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First Thursdays, September through June*
7-8 PM
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Trinity Episcopal Church, 231 NW Idaho St. Bend
(across the street from Trinity sanctuary)
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*April service on April 4 at Shalom Bayit
21555 Modoc Lane, Bend (off Ward Road east of Bend)

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A Christmas Carol at the Tower!

A modernized musical version of the Charles Dickens classic tale, “A Christmas Carol,” will weave traditional carols with new music as performed by the Central Oregon Mastersingers and COCC’s Lilli Ann Linford-Foreman during their annual Holiday event at Bend’s Tower Theatre, December 9 and 10.

Two-time Grammy nominee and American Prize winner Benedict Sheehan produced this innovative storytelling of Dickens’ classic that only debuted last year in Portland, Phoenix and London.

The two shows are slated for the Tower Theatre on Saturday, Dec. 9 at 7 p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 10 at 2 p.m. Tickets are available online from the Tower Theatre at https://www.towertheatre.org/. For more information please contact the Box Office at 541-317-0700, info@towerTheatre.org or visit the Mastersingers website at https://www.centraloregonmastersingers.org/.

Mastersingers conductor Christian Clark was quickly sold on the piece and said the choir “is really put to the test, as they are required to emulate bells, musical instruments, and of course, ghosts! Compared to previous holiday concert programs, the music of "A Christmas Carol" is not necessarily more difficult, however, the entire work is a cappella. There are no instruments and no piano accompaniment...it's just the choir!”

CAROLING, BEND PARADE, AND HOLIDAY MUSIC THROUGHOUT DECEMBER
In addition to its traditional holiday concert, Mastersingers will share the holiday spirit throughout the Central Oregon community. Besides the Tower Theatre performances, the singers will carol at Old Mill District, plus participate in the following:
Wednesday, December 13 at noon - sing at Downtown Bend Library
Friday, December 15 at 7:00 pm - Messiah sing-along, Nativity Lutheran Church, Bend
Saturday, December 16 at 3:00 pm - Messiah sing-along, Sunriver Christian Fellowship

Sunriver Music Festival Seeks
Patron Services Coordinator!

Sunriver Music Festival's Patron Services Coordinator is a vital member of the Festival's small-and-mighty staff helping plan and produce all events. The ideal candidate enjoys interacting with the community, is organized and proficient in an office setting, and excited to be involved with creating world-class orchestral experiences. This key team member runs the box office and is responsible for maintaining and analyzing patron data to support sales and fundraising goals.

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See the Masters in Action
with the Kaplan Duo!

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.

Further information:
Contact HDCM: 541.306.3988 / info@HighDesertChamberMusic.com / 961 NW Brooks St.
Contact CSM: 541.382.6866 / info@cascadeschoolofmusic.org / 510 NE 3^rd St.

Father/Son Ensemble
Makes Their Central Oregon Debut!

High Desert Chamber Music’s 16^th season, brought to you by German Master Tech, continues with the Kaplan Duo, making their first appearance in the HDCM Concert Series. Among the world’s leading violinists, Mark Kaplan has maintained a flourishing career as a soloist and chamber musician for almost five decades. Sharing the stage with him is none other than Yamaha Artist David Kaplan, an accomplished soloist and recitalist in his own right. Their combined artistry has garnered widespread acclaim across the nation.

This concert will take place on Friday, December 15 at 7:30pm at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Central Oregon. Ticket holders may join the musicians at 6:45pm for a pre-concert talk. The concert promises an evening of exquisite music that will captivate the hearts of chamber music enthusiasts and newcomers alike. The program includes Beethoven Sonata in A Major, Ravel Sonata No. 2, and Brahms Sonata in D minor.

As part of HDCM Educational efforts, both Mark Kaplan and David Kaplan will lead a violin and piano master class, respectively, at the First Presbyterian Church of Bend on Saturday, December 16. These events are presented in partnership with the Cascade School of Music and the Oregon branch of the American String Teachers Association.

Further information:
General Admission - $48, Child/Student Tickets $10
Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Central Oregon – 61980 Skyline Ranch Rd. Bend, OR 97703
Contact: 541.306.3988 / info@HighDesertChamberMusic.com / 961 NW Brooks St. (Downtown Bend)

Handel’s Messiah Community Sing-Along!

Join us in singing one of the great musical treasures, Handel’s timeless Messiah!
Friday, December 15 at 7:00 pm at Nativity Lutheran Church (Bend)
Saturday, December 16 at 3:00 pm at Sunriver Christian Fellowship (Sunriver)
*Optional rehearsal on Tuesday, December 12 from 7:00-0:00 pm at Nativity Lutheran Church

Presented by Central Oregon Mastersingers, this event is free and open to the public.

We’ll sing Part 1 of Messiah (the “Christmas” portion), and—of course!— theHallelujah Chorus.

Members of Mastersingers will perform the solo movements, and YOU are invited to join us in singing the rest!

A limited number of loaner scores will be available, but please bring your own if you have one. For those wishing to sing, you are invited to attend a rehearsal on Tuesday, December 12 from 7:00-9:00 pm at Nativity Lutheran Church.

Doors open 30 minutes prior to each event. You may choose to sit in your vocal section, or with your family and friends in general admission. Donations are welcome and appreciated.

Whether you just want to listen and experience the music, or raise your voice in chorus, we hope you will join us!

FREE to a Good Home!

A well-loved baby grand
Yours for the keeping for the cost of transport

Text Susan: 541-390-3205

SUNRIVER MUSIC FESTIVAL
CALL TO ARTISTS
AND
UPCOMING EVENTS!

Sunriver Music Festival invites a Central Oregon artist to create the commemorative 47th season poster.

“For over four decades, Sunriver Music Festival has featured some of the most accomplished painters and photographers in the region. The collaboration is a beautiful experience for all involved,” shares Executive Director Meagan Iverson.

Maria Leistad, 2023 selected poster artist, agrees: “It was an honor to have my art showcased by Sunriver Music Festival for the 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 and magnificence that Sunriver Music Festival has come to represent for so many of us.”

Here’s your opportunity to join the ranks of esteemed artists by submitting your artwork to the selection committee, which is comprised of a jury of accomplished artists from the Artists Gallery Sunriver.

Visit sunrivermusic.org/festival-art for submission details, requirements, and benefits.

UPCOMING EVENTS:

The 6th annual Piano Showcase features acclaimed classical pianist Sean Chen and award-winning blues and boogie-woogie pianist Arthur Migliazza. This multi-genre event—including a masterclass, workshop, and diverse concert program—celebrates the versatility and virtuosity of the piano. Saturday, March 16. Tickets go on sale December 7 at sunrivermusic.org.

Kick up your heels on the dance floor or tap your toe from the comfort of your reserved table at the annual Valentine’s Dinner & Dance Concert at the Great Hall. Wednesday, February 14. Tickets go on sale December 7 at sunrivermusic.org.
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Sunriver Music Festival is a nonprofit presenting world-class orchestral performances and supporting music education throughout Central Oregon. Through a commitment to excellence, collaboration and innovation, the Festival seeks to foster a lifelong love of classical music in its many diverse forms. Visit sunrivermusic.org for more information.

High Desert Chamber Music Offers Complimentary Tickets
to Central Oregon K-12 Students!

Educational Outreach efforts include
admission to HDCM Concert Series

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 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)

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