Bonnie Bierma

Bonnie hosts Blue Lake Public Radio’s weekday classical music from 8 a.m. to noon and “Choral Traditions” on Sunday mornings. The Grand Rapids native earned a Music Education degree from the University of Michigan. Bonnie’s notable accomplishments as an oboe player include performing locally with the West Michigan Symphony. Over the years, she taught oboe to children and adults. Her long-time association with the Grand Rapids Symphony included hosting its weekly broadcasts on Blue Lake Public Radio for twelve years, including a live concert from Carnegie Hall marking the Symphony’s 75th Anniversary. Bonnie says, “What we do at Blue Lake Public Radio is very important. Sharing great music, keeping our listeners actively connected to the arts by encouraging them to attend as many live performances as possible – these are just some of the reasons I love my job so much.”