A person in a blue shirt playing a Baldwin piano, with their reflection visible on the piano's surface.

Performances & Demos

Music in the Museum

12:30 pm to 2:30 pm

Heard Museum

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These activities are included with regular admission

Imagine wandering the museum, surrounded by incredible art, while classical music fills the air.

Join us as renowned composer and pianist Craig Bohmler brings the museum to life, performing on the original piano once owned by the Heard Museum’s founders, Dwight and Maie Bartlett Heard.

This program is included with regular admission. Complete your visit with a delicious lunch from the Heard Museum Courtyard Café, where Members always receive a 10% discount.

About the Artist:

Craig Bohmler is a composer and pianist whose works have been frequently performed in North America, Europe, and Japan. Mr. Bohmler has three operas and fourteen musicals to his credit as well as numerous choral and orchestral works. His musicals ENTER THE GUARDSMAN and GUNMETAL BLUES have been performed internationally including Off-Broadway and London’s West End. His opera RIDERS OF THE PURPLE SAGE was commissioned and premiered at Arizona Opera in 2017 He has been the recipient of several grants including three NEA grants and three “meet the composer” grants. His works are published by Theatrical Rights Worldwide, Concord Theatricals, E.C. Schirmer, and Dramatic Publishing.

Website: Craigbohmler.com

A man with gray hair in a blue shirt sits at a black grand piano, playing music.
Craig Bohmler

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