmodern Jukebox

So, you asked… by Donna Briggs

News From Britt Hill – March 2018

One question has come up recently that I would like to address. Many patrons are asking, “Is Britt going to announce the 2018 season in thirds?” Logically, since Britt is now announcing the 2018 Season in February, March and April, patrons might assume that it makes sense to break […]

By |2020-09-30T14:16:28-07:00March 1st, 2018|Featured Stories, News From Britt Hill|Comments Off on So, you asked… by Donna Briggs

Big Changes with Britt Memberships – by Donna Briggs

News From Britt Hill – December 2017/January 2018

For the past 55 years, Britt Music and Arts Festival has been providing our community with world-class music in our beautiful outdoor venue. In 2014, we brought you the new Performance Garden and ADA accessible pathways. In 2017, we introduced new concessions featuring local eateries, providing you with […]

By |2020-09-30T14:16:34-07:00December 1st, 2017|Featured Stories, News From Britt Hill|Comments Off on Big Changes with Britt Memberships – by Donna Briggs

Our Community is Bigger than You Think! – by Donna Briggs

News From Britt Hill – November 2017

I think we can all agree that Britt is a part of Jacksonville and Jacksonville is a part of Britt. Moreover, because of Britt Music and Arts Festival, our Jacksonville community is bigger than we think! Meaning that support for this community reaches far beyond our city limits. Did […]

By |2020-09-30T14:16:39-07:00October 27th, 2017|Featured Stories, News From Britt Hill|Comments Off on Our Community is Bigger than You Think! – by Donna Briggs

Last Push to Bring New Seating to the Hill… – by Donna Briggs

News From Britt Hill – October 2017

We’d like to share our excitement about critical improvements being made on the Britt hill. With the close of another fantastic season, Britt is transitioning into what is sure to be a busy “off” season. Beginning this month, our old grey Britt bench seats will become just a memory. […]

By |2020-09-30T14:16:42-07:00September 27th, 2017|Featured Stories, News From Britt Hill|Comments Off on Last Push to Bring New Seating to the Hill… – by Donna Briggs

Britt Completes Successful 2017 Season, Looks Forward to 2018

MEDFORD, OR — Despite a smoky wildfire season and a power outage, the 2017 Britt Season received abundant support from the community, with steady ticket sales, growing membership, and new, beneficial business partnerships. Britt will continue to build on this momentum in 2018.

“Britt’s new, updated food concessions were a big hit this year!” according to […]

By |2020-09-30T14:16:42-07:00September 26th, 2017|Now, Performing Arts|Comments Off on Britt Completes Successful 2017 Season, Looks Forward to 2018

Britt Receives $300,000 Grant for Bench Seating Replacement and Expansion

Medford, OR – Britt Music & Arts Festival has recently received a grant from the M.J. Murdock Charitable Trust of Vancouver, Washington, for Britt’s reserved seating replacement and expansion project. These funds will be used to replace deteriorating 30-year-old benches with newer hardwood benches designed to last for 40 years, while also expanding the current […]

By |2020-09-30T14:16:42-07:00September 5th, 2017|Now, Performing Arts|Comments Off on Britt Receives $300,000 Grant for Bench Seating Replacement and Expansion

New Reserved Seating Taking Shape on Britt Hill – by Donna Briggs

News From Britt Hill – June 2017

The time has come. As you might know, the existing benches on Britt Hill provide seating for 662 and were installed in 1987. Today, they are in a state of severe deterioration due to weather and time, including eleven benches that had to be repaired and held together with […]

By |2017-06-02T16:37:19-07:00June 2nd, 2017|Featured Stories, News From Britt Hill|Comments Off on New Reserved Seating Taking Shape on Britt Hill – by Donna Briggs

2017 Britt Season Off to Great Start – by Donna Briggs

News From Britt Hill – March 2017

At your Britt Orchestra’s February 11th Valentine Gala, Music Director Teddy Abrams revealed the 2017 Season to an enthusiastic crowd of over 200 music lovers. Since beginning his tenure as Britt’s Music Director in 2013, Teddy’s programs have both delighted and challenged our audiences through a skillful blend of […]

By |2017-02-27T08:58:02-08:00February 27th, 2017|Featured Stories, News From Britt Hill|Comments Off on 2017 Britt Season Off to Great Start – by Donna Briggs

Britt Music & Arts Festival to Receive $10,000 grant from the National Endowment for the Arts

MEDFORD, OR — Britt Music & Arts Festival is excited to be the recipient of a grant from the National Endowment for the Arts, which will be used to produce and perform a wheelchair-based dance work through a five-day educational residency.

