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Join Western Sky Choir, a brand new women’s community pop choir! Open to singers of all levels, this choir will promote community, musical growth, and singing for fun. The season 1 set list includes songs by Beyoncé, Lady Gaga, Ariana Grande, Oliva Rodgrigo, and more! Rehearsals take place Thursdays from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the Boys and Girl Club in downtown Bend, beginning October 2 with a winter concert in early 2026. Learn more at www.westernskychoir.com or email westernskychoir@gmail.com

Taizé Season Starting Tonight! A meditative interfaith service of music, prayer, silence 2025-2026 SEASON 7-8 pm on the first Thursday October through May* Trinity Episcopal Church, St. Helen’s Hall (across the street from Trinity sanctuary) 231 NW Idaho St, Bend Families Welcome! * January and April services to be 2nd Thursday, Jan. 8 and April 9 May 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 https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100071919285548

Music in Public Places:  Lumina Flute Ensemble! Saturday, October 4, 2025 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM Sunriver Public Library 56855 Venture Lane Sunriver   Experience live music at the Sunriver Library with the Lumina Flute Ensemble, a talented group of flutists offering a free concert for the whole community. No ticket required. Family-friendly. More info here

Redmond Community Concert Association (RCCA) Announces its 25-26 Season! Starting October 5th! The 2025-26 season celebrates RCCA’s 42nd concert season, featuring another great selection of artistic talent from many genres – diversity with superb entertainment value that appeals to all ages. Coming up on October 5th, NIC+DESI sing, dance and share their love story in this duo celebration of classic and contemporary Broadway! Following star turns on Broadway and in numerous nationally touring musicals, theatrical power couple Nicolas Dromard and Desireé Davar created this new duo act to be able to share their love of song and dance with venues worldwide. In this high-energy show, NIC+DESI bring audiences on their journey of love while performing stage and screen favorites, from Great American Songbook standards (“Shall We Dance,” “Cheek to Cheek,” “I Won’t Dance”) to hits from their favorite roles in Broadway’s JERSEY BOYS, WEST SIDE STORY, MARY POPPINS, WICKED, and more! NIC+DESI captivate crowds with spectacular Broadway song and dance both in the traditional style and with a fresh, modern twist! Get involved, make a gift, or learn more about our season

OperaBend Presents: Rising Voices! Our 2025-26 season opens with a special concert featuring six gifted young singers from around the Pacific Northwest!  Saturday, October 11th at 3:00 PM at Wille Hall, located on the Central Oregon Community College (COCC) campus. This inspiring afternoon of music offers a chance to witness the next wave of operatic excellence. The program will feature selections from beloved composers including Donizetti, Mozart, Strauss, Sondheim, and more -- highlighting both classic and contemporary repertoire. As a special preview, the concert will also include excerpts from Die Fledermaus, which OperaBend will present in full in June 2026. Admission is donation-based, making this an accessible and meaningful cultural experience for all. Patrons are encouraged to reserve their seats in advance. Tickets Available Here

High Desert Chamber Music Introduces NWX Prelude: A Dining & Music Experience!   The Celebrations Start October 25th! High Desert Chamber Music is excited to introduce NWX Prelude: A Dining & Music Experience! HDCM has partnered with Washington Bend and Mountain Burger to offer an exclusive opportunity for our concert-goers. On HDCM concert evenings, guests can dine before or after the performance and show your ticket to receive a 10% discount at either restaurant. Guests will also be entered into a season-end raffle to win two $50 gift cards - one to each restaurant! It’s our way of bringing the community together—supporting local businesses while treating you to a perfect pairing of great food and exceptional music. Enjoy an evening out in Northwest Crossing with us! Dine at one of the participating restaurants, then head across the street to the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship for an unforgettable concert. This offer is valid for this season’s HDCM concert dates: October 12, 2025 November 7, 2025 March 29, 2026 May 15, 2026 June 14, 2026 The HDCM Concert Series launches this month with its most ambitious year yet. The 18th season features an entirely new roster of ensembles making their Central Oregon debuts — from Jordan, France, the Czech Republic, and New York. Tickets are available through HDCM online, by phone, or in person at their office in Downtown Bend. HDCM 2025-2026 title sponsors include Washington Trust Bank and Lynch Murphy McLane LLP, Pahlisch Homes, Miller Lumber, German Master Tech, Pine Tavern Restaurant, Drew Family Dentistry, Cascade School of Music, Cascade A&E, Central Oregon Daily, and Newstalk KBND and 107.7 Radio. 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 eighteenth season and experience the impact that live musical excellence can bring to our community! Come hear the music! Further information: Washington Bend – 900 Mt. Washington Dr. Bend, OR 97703  Mountain Burger – 2747 NW Crossing Dr. Bend, OR 97703 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)

