Sponsor a Musician Today!

In celebration of our 20th Anniversary Season,

the Boise Baroque Orchestra wants to get every musician sponsored!

Did you know the BBO is made up of local professional musicians who live and work in Boise?

The Details

Receive program acknowledgement and build relationships with musicians on a more personal level by attending our regular donor brunches as a sponsor.

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The Boise Baroque Orchestra

Meet Artistic Director, Robert Franz

Robert became the Artistic Director in 2019

After shepherding the orchestra through the pandemic with two Digital Concert Series, the orchestra was thrilled to host its inaugural set of Summer Concerts at the Chateau in 2021. It doesn’t get any more beautiful than here in the Treasure Valley! 17th and 18th Century music has always been a passion for Robert and these concerts hold a special place in his heart.

When not making music with these incredible musicians, Robert is the Music Director of the Windsor Symphony Orchestra in Ontario where he makes his home. Last season he makes his debut with the Fort Worth Symphony and was named Music Director at the University of the North Carolina School of the Arts, his alma mater.

Robert is particularly grateful for the love and support of his family. Perhaps this year more than any other, it is good to feel alive with this incredible music!

Sponsored by Jeff & Jo-Anne Smith

Interested in joining our board?

We're currently accepting new members!

Click here to read the Board Member role description

Board

Russ Buschert - Interim President

Stephanie Kennedy - Vice President

Paul Dacher - Treasurer

Russ Buschert

Jonathan Collins

Dave Everett

Brian Hodges

Karen Mang Kennedy

Janelle Oberbillig

Bob Thomas

Staff

Johanna Laney, Executive Director

Abbie Fickinger, General Manager

Brian Vance, Personnel Manager

Petra Schwarthoff, Librarian

Kevin McTeague, Grant Writer

Sarah Kelly, Marketing Coordinator and Administrative Assistant

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