Upcoming Music Events

Posted on 02/10/09

CASCADE BRASS IN CONCERT
Stop by the Bend and Redmond Libraries and have some fun with the Cascade Brass Quintet.  The Brass will be adding Dixieland sounds to the libraries later this month.  If you are a frequent library user you will feel right at home.  If not, it's a great time to do some browsing, borrowing, and pick up on the library habit.

Redmond Public Library-6:30 pm on Wednesday, February 11
Bend Public Library-3:00 pm on Saturday, February 28.


GREAT CHORAL WORKS PROGRAM:
Te Deums from Dvorak, Handel, Hayden and Rutter
The second annual Great Choral Works series, featuring the Cascade Chorale, under the direction of James Knox, begins with a free program on February 15, 2:00-4:00 p.m. in the Pinckney Center for the Performing Arts on the COCC campus. Knox will present an historic overview on the topic of Te Deum, part of the Ambrosian hymns dating back to the fourth century.  Music to the text Te Deum, which translates to Praise to God, has been composed over many centuries. Knox will talk about the four Te Deums from composers Handel, Haydn, Dvorak, and Rutter that the Chorale is preparing, their stylistic differences and then will follow up with music examples, pictures and time for questions. The February 15 program is free and open to all; snacks and beverages will be provided.

The Great Choral Works concerts will take place Saturday, March 14, 7:00 p.m. and Sunday, March 15, 3:00 p.m., at the Summit High School auditorium. Tickets: $10, available by calling 383-7401 or www.cascadechorale.org.


CENTRAL OREGON SYMPHONY
The Symphony Winter Concert, under the baton of Maestro Michael Gesme, features Kabalevsky, Delibes, Copland, Strauss and Fauré. All concerts are free. Tickets are required. Call 317-3941 for more information. Concerts are at Bend High School auditorium.

Saturday, February 21, 7;30 p.m., Sunday, February 22, 2:00 p.m., Monday, February 23, 7:30 p.m.


CASCADE WINDS SYMPHONIC BAND IN CONCERT
The Cascade Winds Symphonic Band will present the second concert of their 2008-2009 season, under the baton of new music director Dan Judd, March 8, 2:00 p.m. at Summit High School auditorium. This second concert of the Winds season includes a variety of band standards, solo features, orchestra transcriptions and marches that demonstrate the excitement and richness of great wind band literature such as "American Overture for Band", Sousa's "Nobles of the Mystic Shrine", Leroy Anderson's very famous "Bugler's Holiday", and Bilik's "American Civil War Fantasy". Flute soloist Stefanie Janin will perform Chaminade's very beautiful "Concertino" and tubist Aaron Moore will perform "Tuba Tiger Rag" with the help of the singers and players in the band. A wonderful transcription of music from Gilbert & Sullivan's comic opera "Pineapple Poll" will close out the concert. This concert is free of charge, although donations are gratefully accepted, open to the public and suitable for all ages. For more information visit www.cascadewinds.org or call 593-1635.  Summit High School is located at 2855 NW Clearwater Drive, Bend.