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HDCM Concert Series presents: TRIO CON BRIO COPENHAGEN!   One of the world’s finest piano ensembles, the group is based in Denmark and recognized for their exceptional musicianship, fresh approach, and adventurous programming through highly creative concerts. This esteemed group will be making their  Central Oregon debut and you won’t want to miss this chance to kick off High Desert Chamber Music's 17th season! Sunday, October 6, 2024, 4:00pm PROGRAM: 3:00pm          Doors Open 3:15pm          Pre-Concert Talk 4:00pm          Concert Begins Beethoven: Piano Trio in D Major, Op.70 No.1 “Ghost" Prokofiev: Romeo & Juliet Suite Weinberg: Piano Trio Op.24 CLICK FOR TICKETS LOCATION: Concert Sponsor: The Miller Lumber Company has been serving Central Oregon builders and homeowners for over a century. Established in 1911, they are a family business spanning three generations and four locations. Each location features a complete lumber yard, fully stocked hardware store, and job-site delivery service. Please click to visit them online.

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THIS SATURDAY!    Music in Public Places provides an opportunity for Central Oregonians to hear chamber music close to home at libraries, and other public venues throughout Central Oregon, including Prineville, Redmond, Sisters, Sunriver, Madras, and La Pine. 27th Brass Quintet | Sisters Public Library Saturday, September 28, 2024 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM Sisters Public Library110 N Cedar St., Sisters, OR, 97759 CONCERTS ARE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AND TICKETS ARE NOT REQUIRED. Concerts are typically an hour in length.

The Mastersingers take on BINGO!    We are excited to invite you to join us for our upcoming Bingo Fundraiser.  Sunday, September 29 10 am to 12 pm Silver Moon Brewery This is a fantastic opportunity to gather, have fun, and support the Mastersingers while enjoying a few rounds of Bingo! Whether you’re a bingo expert or a first-timer, this event is open to all, and we encourage you to bring along family and friends for a morning of excitement and prizes.  The proceeds from this fundraiser will go towards supporting our choir. Your participation directly impacts the choir by providing essential financial resources that allow us to rent venues for performances, bring in talented guest musicians, and enhance the overall quality of our concerts. With your help, we can continue sharing beautiful music with our community and growing as an ensemble. Every contribution helps keep the arts vibrant in Central Oregon.  How to RSVP: Please click HERE to buy a ticket or reserve a whole table. This is a great opportunity to celebrate a birthday, anniversary, or other big event.  If you would like more information about this event please click HERE.  We look forward to seeing you and sharing some fun moments together!

Sing with the Cascade Chorale for Holiday Magic!  Join the Cascade Chorale in kicking off the holiday season at the Tower Theatre December 6th and 8th The Chorale is bringing new music to the season that is sure to become favorites in the future Last chance for in-person registration takes place at 5:30 PM on October 1. New to singing with the Chorale? If so, contact our director, Jim Knox at jwknox@cocc.edu for a brief meet and greet. Please bring: your checkbook (no cash, please) – checks made out to COCC and with your COCC ID written on the memo line a black 3-ring binder a pencil (no pen or markers in music PLEASE!) your refillable water bottle (please avoid noisy, crinkly, disposable plastic), which you can refill at the bottle filling station in Pence Hall near Pinckney a travel mug if you like to use the Keurig at the break Registration fees are available by clicking here.

Taize is Back!  A meditative interfaith service of music, prayer, silence NEXT: October 3, 2024 7-8 pm on the first Thursday October through June* St. Helen’s Hall Trinity Episcopal Church 231 NW Idaho St, Bend (across street from Trinity sanctuary) Families Welcome! *April 3 service to be 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 taizebend@gmail.com 541-815-5574 Find us on Facebook

Spotlight Recital Fundraiser!    The Central Oregon Symphony lost $10,000 of equipment in the unexpected demolition of Bend Senior High School's auditorium.  To recover these funds, we are hosting Spotlight Recital Fundraiser featuring  Ryan Zwahlen, Principal Oboe of the Central Oregon Symphony, and pianist Gary Ruppert in Wille Hall at COCC in Bend. October 5th, 7 PM Admission is free, but RSVP is requested. We will be accepting cash donations, checks, credit cards, as well as online donations. Want to help us get started? Can't make it but, want to contribute? DONATE HERE Please RSVP by October 1st by clicking this link so that we can ensure we have enough seating prepared.

