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COSA Winter Concert Series! The Central Oregon Symphony invites you to join us for our Winter Concert Series. The symphony will perform at Caldera High School Saturday, February 22 at 2:00 p.m. & 7:30 p.m. and on Sunday, February 23 at 2:00 p.m. The winners of the 2024 Young Artist Competition will also be featured in our concerts. You can find more information at Centraloregonsymphony.com or by scanning the QR code. We look forward to a wonderful weekend of music with all of you.

OperaBend presents High Desert Melodies An Emerging Artist Showcase Experience the enchanting voices of tomorrow at OperaBend's "High Desert Melodies!" Join us for an unforgettable afternoon, showcasing the extraordinary talents of four young, emerging singers, accompanied by the masterful performance of an accomplished pianist. This unique event celebrates the future of classical music, offering a rare opportunity to witness these rising stars in an intimate and inspiring setting. Don't miss your chance to be part of this magical musical journey—come support OperaBend and the artists of the future! No reservations or tickets are necessary.  Just come to Pinckney Center for the Arts on February 23rd at 3 PM.

Taizé!  A meditative interfaith service of music, prayer, silence NEXT: March 6, 2025 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

Celebrated Pianist Jeffrey Kahane to Give Lecture and Performance of Bach’s Goldberg Variations!  Acclaimed pianist Jeffrey Kahane will give a lecture and performance of Johann Sebastian Bach’s beloved Goldberg Variations as part of High Desert Chamber Music’s Concert Series in March. Long regarded as one of the most ambitious works for keyboard, the Goldberg Variations demand extraordinary technical mastery and artistic depth—both of which Kahane brings to the stage. This event, sponsored by Mission Building, will take place at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship on Friday, March 7, 2025, at 7:30 p.m. “Jeffrey Kahane is one of the most distinguished pianists of our time, and we couldn’t be more thrilled to present this performance. To my knowledge, this will be the first time the Goldberg Variations are performed live in Central Oregon, and there is no one better suited to bring this masterpiece to life,” says Executive Director Isabelle Senger. Jeffrey Kahane is a pianist, conductor, and scholar whose career spans five decades. He has performed with the New York Philharmonic and San Francisco Symphony, collaborated with Yo-Yo Ma and Joshua Bell, and toured Europe as conductor of the Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra. A faculty member at USC’s Thornton School of Music, he is known for his innovative lecture-performances and collaborations with renowned string quartets. Tickets are available through HDCM online, by phone, or in person at their office in Downtown Bend. 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. High Desert Chamber Music’s mission is to bring exceptional chamber music and musicians to Central Oregon. Now in its seventeenth season, HDCM presents an acclaimed concert series featuring world-renowned artists and meaningful educational opportunities. Join us in experiencing the impact that live musical excellence can bring to our community! Contact HDCM: 541.306.3988 / info@HighDesertChamberMusic.com / 961 NW Brooks St.

Calling all movie buffs! Free concert on March 16! On Sunday March 16, Bend Pops Orchestra takes you to the movies!  We have a fantastic concert line-up featuring some of the most popular movie theme music in the known universe. We open with a medley of John Williams’ themes from several of George Lucas’ iconic films in Star Wars Through the Years. Next, TV fans can enjoy Downton Abbey, The Suite By John Lunn. On to Danny Elfman’s quirky music from Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. Rounding out our first half is Disney Film Favorites, with music from The Little Mermaid, The Lion King, Aladdin, and Beauty and the Beast.  We open the second half with music from the first film in Peter Jackson’s epic Lord of the Rings saga — Fellowship of the Ring. Next we’re off to Broadway with Lin-Manuel Miranda’s Hamilton. And you’ll hear more Miranda goodness with music from Disney’s Encanto, We Don’t Talk About Bruno. In addition to all that great orchestra music, the Central Oregon Flute Ensemble will be performing two pieces -- a lovely ballad from the animated film An American Tail called Somewhere Out There, and an amazing composition by Gareth McLearnon which features over 40 movie and TV themes in a mere five minutes -- So Many Themes, So Little Time.  See how many you recognize! This is a concert that kids will really enjoy, so please bring the whole family!  Admission is free, as always. Concert Detail Sunday, March 16, 2 PM Mountain View High School  2755 NE 27th St, Bend Free admission! (Donations gratefully accepted) 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

