BBQ Fun

BBQ guests get ready for the dove release Sunday 09/09/25 at HVMS!

Our 2025-2026 season was off to a fun start at the Welcome Back BBQ when we all got together for a day in the sun with good food, great friends, a potluck, and some fun. The Yanez family brought doves from Monterey Bay White Dove Release, and there was an exciting photo op moment as everyone watched these beautiful birds take flight.

The day out at the Hidden Valley Music Seminars was perfect-warm and sunny with a slight breeze. The best part was just hanging out saying hello to friends and taking a moment to see how well the students have progressed on their music, welcome in a new year of exciting repertoire, and relax. Heartfelt thanks to everyone at Hidden Valley Music Seminars, but especially Peter Meckel for making it all possible with the use of these lovely grounds.

Everyone helped out so much that a shout out is essential: Thank you to our grill crew and Kyle Strom who saved the day. Kudos to the set up and decor group who arrive early to make sure everything is perfect before the first guest appears. A lot of gratitude to all the folks who brought the most important items-the food! There was such a variety of everything that no one left hungry except our most fussy littlest guest. And an enormous thank you to those who finde that extra energy and stay for clean up. That was done so fast and was so thorough. Very grateful for such an amazing group of staff, friends, and students.

Our Programs Director, Candis Badgley Carlson, and Music Director, Alan Truong, at the Welcome Back BBQ.

Warmly, Amelia