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Taizé Choir of Central Oregon! Next Service October 5th 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!

High Desert Chamber Music Opening Concert Features Piano Quartet from Germany High Desert Chamber Music opens its 16th season in Central Oregon with the Central Oregon debut of the Fauré Quartett. One of the world’s leading piano quartets, this international prize-winning group from Germany are pioneers in their field. This concert is brought to you by Miller Lumber, and will take place on Sunday, October 8 at 3:30pm at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Central Oregon. Ticket holders may join the members of the group at 2:45pm for a pre-concert talk and an opening season celebration immediately following the concert.   The group is visionary in their approach and highly regarded for their experiments and discoveries. They made benchmark recordings with works by Mozart, Brahms, Mendelssohn and pop songs from Peter Gabriel and Steely Dan as well as works from Mahler and Richard Strauss (Sony Classical). on one album. Currently, the quartet is releasing the world’s first-ever recording of Rachmaninov’s “Etudes-Tableaux” and Mussorgsky’s “Pictures at an Exhibition” in their own arrangements on the Berlin Classics label.    Central Oregon audiences will get to experience this exciting arrangement of Mussorgsky’s work, paired with the audience favorite “Gypsy Rondo” piano quartet by Johannes Brahms.    Tickets for all events are available through HDCM online, by phone, or in person at their office in Downtown Bend. Season Ticket subscriptions include a discount and seating in a Reserved section. This offer expires on opening night of the season.     Further information: General Admission - $48, Child/Student Tickets $10 Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Central Oregon (UUFCO) – 61980 Skyline Ranch Rd. Bend, OR 97703   Contact:  541.306.3988 / info@HighDesertChamberMusic.com / 961 NW Brooks St. (Downtown Bend) /www.HighDesertChamberMusic.com

CENTRAL OREGON MASTERSINGERS TO PERFORM OCT. 8! DVOŘÁK MASS Central Oregon Mastersingers and the Central Oregon Symphony Wind Quintet will share the stage Oct. 8 at 3 p.m., when they perform a unique arrangement of Dvorak’s Mass in D. The concert will be held at the Nativity Lutheran Church, 60850 Brosterhous Road, Bend. The composition is part of a Stuttgart music publisher’s “Great Choral Works” series. While the concert is free, tickets must be reserved in advance. Donations are welcome and appreciated. Sunday, October 8 at 3:00 PM at Nativity Lutheran Church Featuring Dvořák's sublime Mass in D with the COS Wind Quintet The program will also feature Heinrich Kaspar Schmid's  Wind Quintet, Op. 28 FREE — donations appreciated! CLICK HERE for more information.

Central Oregon Symphony Presents Their 2023-2024 Season! Join the Central Oregon Symphony (COS) by making a donation of $60 or more and enjoy exclusive perks that come with your membership. Not only will you receive two tickets to each concert, which will be mailed directly to you, but you'll have access to our Chamber concerts, offered twice a year. By becoming a member you are supporting the growth of the arts in Central Oregon. Your donation helps provide music education programs, supports local artists, and brings the joy of music to the community. 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

High Desert Chamber Music Offers Complimentary Tickets to Central Oregon K-12 Students! Educational Outreach efforts include admission to HDCM Concert SeriesHigh 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 educational and outreach activities are offered at no cost to students, teachers, schools, and retirees.   In addition to these efforts, High Desert Chamber Music offers complimentary tickets to concerts in the HDCM Concert Series to Central Oregon K-12 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 who is interested in attending our events.”   The sixteenth season includes the Fauré Quartett from Germany, the Kaplan Duo father/son ensemble, Valentine’s Day concert with the Aviara Trio, the unique and versatile Sakura Cello Quintet, and resident group and crowd-favorites the Crown City String Quartet. All the performances except the Valentine’s Day concert at Tower Theatre, will be held at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Central Oregon. Further information: Contact:  541.306.3988 / info@highdesertchambermusic.com / 961 NW Brooks St. (Downtown Bend)

The Cascade Chorale Presents Holiday Magic 2023! Get ready for a firecracker experience at the upcoming Holiday Magic concert on December 2nd, 7 PM, and 3rd, 3 PM, at the Tower Theatre! We’re thrilled to showcase a high energy blend of beloved classics and fresh new works. Brace yourself for the return of the crowd-favorite Jazz Central, along with the dazzling brilliance of the 27th Street Brass Quintet and the Dove String Quartet that will captivate your senses. Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to kickoff the magic of the holiday season! And if our stellar music is just not enough, we are going to give the gift of music to one lucky person! Thanks to the generosity of Sunday Guitars, the Cascade Chorale is also giving away a beautiful Breedlove Rainforest S Concert Series Night Sky CE Guitar to one lucky person! This stunning guitar, along with a Guitar Stand, Gig bag, and Tuner, all worth $1000, is up for grabs in a special limited entry raffle. So, get ready to look good, sound better, and feel great with the Breedlove Rainforest Concert CE. Stay tuned to learn how not to miss your chance to win this incredible guitar at our concert. See you there!

Redmond Community Choir Readies For Fall Season! Redmond Community Choir presents their 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. November 19, 2023

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