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...
Bend Pops Co-Sponsors Practice Lecture

Bend Pops Co-Sponsors Practice Lecture

Bend Pops, along with the Cascade Horizon Band, hosted a lecture by Central Oregon teacher, performer, and music researcher Jon Harnum on Thursday, September 21.  The lecture covered Harnum’s research into the “practice of practice” — that is,...
Quartet Accompanies Uplift Choir

Quartet Accompanies Uplift Choir

The Bend Pops string quartet accompanied the Uplift Community Choir on Thursday, May 4th, at the Powell Butte Christian Church.  Quartet members Chris Moody and Terri Loveland on violin, Anne Devan-Song on viola, and Chetty McClean on cello provided accompaniment to...
Bend Pops to Feature Oboist Ryan Zwahlen

Bend Pops to Feature Oboist Ryan Zwahlen

Bend Pops Orchestra’s March 19 concert will feature oboist Ryan Zwahlen performing Bellini’s Oboe Concerto. Ryan is a professional musician, music educator, and entrepreneur living in Central Oregon. Ryan’s musical career includes a long list of professional credits...