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OMTA Music Teachers Concert! If you have heard the comment that "Those who can't do, teach," you might be surprised at a concert April 30 at the First Church of Christ, Scientist.  Eight members of the Oregon Music Teachers Association will showcase their performing skills in a varied program of their favorite pieces. The program will feature music for piano, oboe, flute, harp, and voice — from Beethoven to jazz. Concert organizer Larry Rauch says, "All of us perform from time to time. We play in churches, the Central Oregon Symphony, and for weddings, parties and other events. Typically in those situations we have music assigned to us. However, this event is an opportunity for our members to share repertoire they love to perform. We will be inviting our students and friends, but we'd like as many as possible from Central Oregon to come and join us in an enjoyable musical afternoon." The church is located at 1013 NE 10th St. in Bend, near the corner of NE Greenwood and NE 10th street. The concert will be on Sunday, April 30 at 2:00 PM. Admission is free. The Oregon Music Teachers Association has played an important role in the musical life of Central Oregon residents since 1972. Affiliated with the Music Teachers National Association, its members have taught thousands of students through the years. Most members have college degrees in music, and all have many years of experience and dedication to their students and to music. Please see our website at www.omta-centraloregon.org.

High Desert Chamber Music Offers Hanging Flower Baskets for Educational Outreach! High Desert Chamber Music is offering hanging flower baskets to fund Educational Outreach efforts. Grown in the valley, orders will be taken until early May, with the delivery of these beautiful baskets to Bend on Thursday, May 11. These 12" diameter baskets will at a minimum double in size, and you can choose from a large variety of high-quality mixed flower baskets. The baskets consist of Petunia, Million Bell, Verbania, and Calibraco, and comparable baskets retail for $70!   Baskets can be purchased on the High Desert Chamber Music website under the “Support Us” tab. Single baskets are priced at $39 each.  https://www.highdesertchambermusic.com/hanging-baskets   High Desert Chamber Music's goal is to allow young children to experience the highest levels of music performance and cultivate an interest that can lead to a lifelong appreciation and enjoyment of the performing arts. All our programs are provided at no cost to students, teachers, or schools in Central Oregon. Our Educational Outreach efforts have three areas of focus: 1) Visits to Local Schools; 2) Master Class; 3) Spotlight Chamber Players. More information about their programs can be found online.   High Desert Chamber Music’s mission is to bring world-class chamber music and musicians to Central Oregon. Now in its fifteenth season, HDCM presents an acclaimed series of classical chamber music concerts, ranging from piano duos to string sextets. As the premier and leading chamber music organization in the region, HDCM offers an exciting roster of professional performing artists. Tickets for all events are available through HDCM online, by phone, or in person at their office in Downtown Bend.   HDCM 2022-2023 title sponsors include Mission Building, German Master Tech, Miller Lumber, Hayden Homes, Pine Tavern Restaurant, Cascade A&E Magazine, Central Oregon Daily, Newstalk KBND and 101.7 Radio. Additional support provided by the Tower Theatre Foundation, Photography by Leaetta, and BendBroadband. Photos Attached: HDCM Educational Outreach, Hanging Flower Baskets   Further information: Contact:  541.306.3988 / info@highdesertchambermusic.com / 961 NW Brooks St. (Downtown Bend

FIRST THURSDAY TAIZÉ! MAY 4th: The Taize Choir of Central Oregon invites you to participate in an hour of nondenominational music, prayer, and silence at our monthly ecumenical services on the First Thursday October through May. All services are at 7pm at St. Helens Hall, Trinity Episcopal Church, 231 NW Idaho in downtown Bend. We welcome singers and musicians of all abilities to our choir!  Please contact Ellen at taizebend@gmail.com or Gail at 541-815-5574.

High Desert Chamber Music Offers Complimentary Tickets to All Central Oregon Students! High Desert Chamber Music presents an annual Concert Series that brings some of our nation’s most prominent classical musicians to Central Oregon. As part of their visit to our area, every performer participates in outreach events that include a public Master Class, school visits, or performances at local retirement communities. To ensure equal access, all outreach activities are always offered at no cost to students, families, schools, and retirees.   In addition to these efforts, High Desert Chamber Music offers complimentary tickets to concerts in the HDCM Concert Series to any Central Oregon students when arranged through their school’s music director. To take advantage of this opportunity, students must have their music director contact HDCM.   “Inspiring the next generation of classical music fans is a critical part of our mission,” states Executive Director Isabelle Senger. “We are happy to provide these benefits and will accommodate any student that is interested in attending our events.”   There is only one more opportunity this season – Ben Hong and Ning An will perform at the Tower Theatre on Friday, May 5.   Further information: Contact:  541.306.3988 / info@highdesertchambermusic.com / 961 NW Brooks St. (Downtown Bend)

