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SAKURA Cello Quintet Makes Their Central Oregon Debut! Friday, April 12 at 7:30pm at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Central Oregon High Desert Chamber Music’s 16th season, brought to you by German Master Tech, continues with the SAKURA Cello Quintet. A versatile cello quintet hailed as “brilliant” and “superb” by Mark Swed of the Los Angeles Times, SAKURA is built on the artistry and virtuosity of its members: Stella Cho, Michael Kaufman, Yoshika Masuda, Zachary Mowitz, and Peter Myers. Drawing from the rich heritage of a repertoire that spans eight centuries, inventive programs are constructed around conceptual threads, with a commitment to showcasing the great warmth and scope of five cellos.   The program includes arrangements of well-known works like Manuel de Falla’s Ritual Fire Dance, Debussy’s Girl with the Flaxen Hair, and Astor Piazzolla’s Adios Nonino, as well as the premiere of a new work composed by one of its members, Peter Myers.    This concert will take place on Friday, April 12 at 7:30 pm at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Central Oregon. Ticket holders may join the musicians at 6:45pm for a pre-concert talk, moderated by Scott Elnes from Central Oregon Daily News. Further information: General Admission - $48, Child/Student Tickets $10 Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Central Oregon – 61980 Skyline Ranch Rd. Bend, OR 97703

OperaBend Presents: THANK YOU NOTES! You’re invited to THANK YOU NOTES, An OperaBend Donor Concert! Join the principal cast of OperaBend's LA TRAVIATA on Saturday, April 13th at 7:00pm at Pinckney Center for the Arts, COCC for a special donor performance. This performance is open to the public and includes free admission for 2023-2024 season donors or for those who would like to make a donation of any size at the door! Featuring performances by Allison Pohl, Katherine Goforth, Zachary Lenox, Jocelyn Claire Thomas, Adrian Rosales, and Dan Gibbs, audience members will have the opportunity to experience a magical evening of varied operatic repertoire right here in Central Oregon.

Cascade Horizon Band Spring Concert! Sunday, April 14, 2 PM at Mountain View High School Directed by Sue Steiger, we will present a repertoire filled with hopes and promises, inspiration and a bit of nostalgia, just like the Spring! The program includes, Mancini Magic, to celebrate his centennial with legacies like Baby Elephant Walk, Moon River and Pink Panther; Hope Rising, a beautifully lyrical work by Tyler Grant; Shenandoah, the simmering beauty of America’s favorite folksong by Frank Ticheli; Hopak, a highly spirited work inspired by Ukrainian folk melodies; El Relicari, Robert Longfield’s arrangement of one of the best loved paso dobles; Salute to the Armed Force, complete with the Space Force service song; and more! We will also be joined by this year's Marilyn Burkholder Scholarship recipient in a solo. Cascade Horizon Band is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization. As such, we rely on musicians dues and your donations for our operating expenses. Your support makes it possible for us to continue presenting free concerts in Central Oregon. Contact us: cascadehorizonband.org chbmailing@gmail.com https://www.facebook.com/CascadeHorizonBand

OperaBend Presents: La Traviata! Opening in just a few weeks, OperaBend invites you to our modern retelling of Verdi's LA TRAVIATA!  Running from April 19-21 at COCC's Pinckney Center for the Arts, this production brings a fresh interpretation of the story that Central Oregon has never seen before. Join us on Violetta and Alfredo's captivating journey — and stay tuned on our social media accounts (@OperaBend) for exclusive behind-the-scenes snippets, cast features, and ticket announcements. To reserve tickets, please visit www.operabend.org. Regular Tickets $35, Student Tickets $10. Tickets will also be available for purchase at the door of any performance. We hope to see you there!

CO Mastersingers Presents: Sounds Italian! FREE CONCERTS April 20, 2024 at 7:00 PM at Nativity Lutheran Church April 21, 2024 at 3:00 PM at Sunriver Christian Fellowship —AND-- ​June 30, 2024 at The Vatican! Central Oregon Mastersingers travels to perform in Italy and the Vatican this summer. The group previews its “Sounds Italian” program exclusively for Central Oregonians at its free spring concerts, April 20-21 in Bend and Sunriver.    “As we considered locations for our first international tour, I consulted with Music Contact International to discuss various options and performance venues,” explained Mastersingers’ Conductor Christian Clark. Knowing that a performance at St. Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) would be a mountain-top experience for us, I shared recordings of Central Oregon Mastersingers, which were screened by local officials in Rome, and resulted in our invitation.”   Now, music lovers in Central Oregon get a free sneak preview of the concert and music, featuring Italian composers Giovanni Palestrina (Missa Brevis), Tomas de Victoria (Ave Maria), and Claudio Monteverdi (Cantate Domino).    Said Clark: “Palestrina's Missa Brevis is an absolute gem. We also wanted to showcase our talented musicians (both in Central Oregon and on tour in Italy) by offering selections from other genres as well. We are particularly excited to share R. Nathaniel Dett's lush setting of Ave Maria, Pilgrims' Hymn by Stephen Paulus, and Moses Hogan's exuberant Elijah Rock.”   Performances will be held Saturday, April 20, at 7 p.m., at the Nativity Lutheran Church, 60850 Brosterhous Road in Bend, and Sunday, April 21 at 3 p.m., at the Sunriver Christian Fellowship, 18139 Cottonwood Road. Instead of tickets, donations are welcome and will help support the singers’ performances in Italy.    Clark added a debt of gratitude in announcing this concert: “Central Oregon Mastersingers wouldn't be able to make this trip happen without the support of our community. We are grateful to all who support our endeavors, both here and abroad, and look forward to singing for you very soon.”    For more concert details, see the Question-Answer with Conductor Christian Clark that follows. Also, visit the Mastersingers website at https://www.centraloregonmastersingers.org/.

