Upcoming Concerts
MUSIC MASTERS - Recital and Masterclass
SATURDAY OCTOBER 3RD, 2026
Flute Masterclass | 10 AM - 12 PM | Pence Hall, Room 228, COCC Bend
Flute Recital | 7 PM | Wille Hall, COCC Bend
The Music Masters Series, presented by the Central Oregon Symphony Association, brings renowned guest artists to Central Oregon to share their expertise through masterclasses and recital performances.
This masterclass will feature esteemed flutist Timothy Hagen, accompanied by Gary Ruppert on piano.
These events are free and open to the public, no registration required.
To learn more about our this and other Music Masters Series, click here.
FALL CONCERT SERIES - Beethoven’s “Pastoral” Symphony
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2026 | 2 PM & 7:30 PM
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2026 | 2 PM
Join us for our first concerts of the 2026-27 season, marking the debut of Jonathan Moore as the Conductor and Music Director of the Central Oregon Symphony!
The concert opens with Bernstein’s sparkling Overture to Candide, full of wit, energy, and dazzling orchestral color. Bend, Oregon native John Fawcett joins us for Bruch’s Violin Concerto No. 1. Recently appointed Principal Violin of the Boise Symphony, Fawcett is an accomplished performer whose expressive musicianship and technical brilliance make him an exciting soloist. Beethoven’s Symphony No. 6, “Pastoral,” concludes the program with a vivid musical portrait of the countryside. From peaceful streams and birdsong to a dramatic thunderstorm and a joyful hymn of thanksgiving, the symphony celebrates the beauty and restorative power of nature with warmth, lyricism, and enduring optimism.
FALL CONCERT PROGRAM
Bernstein | Overture to Candide
Bruch | Violin Concerto No. 1, Op. 36
Beethoven | Symphony No. 6 in F Major, Op. 68 “Pastoral”
TICKETS
Tickets for the Fall, Winter, Chamber, and Spring Concerts are included with a season membership. For more information on becoming a member, click here.
Please contact our office with any questions:
541.317.3941
info@cosymphony.com
Virginia Riggs Children’s Concert and Instrument Petting Zoo
SATURDAY, JANUARY 30, 2027
Instrument Petting Zoo | 9:30 AM
Children’s Concert | 11 AM
Named after a former Central Oregon Symphony cellist with a passion for educating young people (and those young at heart), the Virginia Riggs Children's Concert & Instrument Petting Zoo is fun, educational, and open to all. Every year, the Central Oregon Symphony Association joins forces with the Central Oregon Youth Orchestra (COYO) to put on an interactive and kid-friendly concert after the instrument petting zoo.
This year’s Instrument Petting Zoo will begin at 9:30am, followed by a kid-friendly concert from 11am to noon.
This event is FREE and open to the public! No reservations or tickets required.
WINTER CONCERT SERIES - The Michael Gesme Young Artist Competition
SATURDAY, MARCH 13, 2027 | 2 PM & 7:30 PM
SUNDAY, MARCH 14, 2027 | 2 PM
Our Winter Concert Series will feature the three winners of the Michael Gesme Young Artist Competition. These young musicians will be showcasing their remarkable talent and artistry as they perform selected concertos with the orchestra. The program also features Rossini’s sparkling Overture to La Gazza Ladra, Gershwin’s vibrant An American in Paris, and Coleridge-Taylor’s energetic Danse Nègre, each offering its own distinctive blend of rhythm, color, and character. John Williams’ soaring “Flying Theme” from E.T. brings a sense of wonder and adventure to this celebration of music and the remarkable talent of the next generation of musicians.
WINTER CONCERT PROGRAM
Rossini | Overture to La Gazza Ladra
Concerto Winner #1 | TBA
Concerto Winner #2 | TBA
Coleridge-Taylor | Danse Nègre
Concerto Winner #3 | TBA
Gershwin | An American in Paris
Williams | “Flying Theme” from E.T.
TICKETS
Tickets for the Fall, Winter, Chamber, and Spring Concerts are included with a season membership. For more information on becoming a member, click here.
Please contact our office with any questions:
541.317.3941
info@cosymphony.com
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Donate to the Michael Gesme Young Artist Fund today!
CHAMBER ORCHESTRA CONCERT SERIES - Mozart and Friends
SATURDAY, APRIL 3, 2027 | 7:30 PM
SUNDAY, APRIL 4, 2027 | 2 PM
Experience the intimate beauty and energy of the orchestra’s strings in a program celebrating the elegance and diversity of the classical tradition. St. Pierre’s Classical Sinfonietta offers a spirited and graceful showcase for strings, while William Grant Still’s Danzas de Panamá brings vibrant rhythms and colorful musical influences from Panama. Elgar’s beloved Serenade for Strings in E Minor combines warmth, lyricism, and refined beauty. Mozart’s Symphony No. 29 in A Major completes the program with youthful energy, clarity, and the elegance that makes Mozart’s music timeless.
