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Taizé is Back! First Thursdays, September through June* 7-8 PM St. Helen's Hall  Trinity Episcopal Church, 231 NW Idaho St. Bend (across the street from Trinity sanctuary) Families Welcome! *April service on April 4 at Shalom Bayit 21555 Modoc Lane, Bend (off Ward Road east of Bend) Both locations are wheelchair accessible   Sponsored by Taizé Choir of Central Oregon Trinity Episcopal Church  taizebend@gmail.com      541-815-5574 Find us on Facebook!

Redmond Community Choir Readies For Fall Season! Registration is now open for the Redmond Community Choir’s fall term! Rehearsals begin on September 18, and are held at the Central Oregon Community College (COCC) Redmond Campus. The term will culminate with the choir’s annual “Sounds of the Season” concert on Sunday, December 10th at Redmond High School. The Redmond Community Choir, a highlighted program of COCC’s Community Education department, provides a welcoming, high quality musical experience for singers of all skill levels who are willing to work to learn the music.  No audition is required. For more information visit the choir’s website, redmondcommunitychoir.org, or you may register through COCC Community Education.

High Desert Chamber Music Announces Auditions for Spotlight Chamber Players High Desert Chamber Music announces auditions for the Spotlight Chamber Players will be held on September 22-23, 2023. This program is devoted exclusively to the study and performance of chamber music skills and techniques and is offered at no cost to the students selected. Auditions are open to violin, viola, cello, bass, and piano students in grades 6-12 with three or more years of private study and intermediate to advanced levels of playing.  Past graduates of the SCP program have gone on to pursue music performance degrees at the Colburn Conservatory of Music, Eastman School of Music, San Francisco Conservatory, and others. The recipients of this award will receive weekly chamber group instruction with Isabelle Senger, as well as individual and group instruction with select visiting artists from the HDCM Concert Series. Attendance at HDCM performances is provided complimentary. Throughout the year, there will be compensated performance opportunities in the community. A one-season commitment is required, and placement and type of ensemble will be determined after the audition process.  To schedule an audition, call 541-306-3988 or email: info@HighDesertChamberMusic.com High Desert Chamber Music’s mission is to bring world-class chamber music and musicians to Central Oregon. Now in its sixteenth 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.   Contact:  541.306.3988 / info@HighDesertChamberMusic.com / 961 NW Brooks St. (Downtown Bend) / HighDesertChamberMusic.com

Join the Cascade Chorale This Fall for Holiday Magic at the Tower! Join us singing in the Tower Theatre for our annual holiday bash with seasonal favorites both old and new. NEW REHEARSAL TIME BEGINNING THIS FALL! 6:00 - 8:30 Yes, no longer do we have to stay up so late - same place, different time!  In-person registration begins on September 26th at 5:30 in Pence 228. New to singing with the Chorale? Contact our director, James Knox and check out the registration info link below! Returning to sing another fantastic concert? Check out our registration info!

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Taizé is Back! First Thursdays, September through June* 7-8 PM St. Helen's Hall  Trinity Episcopal Church, 231 NW Idaho St. Bend (across the street from Trinity sanctuary) Families Welcome! *April service on April 4 at Shalom Bayit 21555 Modoc Lane, Bend (off Ward Road east of Bend) Both locations are wheelchair accessible   Sponsored by Taizé Choir of Central Oregon Trinity Episcopal Church  taizebend@gmail.com      541-815-5574 Find us on Facebook!

Join the Cascade Chorale This Fall for Holiday Magic at the Tower! Join us singing in the Tower Theatre for our annual holiday bash with seasonal favorites both old and new. NEW REHEARSAL TIME BEGINNING THIS FALL! 6:00 - 8:30 Yes, no longer do we have to stay up so late - same place, different time!  New to singing with the Chorale? Contact our director, James Knox  Returning to sing another fantastic concert? Check out our registration info!

High Desert Chamber Music is proud to announce that German Master Tech is the Presenting Sponsor of their 2023-24 sixteenth season. Supporting HDCM since 2015, German Master Tech has been a continued presence and valued contributor to our growth and success.    They are one of the West Coast’s premier independent automotive facilities specializing in German automotive & high-performance European Sports Cars. German Master Tech has been serving Central Oregon and the surrounding communities since January of 2005.   “The first HDCM concert we attended was beautiful and took me back to my childhood, as my mother was an enthusiast for the symphony, opera, and plays,” states Tim Morris, owner of German Master Tech. “Now, my wife Kim and I are happy that it is our turn to share in the enjoyment and support of High Desert Chamber Music, an important and leading element of classical culture in Central Oregon.”   Returning as Concert Sponsors this next season are Miller Lumber, Hayden Homes, Pine Tavern Restaurant, Three Graces & Co., and Drew Family Dentistry. Title sponsors include Combined Communications, Cascade A&E, and Central Oregon Daily, with additional support from Creative Images of Life and TDS.   High Desert Chamber Music’s mission is to bring world-class chamber music and musicians to Central Oregon. Now in its sixteenth 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.   Contact:  541.306.3988 / info@HighDesertChamberMusic.com / 961 NW Brooks St. (Downtown Bend)