High Desert Chamber Music Presents: Los Angeles Philharmonic Cellist Ben Hong! On Friday, May 5, 2023, at 7:30pm, High Desert Chamber Music’s 2022-23 season, presented by Mission Building, will conclude with Associate Principal Cellist of the Los Angeles Philharmonic, Ben Hong. He will be joined onstage by International prize-winning pianist Ning An. This concert is brought to you by Hayden Homes and will take place at the Tower Theatre.    Hong joined the Los Angeles Philharmonic in 1993 and now serves as Associate Principal Cello, appointed by Music Director Gustavo Dudamel. He was the featured soloist in the movie “The Soloist” starring Jaime Foxx, and was honored to perform at the Staples Center in part of a program to celebrate Kobe Bryant’s life. Hong is on the faculty of USC’s Thornton School of Music and the Colburn Conservatory, and frequently presents clinics and masterclasses in the U.S. and abroad.   “I am thrilled to conclude the season with a performer of such high artistry. Ben is well-known as a force to be reckoned with, while also possessing abundant knowledge and insight about music”, states Executive Director Isabelle Senger.    Ticket holders may join the musicians at 6:45pm for a pre-concert talk. The program includes Beethoven 7 Variations on a Theme from “The Magic Flute”, Shostakovich Cello Sonata in D minor Op.40, and Rachmaninoff Cello Sonata in G minor. While in Bend, Mr. Hong will present a Master Class for young cellists at the First Presbyterian Church of Bend. This event will be held on Saturday, May 6, 10:00am and is open to the public and free to attend. Further information: General Admission - $48, Child/Student Tickets $10 Tower Theatre – 835 NW Wall St. Bend, OR 97703 Contact: 541.306.3988 / info@HighDesertChamberMusic.com / 961 NW Brooks St. (Downtown Bend)

Mark Your Calendars for More Jazz Central!   Jazz Central, Central Oregon's happening vocal jazz ensemble and the Amazing Trio are back! We had an amazing concert in March, now join us in May for more fun and tight harmonies. Mark your calendars for May 19, 7:00 PM in Wille Hall in the COCC Campus Center

OperaBend Presents Pagliacci!   OperaBend invites you to their 2023 production of Pagliacci, presented May 20-21st at Pinckney Center for the Performing Arts, COCC. Starring in this dramatic tale of love and betrayal by Ruggero Leoncavallo is David Gustafson of Eugene as Canio, Jocelyn Claire Thomas of Portland as Nedda, Zachary Lenox of Portland as Silvio, Stacey Murdock of Portland as Tonio, and Katherine Goforth of Portland as Peppe. Additionally, the main cast will be joined by 14 Central Oregon-based singers to round out the chorus and feature a live orchestra. Tickets for Pagliacci are available now at bit.ly/pagliacci2023 - buy by April 31st to receive Early Bird pricing! Regular pricing begins May 1st.

MARK YOUR CALENDARS! Broadway, Gospel, Spirituals and Folk! Saturday June 3, 7:30 PM Sunday, June 4, 3:00 PM First Presbyterian Church, 230 NE 9th St. Bend The concerts are free with donations greatly appreciated Come see what a Golden Ticket can get you! Learn more about the Chorale at www.cascadechorale.org.

MUSIC IN PUBLIC PLACES! Music in Public Places provides an opportunity for Central Oregonians to hear chamber music close to home at libraries, and other public venues throughout Central Oregon, including Prineville, Redmond, Sisters, Sunriver, and La Pine. NEXT UP: SATURDAY, JUNE 10, 2023, 1PM  27th Street Brass Quintet at the High Desert Music Hall in Redmond

SWINGS fore STRINGS! OPEN YOUR SEASON AT WOODLANDS: A GOOD TIME FOR A GOOD CAUSE Directly benefiting Sunriver Music Festival, golfing buddies come together on Sunriver Resort's Woodlands Course on June 4th for the 15th annual Swings fore Strings tournament. With a shotgun start and scramble format, this is a lighthearted way to kick off your summer of Sunriver golfing. Worth noting: a regular 18 holes of golf in prime time at the internationally-celebrated Woodlands Course is already around the same price....by choosing to play in Swings fore Strings, you get those same 18 holes, PLUS free Sunriver Brewing beer all day, PLUS a catered dinner from Sunriver Resort, PLUS the good feelings knowing you're partnering with Central Oregon's premier classical music organization - Sunriver Music Festival - and helping ensure the future of music. SIGN UP TODAY at sunrivermusic.org or by calling 541-593-9310. All proceeds from Swings fore Strings benefit the missions of Sunriver Music Festival, including the Young Artists Scholarship program and August 4-17’s landmark Summer Festival featuring professional orchestra musicians from around the world.