CHAMBER ORCHESTRA CONCERT PROGRAM
St. Pierre | Classical Sinfonietta
Grant-Still | Danzas de Panamá
Elgar | Serenade for Strings in E Minor, Op. 20
Mozart | Symphony No. 29 in A Major, K. 201
TICKETS
Tickets for the Fall, Winter, Chamber, and Spring Concerts are included with a season membership. For more information on becoming a member, click here.
Please contact our office with any questions:
541.317.3941
info@cosymphony.com
SPRING CONCERT SERIES - Pictures at an Exhibition
SATURDAY, MAY 15, 2027 | 2 PM & 7:30 PM
SUNDAY, MAY 16, 2027 | 2 PM
Acclaimed saxophonist Rhett Bender joins us for Glazunov’s Concerto for Alto Saxophone and String Orchestra, a lyrical and virtuosic showcase for the instrument. A professor of music at Southern Oregon University, Bender is an accomplished soloist, educator, and performer whose career has taken him to stages and festivals around the world. The program also features Glinka’s spirited Overture to Ruslan and Ludmila, Holmès’ evocative “La Nuit et l’Amour,” and Copland’s lively Hoe-down from “Rodeo.” Mussorgsky’s monumental Pictures at an Exhibition completes a colorful program celebrating the expressive range and power of the orchestra.
SPRING CONCERT PROGRAM
Glinka | Ruslan and Ludmila Overture
Holmès | “La Nuit et l’Amour”: Interlude de l’Ode Symphonique
Copland | Hoe-down from “Rodeo”
Glazunov | Concerto for Alto Saxophone and String Orchestra in Eb Major, Op. 109
Mussorgsky | Pictures at an Exhibition
TICKETS
Tickets for the Fall, Winter, Chamber, and Spring Concerts are included with a season membership. For more information on becoming a member, click here.
Please contact our office with any questions:
541.317.3941
info@cosymphony.com
Spring Concert Series 2026 - Sunday Matinee
This concert features a colorful and emotional program, including Verdi’s La Forza del Destino Overture, Leshnoff’s Elegy, Grieg’s Norwegian Dances, Ponchielli’s Dance of the Hours, and Respighi’s powerful Pines of Rome.
Spring Concert Series 2026 - Saturday Evening
This concert features a colorful and emotional program, including Verdi’s La Forza del Destino Overture, Leshnoff’s Elegy, Grieg’s Norwegian Dances, Ponchielli’s Dance of the Hours, and Respighi’s powerful Pines of Rome.
Spring Concert Series 2026 - Saturday Matinee
This concert features a colorful and emotional program, including Verdi’s La Forza del Destino Overture, Leshnoff’s Elegy, Grieg’s Norwegian Dances, Ponchielli’s Dance of the Hours, and Respighi’s powerful Pines of Rome.
Music Masters | Community Concert
Experience an unforgettable evening of brass chamber music on April 18 at 7:00 PM, featuring the virtuosic 27th St. Brass Quintet and the acclaimed Oregon Brass Quintet, faculty artists from the University of Oregon.
Dove String Quartet | Music in Public Places
Join us at the La Pine Public Library for a free concert by the Dove String Quartet, featuring musicians from the Central Oregon Symphony. Enjoy an hour of beautiful chamber music for all ages!
Music Masters | Brass Masterclass
Join us for a brass masterclass with the Oregon Brass Quintet, University of Oregon faculty artists who combine exceptional musicianship with college-level teaching to coach students in technique, ensemble skills, and musical expression.
Central Oregon Chamber Orchestra - Sunday Matinee
This season’s chamber concert features works by Corelli, Haydn, and Prokofiev, plus the world premiere of a new commission by Chris Thomas—a program spanning Baroque elegance to modern creativity.
Central Oregon Chamber Orchestra - Saturday Evening
This season’s chamber concert features works by Corelli, Haydn, and Prokofiev, plus the world premiere of a new commission by Chris Thomas—a program spanning Baroque elegance to modern creativity.
High Desert Wind Quintet
Join us for a free afternoon concert featuring the High Desert Wind Quintet at the Barber Library at COCC on February 28 at 2 PM. Part of the Central Oregon Symphony’s Music in Public Places series, this intimate performance brings live chamber music into the heart of the community.
Cascade Chamber Players | Music in Public Places
Join us at the Sunriver Library for a free concert by the Cascade Chamber Players, a seasoned Central Oregon string quartet performing a mix of classical favorites as part of the Music in Public Places series.