ABOUT US

"Everything will pass, and the world will perish

but the Ninth Symphony will remain."

- Mikhail Bakunin

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Site Credits

About the Black Rock Philharmonic

The Black Rock Philharmonic began as a volunteer orchestra at Burning Man and has grown into one of the most beloved collaborative music projects on the playa.

In 2025, we began transitioning to a member-driven nonprofit structure with the goal of ensuring transparency, shared governance, and continuity for years to come. Our Music Director, Eric, helped build much of the orchestra’s foundation and remains a cherished leader within our community.

We’re forming a nonprofit organization to protect the orchestra from unilateral control, support shared leadership, and provide a structure where musicians and supporters can participate in decision-making.

Everyone who loves this music and wants to help sustain it is welcome.