(Maestro Brett Mitchell. Photos courtesy of Sunriver Music Festival)
Sunriver Music Festival’s annual memberships are vital to this community’s sustainability. Members, called “Friends of the Festival,” receive benefits including early access tickets for best seat selection, invitations to exclusive events, and more.
“Concert ticket sales account for 30 percent of Festival revenue,” shares Executive Director Meagan Iverson. “Financial gifts from Friends of the Festival support the world-class summer concert series, year-round concerts and events, music education and scholarships. For the past 47 years, memberships have been integral in shaping the thriving musical experience. Donors and volunteers are truly helping make the music happen.”
Each August, the landmark Sunriver Music Festival Orchestra delights audiences with two weeks of premier classical and pops concerts. Artistic Director & Conductor Brett Mitchell’s creative concert programs, featuring acclaimed soloists and an all-professional orchestra, attract Central Oregon residents as well as visitors who plan their summer vacations around the Festival.
Throughout the rest of the year, Sunriver Music Festival offers intimate concert experiences in both Sunriver and Bend featuring classical, jazz, and classical crossover music. The Festival’s twofold mission includes a commitment to music education, with school concerts, workshops, artist-in-residence programs, and musical instrument grants plus the extremely popular “Mindful Music Moments” in several Bend-La Pine public schools. The Young Artists Scholarship program awards over $25,000 annually to aspiring classical music students aged 11-24 throughout Central Oregon to assist with college tuition or private music lessons. To date, over $700,000 in scholarships have been awarded.
For more information on becoming a Friend of the Festival member to be part of making the music happen and nurturing the next generation of musicians, visit sunrivermusic.org, email information@sunrivermusic.org, or call 541-593-1084.
Next Up with the Festival:
Concert rock violinist Aaron Meyer will ROCK THE HOLIDAYS with original material and hits of the season, combining contemporary and classical styles with his dynamic rock band. An accomplished entertainer with a loyal Central Oregon following, Aaron delivers engaging versions of Christmas carols, Vivaldi, Mozart, Rossini, Queen, Aerosmith, and more. $49 per person or reserve your own full party table! Presented in collaboration with the Tower Theatre Foundation, this concert is sure to sell out. Tickets on sale now.
Sunriver Music Festival presents world-class orchestral performances and supports 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.