Photo by David Young-Wolff Central Oregon’s Orchestral Music Experience Sunriver Music Festival is committed to expanding the audience for classical music by presenting a world-class musical experience for Central Oregon residents and visitors and by nurturing the next generation of artistic talent. Experience the 48th season of Sunriver Music Festival August 2-13, 2025. Artistic Director & Conductor Brett Mitchell leads world-class orchestra musicians from prestigious orchestras around the country with acclaimed soloists in a series of seven classical and pops concerts. Concerts are held at the Sunriver Resort Great Hall and in Bend at the Tower Theatre with many rehearsals free and open to the public. Raise the Baton is a lively summer fundraising party directly supporting Sunriver Music Festival’s Young Artists Scholarship program and the landmark Summer Festival. During its 30-year history, the Festival’s Young Artists Scholarship program has awarded more than $700,000 in scholarships to Central Oregon’s most advanced classical music students. In addition to the renowned Summer Festival concert series and thriving music education programs, Sunriver Music Festival’s year-round events includes Rock the Holidays Christmas Concert and Valentine’s Dinner Dance, both featuring well-known classical crossover and jazz artists and Piano Showcase at the Tower celebrating the versatility and virtuosity of the piano in spring. On the court in June, join the annual pickleball tournament benefiting Sunriver Music Festival. Art & Culture SUNRIVER MUSIC FESTIVAL IS A YEAR-ROUND NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION sunrivermusic.org August: Landmark Summer Orchestral Concert Series December: Rock the Holidays Christmas Concerts February: Valentine’s Dinner Dance & Concert May: Play On Pickleball Bash June: Young Artists Scholarship Auditions & Concert June: Raise the Baton Fundraising Party September-June: Ongoing music education programs at Bend-La Pine public schools October: Encore! Annual Meeting 2025-26 | SUNRIVER MAGAZINE 100
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