Choir Director Position Opening! Nativity Lutheran Church in Bend, OR is looking for a Choir Director for our Chancel Choir at 11 am Traditional Worship Service. Nativity is a community of believers whose mission statement is: “We reach out to all people with the love of Jesus Christ” We believe we are called by God, through grace, to serve ALL people.  ALL people regardless of their gender identity and expression, age, sexual orientation, race or life experience. As Jesus touched and was touched by every part of humanity, we seek to follow Jesus and join this beautiful way. We serve our community, and we worship together in Word and Sacrament and with music. Music has always been an important part of the Lutheran Liturgy and the worship life of Nativity. Our Chancel Choir meets to practice and perform weekly from September through May.  The Choir Director will guide and direct the Chancel Choir to provide vocal leadership to congregational participation in worship through hymnody, liturgy, psalmody and response. To inquire and apply for this position, please go to nativityinbend.com and click on the “NOW HIRING” button.  Please send a cover letter and resume to Office@nativityinbend.com, Attn: Lisa Bailey, Personnel Committee Chair by email or by USPS to: Nativity Lutheran Church, 60850 Brosterhous Rd., Bend, OR 97702

High Desert Chamber Music Awarded TourWest Grant! High Desert Chamber Music has been awarded a TourWest grant in the amount of $3,750 from the Western States Arts Federation for their 2022-23 Season.   TourWest is a competitive grant program, supported by a grant from the National Endowment for the Arts, that provides subsidies to arts and community organizations for the presentation of touring performers and literary artists within the 13-state WESTAF region. Applications are reviewed by a panel of industry leaders on artistic and cultural merit, presentation of programs to underserved and/or culturally diverse audiences, quality of the outreach activities, engagement and collaboration, and thoroughness of the project’s planning.   “We are honored to be recognized by TourWest for the presentation of our HDCM Concert Series,” states Executive Director Isabelle Senger. “Foundation support for the main focus of our organization is critical and allows us to expand our reach and offerings for the season.”   There is one final opportunity to experience this year’s programming, at the season finale of the HDCM Concert Series. This event will feature Los Angeles Philharmonic cellist Ben Hong with pianist Ning An, and will take place on Friday, May 5, 7:30pm at the Tower Theatre. Tickets are available through HDCM online, by phone, or in person at their office in Downtown Bend.   High Desert Chamber Music’s mission is to bring world-class chamber music and musicians to Central Oregon. Now in its fifteenth season, HDCM presents an acclaimed series of classical chamber music concerts, ranging from piano duos to string sextets. As the premier and leading chamber music organization in the region, HDCM offers an exciting roster of professional performing artists.    HDCM 2022-2023 title sponsors include Mission Building, German Master Tech, Miller Lumber, Hayden Homes, Pine Tavern Restaurant, Cascade A&E Magazine, Central Oregon Daily News, Newstalk KBND and 101.7 Radio. Additional support provided by the Tower Theatre Foundation, Photography by Leaetta, and BendBroadband. Further information: Contact:  541.306.3988 / info@highdesertchambermusic.com / 961 NW Brooks St. (Downtown Bend)

SUNRIVER MUSIC FESTIVAL 2023 ARTWORK SELECTED! Maria Leistad’s “Sunriver’s Trumpeter” has been selected as Sunriver Music Festival’s poster artwork for 2023. Each year, the Festival features an artist local to Central Oregon for the season’s poster. Artists were invited to submit their artwork for consideration and a jury of professional artists from the Artist's Gallery Sunriver makes the selection. Leistad’s original artwork is 18x24” acrylic on canvas, custom framed by Eastlake Framing, and will be a featured auction item at 2023's annual fundraiser, Festival Faire, on July 16 at the Sunriver Resort Great Hall. Fine art quality reproductions of this work will grace the cover of all materials for the 46th season of the classical music Summer Festival occurring August 4-17 in Bend and Sunriver. Concert details and tickets are available at sunrivermusic.org In the artist’s words:  “As a child, I remember our family hikes through the gray-green, shrub steppe near the Glass Buttes east of Bend. Best after a rainstorm, when the scent of sage and rabbitbrush filled the air. My hands sticky with resin while searching the junipers for their jade-blue berries. I liked to fill my pockets with them. Let them sift through my fingers like sand. I scanned the ground for shiny, black obsidian shards, and maybe even an arrowhead. My siblings and I searched for caches of creamy-white limestone, its chalky texture perfect for tracing treasure maps on stone. And when you squinted your eyes against a sudden warm wind, gritty with Central Oregon dust, you might catch glimpses of the fluorescent yellow lichen that grew on the gnarled branches and volcanic rock, dotting the landscape.  It is this memory, in this place that has always been my home, that makes my hands itch to make art. I grew up in a family of artists and makers. Grandparents who crafted with wood. One of my grandmothers, a gifted wildlife artist. My parents instilled in me the value of hard work and ingenuity. There wasn’t a solution to a problem that my dad couldn’t and still can’t fix or make with his hands. My mom is a talented seamstress, jeweler, and seer of just the right color. I credit wonderful teachers throughout my Bend-La Pine education for nurturing my creativity and imagination: Marcy Monte, Catherine Cummings, Sally Winter, Christie McCormick and so many others. While I knew from a young age that I wanted to be an artist, my path has meandered, greatly influencing how I see and appreciate the world. I have two Masters in Education and a smattering of post-baccalaureate classes in drawing, painting and ceramics. My days are divided between endeavors that give me opportunities to incorporate my artistic interests. My husband Jason and I are co-owners of Village Bike & Ski in Sunriver. I am also a second-grade teacher at Three Rivers School. And so, I make the most of and cherish those few hours each week when I do get to pick up a paintbrush. As an artist, my style continues to evolve. My preferred mediums are pen and ink, watercolor and acrylic. I tend towards realistic depictions of wildlife; my landscapes are more impressionistic in style. I am awed by the beauty and interconnectedness of the natural world. A walk or run through the woods never fails to evoke an urgency to capture on canvas that which I saw along the river, on the horizon, in the branches of a tree.  It is an honor to have my art showcased by Sunriver Music Festival for this 46th season. The natural music of this landscape that many of us call home is the perfect backdrop for the Festival’s immensely talented musicians. I hope that “Sunriver’s Trumpeter” conveys the same feelings of tranquility, magnificence and possibility that Sunriver Music Festival has come to represent for so many of us.” --Maria Leistad, artist Sunriver Music Festival posters are available for $25 ($30 shipped). Framed posters are $85. Notecards with Festival art throughout the years are $25 for a pack of ten. All merchandise available at the Sunriver Music Festival office in the Village at Sunriver and art through the years can be viewed at sunrivermusic.org. Sunriver Music Festival is committed to expanding the audience for classical music by nurturing the next generation of artistic talent and by presenting a world-class musical experience for Central Oregon residents and visitors.

