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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