Mountain Burger teams up with BEAT Children's Theatre! Mountain Burger is teaming up with BEAT, your favorite local children's theatre, for a scrumptious fundraiser to feed your fancy! Sunday, October 6, dine in or take your goodies to go. What could be easier? You gotta eat anyways, right? Mountain Burger 2747 NW Crossing Drive ~ 541-668-7177

High Desert Chamber Music Opening Concert Features Piano Trio from Denmark!  High Desert Chamber Music opens its 17th season in Central Oregon with the Central Oregon debut of Trio Con Brio Copenhagen. One of the world’s finest piano ensembles, the group is based in Denmark and recognized for their exceptional musicianship, fresh approach, and adventurous programming through highly creative concerts. This concert is brought to you by Miller Lumber, and will take place on Sunday, October 6 at 4:00pm at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Central Oregon. Ticket holders may join the members of the group at 3:15pm for a pre-concert talk. This concert preview is free for all ticket holders.   Trio con Brio Copenhagen is a fusion of two overlapping “musical pairs:” two sisters, violinist Soo-Jin Hong and cellist Soo-Kyung Hong, are from South Korea; pianist Jens Elvekjaer, Soo-Kyung’s spouse, is from Denmark. Founded at the University of Music and Performing Arts in Vienna in 1999, Trio con Brio Copenhagen’s multifaceted members are not only performing artists who tour extensively, but also esteemed recording artists, artistic directors and educators. The Trio appears regularly at the world’s leading venues and concert series and is a recipient of the Carl Nielsen and Anne Marie Carl-Nielsen Award, one of Denmark’s most prestigious prizes.   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.   HDCM 2024-2025 title sponsors include Washington Trust Bank and Lynch Murphy McLane LLP, Pahlisch Homes, Miller Lumber, German Master Tech, Pine Tavern Restaurant, Drew Family Dentistry, Mission Building, Cascade A&E, Central Oregon Daily, and Newstalk KBND and 107.7 Radio.   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 High Desert Chamber Music’s mission is to bring world-class chamber music and musicians to Central Oregon. HDCM presents an acclaimed series of classical chamber music concerts featuring an exciting roster of professional performing artists. Join us in our seventeenth season and experience the impact that live musical excellence can bring to our community!

Central Oregon Symphony Fall Concert Series!  This season holds unexpected changes as we say goodbye to the Bend Senior High School auditorium, our beloved home for decades, after its sudden demolition in July. Though this marks the end of an era, our passion for sharing music with you remains stronger than ever.  With the loss of our traditional venue, we now have a smaller performance space, which means seating is limited for each concert. Tickets will be online this year, and members must reserve tickets for their preferred concert via Eventbrite. Our Fall concert series takes place on: Saturday, November 2nd | 2 PM Saturday, November 2nd | 7:30 PM Sunday, November 3rd | 2 PM All concerts will take place at the Caldera High School Auditorium. There is still time to become a member if you have not done so. Thank you to all current symphony members. We are so excited for this season ahead!

HDCM Seeking the perfect match!  High Desert Chamber Music Receives Matching Challenge from the Starseed Foundation for the Eighth Consecutive Year High Desert Chamber Music is pleased to announce that it has received a matching challenge from the Starseed Foundation for the eighth consecutive year. The foundation will match the first $5,000 of funds raised during the challenge. The Starseed Foundation seeks to provide opportunities and exposure to the arts and environment, to improve the quality of life for those in need, and to support social programs that offer cultural and lasting benefit to deserving populations. In response to this generous opportunity, HDCM has begun a “Starseed Foundation Matching Funds Campaign”. Every contribution will help meet this matching challenge. “We are very fortunate to receive this annual challenge from the Starseed Foundation, and we have successfully doubled the impact of our donors for the past seven years,” states Executive Director Isabelle Senger. “Your support will allow us to continue presenting the highest level of excellence in our Concert Series and educational outreach programming.”   Donations can be made on their website, by phone, or by mail. HDCM is a non-profit 501(c)(3) and a qualifying organization for the Oregon Cultural Trust. High Desert Chamber Music’s mission is to bring world-class chamber music and musicians to Central Oregon. HDCM presents an acclaimed series of classical chamber music concerts featuring an exciting roster of professional performing artists. Join us in our seventeenth season and experience the impact that live musical excellence can bring to our community! Tickets and details for all events are available on our website at HighDesertChamberMusic.com Further information: Contact:  541.306.3988 / info@highdesertchambermusic.com / 961 NW Brooks St. (Downtown Bend)