SUNRIVER MUSIC FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES 2023 SUMMER CONCERT SERIES! Sunriver Music Festival fills Central Oregon with music August 4-17. In two premier venues - Sunriver Resort’s Great Hall and the Tower Theatre in downtown Bend - Artistic Director & Conductor Brett Mitchell leads world-class orchestra musicians and acclaimed soloists in a remarkable 46th season of the landmark Summer Festival. Four classical concerts, one pops concert, a brilliant solo piano concert, and the fun “Discover the Symphony” concert will be on stage this summer. The concert series opens August 5 at the iconic Tower Theatre in downtown Bend and closes August 17 at Sunriver Resort's historic Great Hall. "This August, Central Oregon residents and visitors will experience incredible musicians from around the country, both in the orchestra and as featured soloists,” shares Executive Director Meagan Iverson. “Maestro Mitchell is an esteemed conductor with an unwavering focus on artistic excellence, thoughtful concert curation, and sincere community engagement.” This is a great time to join as a Friend of the Festival member because seat reservations open to members as early as April 1 before opening to the public on June 1. Members have first choice of the best seats while helping sustain the musical magic into the 46th season and beyond. 2023 SUMMER FESTIVAL CONCERT SCHEDULE Classical Concert I – August 5, 2023 – Tower Theatre, Bend, 7:30 p.m. The Summer Festival opens with a full stage featuring Maestro Mitchell, the orchestra of professional musicians from throughout the country, and the region’s first-class choral ensemble – the Central Oregon Mastersingers. Pops Concert – August 7, 2023 – Tower Theatre, Bend, 7:30 p.m. Enjoy the Festival Orchestra in a lively pops concert of Grammy, Oscar, and Tony award-winning themes from an abundance of favorite movies and musicals. Featuring Sarah Mattox, mezzo-soprano. Classical Concert II – August 11, 2023 – Tower Theatre, Bend, 7:30 p.m. The return of William Hagen, violin! Last season, Hagen brought down the house with his performance of the Brahms Violin Concerto, and this season’s performance of the Bruch Violin Concerto is expected to be even better. Also on this concert: Milhaud’s La creation du monde and Brahms Third Symphony with an expanded orchestra. Classical Concert III – August 14, 2023 – Sunriver Resort Great Hall, 7:30 p.m. Introducing Kathryn Mueller, soprano. Mueller’s crystal clear and pristine voice will sparkle in a beautiful pairing of works by Barber and Mahler. The concert opens with Copland’s lively Three Latin American Sketches. Discover the Symphony - August 15, 2023 - Sunriver Resort Great Hall, 3:00 p.m. This entertaining matinee presents orchestral music in a fun and informal setting. Bring the whole family and enjoy a one-hour concert in the Great Hall with virtuosic young soloists and the full orchestra. Free for kids 18 and under, fun for all ages! Solo Piano Concert – August 15, 2023 – Sunriver Resort Great Hall, 7:30 p.m. The iconic Great Hall sets the scene for a solo performance from Andrew von Oeyen, one of the most captivating pianists of this generation. “Brilliant technique can be taken for granted among today’s concert pianists, but von Oeyen’s playing goes a step further. He leaves you convinced that he can do absolutely anything he likes with a keyboard.” – Chicago Tribune Classical Concert IV - August 17, 2023 – Sunriver Resort Great Hall, 7:30 p.m. The night after his solo piano concert, return to the Great Hall to experience Andrew von Oeyen with the full orchestra in Beethoven’s epic “Emperor” Piano Concerto. Also on this concert: Haydn’s landmark “London” Symphony. TICKETS AND DETAILS at sunrivermusic.org or by calling 541-593-9310. Sunriver Music Festival is committed to expanding the audience for classical music by nurturing the next generation of artistic talent and by presenting a world-class musical experience for Central Oregon residents and visitors.

