Join us this October for four free performances featuring distinguished guest artists and Central Oregon Symphony musicians. All events are free and open to the public.
Music Masters: Masterclass & Recital
Timothy Hagen, Flutist with pianist Gary Ruppert
Saturday, October 3
Flute Masterclass: 10am–12pm
Pence Hall, Room 228, COCC Bend
Community Concert: 7-8pm
Wille Hall, COCC Bend
Acclaimed flutist Timothy Hagen has been praised for his technical virtuosity, musical sensitivity, and flair. A laureate of several national and international competitions, he is Principal Flute of the Missouri Symphony and has performed with ensembles including the Minnesota Orchestra, Milwaukee Symphony, Oregon Symphony, and Grant Park Orchestra.
Hagen is Assistant Professor of Flute and Coordinator of Woodwinds at Central Washington University. He is also an award-winning composer, published scholar, conductor, and instructor for the online conservatory tonebase.
Joining Hagen is Central Oregon pianist Gary Ruppert, a classical and jazz performer and educator with more than 45 years of experience. His wide-ranging career has included orchestral appearances, musical theater, choral directing, and jazz performance. A former president of the Oregon Music Teachers Association and longtime college music faculty member and arts administrator, Ruppert has devoted his career to helping audiences deepen their understanding and appreciation of music.
Whether you are a musician, student, educator, or simply a lover of exceptional music, we invite you to experience the artistry of these two distinguished performers and these two special events
Both events are free and open to the public. No registration is required for the Masterclass.
Thank you to our sponsor, Flute World.
Music in Public Places
Free Chamber Music Close to Home
Music in Public Places brings Central Oregon Symphony musicians to libraries and other public venues throughout the region, making it easy to experience live chamber music in your own community.
Saturday, October 10 at 2pm
High Desert Wind Quintet
Redmond Public Library
Experience the distinctive colors and musical conversation of a wind quintet in an intimate, welcoming setting.
27th Street Brass
La Pine Public Library
This ensemble of veteran Central Oregon musicians brings together decades of experience in orchestral music, jazz, music education, and military performance for a lively afternoon of brass chamber music.
Dove String Quartet
Prineville Public Library
Featuring musicians from the Central Oregon Symphony, the Dove String Quartet presents an inviting blend of classical favorites and lighter, folk-inspired selections for listeners of all ages.
Choose the location closest to you and enjoy an afternoon of live music with friends, family, and neighbors.
All Music in Public Places performances are free and open to the public. No tickets are required.