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Sunriver Music Festival’s Music Education & Other Free Events! Sunriver Music Festival presents a variety of music education and other free events open to the public in Bend and Sunriver. The 2023 festival season continues with Pops and Classical concerts through August 17.  The full concert schedule is listed below.  MUSIC EDUCATION EVENTS This summer, Sunriver Music Festival presents four free music education opportunities that are open to the public. See artist bios below.  Oboe Day with Lindabeth Binkley, principal oboe Thursday, August 10, 10:00 a.m.-3 p.m. at Tower Theatre, Bend Participants will get the inside scoop on fundamentals, an introduction to oboe reed making, learn about the oboe family of instruments, play in an oboe ensemble, and spend the day exploring this amazing instrument.  Violin Masterclass with William Hagen, featured soloist Friday, August 11, 2-3 p.m. at Tower Theatre, Bend Masterclass participants: John Fawcett, Mateo Garza, Ezra Oncken Instrument Petting Zoo and Discover the Symphony Concert Tuesday, August 15, 1:30-4:00 p.m. at Sunriver Resort Great Hall Petting Zoo opens at 1:30 p.m.; concert starts at 3 p.m. ($15 general admission tickets for concert; free for ages 18 and under) Piano Masterclass with Andrew von Oeyen, featured soloist Wednesday, August 16, 2-3:30 p.m., at Sunriver Resort Great Hall Masterclass participants: Gabe Reed, Ciernan O’Donnell, Aiden Koistinen, Sanika Patterson Open Rehearsals Sunriver Music Festival opens up orchestra rehearsals for the public to attend. Attendees get a behind-the-scenes glimpse as the maestro and orchestra prepare for performances. The open rehearsal schedule is available online here: sunrivermusic.org/events/rehearsal-schedule. Pre-Concert Talks Pre-concert talks are held from 6:30 to 7 p.m. before the four classical concerts on August 11, 14 and 17.  Maestro Brett Mitchell hosts the free talks with musician guests.   2023 Season Information Artistic Director and Conductor Brett Mitchell leads world-class orchestra musicians from around the country. Concerts are held in two iconic venues: the Tower Theatre in Bend and Sunriver Resort Great Hall. Visit sunrivermusic.org to purchase tickets and to learn more about the Festival’s acclaimed musicians and guest artists. For the main season concerts, tickets start at $36. For those under age 25, tickets are $25. For the Discover the Symphony concert, adult tickets are $15 and ages 18 and under are free.

SUNRIVER MUSIC FESTIVAL SCHEDULE! The 46th season of Sunriver Music Festival continues tomorrow, August 11 with a Classical Concert featuring William Hagen, violin! The concert starts at 7:30 PM at the Tower Theatre in Bend. Other season performances feature mezzo-soprano Sarah Mattox (August 7), violinist William Hagen (August 11), soprano Kathryn Mueller (August 14), and pianist Andrew von Oeyen (August 15 and 17).  Artistic Director and Conductor Brett Mitchell leads world-class orchestra musicians from around the country. Concerts are held in two iconic venues: the Tower Theatre in Bend and the Sunriver Resort Great Hall. 2023 Season Ticket Information Visit sunrivermusic.org to purchase tickets and to learn more about the Festival’s acclaimed maestro, musicians, and guest artists. For the main season concerts, tickets start at $36. For those under age 25, tickets are $25. For the Discover the Symphony concert, adult tickets are $15 and ages 18 and under are free. Series packages (four classical concerts, a pops concert and a solo piano recital) are available at a 10% discount. 2023 SUMMER FESTIVAL CONCERT SCHEDULE 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.

High Desert Chamber Music is proud to announce that German Master Tech is the Presenting Sponsor of their 2023-24 sixteenth season. Supporting HDCM since 2015, German Master Tech has been a continued presence and valued contributor to our growth and success.    They are one of the West Coast’s premier independent automotive facilities specializing in German automotive & high-performance European Sports Cars. German Master Tech has been serving Central Oregon and the surrounding communities since January of 2005.   “The first HDCM concert we attended was beautiful and took me back to my childhood, as my mother was an enthusiast for the symphony, opera, and plays,” states Tim Morris, owner of German Master Tech. “Now, my wife Kim and I are happy that it is our turn to share in the enjoyment and support of High Desert Chamber Music, an important and leading element of classical culture in Central Oregon.”   Returning as Concert Sponsors this next season are Miller Lumber, Hayden Homes, Pine Tavern Restaurant, Three Graces & Co., and Drew Family Dentistry. Title sponsors include Combined Communications, Cascade A&E, and Central Oregon Daily, with additional support from Creative Images of Life and TDS.   High Desert Chamber Music’s mission is to bring world-class chamber music and musicians to Central Oregon. Now in its sixteenth 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.   Contact:  541.306.3988 / info@HighDesertChamberMusic.com / 961 NW Brooks St. (Downtown Bend)

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SUNRIVER MUSIC FESTIVAL OPENS TOMORROW WITH THE FESTIVAL ORCHESTRA! The 46th season of Sunriver Music Festival begins tomorrow, Saturday, August 5 with a Festival Orchestra concert featuring the Central Oregon Mastersingers, conducted by Brett Mitchell. The concert starts at 7:30 PM at the Tower Theatre in Bend. Other season performances feature mezzo-soprano Sarah Mattox (August 7), violinist William Hagen (August 11), soprano Kathryn Mueller (August 14), and pianist Andrew von Oeyen (August 15 and 17).  Artistic Director and Conductor Brett Mitchell leads world-class orchestra musicians from around the country. Concerts are held in two iconic venues: the Tower Theatre in Bend and the Sunriver Resort Great Hall. 2023 Season Ticket Information Visit sunrivermusic.org to purchase tickets and to learn more about the Festival’s acclaimed maestro, musicians, and guest artists. For the main season concerts, tickets start at $36. For those under age 25, tickets are $25. For the Discover the Symphony concert, adult tickets are $15 and ages 18 and under are free. Series packages (four classical concerts, a pops concert and a solo piano recital) are available at a 10% discount. 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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