Central Oregon Symphony Fall Concerts! The Celebrations Start October 25th! Fall Concerts – Violinist Linda Wang joins the orchestra for Tchaikovsky’s beloved Violin Concerto in D Major. A former child prodigy who debuted with Zubin Mehta and the New York Philharmonic at age nine, Wang has since performed with more than 75 orchestras worldwide. Known for her warm tone and expressive artistry, she performs on a 1767 Guadagnini violin. The program also features Dvořák’s “New World” Symphony, a masterwork blending European tradition with American folk influences, capturing a spirit of discovery and hope. Saturday, October 25th | 2 PM & 7:30 PM Sunday, October 26th | 2 PM Location for all concerts: Mountain View High School Auditorium, 2755 NE 27th St, Bend, OR 97701 For further information about our concert season, please see the season brochure at the link here. Ticketing System and Membership Information Similar to the 2024-25 season, seating is limited, so it is essential for members to secure tickets in advance. We have implemented a ticketing system to ensure that all members can enjoy the performances. You must be a member to reserve tickets.  Here’s to become a member and reserve your tickets: Become a member for the 2025-2026 season.   QR code here:  Once you register to become a member, you will be emailed a link to reserve your concert tickets. For assistance with ticketing or membership, please contact us at (541) 317-3941, email at info@cosymphony.com,  or visit our office at 15 SW Colorado Ave, Suite 320, Bend, OR 97702. Looking Ahead The Central Oregon Symphony enters a new chapter this season as it relocates to its new home at Mountain View High School. The orchestra remains steadfast in its commitment to presenting outstanding performances and community programs that enrich the cultural life of the region. In order to provide the highest quality concert experience, complimentary tickets will not be available this year. Community members are encouraged to secure their seats by becoming Symphony members and joining in this landmark season. The Central Oregon Symphony looks forward to welcoming audiences to its new venue and continuing its tradition of presenting exceptional symphonic music. Contact Info: info@cosymphony.com

Rooted in Song!   Join the Central Oregon Mastersingers for an unforgettable evening of music, connection, and celebration with Rooted in Song, a powerful collaborative concert featuring acclaimed vocalist and composer Moira Smiley.  This dynamic program centers around Smiley’s Rhizome Project—a collection of musical treasures that weave together folk traditions, world music, and contemporary choral textures. Through evocative melodies and powerful rhythms, the performance explores themes of resilience, belonging, and the intricate ways we are all connected.  The concert also features special guest artists, the Dove String Quartet, and talented local high school students joining the Mastersingers on stage in a moving display of intergenerational music-making.  Moira Smiley is celebrated for her expressive voice, inventive compositions, and powerful sense of storytelling. A familiar presence to Central Oregon audiences, she previously enchanted listeners at the Sisters Folk Festival with her unique fusion of song, narrative, and cultural influences. Her music has been embraced by ensembles worldwide, resonating deeply through its emotional intensity and global reach.  Rooted in Song is more than a concert—it’s an experience that invites you to reflect, connect, and celebrate the power of the human voice in community.  Don’t miss this unique collaboration at the Tower Theatre! October 29, 2025, 7:00 PM Tower Theatre Ticket Link Here