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MUSIC IN PUBLIC PLACES! Music in Public Places provides an opportunity for Central Oregonians to hear chamber music close to home at libraries, and other public venues throughout Central Oregon, including Prineville, Redmond, Sisters, Sunriver, and La Pine. NEXT UP: SATURDAY, April 22, 2023, 1PM  Cascade Chamber Players at the Crook County Library in Prineville

Central Oregon Mastersingers April 22-23 concert! Enjoy the melodies of love and the warmth of spring at the spring concerts performed by the Central Oregon Mastersingers the weekend of April 22-23 in Sunriver and Bend. If Music be the Food of Love by David Dickau, famous Waltzes by Johannes Brahms, and a new piece His Steadfast Love by a local, college composer are among the choruses to be sung. Concerts are scheduled Saturday, April 22 at Sunriver Christian Fellowship and Sunday, April 23 at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Central Oregon in Bend. Both shows begin at 3 p.m. and are open to the public free of charge. Donations are welcome. Saturday, April 22 at 3:00 pm Sunriver Christian Fellowship 18139 Cottonwood Rd ​Sunriver, OR 97707 Sunday, April 23 at 3:00 pm Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Central Oregon 61980 Skyline Ranch Rd ​Bend, OR 97703 CONCERTS ARE FREE BUT SEATING IS LIMITED — Reservations are highly encouraged — Information is available at www.centraloregonmastersingers.org.

OMTA Music Teachers Concert! If you have heard the comment that "Those who can't do, teach," you might be surprised at a concert April 30 at the First Church of Christ, Scientist.  Eight members of the Oregon Music Teachers Association will showcase their performing skills in a varied program of their favorite pieces. The program will feature music for piano, oboe, flute, harp, and voice — from Beethoven to jazz. Concert organizer Larry Rauch says, "All of us perform from time to time. We play in churches, the Central Oregon Symphony, and for weddings, parties and other events. Typically in those situations we have music assigned to us. However, this event is an opportunity for our members to share repertoire they love to perform. We will be inviting our students and friends, but we'd like as many as possible from Central Oregon to come and join us in an enjoyable musical afternoon." The church is located at 1013 NE 10th St. in Bend, near the corner of NE Greenwood and NE 10th street. The concert will be on Sunday, April 30 at 2:00 PM. Admission is free. The Oregon Music Teachers Association has played an important role in the musical life of Central Oregon residents since 1972. Affiliated with the Music Teachers National Association, its members have taught thousands of students through the years. Most members have college degrees in music, and all have many years of experience and dedication to their students and to music. Please see our website at www.omta-centraloregon.org.

FIRST THURSDAY TAIZÉ! MAY 4th: The Taize Choir of Central Oregon invites you to participate in an hour of nondenominational music, prayer, and silence at our monthly ecumenical services on the First Thursday October through May. All services are at 7pm at St. Helens Hall, Trinity Episcopal Church, 231 NW Idaho in downtown Bend. We welcome singers and musicians of all abilities to our choir!  Please contact Ellen at taizebend@gmail.com or Gail at 541-815-5574.

High Desert Chamber Music Offers Hanging Flower Baskets for Educational Outreach! High Desert Chamber Music is offering hanging flower baskets to fund Educational Outreach efforts. Grown in the valley, orders will be taken until early May, with the delivery of these beautiful baskets to Bend on Thursday, May 11. These 12" diameter baskets will at a minimum double in size, and you can choose from a large variety of high-quality mixed flower baskets. The baskets consist of Petunia, Million Bell, Verbania, and Calibraco, and comparable baskets retail for $70!   Baskets can be purchased on the High Desert Chamber Music website under the “Support Us” tab. Single baskets are priced at $39 each.  https://www.highdesertchambermusic.com/hanging-baskets   High Desert Chamber Music's goal is to allow young children to experience the highest levels of music performance and cultivate an interest that can lead to a lifelong appreciation and enjoyment of the performing arts. All our programs are provided at no cost to students, teachers, or schools in Central Oregon. Our Educational Outreach efforts have three areas of focus: 1) Visits to Local Schools; 2) Master Class; 3) Spotlight Chamber Players. More information about their programs can be found online.   High Desert Chamber Music’s mission is to bring world-class chamber music and musicians to Central Oregon. Now in its fifteenth season, HDCM presents an acclaimed series of classical chamber music concerts, ranging from piano duos to string sextets. As the premier and leading chamber music organization in the region, HDCM offers an exciting roster of professional performing artists. Tickets for all events are available through HDCM online, by phone, or in person at their office in Downtown Bend.   HDCM 2022-2023 title sponsors include Mission Building, German Master Tech, Miller Lumber, Hayden Homes, Pine Tavern Restaurant, Cascade A&E Magazine, Central Oregon Daily, Newstalk KBND and 101.7 Radio. Additional support provided by the Tower Theatre Foundation, Photography by Leaetta, and BendBroadband. Photos Attached: HDCM Educational Outreach, Hanging Flower Baskets   Further information: Contact:  541.306.3988 / info@highdesertchambermusic.com / 961 NW Brooks St. (Downtown Bend

