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The Cascade Chorale Sings New Music! Join the Cascade Chorale with a premiere of new music! Rehearsals for the March 9th/10th concerts begin on January 9th with in-person registration beginning at 5:30 PM in Pence 228 on the COCC campus. New to singing with the Chorale? Contact Director James Knox at jwknox@cocc.edu. More information about registration is available here!  For registration, please bring: your checkbook (NO CASH, PLEASE) with your COCC ID number written on the memo line  a black three ring binder, or similar music folder  a pencil,  a refillable water bottle and if you use the Keurig, a travel mug (let's cut down on our waste!)

Jazz Central seeks singers! Particularly of tenor/bass sort! Join this dynamic group that is making its mark in Central Oregon. Contact Director James Knox at jwknox@cocc.edu for an audition.

FREE to a Good Home! A well-loved baby grand Yours for the keeping for the cost of transport Text Susan: 541-390-3205

Seeking Accompanist! Now hiring an accompanist (piano/keys) for Sunday contemporary worship. Part time. Please contact Karen Sipes, the Director of Music and Arts, at Bend Church. We are a fun, inclusive, affirming team. Letters of interest, and/or resume may be sent to:   Karen Sipes, Director of Music and Arts, Bend Church Music@bendumc.org.

Taizé Choir of Central Oregon! NEXT SESSION - February 1st 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! *April service on April 4 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 Trinity Episcopal Church  taizebend@gmail.com      541-815-5574 Find us on Facebook!

SUNRIVER MUSIC FESTIVAL VALENTINE’S AT THE GREAT HALL! Wondering what to do for your Valentine or with a group of friends? Come to the Sunriver Resort Great Hall on Wednesday February 14 for a gourmet dinner and quality concert experience all in one. Sunriver Music Festival's Valentine's Day Dinner & Dance Concert, featuring an energetic jazz combo fronted by tenor saxophonist Cliff Colón, is your opportunity for a memorable night out in the iconic Great Hall. All seats are reserved and tickets include a hosted happy hour, multi-course dinner, and full concert. Kick up your heels on the dance floor or tap your toe from the comfort of your table. Cliff Colón’s raw expressiveness and ability to channel the purest of emotions into each note sets him apart from the pack. His proficiency and unabashed expression has aided him in becoming a definitive leader and  innovative soloist. Based in the Seattle/Tacoma region, Colón is a brilliant saxophonist continually amazing audiences with every performance. Jazz, funk, hip-hop, you name it…Cliff’s playing is exciting. On February 14 at the Sunriver Resort Great Hall, this energy is amplified exponentially as his specially curated 5-piece band travels to Central Oregon to fill the stage with upbeat tunes and romantic ballads. This event always sells out, so get your tickets now at sunrivermusic.org  or call 541-593-1084. 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.

Sunriver Music Festival Tickets On Sale Now for February and March! 2024 continues the tradition of Sunriver Music Festival's crowd-pleasing Valentine's Day Dinner & Dance Concert. Sponsored by Sunriver Resort and featuring an energetic jazz combo fronted by tenor saxophonist Cliff Colón, here’s your opportunity for a fun night out in the iconic Great Hall at Sunriver Resort. All seats are reserved and tickets include a hosted happy hour, multi-course dinner, and full concert. Kick up your heels on the dance floor or tap your toe from the comfort of your table. This event usually sells out, so get your tickets now at sunrivermusic.org or call 541-593-1084. Wondering what to do for your Valentine or with a group of friends? Come to the Sunriver Resort Great Hall on Wednesday February 14 for a gourmet dinner and quality concert experience all in one. Cliff Colón’s raw expressiveness and ability to channel the purest of emotions into each note sets him apart from the pack. His proficiency and unabashed expression has aided him in becoming a definitive leader and  innovative soloist. Based in the Seattle/Tacoma region, Colón is a brilliant saxophonist continually amazing audiences with every performance. Jazz, funk, hip-hop, you name it…Cliff’s playing is exciting. On February 14 at the Great Hall, this energy is amplified exponentially as his specially curated 5-piece band travels to Central Oregon to fill the stage with upbeat tunes and romantic ballads. Tickets are also on sale now for Piano Showcase at the Tower on March 16. Piano Showcase at the Tower Theatre features acclaimed classical pianist Sean Chen and award-winning blues and boogie-woogie pianist Arthur Migliazza. This multi-genre event—including a masterclass, workshop and diverse concert program—celebrates the versatility and virtuosity of the piano. Sean Chen is a genius at displaying the virtuosity and versatility of the piano. An award-winning classical pianist (Cliburn International Piano Competition, American Pianists Awards), Chen is also in demand for creative collaborations and commissions. His exceptional transcriptions for the piano range from Beethoven’s 9th Symphony to video game music and everything in between. Chen’s musical flexibility is a perfect fit for this event’s emphasis on the uniqueness of blending genres. Currently Artist-in-Residence at the University of Missouri-Kansas City Conservatory, he continues to appear in solo and concerto performances throughout the United States and has been featured with the Sunriver Music Festival Orchestra several times. Arthur Migliazza began playing the piano professionally at the age of 13 and quickly came under the wing of esteemed mentors/teachers such as Henry Butler, Ann Rabson and Mr. B. He has been inducted into the Arizona Blues Hall of Fame, was a finalist at the 2010 and 2014 International Blues Challenge in Memphis, TN, and in his 30+ years of performing has played on some of the world’s greatest stages, including Tchaikovsky Hall in Moscow as part of the sold-out Kings of Boogie Tour, Birdland Jazz Club in New York City, Benaroya Hall in Seattle, as well as on National Public Radio in the US. Arthur was a featured performer at Sunriver Music Festival’s first three Piano Showcase events and his return for this 6th annual is greatly anticipated. Visit sunrivermusic.org for tickets to March 16's genre-expansive Piano Showcase at the Tower. ANNOUNCING THE DATES FOR THE 47TH ANNUAL SUMMER FESTIVAL: AUGUST 9-23, 2024. Plan for a musical couple weeks August 2024 in Bend and Sunriver with Artistic Director & Conductor Brett Mitchell, the Festival Orchestra from around the country, and world-class featured soloists. Watch sunrivermusic.org for sneak peeks and start or renew your membership now for early ticket sales and special invites. 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.

