Winter Concert Announced!

Winter Concert Announced!

Come join Bend Pops for an afternoon of great music on St. Patrick’s Day. The program features two of Robert Sheldon’s original compositions, the celebratory and exhilarating Resurgences, and Appalachian Morning, a lyrical expression paying homage to the...
String Quartet Visits Memory Care

String Quartet Visits Memory Care

The Bend Pops string quartet brought holiday music to the residents of Aspen Ridge Memory Care in Bend, Or, on Wednesday, December 20th.  Musicians were Chris Moody and Lexi Gross on violin, Maggie McHugh on viola, and Chetty McClean on cello.  Residents were treated...
Pops Plays for Fire District Fundraiser

Pops Plays for Fire District Fundraiser

Bend Pops provided a string quartet as entertainment for the Sisters-Camp Sherman Fire Department fundraiser in Sisters, Or the evening of December 7.  The event was held at the Aspen Lakes HOA clubhouse.  Our musicians were very much appreciated and added a wonderful...
Pops’ Chamber Holiday a Success!

Pops’ Chamber Holiday a Success!

Bend Pops Orchestra held its first special chamber music concert on Wednesday, December 6, at the Larkspur Community Center in Bend, Or.  Three small ensembles entertained the audience with holiday selections.  Performing were our string quartet, with players Chris...
Pops Woodwind Trio Plays for Nutcracker

Pops Woodwind Trio Plays for Nutcracker

Bend Pops’ woodwind trio provided free entertainment for the intermission of Central Oregon School of Ballet’s presentation of The Nutcracker at Bend High School on December 2.  Playing were Steven Arrasmith on bassoon, Mischa Potuzak on clarinet, and Lisa...