The Mission
Bear Grass Performing Arts was founded to do the following:
Bring high-quality performing arts education opportunities to the children and youth of the Flathead Valley.
Provide opportunities for quality music educators to further their positive impact on both the fine arts community and youth in the Flathead Valley.
Bring performances that engage and inspire community members of the Flathead Valley, growing the audience and support for quality youth performing arts.
Founded in 2024, the Flathead Valley Youth Chorus is the first Bear Grass Performing Arts project!
Meet Our Board
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Dorothy Drury - President
Dorothy leads a life full of music. As a mother of two, she sings with the Glacier Chorale and is a phenomenal piano player. Dorothy also is the Executive Director of the Kalispell Education Foundation, a nonprofit providing grants for the educators of SD5.
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Jen Stein - Vice President
Jen is the principal at Edgerton Elementary. She has two fantastic young musicians. Jen has a heart for service and for students with special needs. She is currently pursuing her doctorate.
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Chauncey Allison - Secretary
Chauncey is a Flathead native, graduating from Flathead High School and FVCC. He serves as the orchestra director at Glacier High School. Outside the classroom Chauncey can be found supporting GHS activities with his daughter, biking, folfing, skiing, or playing guitar!
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Wyatt Dykhuizen - Treasurer
Wyatt is a Kalispell native, graduating from Flathead High School and Portland State University. Wyatt's performing arts experience includes many choir, theater, and speech outings. He now coaches on the FHS Speech and Debate team. Wyatt holds a BBA in finance with four years' experience working as an accountant.