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Enriching lives through dynamic symphonic music.

Every season includes Orchestra Concerts Series, Music In Public Places Library Series, Chamber Music Performances, and Symphony Spotlight Recital, Beat Beethoven's 5th 5K Fun Run, and special donor events.

10/20/2026

Join Us for a Free Violin Masterclass with Symphony Soloist John Fawcett!

Fawcett will work with members of the Central Oregon Youth Orchestra, and share insights into violin technique and musical expression.

Thursday | October 22nd | 2026 | 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
COCC Bend | Pence Hall | Room 228

This event is free and open to the public!

For more information, please visit cosymphony.com/calendar

10/19/2026

Our Fall Concert Series is THIS WEEKEND! Have you reserved your seats?

Join us October 24–25 as Jonathan Moore opens his inaugural season as Music Director of the Central Oregon Symphony!

Bend native violinist John Fawcett takes the stage for Bruch's soaring Violin Concerto No. 1, alongside Bernstein's sparkling Overture to Candide and Beethoven's beloved "Pastoral" Symphony.

📅 Saturday, October 24 | 2 PM & 7:30 PM
📅 Sunday, October 25 | 2 PM
📍 Mountain View High School Auditorium

There's still time to become a member or renew! A donation of $75 or more includes season tickets and helps support live orchestral music, education, and outreach throughout Central Oregon.

🎟️ Join or renew today: https://www.cosymphony.com/donate, then reserve your tickets through the links in your membership confirmation email.

Advance reservations are available exclusively to members. Complimentary rush tickets will be available when seating permits.

Questions? Call (541) 317-3941 or email [email protected].

Help us welcome Jonathan to the podium—we look forward to seeing you!

10/13/2026

🍂 A new season. A new chapter.

Join us as Jonathan Moore begins his inaugural season as Music Director of the Central Oregon Symphony!

Our Fall Concert Series features Bend native violinist John Fawcett performing Bruch's soaring Violin Concerto No. 1, alongside Bernstein's sparkling Overture to Candide and Beethoven's beloved "Pastoral" Symphony.

📅 Saturday, October 24 | 2 PM & 7:30 PM
📅 Sunday, October 25 | 2 PM
📍 Mountain View High School Auditorium

Secure your seats by becoming a member or renewing for the 2026–27 season! A donation of $75 or more includes season tickets to our full-orchestra concerts, access to our donor-exclusive Chamber Orchestra Concert, and more. Your generosity also supports music education, local artists, and outreach throughout Central Oregon.

🎟️ Join or renew at https://www.cosymphony.com/donate, then reserve your tickets using the links in your membership confirmation email.

Advance reservations are available exclusively to members. Complimentary rush tickets will be available when seating permits.

Need assistance? Call (541) 317-3941 or email [email protected].

We look forward to sharing the music with you!

10/09/2026

Tomorrow! 🎶 Three free chamber music concerts are coming to Central Oregon libraries.
Choose the performance closest to you and enjoy an afternoon of live music with friends, family, and neighbors!

📅 Saturday, October 10🕑 2:00 p.m.

🎵 HIGH DESERT WIND QUINTET📍 Redmond Public https://maps.app.goo.gl/m9Xao1rWJM6Pm1Wv6
🎺 27TH STREET BRASS📍 La Pine Public https://maps.app.goo.gl/XBWdyQ7GSfrCCkdz8
🎻 DOVE STRING QUARTET📍 Prineville Public https://maps.app.goo.gl/ReDhiJcx8QDTD6xF6

All three Music in Public Places performances are free and open to the public. No tickets or registration are required. We hope to see you tomorrow!

10/05/2026

🎶 Free chamber music is coming to three Central Oregon communities this Saturday!

Music in Public Places brings Central Oregon Symphony musicians into local libraries, making it easy to enjoy live music close to home. Choose the concert nearest you and spend the afternoon with friends, family, and neighbors!

📅 Saturday, October 10🕑 2:00 p.m.
🎵 HIGH DESERT WIND QUINTET📍 Redmond Public Library https://maps.app.goo.gl/m9Xao1rWJM6Pm1Wv6
🎺 27TH STREET BRASS📍 La Pine Public Library https://maps.app.goo.gl/XBWdyQ7GSfrCCkdz8
🎻 DOVE STRING QUARTET📍 Prineville Public Library https://maps.app.goo.gl/ReDhiJcx8QDTD6xF6

All three performances are free and open to the public. No tickets or registration are required!

