Julie Hanney
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COCC Professor and Conductor of Central Oregon Symphony to Retire

Michael Gesme looks forward and back after almost 30 years
by Julie Hanney

Central Oregon is preparing to say thank you, and somewhat of a goodbye, to a man who has been an absolute pillar of the musical community for almost 30 years. Michael Gesme has been the conductor of the Central Oregon Symphony for his entire career here in Bend, in addition to his work as professor […]

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The Belfry to Host Singing Competition Star

Thunderstorm Artis will give an intimate solo performance in Sisters
by Julie Hanney

A top finisher on both “The Voice” and “American Idol,” Thunderstorm Artis grew up on the North Shore of Oahu in a family of 11 kids. His father, Ron Artis, was a Motown session player who performed on many iconic tracks, including Michael Jackson’s “Thriller.” His mother, no musical wallflower herself, toured as a backup […]

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Travel to Taizé in France Without Leaving Town

First Thursdays with the Central Oregon Taizé choir provide peace, reflection and beauty
by Julie Hanney

When I entered the dimly lit St. Helen’s Hall in downtown Bend on the first Thursday of October for the monthly Taizé meditation service, I was somewhat familiar with the music that originated in Taizé, France. These short and melodic spiritual songs are repeated several times as instruments and perhaps a solo voice are added over the […]

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High Desert Chamber Music Entering 18th Season

Local Non-Profit is changing lives and bringing beauty to Central Oregon
by Julie Hanney

High Desert Chamber Music is on the cusp of its 18th season bringing professional chamber music groups to Central Oregon. Founder and Executive Director Isabelle LaForêt Senger is a virtuosic violinist in her own right and a member of the esteemed Crown City String Quartet. She had a successful career in Southern California, playing with […]

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Song of Sunset: Local Short Film Premiere and Songwriter’s Circle

Brian Craig Hinderberger’s passion project coming to the Volcanic Theatre Pub
by Julie Hanney

Set in our very own city and in well-known venues that we pass by all the time, is Brian Craig Hinderberger’s original short film that he hopes will become a series. “Song of Sunset” is a brilliant little nugget that features not just Bend and not just songwriters, but the entire ecosystem of open mics, […]

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Composer Chris Thomas Does It All

The Bend resident now writes for movies, network TV, symphony orchestras… and Fortnight, too
by Julie Hanney

Chris Thomas is a composer, cellist, conductor, professor, Comic-Con sound designer, film scorer… and I could keep going on and on. He is a musical treasure in both of his two home bases: Los Angeles and Bend. A native Oregonian, from Pendleton in fact, Chris realized as a child that he had original musical ideas spontaneously springing up […]

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Composer Chris Thomas Does It All

The Bend resident now writes for movies, network TV, symphony orchestras… and Fortnight, too
by Julie Hanney

Chris Thomas is a composer, cellist, conductor, professor, Comic-Con sound designer, film scorer… and I could keep going on and on. He is a musical treasure in both of his two home bases: Los Angeles and Bend. A native Oregonian, from Pendleton in fact, Chris realized as a child that he had original musical ideas […]

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Two Necks Are Better Than One

Double neck guitar master Mark Kroos has two shows in Central Oregon
by Julie Hanney

Mark Kroos is one of those guitarists who makes playing the guitar look so much easier than it actually is, and the way he plays the double neck guitar is more than a little mind blowing. He can play a piece like Scott Joplin’s “The Entertainer” in a pianistic style, with one hand on one […]

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