High Desert Chamber Music Offers Complimentary Tickets to All Central Oregon Students! High Desert Chamber Music presents an annual Concert Series that brings some of our nation’s most prominent classical musicians to Central Oregon. As part of their visit to our area, every performer participates in outreach events that include a public Master Class, school visits, or performances at local retirement communities. To ensure equal access, all outreach activities are always offered at no cost to students, families, schools, and retirees.   In addition to these efforts, High Desert Chamber Music offers complimentary tickets to concerts in the HDCM Concert Series to any Central Oregon students when arranged through their school’s music director. To take advantage of this opportunity, students must have their music director contact HDCM.   “Inspiring the next generation of classical music fans is a critical part of our mission,” states Executive Director Isabelle Senger. “We are happy to provide these benefits and will accommodate any student that is interested in attending our events.”   There is only one more opportunity this season – Ben Hong and Ning An will perform at the Tower Theatre on Friday, May 5.   Further information: Contact:  541.306.3988 / info@highdesertchambermusic.com / 961 NW Brooks St. (Downtown Bend)

High Desert Chamber Music Presents: Los Angeles Philharmonic Cellist Ben Hong! On Friday, May 5, 2023, at 7:30pm, High Desert Chamber Music’s 2022-23 season, presented by Mission Building, will conclude with Associate Principal Cellist of the Los Angeles Philharmonic, Ben Hong. He will be joined onstage by International prize-winning pianist Ning An. This concert is brought to you by Hayden Homes and will take place at the Tower Theatre.    Hong joined the Los Angeles Philharmonic in 1993 and now serves as Associate Principal Cello, appointed by Music Director Gustavo Dudamel. He was the featured soloist in the movie “The Soloist” starring Jaime Foxx, and was honored to perform at the Staples Center in part of a program to celebrate Kobe Bryant’s life. Hong is on the faculty of USC’s Thornton School of Music and the Colburn Conservatory, and frequently presents clinics and masterclasses in the U.S. and abroad.   “I am thrilled to conclude the season with a performer of such high artistry. Ben is well-known as a force to be reckoned with, while also possessing abundant knowledge and insight about music”, states Executive Director Isabelle Senger.    Ticket holders may join the musicians at 6:45pm for a pre-concert talk. The program includes Beethoven 7 Variations on a Theme from “The Magic Flute”, Shostakovich Cello Sonata in D minor Op.40, and Rachmaninoff Cello Sonata in G minor. While in Bend, Mr. Hong will present a Master Class for young cellists at the First Presbyterian Church of Bend. This event will be held on Saturday, May 6, 10:00am and is open to the public and free to attend. Further information: General Admission - $48, Child/Student Tickets $10 Tower Theatre – 835 NW Wall St. Bend, OR 97703 Contact: 541.306.3988 / info@HighDesertChamberMusic.com / 961 NW Brooks St. (Downtown Bend)

MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR... Leoncavallo's Pagliacci! Please join OperaBend in welcoming the main cast of Pagliacci, presented May 20-21st at Pinckney Center for the Performing Arts, COCC! Our main cast will be joined by 14 Oregon-based singers to round out the chorus. Interested in learning more about the talented singers joining us for this production? You're in luck! In the coming weeks leading up to performances, we'll be featuring main cast members on our social media profiles - head over to Facebook or Instagram to stay up to date and learn more! In the meantime, snag your tickets to Pagliacci now!

MARK YOUR CALENDARS! Broadway, Gospel, Spirituals and Folk! Saturday June 3, 7:30 PM Sunday, June 4, 3:00 PM First Presbyterian Church, 230 NE 9th St. Bend The concerts are free with donations greatly appreciated Come see what a Golden Ticket can get you! Learn more about the Chorale at www.cascadechorale.org.

SWINGS fore STRINGS! OPEN YOUR SEASON AT WOODLANDS: A GOOD TIME FOR A GOOD CAUSE Directly benefiting Sunriver Music Festival, golfing buddies come together on Sunriver Resort's Woodlands Course on June 4th for the 15th annual Swings fore Strings tournament. With a shotgun start and scramble format, this is a lighthearted way to kick off your summer of Sunriver golfing. Worth noting: a regular 18 holes of golf in prime time at the internationally-celebrated Woodlands Course is already around the same price....by choosing to play in Swings fore Strings, you get those same 18 holes, PLUS free Sunriver Brewing beer all day, PLUS a catered dinner from Sunriver Resort, PLUS the good feelings knowing you're partnering with Central Oregon's premier classical music organization - Sunriver Music Festival - and helping ensure the future of music. SIGN UP TODAY at sunrivermusic.org or by calling 541-593-9310. All proceeds from Swings fore Strings benefit the missions of Sunriver Music Festival, including the Young Artists Scholarship program and August 4-17’s landmark Summer Festival featuring professional orchestra musicians from around the world.