10/02/2026

Tomorrow! Join us for a full day of free music with acclaimed flutist Timothy Hagen and Central Oregon pianist Gary Ruppert. 🎶

Begin the day with a flute masterclass led by Hagen, offering students, educators, and local musicians valuable guidance on technique, ensemble playing, musical interpretation, and professional musicianship. Then return that evening to hear Hagen and Ruppert perform in recital.

🎶 FLUTE MASTERCLASS🕙 10:00 AM📍 Pence Hall, Room 228, COCC. No registration required.

🎹 RECITAL🕖 7:00 PM📍 Wille Hall, COCC. Free, not tickets required

09/29/2026

Reminder: Join us Saturday, October 3, for a full day of free music with acclaimed flutist Timothy Hagen and Central Oregon pianist Gary Ruppert!

The day begins with a flute masterclass led by Hagen, an award-winning performer, composer, and educator. Students, educators, and local musicians are invited to explore technique, ensemble playing, musical interpretation, and professional musicianship.

🎶 FLUTE MASTERCLASS
🕙 10:00 AM
📍 Pence Hall, Room 228, COCC
No registration required.

That evening, Hagen will be joined in recital by Gary Ruppert, a classical and jazz pianist who has performed and taught in Oregon for more than 45 years.

🎹 RECITAL
🕖 7:00 PM
📍 Wille Hall, COCC
Both events are free and open to the public. We hope to see you there!

09/28/2026

Our 2026–27 season is here!

A new chapter begins as Jonathan Moore takes the podium for his inaugural season as Music Director of the Central Oregon Symphony. The season brings together beloved masterworks, exciting guest artists, music by living composers, and several Central Oregon premieres.

Highlights include:
Bend native John Fawcett performing Bruch's Violin Concerto No. 1
Beethoven's "Pastoral" Symphony
Gershwin's An American in Paris
Winners of the Michael Gesme Young Artist Competition
Rhett Bender performing Glazunov's Saxophone Concerto
Mussorgsky's spectacular Pictures at an Exhibition
Central Oregon premieres by Coleridge-Taylor, St. Pierre, and Augusta Holmès

A donation of $75 or more makes you a COSA member and includes season tickets to our full orchestra concerts, access to our donor-exclusive Chamber Orchestra Concert, and other member benefits.

Explore the full season and learn how to become a member:
https://conta.cc/4hdb7Cl

We look forward to sharing an extraordinary season of live music with Central Oregon!

09/25/2026

Join us Saturday, October 3, for a full day of free music with acclaimed flutist Timothy Hagen and Central Oregon pianist Gary Ruppert!

Praised for his "technical virtuosity and musical sensitivity," Hagen is an award-winning performer, composer, and educator. He serves as Principal Flute of the Missouri Symphony and Assistant Professor of Flute and Coordinator of Woodwinds at Central Washington University.

The day begins with a flute masterclass led by Hagen, offering students, educators, and local musicians an opportunity to explore technique, ensemble playing, musical interpretation, and professional musicianship.

🎶 FLUTE MASTERCLASS
🕙 10:00 AM
📍 Pence Hall, Room 228, COCC
No registration required.

In the evening, Hagen will be joined in recital by Gary Ruppert, a classical and jazz pianist who has performed and taught in Oregon for more than 45 years. A longtime music educator and former president of the Oregon Music Teachers Association, Ruppert brings extensive experience as a soloist, collaborative pianist, jazz performer, choir director, and arts administrator.

🎹 RECITAL
🕖 7:00 PM
📍 Wille Hall, COCC
Both events are free and open to the public!

08/26/2026

Join the Central Oregon Symphony this October for our Fall Concert Series!

This series will mark Jonathan Moore's debut as conductor and music director of COS, and will feature John Fawcett as solo violinist.

See you at the symphony!

Call or email us with any questions:
541.317.3941
[email protected]
cosymphony.com

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15 SW Colorado Avenue, Ste 320
Bend, OR
97701

Telephone

(541) 317-3941

Website

http://www.cosymphony.com/

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