A trip to beautiful Bend, Oregon is a chance for travelers to explore the great outdoors, enjoy nature at its finest and relish time away from the hustle of life. It’s also an opportunity to enjoy amazing music when you book tickets to take in a performance by the Central Oregon Symphony. Providing sensational symphonic music across Central Oregon for decades, the Central Oregon Symphony is well worth adding to your itinerary the next time you’re in town.
A History and Vision Steeped in Music
Headquartered at 15 SW Colorado Avenue in Bend, Oregon, the Central Oregon Symphony has been delighting audiences here since 1967. The Bend, Oregon Symphony is a community-based orchestra which has long thrived thanks to the generosity of members and volunteers alike who harbor an unwavering passion for orchestral music. The ensemble originally came together at the Central Oregon Community College Fine Arts Department and eventually expanded to become the Bend, Oregon symphony it is today. While the beginnings of the Central Oregon Symphony were modest, the group plays a vital role in Oregon arts and culture today. The vision of the Central Oregon Symphony has always been to present music to audiences as a participatory experience and make orchestral music accessible to everyone in the community. The professionals who are part of the Central Oregon Symphony have a shared passion for classical musical traditions that they hope to share with future generations through inspired performances and music education programming.
Enjoying a Central Oregon Symphony Performance
The Central Oregon Symphony is led by Music Director Michael Gesme and musicians come from a wide variety of backgrounds and origins. The diversity of the musician lineup makes this ensemble strong and a beloved staple within Central Oregon communities. Those who are interested in obtaining tickets for concerts can do so by investing in member tickets or looking into complimentary tickets. Season tickets through the member services route are available with a donation of $60 or more and up to two tickets can be mailed in advance. Complimentary tickets are available at the concert to those who head to the Bend High School Auditorium an hour before the concert and make the request at the Will Call station or membership table. Complimentary concert tickets are also available at local bookstores and music stores in Bend.
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