High Desert Chamber Music (HDCM) has been awarded a grant from the Oregon Arts Commission for $4,110 toward general operating support. The Oregon Arts Commission established the Operating Support Program to contribute to the core operations of Oregon’s arts organizations that offer ongoing, sustained, artistic programming and outreach programs in the community. “Operating support is…
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Find Incredible Holiday Deals at the Breedlove Guitar Warehouse Sale
Gear up for the holidays at the Breedlove Guitar Warehouse Sale on Saturday, December 7, from 10am-2pm at 61573 American Loop. Just in time for the season, this event follows Black Friday and offers the perfect opportunity to find a meaningful gift for the musicians in your life. Discover a wide selection of U.S.-made instruments,…
First HHA Announcement of the 2025 Season
(Photo by Boaz Kroon) Grammy Award-Winning Electronic Band RÜFÜS DU SOL Reveal North And South America Dates Of Inhale / Exhale World Tour 2025 Artist Presale Begins Tuesday, October 22 & General Onsale Begins Thursday, October 24 at 10am Local Time on Rufusdusol.Com/Live. Final Territories of World Tour Announced, Following Australia, New Zealand, Europe, and…
Denmark’s First Steinway Artist Jens Elvekjaer
(Jens Elvekjaer| Photo courtesy of High Desert Chamber Music) On October 6, the High Desert Chamber Music opened its 17th season by presenting Trio con Brio Copenhagen, an esteemed Denmark-based piano trio who will be making their Central Oregon debut! I had the opportunity to speak with pianist Jens Elvekjaer about his history with the…
ROCK THE HOLIDAYS with Concert Rock Violinist Aaron Meyer
ROCK THE HOLIDAYS with Concert Rock Violinist Aaron Meyer Saturday, December 7 at 2pm SHARC Benham Hall in Sunriver We’re excited for the return of concert rock violinist Aaron Meyer! With a loyal Central Oregon following, Sunriver Music Festival has been presenting Aaron and his dynamic rock band for 25+ years and his ROCK THE HOLIDAYS concerts…
KPOV 2024 Fall Fund Drive Dates
KPOV 88.9 FM, High Desert Community Radio, is excited to announce our fall fund drive dates of Friday, October 11 through Saturday, October 19, 2024. Voted the Best Radio Station of Central Oregon in 2023 and 2024 by The Source Weekly’s reader poll, KPOV is more than a radio station; we are a vital community resource…
Central Oregon Mastersingers to Sing Gabriel Faure’s Masterpiece on the 100th Anniversary Year of His Death
Central Oregon Mastersingers will join choirs around the world to pay tribute to French composer Gabriel Fauré (pronounced faw-ray) with a two-concert performance of his beloved Requiem. The October free concerts commemorate the 100th anniversary year of Fauré’s passing on November 4, 1924. “Fauré’s Requiem is a sublime masterpiece, and one of his most cherished works” said Mastersingers’ Artistic…
Central Oregon Symphony Announces the 2024-2025 Fall Concert Series & New Venue
As the Central Oregon Symphony embarks on its 2024-2025 season, practice is well underway for their opening concert featuring two major works that showcase the full range of symphonic instruments and techniques. The season kicks off with an orchestra showcase concert, highlighting Sergei Prokofiev’s Romeo and Juliet Suite No. 2 and Johannes Brahms’ Symphony No….
SFF Presents Brings Irish Newgrass Band to The Belfry on October 23
SFF Presents announces a special concert with JigJam at The Belfry in Sisters on Wednesday, October 23 at 7pm. Described as “the best Irish band in bluegrass” and “sparklingly infectious,” the band has been hailed as “Ireland’s answer to Newgrass Revival.” Tickets on sale now at aftontickets.com/JigJam. When virtuoso Irish playing jumps the pond running…
Sunriver Music Festival
Sunriver Music Festival’s 47th season concluded with expanded and engaged audiences at six Festival Orchestra concerts, a solo violin concert, piano masterclass, instrument petting zoo, and 12 open rehearsals — all packed into two weeks. Concertgoers came to the Tower Theatre in Bend and the Sunriver Resort Great Hall to experience professional musicians who traveled…