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Billings native, noted soprano back for pair of local shows

Conover

Christie Hageman Conover was 16 or 17 years old when, for her grandmother’s 80th birthday, she learned to sing Patsy Montana’s “I Want to be a Cowboy’s Sweetheart,” complete with the yodeling. This weekend, at concerts in Billings and Bozeman, she’ll be singing that song again as part of her “Women of the West” show with Bozeman pianist Stefan Stern. Later in the month, she’ll be back in her hometown to perform Gustav Mahler’s Symphony No. 2 with the Billings Symphony Orchestra. (more…) Continue Reading →

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Gifted singer Barnett left his mark on Billings music scene

Barnett

Friends and family gathered last week to celebrate the life of David Barnett, whose two great loves were music and the outdoors. The former leader of the Billings Symphony Chorale died of a sudden heart attack on Thanksgiving, Nov. 26. (more…) Continue Reading →

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