National Endowment for the Arts Chairman Jane Chu has approved more than $30 million in […]

By |2016-12-27T10:30:10-08:00December 15th, 2016|News From Britt Hill, Now, Performing Arts|Comments Off on Britt Music & Arts Festival to Receive $10,000 grant from the National Endowment for the Arts

News From Britt Hill, August 2016 – by Donna Briggs

We are very excited about our entire 2016 Britt Orchestra season. On Opening night, Friday, August 5, Music Director Teddy Abrams opens the 2016 Britt Orchestra season with a new commission by celebrated Russian-American composer Lev Zhurbin, whom The New York Times has called, “strikingly original and soulful.” The Russian program continues with Shostakovich’s complex […]

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News From Britt Hill, July 2016 – by Donna Briggs

Today, nonprofit performing arts organizations across the country find that to meet the challenges of the 21st century, we must innovate. Some of the most promising solutions are generated by those of us who are willing to work differently by working together. Partnerships enable performing arts organizations to make the most of each other’s strengths […]

By |2020-09-30T14:17:18-07:00June 28th, 2016|Featured Stories, News From Britt Hill|Comments Off on News From Britt Hill, July 2016 – by Donna Briggs

Britt…More Than Concerts! – by Donna Briggs

News From Britt Hill – June 2016

In addition to the concerts that Britt presents all summer, did you know that Britt Music and Arts Festival also offers education programs twelve months out of the year? Starting in January, we bring in our first cadre of interns. Internships at Britt provide in-depth, hands-on experience in Marketing, […]

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Britt “Knocks It Out of the Park” for 2016 Season!

The Northwest’s premier outdoor summer music festival presents performances by artists in pop, rock, country, bluegrass, folk, classical, world music and more.

JACKSONVILLE, OR — Britt Music & Arts Festival announces its full 2016 season lineup, coming to the outdoor amphitheater on the Britt hill in scenic Jacksonville this summer. The 2016 season includes pop legend Diana […]

By |2016-04-07T18:32:50-07:00April 7th, 2016|Now|3 Comments

Host a Britt Classical Musician this Summer! – by Donna Briggs

News From Britt Hill – April 2016

For over 50 years, Britt has provided our orchestra members with host families that open their homes and hearts to music, and give our musicians who travel from all over the U.S. the true “Britt Experience.” Hosting musicians is a great way to build an intimate relationship with the […]

By |2016-03-30T13:01:07-07:00March 30th, 2016|Featured Stories, News From Britt Hill|Comments Off on Host a Britt Classical Musician this Summer! – by Donna Briggs

Britt Festival’s Taste of Summer 2016 – Call to Artisans

Taste of Summer is an annual celebration in Jacksonville presented by Britt Music & Arts Festival and the Jacksonville Chamber of Commerce. The event includes a wine walk, live music, food booths, art, classic cars and more. This will be the second year in which selected artisans or crafters will be invited to show and sell their products.

Specifications:

Applicants […]

By |2020-09-30T14:17:26-07:00March 24th, 2016|Art News & Events, Event News, Now, Performing Arts|Comments Off on Britt Festival’s Taste of Summer 2016 – Call to Artisans

Britt Announces 2016 Slate of Camps/Workshops

MEDFORD, OR — Britt’s Education and Engagement department announces its lineup of camps and workshops for 2016. The programs focus on a variety of music genres, and serve students from preschoolers through adults. With the goal of providing the community opportunities to explore the act of creative expression through music, Britt collaborates with teaching musicians […]

By |2016-01-07T16:58:35-08:00January 7th, 2016|Event News, Now, Performing Arts|Comments Off on Britt Announces 2016 Slate of Camps/Workshops

No Slowing Down for Britt! – by Donna Briggs

News from Britt Hill – October 2015

Earlier this spring, I attended a private in-home concert in Grants Pass. It was a weeknight and, as usual, my day was long and hurried. I even considered not going to the concert, or going and staying for only a few songs. But, in this business, we are always […]