Taizé Choir of Central Oregon! NEXT SESSION - May 2nd 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! Wheelchair accessible Sponsored by Taizé Choir of Central Oregon Trinity Episcopal Church  taizebend@gmail.com      541-815-5574 Find us on Facebook!

More Fun to Benefit for Sunriver Music Festival! Registration is now open for the first annual “Play On!” Amateur Pickleball Tournament hosted by the Sunriver Music Festival.  The tournament will be held at the Fort Rock Park Pickleball Complex in Sunriver, Oregon  on May 31 and June 1, 2024.  Players interested in registering for the “funds and friends” event can go to www.sunrivermusic.org/pickleball for more information.  All participants must create an account with Pickleball Brackets to sign up for the tournament.  Play On! is also supported by Visit Central Oregon which has granted the court rental fees. Sunriver Owners Association is the permitting agency and facilities owner.  Sunriver Brewing is a featured Sponsor.  The tournament will be divided into three groups. On Friday, May 31st the tournament will begin at 12:00 p.m. with Mixed Doubles.  On Saturday, June 1st Men’s Doubles will start the day at 9:00 a.m. and the Women’s Doubles will begin at 1:00 p.m.  There will be three skill levels of play for each group:  Recreational up to 3.5, Intermediate 3.5 – 4.0, and Competitive at 4.0 and up.  Team Round-Robin format will be used, with final play-offs to crown the top three teams in each bracket.  Scoring will be standard. Play-offs will be scored in typical tournament style. Every effort will be made to organize play for all three skill levels and all brackets.  The Tournament Director reserves the right to make changes to the brackets and schedule based on registrations, weather, and timing.  Plans are in the works for a Social Hour after play ends each day.  Complimentary beverages accompanied by classical music, and a chance to nosh and chat will be on the agenda.  Awards will be made at these events as well.  Contact pickleball@sunrivermusic.org for more information.  Sunriver Music Festival is a year-round 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.

Have Fun to Benefit for Sunriver Music Festival! OPEN YOUR SEASON AT WOODLANDS: A GOOD TIME FOR A GOOD CAUSE Directly benefiting Sunriver Music Festival, golfing buddies come together on Sunriver Resort's Woodlands Course on June 2 for the 16th annual Swings fore Strings tournament. With a shotgun start and scramble format, this is a lighthearted way to kick off your summer of Sunriver golfing. Worth noting: a regular 18 holes of golf in prime time at the internationally-celebrated and semi-private Woodlands Course is actually higher than this tournament registration. By choosing to play in Swings fore Strings, you get those same 18 holes, PLUS Sunriver Brewing beer, PLUS dinner from Sunriver Resort’s Peak Food Truck, PLUS the good feelings knowing you're supporting Central Oregon's premier classical music organization - Sunriver Music Festival - and helping ensure the future of music. SIGN UP TODAY at sunrivermusic.org or by calling 541-593-1084. All proceeds from Swings fore Strings benefit the missions of Sunriver Music Festival, including the Young Artists Scholarship program and August 10-23’s landmark Summer Festival featuring professional orchestra musicians from around the world. Visit sunrivermusic.org for more information.

Interested in helping with tech for for La Traviata? OperaBend is looking for two separate individuals to run the lightboard (can train) and supertitles (reading music required for this role) at their upcoming production of La Traviata. This commitment would include around three rehearsals, plus our three performances April 19-21. This is a PAID opportunity. Please email operabend@bendbroadband.com if interested for more details. We look forward to hearing from you if this is the right fit for you via email at operabend@bendbroadband.com!

Help the Mastersingers get to Italy! Central Oregon Mastersingers has been invited to sing in St. Peter's Basilica at The Vatican! In this once in a lifetime experience, we'll sing music of Palestrina, Victoria, Monteverdi, and more at The Vatican on June 30, 2024. In order to facilitate this amazing trip, we're asking for support from our community.  We are well on our way to reaching our goal of $15,000! Will you help (Click to donate)? March 19, 2024An update regarding our Italy fundraiser: We are THRILLED to announce…our initial goal of $5,000 has been met, and we have received an incredibly generous match in the amount of $5,000 from our local and enthusiastic "mystery man," Fred Kinyon! Thank you, Fred!! And, since our last email, we’ve received another $2,155 in donations, bringing our grand total to: $12,125! Central Oregon Mastersingers is incredibly grateful for, and humbled by, the showing of support we have received regarding this trip. Thank you for making this dream a reality! HOW TO DONATE CLICK HERE to make a donation online. If you prefer to donate via gofundme, CLICK HERE. Mail a check to:  Central Oregon Mastersingers PO Box 6751 Bend, OR 97708 Any donations received beyond $15,000 will be used to provide additional support to travelers, and, help fund our spring concerts in Bend and Sunriver, both of which are FREE CONCERTS. The magic of choral music enhances the lives of both the singers and the audience, and we are so grateful for your support!

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