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Silent Echo Theater Company Presents STEEL MAGNOLIAS Silent Echo Theater Company (SETC)  will host its first full-length play Steel Magnolias, October 19-29. Performances will take place at Sisters Middle School 15200 McKenzie Hwy, Thursdays-Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Saturdays and Sundays at 2 p.m. Following the 10/22 matinee performance, Dr. Kevin Miller, President of Diabetes Nation, a non-profit organization,  who practices at High Lakes Health Care in Bend, will talk about diabetes and answer questions. Steel Magnolias, written by Robert Harling and directed by Central Oregonian Karen Sipes, is concerned with a group of southern ladies sharing stories in a small-town beauty parlor. The play is alternately hilarious and touching—and, in the end, deeply revealing of the strength and purposefulness which underlies the antic banter of its characters. Tickets are available at www.boldtypetickets.com and are $30, $25 for seniors 62 and older and students. For more information visit www.silentechotheatercompany.org.

Central Oregon Symphony Fall Concerts! 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. Saturday, October 21, 7:30 pm Sunday, October 22, 2:00 pm Bend High School Auditorium After a 13-year hiatus, the COS is proud to have pianist Robert Thies return to Central Oregon performing Beethoven’s Fourth Piano Concerto. Robert, a Gold Medal Winner at the International Prokofiev Competition in Russia, has been described by the LA Times as “a pianist of unerring warm-toned refinement, revealing judicious glimmers of power.” The rousing “Jubilee” from American composer George Whitefield Chadwick’s Symphonic Sketches will open the second half of the concert followed by the iconic Firebird Suite, the composition that launched the storied career of twentieth-century musical pioneer, Igor Stravinsky. Chamber Concert Series | YU&I Sunday, November 19th at 2:00 pm Bend High School Auditorium This concert is for donating members to the Central Oregon Symphony. We do not offer complimentary tickets for this concert. However, it is not too late to get tickets by becoming a member. $60 gets you a one-year membership with tickets to all our concerts. Donating members make it possible to do what we do. We are grateful for your support. Click here to become a COSA Member

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Taizé Choir of Central Oregon! 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!

Cascade Winds Fall Concert! The first concert of the Cascade Winds’ 2023-2024 season will be held in the Summit High School Auditorium on Sunday, November 5. The concert begins at 2:00PM with doors opening at 1:30PM. There is no admission charge. The concert program includes a wide range of works, including the optimistic and inspiring Reuniting Sky by Takashi Haga, the energetic and celebratory Deliverance by Brooke Pierson, Arturo Márquez’s firey and dramatic Danzón No. 2, Percy Grainger’s charming Lads of Wamphray March, Pierre Leemans’ WWII-era March of the Belgian Parachutists, and more. We hope that you’ll join us! About the Cascade Winds Directed by Michael Gesme, the Cascade Winds concert band performs a wide variety of repertoire that often spans centuries and represents diverse musical styles. Our performances are free and open to all listeners. However, we still have production costs associated with our concerts. As a result we rely on individual and corporate donations as well as fees from the musicians themselves to support our operations. We are a non-profit, 501(c)(3) organization and all donations go towards our direct operating expenses. No funding goes toward administration of the band which is fully supported by volunteers from within the group and the Central Oregon community. Your generosity is greatly appreciated and your support will help further the presence of music in Central Oregon. You can learn about supporting the band on our donation page. Contact Us CascadeWinds.org info@cascadewinds.org

Bend Pops Fall Concert! Join Bend Pops Orchestra for an afternoon of great music!  And this fall, we bring the music to Redmond for the first time!  Our fall concert will be held in Redmond at Ridgeview HS Auditorium, with a repeat performance in Bend at Mountain View HS. Our program includes Robert Sheldon’s inspiring Triumph of the Argonauts, a toe-tapping medley of old favorites in Gershwin By George!, magical melodies from all the movies in The Magic of Harry Potter, Quincy Jones’ anything-but-square Austin Powers’ theme Soul Bossa Nova, and an introduction to the holiday season with Brian Balmages’ joyful Festive Fanfare, a stirring rendition of Gustav Holst’s In the Bleak Midwinter, and Pops’ holiday standard, Leroy Anderson’s Sleigh Ride.   In addition we have some small ensembles performing more great pieces. It's a fantastic mix of music with appeal for the whole family! Performance details: Saturday, November 18 at 2:00 PM Ridgeview High School Auditorium 4555 SW Elkhorn Ave, Redmond Sunday, November 19 at 2:00 PM Mountain View High School Auditorium 2755 NE 27th St, Bend Admission is FREE!  So bring the entire family and enjoy an afternoon of delightful music. Would you like to help us by volunteering at a concert?  We need volunteers to help with hospitality before the concert and during intermission.  Please contact us at info@bendpops.org if you can help us out!  Thank you! Our concerts are free to the public, but your contributions are greatly appreciated.  All donations go directly to bringing our music to the people of Central Oregon.  Donations to the 501(c)3 non-profit Bend Pops Orchestra are tax deductible.  You can make donations at our concerts or give online at BendPops.org.  Thank you for your continued support! Feel free to contact us: Email: info@bendpops.org Phone: 541.241.8767

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 Presents Sounds of the 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

Master Class Opportunity for Violinists and Pianists with the Kaplan Duo! High Desert Chamber Music announces applications are available to perform in a Master Class with Mark Kaplan and David Kaplan. This double-feature event, presented in partnership with the Cascade School of Music, promises to be an enriching experience for young musicians in the community.   Event Details: Date: Saturday, December 16 Location: First Presbyterian Church Schedule:   Violin Class: 9:30am-11:30am                     Piano Class: 12:00pm-2:00pm Admission: Free and open to the public   “We are pleased to expand our Master Class offerings and increase the number of students involved”, states Executive Director Isabelle Senger. “With the Kaplan Duo, we had the perfect opportunity to jointly work with both violinists and pianists this season.” Cascade School of Music Executive Director Robert Lambeth shares the enthusiasm, saying “Cascade School of Music is excited to partner with High Desert Chamber Music to welcome Mark Kaplan and David Kaplan, and to offer their great experience and knowledge to our young violinists and pianists.”   About the Instructors: Among the world’s leading violinists, Mark Kaplan has maintained a flourishing career as a soloist and chamber musician for almost five decades. He has recorded a wide range of repertoire and has been a sought-after professor at Indiana University’s Jacobs School of Music since 2005. His son, David Kaplan, is an accomplished soloist and recitalist, and currently serves as an assistant professor and chair of Piano Performance at the University of California, Los Angeles.   Application Details: Applications for violinists and pianists who wish to perform in either class are available on both the High Desert Chamber Music and Cascade School of Music websites. The deadline to apply is Friday, November 17, 2023. Additionally, all students who submit an application will receive complimentary admission to the Kaplan Duo’s performance on Friday, December 15, at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Central Oregon.    Violin Master Class Application link: https://forms.gle/ZposnyGv1KgmMExd6 Piano Master Class Application link: https://forms.gle/wkoeyb6RryCGKmEVA   Further information: Contact HDCM: 541.306.3988 / info@HighDesertChamberMusic.com / 961 NW Brooks St. Contact CSM: 541.382.6866 / info@cascadeschoolofmusic.org / 510 NE 3rd St.

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