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Taizé is Back! First meeting September 7th! 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.

The Practice of Practice - Free Presentation for All Musicians! Join Bend musician, music educator, and author Jon Harnum for a free presentation on "The Practice of Practice."  Jon will be presenting all the best nuggets on music practice from his book of the same name. It's the what, who, why, when, where, and most especially how of music practice. Taken from nearly 400 peer-reviewed research studies, and Jon's own in-depth interviews with musicians of world-class caliber, in genres from classical, to jazz, to west African, to Indian.  A must for musicians of any age and skill level. The presentation will last approximately one hour, with time after for Q & A. Thursday, September 21 5:00PM - 6:15PM Mountain View HS Auditorium 2755 NE 27th St, Bend Free Admission Jonathan Harnum is a multi-instrumentalist with over 30 years of experience practicing, performing, and teaching music.  Harnum earned a PhD in music education from Northwestern University and is the author of Basic Music Theory: How to Read, Write, and Understand Written Music; All About Trumpet; and Sound the Trumpet: How to Blow Your Own Horn. Sponsored By: Bend Pops Orchestra and the Cascade Horizon Band

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!

Central Oregon Symphony Presents Their 2023-2024 Season! Click here for the Season Program All concerts will take place in the Bend High Auditorium. All concerts will be live-streamed for those who are unable to attend in person. How do I get tickets for the concerts? Season tickets are provided with a donation of $60 or more.  Donations are 100% tax deductible.  Two tickets will be mailed to contributors approximately three weeks before each concert. Additional tickets are available upon request. Click here to become a COSA Member

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