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High Desert Chamber Music Auditions for the Spotlight Chamber Players!    High Desert Chamber Music announces auditions for the Spotlight Chamber Players will be held on September 20-21, 2024. 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, Cleveland Institute 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 all HDCM events 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 Link to SCP information and application: https://www.highdesertchambermusic.com/educational-outreach Further information:  Contact: 541.306.3988 / info@highdesertchambermusic.com / 961 NW Brooks St. (Downtown Bend) / HighDesertChamberMusic.com High Desert Chamber Music’s mission is to bring world-class chamber music and musicians to Central Oregon. Now in its seventeenth 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.

Sing with the Cascade Chorale for Holiday Magic!  Join the Cascade Chorale in kicking off the holiday season at the Tower Theatre December 6th and 8th The Chorale is bringing new music to the season that is sure to become favorites in the future In-person registration takes place at 5:30 PM on September 24 and October 1 New to singing with the Chorale before? If so, contact our director, Jim Knox at jwknox@cocc.edu for a brief meet and greet. Please bring: your checkbook (no cash, please) – checks made out to COCC and with your COCC ID written on the memo line a black 3-ring binder a pencil (no pen or markers in music PLEASE!) your refillable water bottle (please avoid noisy, crinkly, disposable plastic), which you can refill at the bottle filling station in Pence Hall near Pinckney a travel mug if you like to use the Keurig at the break Registration fees are available by clicking here.

The Mastersingers take on BINGO!    We are excited to invite you to join us for our upcoming Bingo Fundraiser.  Sunday, September 29 10 am to 12 pm Silver Moon Brewery This is a fantastic opportunity to gather, have fun, and support the Mastersingers while enjoying a few rounds of Bingo! Whether you’re a bingo expert or a first-timer, this event is open to all, and we encourage you to bring along family and friends for a morning of excitement and prizes.  The proceeds from this fundraiser will go towards supporting our choir. Your participation directly impacts the choir by providing essential financial resources that allow us to rent venues for performances, bring in talented guest musicians, and enhance the overall quality of our concerts. With your help, we can continue sharing beautiful music with our community and growing as an ensemble. Every contribution helps keep the arts vibrant in Central Oregon.  How to RSVP: Please click HERE to buy a ticket or reserve a whole table. This is a great opportunity to celebrate a birthday, anniversary, or other big event.  If you would like more information about this event please click HERE.  We look forward to seeing you and sharing some fun moments together!

Taize is Back!  A meditative interfaith service of music, prayer, silence NEXT: October 3, 2024 7-8 pm on the first Thursday October through June* St. Helen’s Hall Trinity Episcopal Church 231 NW Idaho St, Bend (across street from Trinity sanctuary) Families Welcome! *April 3 service to be 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 taizebend@gmail.com 541-815-5574 Find us on Facebook

