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Taizé!  A meditative interfaith service of music, prayer, silence NEXT: May 1, 2025 St. Helen’s Hall Trinity Episcopal Church 231 NW Idaho St, Bend (across street from Trinity sanctuary) Families Welcome! Location are wheelchair accessible Sponsored by Taizé Choir of Central Oregon taizebend@gmail.com 541-815-5574 Find us on Facebook

Cascade Horizon Band Spring Concert! The Cascade Horizon Band presents their spring concert! Sunday May 4 at 2 pm. Mountain View High School 2755 NE 27th St. Bend Admission is free. Donations are gratefully accepted. Our members are your neighbors, music educators, retirees and community members, all dedicated musicians. We have been part of the music scene for over 20 years.  Join us for a program that includes Blue Mambo, Valdres, Selections from Benny Goodman and many other toe-tapping favorites. For more information: cascadehorizonband.org

May Music in Public Places! Touchmark at Mt Bachelor Village 19800 SW Touchmark Way Friday, May 9th, 7pm - 8pm FREE, with donations gratefully accepted

May Music in Public Places! Our Music in Public Places concerts in May will feature the Lumina Flute Trio and 27th Street Brass on May 10th at 2:00 pm. You can attend the Lumina Flute Trio’s performance at the Sunriver Public Library and 27th Street Brass at the Sisters Public Library. Admission is free. You can find more information at cosymphony.com.

Celebrating the Great American Songbook! The Redmond Community Choir presents their spring concert on Sunday, May 18th at 4 PM. The 75 member choir will be Celebrating the Great American Songbook, singing timeless classics from George Gershwin, Cole Porter and others. They will also be performing Bob Chilcott's "A Little Jazz Mass", accompanied by a stellar rhythm section featuring Central Oregon musicians and guest artist Richard Tuttobene on piano. The concert will be held at Redmond High School, and is free to the public (donations are appreciated).  The Redmond Community Choir is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, and is a COCC Community Education program.

CO Symphony Spring Concert! The Central Oregon Symphony invites you to our Spring Concert Series. The concerts will be May 17 at 2:00 pm & 7:30 pm and May 18 at 2:00 pm. The venue for these dates will be Mountain View High School. You can learn more about the concerts and how to reserve your tickets at cosymphony.com. We look forward to a lovely weekend of music in May.   Recently retired after nearly four decades playing clarinet and bass clarinet with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra (CSO), we are honored to have J. Lawrie Bloom join the Central Oregon Symphony for our season finale. In addition to his work with the CSO, Lawrie has appeared throughout the world as a chamber musician and concerto soloist. He will be performing the sublime "Concerto for Clarinet" by W.A. Mozart. The second half of the concert will feature one of the staples of the symphonic repertoire, Tchaikovsky’s “Symphony No. 4”. In this colossal four-movement work, Tchaikovsky wrestles with the idea of “fate” and all of its complex manifestations in our human existence.   For ticket information, please visit cosymphony.com.

Cascade Chorale Sings the Pops! Under the direction of James W. Knox, the Cascade Chorale Community Choir is proud to present Sing the Pops an electrifying concert celebrating the joy of music, the power of song, and the strength of community. Guest artists Academie de Ballet Classique. Join us at the First Presbyterian Church of Bend on Saturday, May 17, at 7 PM and Sunday, May 18, at 3 PM for an unforgettable musical experience. Admission is free, ensuring that everyone in the community can enjoy this special event. Sing the Pops will showcase an exciting selection of beloved pop hits, spanning decades and genres, performed by the talented voices of the Cascade Chorale. From classic favorites to modern chart-toppers, this concert promises to uplift and entertain audiences of all ages. The Cascade Chorale’s mission is to bring great musical experiences to the Central Oregon community. By offering free concerts, the Chorale ensures that high-quality live music remains accessible to all, enriching the cultural fabric of the region. All are welcome to attend. Don’t miss this opportunity to enjoy an evening (or afternoon) of high-energy performances, community spirit, and the magic of live music. For more information, visit cascadechorale.org. Click here to donate.

SUNRIVER MUSIC FESTIVAL Raise the Baton Fundraiser! Sunriver Music Festival’s annual fundraising party, Raise the Baton is Saturday, June 21 at 5:00 PM in Bend at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Central Oregon. Reserve your table today at sunrivermusic.org for a delicious night of music and dining. Hosted by Maestro Brett Mitchell, the event features performances by Central Oregon’s finest young musicians. The Raise the Baton auction will include the season's original art by acclaimed photographer David Young-Wolff, plus the opportunity to bid on/sponsor the elements of music: featured soloists, orchestra musicians, individual musical works, and more. The auction and sponsorship opportunities will be entertainingly emceed by local personalities Dr. Stephen Marshall and Brett Bizik. “Raise the Baton offers intriguing glimpses into the myriad elements that create world-class orchestra concerts in Bend & Sunriver each summer,” said Executive Director Meagan Iverson. “Continuing a treasured tradition, the paddle raise at this event directly funds the Young Artists Scholarship Program. By participating in Raise the Baton, you directly support the future of music!” Throughout its 30-year history, Sunriver Music Festival’s Young Artists Scholarship program has awarded almost $750,000 in scholarships to exceptional young classical music students from throughout Central Oregon. In 2024 alone, 15 musicians aged 13-24 were awarded a combined total of $35,800 in scholarships to aid with expenses related to college tuition or private music lessons. Tickets are $125 per person, and includes dinner, complimentary wine and soft drinks, and performances. To save your seat (or table of 8 – table reservations get special perks!), visit sunrivermusic.org, email tickets@sunrivermusic.org or call 541-593-1084. Sunriver Music Festival’s 2025 summer season will be held in Bend and Sunriver from August 2-13. Events are at the iconic Tower Theatre in downtown Bend and the historic Great Hall at Sunriver Resort. Artistic Director & Conductor Brett Mitchell will lead world-class orchestra musicians and soloists in a remarkable 48th season. For details and tickets, visit sunrivermusic.org. 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. | sunrivermusic.org

HDCM Raises Funds for Educational Outreach with Hanging Flower Baskets and Culinary Herb Baskets! High Desert Chamber Music is offering hanging flower baskets and culinary herb baskets to fund Educational Outreach efforts. These 12" diameter baskets will at a minimum double in size, and you can choose from a large variety of high-quality mixed flower baskets. For those who like to cook with fresh herbs, the new culinary baskets will consist of Lemon Balm, Oregano, Rosemary, Sage, and/or Thyme/Mint.    Grown in the valley, orders will be taken until mid-May, with the delivery of these beautiful baskets to Bend on Thursday, May 22. For those who want delivery before Mother’s Day, we can also accommodate this request.   Baskets can be purchased on the High Desert Chamber Music website by clicking here. Flower baskets are priced at $39 and Culinary Herb baskets are priced at $80.   High Desert Chamber Music's goal is to allow young children to experience the highest levels of music performance and cultivate an interest that can lead to a lifelong appreciation and enjoyment of the performing arts. All our programs are provided at no cost to students, teachers, or schools in Central Oregon. Our Educational Outreach efforts have three areas of focus: 1) Visits to Local Schools; 2) Master Class; 3) Spotlight Chamber Players. More information about their programs can be found online.   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!   Further information: Contact:  541.306.3988 / info@highdesertchambermusic.com / 961 NW Brooks St. (Downtown Bend

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