SUNRIVER MUSIC FESTIVAL CALL TO ARTISTS AND UPCOMING EVENTS! Sunriver Music Festival invites a Central Oregon artist to create the commemorative 47th 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. Maria Leistad, 2023 selected poster artist, agrees: “It was an honor to have my art showcased by Sunriver Music Festival for the 46th season. The natural music of this landscape that many of us call home is the perfect backdrop for the Festival’s immensely talented musicians. I hope that “Sunriver’s Trumpeter” conveys the same feelings of tranquility and magnificence that Sunriver Music Festival has come to represent for so many of us.” Here’s your opportunity to join the ranks of esteemed artists by submitting your artwork to the selection committee, which is comprised of a jury of accomplished artists from the Artists Gallery Sunriver. Visit sunrivermusic.org/festival-art for submission details, requirements, and benefits. UPCOMING EVENTS: The 6th annual Piano Showcase features acclaimed classical pianist Sean Chen and award-winning blues and boogie-woogie pianist Arthur Migliazza. This multi-genre event—including a masterclass, workshop, and diverse concert program—celebrates the versatility and virtuosity of the piano. Saturday, March 16. Tickets go on sale December 7 at sunrivermusic.org. Kick up your heels on the dance floor or tap your toe from the comfort of your reserved table at the annual Valentine’s Dinner & Dance Concert at the Great Hall. Wednesday, February 14. Tickets go on sale December 7 at sunrivermusic.org. ______________________________________  Sunriver Music Festival is a 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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Little Women the Musical Opens Tonight! Presented by Musical Impressions Studios Based on the classic novel by the same name, Little Women the Musical centers around an aspiring author, Jo March, and her family, growing up in the 1860s in Concord, Massachusetts. The story follows them through the growing pains of marriage, love, loss, and sisterhood and Jo trying to make her way in the world as a writer in New York City. This production will explore the fluidity and androgyny of Jo's character, as she strives to stay true to herself while being told marriage and children are the only path forward in life. July 16-18th at Open Space Event Studios 220 NE Lafayette Ave Tickets available here!

High Desert Chamber Music Presents “Music & Friends” Summer Soirées! AVIARA TRIO High Desert Chamber Music is returning to the origins of chamber music! We are putting a spin on our popular “Music & Friends” events and will be presenting a series of small outdoor concerts at private residences around town this summer. These intimate, interactive performances will be held outdoors in beautiful Central Oregon settings. As is customary, our “Music & Friends” events include a one set performance (no intermission), light hors d’oeuvres, and wine. Our first events will take place at locations in Broken Top, Sunrise Village, and North Rim between July 14-July 16, and feature a return of the popular AVIARA TRIO. This exciting ensemble has made an indelible impression on the musical landscape of Southern California for the past decade several appearances in the HDCM Concert Series. Members of the trio have been Grand Prize Winners in the Coleman National Chamber Music Competition, Finalists in the Fischoff Chamber Music Competition and Concert Artist’s Guild Auditions, winners of the D’angelo International Piano Competition, and the La Jolla Young Artists Competition. As a small non-profit, all proceeds will support our recovery from the economic hardship of COVID, enable us to bring high quality chamber music to Bend, and support our efforts to provide Educational Outreach programming at no cost to local students, teachers or schools in Central Oregon. These events are very limited capacity, so please be sure to make a reservation! We hope you can join us for our return to presenting high quality live classical chamber music in Central Oregon. It’s time to Come Hear the Music! For more information about upcoming scheduled dates and locations, please visit HighDesertChamberMusic.com or call 541-306-3988.