Mark Your Calendars for Beetlejuice Jr!     This is a show about death. This show dives into the “whole being dead thing” with heart and humor. When teenager Lydia Deetz moves into a haunted house and meets the ghostly couple who once lived there—along with a mischievous demon named Beetlejuice—chaos ensues! Performance Dates Thursday, Oct 30 | 8:00–11:00am (School Show) & 5:00–9:00pm Friday, Oct 31 | 5:00–10:00pm Saturday, Nov 1 | 12:00–4:00pm & 5:00–8:00pm Thursday, Nov 6 | 5:00–9:00pm Friday, Nov 7 | 8:00–11:00am (School Show) & 5:00–10:00pm Saturday, Nov 8 | 12:00–4:00pm & 5:00–8:00pm Questions? Reach out to Lauren at admin@beatchildrenstheatre.org.

Bluegrass + Classical Violinist Tessa Lark Returns to Central Oregon! Acclaimed violinist Tessa Lark to perform at Sunriver Christian Fellowship Sunday, November 2, 3 pm Violinist Tessa Lark is one of the most captivating artistic voices of our time, consistently praised by critics and audiences for her astounding range of sounds, technical agility, and musical elegance. She is also a highly acclaimed fiddler in the tradition of her native Kentucky, delighting audiences with programming that includes Appalachian and bluegrass music. Lark’s most recent album, The Stradgrass Sessions, released in 2023, features an all-star roster of collaborators and composers including pianist Jon Batiste, mandolinist Sierra Hull and fiddler Michael Cleveland. Album selections mix original compositions by Lark and her collaborators with a sonata by Eugène Ysaÿe, a selection of Bartók’s violin duets arranged for violin and mandolin, and the world premiere recording of John Corigliano’s STOMP. Lark performs with orchestras around the world and returns to Sunriver November 2nd to perform an eclectic solo recital of classical and bluegrass music. Tickets on sale now at sunrivermusic.org. VIP Experience – Be one of only 40 exclusive ticket holders to attend the Artist Meet & Greet immediately following the concert. Tickets are $80 for the VIP Experience, $25 for ages 25 and under, $50 all others. -- Sunriver Music Festival presents world-class orchestral performances and supports 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.

Music in Public Places:  Dove String Quartet! Saturday, November 15, 2025 2:00 PM  3:00 PM Sister's Public Library 110 North Cedar Street Sisters More info here

Rock the Holidays at the Tower with Concert Rock Violinist Aaron Meyer! Concert Rock Violinist Aaron Meyer and band to perform at the Tower Theatre in downtown Bend December 10, 7:30 p.m. Violinist Aaron Meyer’s “Concert Rock” style of performance blends his classical training with a passion for rock music. Inspired by a fusion of classical and rock, Aaron’s music features arrangements from Vivaldi to Led Zeppelin; Aerosmith to Rossini; and Mozart to Queen’s Bohemian Rhapsody. A student of the violin since age 5, Meyer debuted with the Philadelphia Orchestra by age 11. He later soloed with the Oregon Symphony, the Bangkok Symphony Orchestra in Thailand and many other symphony orchestras. Over the last two decades, Aaron has released 11 albums and is in constant demand on stage. Aaron plays a Benjamin Ruth acoustic violin and a John Jordan 6 string electric violin, with a custom-built pedal board. A Central Oregon fan favorite, Sunriver Music Festival has been presenting Concert Rock Violinist Aaron Meyer and band in concert since the mid 1990s. Tickets on sale now at sunrivermusic.org or call 541-593-9310. Tickets range $40-65 per person. Join the tradition to ROCK THE HOLIDAYS experiencing Meyer’s original material and hits of the season, combining contemporary and classical styles with his dynamic rock band. -- Sunriver Music Festival presents world-class orchestral performances and supports 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.

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