Sunriver Music Festival presents its 48th season in two spectacular, historic Central Oregon venues—the Tower Theatre in downtown Bend and the Sunriver Resort Great Hall. Performances feature world-class orchestra musicians and renowned soloists, led by Artistic Director & Conductor Brett Mitchell.
The Festival includes four classical concerts, a pops concert, and a family concert, each with the full Festival Orchestra and featured soloists of great acclaim, plus a solo piano concert. The summer concert series opens August 2 at the Tower Theatre and closes August 13 at the Sunriver Resort Great Hall. Tickets at sunrivermusic.org or call 541-593-9310.
Sunriver Music Festival also presents free music education events and masterclasses during these two weeks in August. Most orchestra rehearsals are free and open to the public.
The Raise the Baton fundraising party is on June 21 at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Central Oregon in Bend. Help make the music happen while enjoying performances and conversations with Young Artists Scholarship recipients—some of Central Oregon’s most advanced young musicians. Hosted by Maestro Brett Mitchell and emceed by local personalities Dr. Stephen Marshall and Brett Bizik, this is sure to be a fun evening, with a silent auction, paddle raise, entertainment, and delicious dinner and drinks. Visit sunrivermusic.org today to reserve your seat. The Raise the Baton paddle raise directly funds the Young Artists Scholarships.
June 6 is the Young Artists Scholarship Concert. This free concert is an inspiring hour featuring several of this year’s impressive scholarship recipients. Free admission for all, 7 PM, Community Bible Church at Sunriver, 1 Theater Drive.
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This article appears in Source Weekly May 29, 2025.