We're Celebrating the Classics! Saturday, March 15th @ 7pm  Sunday, March 16th @ 4pm Bend Nazarene Church, 1270 NE 27th St. Admission is Free, Donations Gratefully Accepted www.cascadechorale.org The Cascade Chorale proudly invites you to a spellbinding classic journey designed to delight and inspire. Join us on March 15th and 16th as we bring together the legacy of some of history’s most celebrated composers, performed with passion and precision! The Cascade Chorale (that’s Chorale like “corral” not choral like “coral”) is the flagship chorus of the Central Oregon Community that takes community to heart in their concerts. Experience the magic of Mozart, Vivaldi, Beethoven, and Schubert as the Cascade Chorale embarks on a classic journey with the Dove String Quartet and Calah McDuffie on harpsichord. This event promises a captivating musical experience that celebrates the foundation of classical music and its lasting impact on contemporary artistry. This concert is your opportunity to immerse yourself in joyous music that forms the foundations of today’s compositions. Join the experience on Saturday March 15th at 7:00 PM and Sunday March 16 at 4:00 PM at the Bend Nazarene Church, 1270 NE 27th Street. The performance is free to the public with donations gratefully accepted to further the Chorale’s mission to bring great musical experiences to the Central Oregon Community. The Cascade Chorale Association (“CCA”) is a 501(c)3 organization that provides financial and organizational support to the Cascade Chorale and Jazz Central.  CCA’s mission is to make vocal music accessible to all in the Central Oregon community.  COCC provides important support in terms of our director and rehearsal space, but our concerts are an enormous logistical and financial undertaking. In spite of costs that include hiring musicians and renting venues, in 2012, the CCA stopped charging admission to our concert-goers for the March and May concerts. We now rely solely on donations to fund most of our operations. Your tax deductible donation or sponsorship will help us continue to bring beautiful choral music to Central Oregon. For more information on sponsorships and other ways to support the Cascade Chorale, please contact us at cascadechorale@gmail.com or visit cascadechorale.org. Thank you!

Jazz Central Swings! SAVE THE DATE! Jazz Central, Central Oregon’s premier vocal jazz ensemble, is thrilled to present an unforgettable concert event on Friday, March 21st, at 7:00 PM. This enchanting evening of live music will take place at the Unity Spiritual Community, offering a sophisticated atmosphere filled with swinging rhythms and timeless melodies. Your $25 ticket includes dessert and your first beverage. Tickets on sale NOW!

Piano Showcase at the Tower! Tickets are also on sale now for Piano Showcase at the Tower on March 29 featuring boogie woogie pianist extraordinaire Arthur Migliazza. Having played on some of the world’s greatest stages, including Tchaikovsky Hall in Moscow on the sold-out Kings of Boogie Tour, Birdland Jazz Club in New York City, Benaroya Hall in Seattle, and many more, Migliazza’s last fully solo concert in Central Oregon was 10 years ago! Arthur has been a performer at several of Sunriver Music Festival’s Piano Showcase events featuring multiple pianists, and his solo turn for this 7th annual is greatly anticipated. Visit sunrivermusic.org for tickets to March 29th's genre-expansive Piano Showcase at the Tower.

SEEKING: Music Ministry Coordinator for Sunriver Christian Fellowship! Job Description: Oversee and coordinate all aspects of the Fellowship's Music Ministry. Serve as a keyboardist during regular Sunday services and for other events and seasonal services. Supervise and direct the choir for Sunday services and for other events and seasonal services. Participate in the Worship and Music Committees. Hours: Sunday services, Rehearsals and Committee Meetings will be based on availability and other factors to accommodate all parties involved. 5-10 hours per week. Compensation: The Music Ministry Coordinator is considered an Independent Contractor. The annual payment for this position is $12,000, paid in monthly increments. Our Fellowship: www.sunriverchristianfellowship.org Application: Please provide a one-page summary including contact information, a short biography and resume to highlight your qualifications for this position. Include any relevant references. (Following EEOC laws, do not include your race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, or genetic information.) Contact: Reverend Kally Elliott 541-593-1183 or kelliott@sunriverchristianfellowship.org Mailing Address: Sunriver Christian Fellowship 18160 Cottonwood Road PMB 266 Sunriver, OR 97707

SUNRIVER MUSIC FESTIVAL CALL TO ARTISTS! Sunriver Music Festival invites a Central Oregon artist to create the commemorative 48th 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. Sally MacAllister, 2022 selected poster artist agrees: “It was such an honor to be selected as the season’s poster artist. Of course, I was very excited when I first heard the news, but I was overwhelmed when I saw my artwork on the poster and the publicity pieces the Festival designed. And to have my summer filled with the wonderful concerts – such a rewarding experience.” Here’s your opportunity to join the ranks of esteemed artists by submitting your artwork to Sunriver Music Festival, to be selected by a jury of professional artists from the Artists Gallery Sunriver. Visit sunrivermusic.org/festival-art for submission details, requirements, and benefits. 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.

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