High Desert Chamber Music Opening Concert Features Piano Trio from Denmark!  High Desert Chamber Music opens its 17th season in Central Oregon with the Central Oregon debut of Trio Con Brio Copenhagen. One of the world’s finest piano ensembles, the group is based in Denmark and recognized for their exceptional musicianship, fresh approach, and adventurous programming through highly creative concerts. This concert is brought to you by Miller Lumber, and will take place on Sunday, October 6 at 4:00pm at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Central Oregon. Ticket holders may join the members of the group at 3:15pm for a pre-concert talk. This concert preview is free for all ticket holders.   Trio con Brio Copenhagen is a fusion of two overlapping “musical pairs:” two sisters, violinist Soo-Jin Hong and cellist Soo-Kyung Hong, are from South Korea; pianist Jens Elvekjaer, Soo-Kyung’s spouse, is from Denmark. Founded at the University of Music and Performing Arts in Vienna in 1999, Trio con Brio Copenhagen’s multifaceted members are not only performing artists who tour extensively, but also esteemed recording artists, artistic directors and educators. The Trio appears regularly at the world’s leading venues and concert series and is a recipient of the Carl Nielsen and Anne Marie Carl-Nielsen Award, one of Denmark’s most prestigious prizes.   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.   HDCM 2024-2025 title sponsors include Washington Trust Bank and Lynch Murphy McLane LLP, Pahlisch Homes, Miller Lumber, German Master Tech, Pine Tavern Restaurant, Drew Family Dentistry, Mission Building, Cascade A&E, Central Oregon Daily, and Newstalk KBND and 107.7 Radio.   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 High Desert Chamber Music’s mission is to bring world-class chamber music and musicians to Central Oregon. HDCM presents an acclaimed series of classical chamber music concerts featuring an exciting roster of professional performing artists. Join us in our seventeenth season and experience the impact that live musical excellence can bring to our community!

CO Symphony Fall Concert Series!  Our 2024-2025 season kicks off with an orchestra showcase concert. Two major works will highlight the broad palate of instruments, techniques and sounds that are possible with the modern symphony. The Romeo and Juliet Suite No. 2, drawn from Sergei Prokofiev’s landmark ballet, is a seven-movement tour of brilliant colors and clever orchestration techniques capturing several moods and characters of the tragic tale. Johannes Brahms’ legendary and storied Symphony No. 1 will conclude the festivities. Saturday, November 2nd | 2 PM Saturday, November 2nd | 7:30 PM Sunday, November 3rd | 2 PM All concerts will take place at the Caldera High School Auditorium. This season holds unexpected changes as we say goodbye to the Bend Senior High School auditorium, our beloved home for decades, after its sudden demolition in July. Though this marks the end of an era, our passion for sharing music with you remains stronger than ever.  With the loss of our traditional venue, we now have a smaller performance space, which means seating is limited for each concert. Tickets will be online this year, and members must reserve tickets for their preferred concert via Eventbrite.   How to Reserve Your Tickets for Concerts Step 1: Become a Member*** for the 2024- 2025 season Step 2: Reserve your tickets on Eventbrite Step 3: Bring proof of your reserved tickets to the concert. You will receive a confirmation email from Eventbrite. *** If you prefer to become a member in person or need assistance in any way, please call or visit our office: 15 SW Colorado Ave. Suite 320 (541) 317-3941 9/26/2024

HDCM Seeking the perfect match!  High Desert Chamber Music Receives Matching Challenge from the Starseed Foundation for the Eighth Consecutive Year High Desert Chamber Music is pleased to announce that it has received a matching challenge from the Starseed Foundation for the eighth consecutive year. The foundation will match the first $5,000 of funds raised during the challenge. The Starseed Foundation seeks to provide opportunities and exposure to the arts and environment, to improve the quality of life for those in need, and to support social programs that offer cultural and lasting benefit to deserving populations. In response to this generous opportunity, HDCM has begun a “Starseed Foundation Matching Funds Campaign”. Every contribution will help meet this matching challenge. “We are very fortunate to receive this annual challenge from the Starseed Foundation, and we have successfully doubled the impact of our donors for the past seven years,” states Executive Director Isabelle Senger. “Your support will allow us to continue presenting the highest level of excellence in our Concert Series and educational outreach programming.”   Donations can be made on their website, by phone, or by mail. HDCM is a non-profit 501(c)(3) and a qualifying organization for the Oregon Cultural Trust. High Desert Chamber Music’s mission is to bring world-class chamber music and musicians to Central Oregon. HDCM presents an acclaimed series of classical chamber music concerts featuring an exciting roster of professional performing artists. Join us in our seventeenth season and experience the impact that live musical excellence can bring to our community! Tickets and details for all events are available on our website at HighDesertChamberMusic.com Further information: Contact:  541.306.3988 / info@highdesertchambermusic.com / 961 NW Brooks St. (Downtown Bend)

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