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Bellingham Festival of Music celebrates its 30th season

Guest conductors bring classical music to the forefront

Erika smiles for a photo while holding her instrument to her side.
Before she took on the role of executive director of the Bellingham Festival of Music in January, Erika Block was already involved as a clarinet player and board member. For this year's festival — which takes place July 1–18 — she'll be working behind the scenes and also performing with the festival's orchestra. (Photo courtesy of Meagan West)
By Amy Kepferle Staff Reporter
Erika Block isn't just the executive director of the Bellingham Festival of Music (BFM). The talented clarinetist is also a member of the BFM orchestra, and spent years on the classical music festival's board before taking on the new position in January, following co-founder Michael Palmer's semi-retirement. (He'll return as conductor laureate starting in 2025.) Block's combination of musical and managerial skills, plus her past experience in marketing and artist relations, makes her an obvio

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