Choir Director Position Opening! Nativity Lutheran Church in Bend, OR is looking for a Choir Director for our Chancel Choir at 11 am Traditional Worship Service. Nativity is a community of believers whose mission statement is: “We reach out to all people with the love of Jesus Christ” We believe we are called by God, through grace, to serve ALL people.  ALL people regardless of their gender identity and expression, age, sexual orientation, race or life experience. As Jesus touched and was touched by every part of humanity, we seek to follow Jesus and join this beautiful way. We serve our community, and we worship together in Word and Sacrament and with music. Music has always been an important part of the Lutheran Liturgy and the worship life of Nativity. Our Chancel Choir meets to practice and perform weekly from September through May.  The Choir Director will guide and direct the Chancel Choir to provide vocal leadership to congregational participation in worship through hymnody, liturgy, psalmody and response. To inquire and apply for this position, please go to nativityinbend.com and click on the “NOW HIRING” button.  Please send a cover letter and resume to Office@nativityinbend.com, Attn: Lisa Bailey, Personnel Committee Chair by email or by USPS to: Nativity Lutheran Church, 60850 Brosterhous Rd., Bend, OR 97702

High Desert Chamber Music Awarded TourWest Grant! High Desert Chamber Music has been awarded a TourWest grant in the amount of $3,750 from the Western States Arts Federation for their 2022-23 Season.   TourWest is a competitive grant program, supported by a grant from the National Endowment for the Arts, that provides subsidies to arts and community organizations for the presentation of touring performers and literary artists within the 13-state WESTAF region. Applications are reviewed by a panel of industry leaders on artistic and cultural merit, presentation of programs to underserved and/or culturally diverse audiences, quality of the outreach activities, engagement and collaboration, and thoroughness of the project’s planning.   “We are honored to be recognized by TourWest for the presentation of our HDCM Concert Series,” states Executive Director Isabelle Senger. “Foundation support for the main focus of our organization is critical and allows us to expand our reach and offerings for the season.”   There is one final opportunity to experience this year’s programming, at the season finale of the HDCM Concert Series. This event will feature Los Angeles Philharmonic cellist Ben Hong with pianist Ning An, and will take place on Friday, May 5, 7:30pm at the Tower Theatre. Tickets are available through HDCM online, by phone, or in person at their office in Downtown Bend.   High Desert Chamber Music’s mission is to bring world-class chamber music and musicians to Central Oregon. Now in its fifteenth season, HDCM presents an acclaimed series of classical chamber music concerts, ranging from piano duos to string sextets. As the premier and leading chamber music organization in the region, HDCM offers an exciting roster of professional performing artists.    HDCM 2022-2023 title sponsors include Mission Building, German Master Tech, Miller Lumber, Hayden Homes, Pine Tavern Restaurant, Cascade A&E Magazine, Central Oregon Daily News, Newstalk KBND and 101.7 Radio. Additional support provided by the Tower Theatre Foundation, Photography by Leaetta, and BendBroadband. Further information: Contact:  541.306.3988 / info@highdesertchambermusic.com / 961 NW Brooks St. (Downtown Bend)

SUNRIVER MUSIC FESTIVAL 2023 ARTWORK SELECTED! Maria Leistad’s “Sunriver’s Trumpeter” has been selected as Sunriver Music Festival’s poster artwork for 2023. Each year, the Festival features an artist local to Central Oregon for the season’s poster. Artists were invited to submit their artwork for consideration and a jury of professional artists from the Artist's Gallery Sunriver makes the selection. Leistad’s original artwork is 18x24” acrylic on canvas, custom framed by Eastlake Framing, and will be a featured auction item at 2023's annual fundraiser, Festival Faire, on July 16 at the Sunriver Resort Great Hall. Fine art quality reproductions of this work will grace the cover of all materials for the 46th season of the classical music Summer Festival occurring August 4-17 in Bend and Sunriver. Concert details and tickets are available at sunrivermusic.org In the artist’s words:  “As a child, I remember our family hikes through the gray-green, shrub steppe near the Glass Buttes east of Bend. Best after a rainstorm, when the scent of sage and rabbitbrush filled the air. My hands sticky with resin while searching the junipers for their jade-blue berries. I liked to fill my pockets with them. Let them sift through my fingers like sand. I scanned the ground for shiny, black obsidian shards, and maybe even an arrowhead. My siblings and I searched for caches of creamy-white limestone, its chalky texture perfect for tracing treasure maps on stone. And when you squinted your eyes against a sudden warm wind, gritty with Central Oregon dust, you might catch glimpses of the fluorescent yellow lichen that grew on the gnarled branches and volcanic rock, dotting the landscape.  It is this memory, in this place that has always been my home, that makes my hands itch to make art. I grew up in a family of artists and makers. Grandparents who crafted with wood. One of my grandmothers, a gifted wildlife artist. My parents instilled in me the value of hard work and ingenuity. There wasn’t a solution to a problem that my dad couldn’t and still can’t fix or make with his hands. My mom is a talented seamstress, jeweler, and seer of just the right color. I credit wonderful teachers throughout my Bend-La Pine education for nurturing my creativity and imagination: Marcy Monte, Catherine Cummings, Sally Winter, Christie McCormick and so many others. While I knew from a young age that I wanted to be an artist, my path has meandered, greatly influencing how I see and appreciate the world. I have two Masters in Education and a smattering of post-baccalaureate classes in drawing, painting and ceramics. My days are divided between endeavors that give me opportunities to incorporate my artistic interests. My husband Jason and I are co-owners of Village Bike & Ski in Sunriver. I am also a second-grade teacher at Three Rivers School. And so, I make the most of and cherish those few hours each week when I do get to pick up a paintbrush. As an artist, my style continues to evolve. My preferred mediums are pen and ink, watercolor and acrylic. I tend towards realistic depictions of wildlife; my landscapes are more impressionistic in style. I am awed by the beauty and interconnectedness of the natural world. A walk or run through the woods never fails to evoke an urgency to capture on canvas that which I saw along the river, on the horizon, in the branches of a tree.  It is an honor to have my art showcased by Sunriver Music Festival for this 46th season. The natural music of this landscape that many of us call home is the perfect backdrop for the Festival’s immensely talented musicians. I hope that “Sunriver’s Trumpeter” conveys the same feelings of tranquility, magnificence and possibility that Sunriver Music Festival has come to represent for so many of us.” --Maria Leistad, artist Sunriver Music Festival posters are available for $25 ($30 shipped). Framed posters are $85. Notecards with Festival art throughout the years are $25 for a pack of ten. All merchandise available at the Sunriver Music Festival office in the Village at Sunriver and art through the years can be viewed at sunrivermusic.org. Sunriver Music Festival is committed to expanding the audience for classical music by nurturing the next generation of artistic talent and by presenting a world-class musical experience for Central Oregon residents and visitors.