By |2015-09-30T09:49:19-07:00September 29th, 2015|Featured Stories, News From Britt Hill|Comments Off on No Slowing Down for Britt! – by Donna Briggs

News from Britt Hill, May 2015 – by Donna Briggs

In thinking about this month’s article, I tried to define for myself what makes Britt so special. Over the past 5 years, I have observed that each concert has its own vibe and culture that brings people of different backgrounds, experiences, and appearances together in a safe and happy environment. Gratefully, music really is blind. […]

By |2015-05-01T13:00:57-07:00April 29th, 2015|Featured Stories, News From Britt Hill|Comments Off on News from Britt Hill, May 2015 – by Donna Briggs

Britt Announces 2015 Summer Season

The Northwest’s premier outdoor summer music festival presents performances by artists in pop, bluegrass, rock, country and classical music and more.

JACKSONVILLE, OR — The roots and jam band John Butler Trio, country artist Easton Corbin, pop flamenco act The Gipsy Kings, pop/rockers NEEDTOBREATHE and Switchfoot, the alt-rock band The Decemberists, prolific songwriter Randy Newman, progressive […]

By |2020-09-30T14:18:07-07:00April 17th, 2015|Event News, News From Britt Hill, Now|Comments Off on Britt Announces 2015 Summer Season

Britt Announces Epic 2015 Season – by Lee Greene

“There’s Just One Britt” and “This is the Epic Season!”

Those two phrases were uttered by Britt President and CEO Donna Briggs to describe the 2015 Summer Season that was announced on Thursday evening, April 9, 2015, at the Britt Festivals Season Announcement Party in the Britt Pavilion in Jacksonville. But both phrases were borrowed from […]

By |2020-09-30T14:18:07-07:00April 10th, 2015|Performing Arts|Comments Off on Britt Announces Epic 2015 Season – by Lee Greene

New Britt Parking Lot Complies with Code, Council Says

By Tony Boom
for the Mail Tribune
Posted Jan. 7, 2015 @ 5:36 pm

After nearly two hours of testimony, deliberation and debate on definitions for structures, driveways, shoulders, foundations and roadways, the City Council ruled Tuesday that Britt Festivals’ new parking lot on First Street is in compliance with city development codes.

Oregon’s Land Use Board of Appeals […]

By |2020-09-30T14:18:23-07:00January 8th, 2015|City Hall Happenings, Now|Comments Off on New Britt Parking Lot Complies with Code, Council Says

Britt Adds Modern Folk Duo, The Quiet American

Britt announces the addition of a second fall concert to the 2014 lineup, with folk duo The Quiet American appearing on Wednesday, October 15 at 8 p.m. The duo will appear in an intimate indoor concert on the Britt stage, with the audience seated on the stage and the stage doors closed.

The Quiet American is […]

By |2020-09-30T14:18:42-07:00September 17th, 2014|Event News, Now|Comments Off on Britt Adds Modern Folk Duo, The Quiet American

“Taste of Summer” Rewind!

Jacksonville was THE place to be on June 7, 2014, as hundreds packed the streets for a day of fun at the annual Taste of Summer festival.

By |2020-09-30T14:18:52-07:00June 19th, 2014|News, News Flow, Now|Comments Off on “Taste of Summer” Rewind!

Britt Staff Picks Rock…and Roll

This summer’s Britt season offers a diversity of live performances that create a sense of discovery and community...

By |2020-09-30T14:18:52-07:00May 30th, 2014|News, News From Britt Hill, Now|Comments Off on Britt Staff Picks Rock…and Roll

American Idol Live! Tour comes to Britt August 20th

Britt is proud to announce the addition of the American Idol Live! Tour to the 2014 lineup on Wednesday August 20...

By |2020-09-30T14:18:54-07:00May 24th, 2014|About Jacksonville, News, Now, What To Do|Comments Off on American Idol Live! Tour comes to Britt August 20th

American Idol Live! Tour comes to Britt August 20th

Britt is proud to announce the addition of the American Idol Live! Tour to the 2014 lineup on Wednesday August 20...

By |2020-09-30T14:18:58-07:00April 20th, 2014|About Jacksonville, News, Now, What To Do|Comments Off on American Idol Live! Tour comes to Britt August 20th
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