by Lisa Hakesley | Aug 30, 2026 | Announcements, Events
We’re taking Spooky Holiday on the road! Join Bend Pops Orchestra at the beautiful Madras Performing Arts Center for our 2026 Spooky Holiday celebration, combining the best of everyone’s two favorite holiday seasons! We promise not to be too scary. Come...
by Bend Pops | Aug 30, 2026 | Announcements, Events
You’re invited to all the spooky festive goodness as Bend Pops Orchestra celebrates two holiday seasons in one! Our combined holiday celebration was so popular with our audience (and musicians!) last year that we’re doing it again, with all new music...
by Bend Pops | May 12, 2026 | Events
Discover the skills behind successful ensemble rehearsals and performaces as Dr. Stevenson coaches groups from Bend Pops Orchestra. Whether you are a musician or simply love listening and learning about what it takes to make music, this lively session is sure to be...
by Bend Pops | May 12, 2026 | Events
Ever wondered how composers shape musical ideas into full pieces? Curious about how arrangements are crafted for different ensembles? Join us for the Composition and Arrangement masterclass given by Dr. Jennifer Stevenson. The class is an interactive experience...
by Bend Pops | Mar 3, 2026 | Events
The Bend Pops Orchestra’s 2026 Spring Concert takes place Sunday, June 7, at 2:00PM, in the Mountain View HS Auditorium. The concert, humorously nicknamed “Popspourri”, is an eclectic mix of fun music along with a very special premiere. As with all...
by Bend Pops | Mar 3, 2026 | Events
The Pops has commissioned a new work from composer Dr. Jennifer Stevenson, written especially for Bend Pops Orchestra. The piece, entitled Return to Joy, explores the complexity and courage embodied in the emotion, and emphasizes the importance of music in...
