(Graphic courtesy of Cascade Equinox Festival)  The festival reveals partnership with the beloved Summer Meltdown Festival. Friday, September 20 – Sunday, September 22, 2024 at Deschutes County Fairgrounds in Redmond. 3-Day GA and VIP tickets on sale now “We are thrilled to be welcomed back to the Deschutes County Fairgrounds for a bigger and better year…

(Britton-René Collins | Photo courtesy of Central Oregon Symphony) Hailed as an “Astounding Virtuoso” and “Exhilarating” performer, the rising-star percussionist, Britton- René Collins, will join the Central Oregon Symphony (COS) for their season finale. Noted for her exceptional musicianship and active passion for creating social change through her music, Britton-René will perform a new work…

(Crown City String Quartet | Photo courtesy of High Desert Chamber Music) High Desert Chamber Music’s (HDCM) 2023-24 season, presented by German Master Tech, will conclude in May with the Crown City String Quartet. As resident performers, the group has made an annual appearance in Bend over the past 15 years. The group consists of…

(Photo courtesy of Sunriver Music Festival) Each August, homeowners in the Sunriver/Bend area open their homes to Sunriver Music Festival musicians. Housing musicians is a rewarding experience and lasting friendships are formed. Your housing partnership ensures that the Festival can continue to present a world-class musical experience for the community each summer. This summer, musicians arrive Friday,…

Central Oregon Mastersingers travels to Italy and the Vatican this summer. The group will preview its “Sounds Italian” program exclusively for Central Oregonians at its free spring concerts, April 20-21 in Bend and Sunriver. The concerts feature Italian composers Giovanni Palestrina (Missa Brevis), Tomas de Victoria (Ave Maria), and Claudio Monteverdi (Cantate Domino). Additional short…