SUNRIVER MUSIC FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES 2023 SUMMER CONCERT SERIES! Sunriver Music Festival fills Central Oregon with music August 4-17. In two premier venues - Sunriver Resort’s Great Hall and the Tower Theatre in downtown Bend - Artistic Director & Conductor Brett Mitchell leads world-class orchestra musicians and acclaimed soloists in a remarkable 46th season of the landmark Summer Festival. Four classical concerts, one pops concert, a brilliant solo piano concert, and the fun “Discover the Symphony” concert will be on stage this summer. The concert series opens August 5 at the iconic Tower Theatre in downtown Bend and closes August 17 at Sunriver Resort's historic Great Hall. "This August, Central Oregon residents and visitors will experience incredible musicians from around the country, both in the orchestra and as featured soloists,” shares Executive Director Meagan Iverson. “Maestro Mitchell is an esteemed conductor with an unwavering focus on artistic excellence, thoughtful concert curation, and sincere community engagement.” This is a great time to join as a Friend of the Festival member because seat reservations open to members as early as April 1 before opening to the public on June 1. Members have first choice of the best seats while helping sustain the musical magic into the 46th season and beyond. 2023 SUMMER FESTIVAL CONCERT SCHEDULE Classical Concert I – August 5, 2023 – Tower Theatre, Bend, 7:30 p.m. The Summer Festival opens with a full stage featuring Maestro Mitchell, the orchestra of professional musicians from throughout the country, and the region’s first-class choral ensemble – the Central Oregon Mastersingers. Pops Concert – August 7, 2023 – Tower Theatre, Bend, 7:30 p.m. Enjoy the Festival Orchestra in a lively pops concert of Grammy, Oscar, and Tony award-winning themes from an abundance of favorite movies and musicals. Featuring Sarah Mattox, mezzo-soprano. Classical Concert II – August 11, 2023 – Tower Theatre, Bend, 7:30 p.m. The return of William Hagen, violin! Last season, Hagen brought down the house with his performance of the Brahms Violin Concerto, and this season’s performance of the Bruch Violin Concerto is expected to be even better. Also on this concert: Milhaud’s La creation du monde and Brahms Third Symphony with an expanded orchestra. Classical Concert III – August 14, 2023 – Sunriver Resort Great Hall, 7:30 p.m. Introducing Kathryn Mueller, soprano. Mueller’s crystal clear and pristine voice will sparkle in a beautiful pairing of works by Barber and Mahler. The concert opens with Copland’s lively Three Latin American Sketches. Discover the Symphony - August 15, 2023 - Sunriver Resort Great Hall, 3:00 p.m. This entertaining matinee presents orchestral music in a fun and informal setting. Bring the whole family and enjoy a one-hour concert in the Great Hall with virtuosic young soloists and the full orchestra. Free for kids 18 and under, fun for all ages! Solo Piano Concert – August 15, 2023 – Sunriver Resort Great Hall, 7:30 p.m. The iconic Great Hall sets the scene for a solo performance from Andrew von Oeyen, one of the most captivating pianists of this generation. “Brilliant technique can be taken for granted among today’s concert pianists, but von Oeyen’s playing goes a step further. He leaves you convinced that he can do absolutely anything he likes with a keyboard.” – Chicago Tribune Classical Concert IV - August 17, 2023 – Sunriver Resort Great Hall, 7:30 p.m. The night after his solo piano concert, return to the Great Hall to experience Andrew von Oeyen with the full orchestra in Beethoven’s epic “Emperor” Piano Concerto. Also on this concert: Haydn’s landmark “London” Symphony. TICKETS AND DETAILS at sunrivermusic.org or by calling 541-593-9310. Sunriver Music Festival is committed to expanding the audience for classical music by nurturing the next generation of artistic talent and by presenting a world-class musical experience for Central Oregon residents and visitors.

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