The Mission of this Association shall be: Enriching our community with the highest quality of music and music education at family friendly prices.
Since 1954, Central Basin Community Concert Association has been bringing live concert performances from around the world. We provide opportunities for you to enjoy various talented musicians from around the world. A membership includes four concerts, and our concert season begins in the Fall-Spring. We also offer single tickets at the door the day of the concert.
We offer special group rates and discounts for music students and teachers. We provide music education in the form of either a mini-concert or workshop within our community and schools.
CBCCA adds value to the Central Basin through new exposure to music regardless of age or socioeconomic status, and to be especially welcoming to families with young children, young adults and BIPOC communities. CBCCA strives to present musicians excellent in skill and of quality demeanor to perform for, interact with, share stories with and educate the community. CBCCA believes music is a universal language, the experience of which benefits the mind and body.
Our Board of Directors: Carol Bridges (Secretary), Jackie Chmela-Theis, Caren Courtright, Carol Eidsvig (Treasurer), Julie Fix, Margie Hancock, Francie Irwin (President), Terrence Leas, Loyal Leas, Carla McKean, Matt Molitor, Cindi Samuels, Geri Schrom, Michael Schrom, Dee Schwab, Judy Twigg (Vice President), Harriet West, Doris Wilson
Below is a selected list of concert performances that Central Basin Community Concerts has hosted since the ’50s:
- Chanticleer
- New York Ballet Ensemble
- George Shearing Duo
- Max Morath Quintet
- Dixie Chicks
- New Christy Minstrels
- Tennessee River Boys
- Legacy of Floyd Cramer
- Jesse Lynch Jazz
- Hector Olivera
- Rob Verdi in SAXsational
- Paul McDermand
- Derik Nelson & Family
- Leontyne Price
Additionally, Central Basin Community Concerts offers Reciprocity to other shows in the Washington State area:
- Bremerton
- Centralia
- Everett
- Longview
- Richland
- Shelton
- Wenatchee