OPERABEND HAS BEEN BUSY!!! Release date: July 8th! For the last 5 months, OperaBend has endeavored to produce a virtual opera performance, by employing artists and collaborating with local arts organizations like Dance Arts Unlimited in Madras.  During the pandemic, the arts have been tough, if not impossible, to produce.  OperaBend has created a unique virtual opera performance featuring NW Regional Singers, original artwork and dancing using pandemic-safe protocols. Check out the trailer here: TICKETS AVAILABLE NOW!!

44th Sunriver Music Festival! Do you have tickets? That is the big question for music-loving residents as excitement hits a fever pitch for the return of Sunriver Music Festival's live concert series this month (August 14-23).   "We just can't wait. We've missed the whole experience," explains long-time attendee Pam Klampe. "My husband Pat and I always help provide snacks for orchestra rehearsals, and we are so excited to welcome back the musicians and listen to their glorious music again." While they will miss long-time Maestro George Hansen, like everyone we interviewed, they are thrilled to have the opportunity to see and hear Artistic Director finalists Kelly Kuo and Brett Mitchell conduct two classical concerts each with the full Festival Orchestra plus share the stage in a special Pops Concert.  "A live preview of two outstanding maestros is such a unique treat," adds Bert Neumaier. "I am a fan of Jeopardy, and like the TV show trying out different guest hosts, what a thrill for everyone to see these two talented maestros in action." Bert adds that he and his wife moved here six years ago and were blown away when they attended their first concert. "We have enjoyed everything we've attend. We're talking international quality, it's glorious. The last couple of years we have invited friends, family, and grandkids to the concerts. We are overjoyed to be able to do that again." "The demand for tickets has exceeded our expectations," shares Festival Executive Director Meagan Iverson. "While several sections are sold out, there are definitely still tickets available, so I urge you to visit www.sunrivermusic.org often for the most up-to-date list of availability and get your tickets soon.” Tickets for the 44th Annual Summer Festival can be obtained at sunrivermusic.org or by calling 541-593-9310 or emailing tickets@sunrivermusic.org.

BEAT Beethoven's 5th 5k & 1-mile race! Join us on October 10, 2021 at 9:00 am for our 7th annual  ​Beat Beethoven 5K Fun Run/Walk ​to support the Central Oregon Symphony! Where? The scenic COCC track in Bend How much? $20 - virtual or in-person Contact for more info:  beatbeethoven5k@cosymphony.com Website: beatbeethoven5k.com

This cool piano can be yours! PLAYER PIANO FOR SALE!   Very good condition $570 or Best Offer Cash only Aeolian Musette player piano with storage bench plus: 84 musical rolls. Also works as standard piano, as well. Buyer is responsible for moving/costs. Email Marilyn Elliott at 1marilynelliott@gmail.com!

Nativity Lutheran Church seeks choir director! Nativity Lutheran Church seeks a choir director for our Chancel Choir.  The position is part time, with responsibilities throughout the school year to direct and lead the sacred music in a traditional worship service held each week at 11:00 on Sundays. Nativity is a vibrant, thriving congregation with 20+ choristers who seek to be challenged and present artistic musical beauty. Compensation:  $1500/month, Sept-June Inquiries and resumes:   Pastor Chris Kramer Nativity Lutheran Church 60850 Brosterhous RD Bend, OR 97702 541-977-7848 2021 COMN Service! In 2021, prices for listings of events, services and job opportunities are provided free on a volunteer basis. A one time News Flash is $15.   Central Oregon Music News Changes in 2022! In an effort to continue and ensure great COMN services, a new fee structure will come into play next year. Starting January 2022, the fee to list an event, job posting or service for up to 3 months is $10 and a one-time, stand-alone News Flash is $5.00 for production of the same advertisement purchased for regular distribution. #concerts #classicalmusic #freemusic #centraloregonmusicnews events#inbend #jazz #COMN #sunrivermusicfestival #highdesertchambermusic #cascadechorale #operabend #centraloregonsymphony