The Young Artists Scholarship (YAS) provides specific monetary support for the musical development of promising young musicians between the ages of 11 to 24 who reside in the following counties of Central Oregon: Deschutes, Jefferson, Harney, and Crook. The Sunriver Music Festival Board has approved up to $30,000 to be given in scholarship funds to promote the finest quality classical music for the future.
Young Artists Scholarship
due in April 2024
Link to apply: https://sunrivermusic.org/young-artists-scholarships/
First-time applicants must submit a pre-audition recording by April 3, 2024.
It should include two short contrasting pieces demonstrating musicianship level (less than 5 minutes total). Applicants must use an accompanist if indicated in the music. The pre-audition form must be included with the recording and submitted online. Not all who submit a pre-audition recording will be selected to audition. Students will be notified by email within a week whether or not to submit an application.
Students must be:
- A primary resident of Deschutes, Jefferson, Harney, or Crook counties
- Performing at an advanced upper division level (equivalent to Syllabus Level VII or above for piano students)
- Ages 11-15 aspiring to become a music major in college, and have sincere hope for a future in classical music.
- Ages 16-24 planning to become a music major in college, and express a serious commitment to a classical music future.
Types of scholarships available:
- College level, conservatory tuition, or Masters program up to 1 Masters degree – up to $5,000 per year
- Advanced private studies with an approved teacher – up to $2,000 per year
- Approved music camp scholarship to be used the summer of 2024 – up to $2,000
The Sunriver-La Pine Rotary Club invites you to its annual fundraiser:
Springtime in Paris
5 – 9 p.m. Sunday, April 21
Inquiry into Heritage:
A Conversation with Gwendolyn Trice
6:30 – 7:30 p.m. Thursday, April 25
The High Desert Museum invites you to attend a fascinating evening on April 25 with the founder and executive director of the Maxville Heritage Interpretive Center and the curator of the traveling Timber Culture exhibition, Gwendolyn Trice.
During her presentation, Trice will breathe life into the ghost town of Maxville (1923-1933). Maxville was a logging town that once existed 15 miles north of Wallowa, Oregon—of about 400 residents, 60 of them African American (including Trice’s father, Lafayette Trice, and younger brother, George Trice). Despite official segregation laws, the townspeople formed interracial friendships.
Get an inside perspective on this often-ignored piece of Oregon history with Gwendolyn Trice. Reserve your tickets below—space is limited!
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Artists from the Red Chair Gallery show their work at the Nancy McGrath Green Gallery
Artists’ reception from 4 to 6 pm Saturday, April 20
Everyone welcome
These artists bring an incredible variety of subject matter and artistic styles to the gallery. Something for everyone to enjoy and talk about during the opening reception of the exhibit on Saturday, April 20, from 4-6 p.m. at the gallery, located at the Sunriver Christian Fellowship.
The exhibition will on display until the end of June.
La Pine High School presents “Tarzan”
April 25, 26 & 27
April programs at La Pine Park & Recreation
Sunriver Job Fair
9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Friday, April 12
Bingo at Village Bar & Grill
6:30 p.m. Monday, April 1 & 22
To benefit the Rotary Club of Sunriver-La Pine
“To Oz We Go” Progressive
Spring Dinner
Thursday, April 11
La Pine Park & Recreation District Annual Spring Dinner – “To Oz We Go” Progressive Dinner – $50 per person ($90 for 2) – tickets available at www.lapineparks.org/spring-
90s Throwback Prom
7 to 10 p.m. April 6
The Boys & Girls Clubs of Bend invites you to its second annual Throwback Prom – taking you back to the Totally Rad 90s – Saturday, April 6, 2024
Alright, party people in the house, let’s take it back – way back to the 90s! Dust off those prom outfits (but maybe leave those JNCO jeans in the closet this time) because its time to dance the night away at the 90s Throwback Prom. This 21+ event is set to be all that and a bag of chips, happening on Saturday, April 6, at the Downtown Club. Tickets
Three Rivers School students perform
“Annie Jr.”
April 19 & 22
“Know Gardens” this April with Deschutes Public Library
Tea Making with Metolius Artisan Tea*
See, smell, taste, and play with herbs and spices to make your own unique tea blend. This hands-on workshop is led by 13-year-old Sevi Stahl, the daughter of Metolius Artisan Tea’s founder. Registration required.
- Saturday, April 27 • 11 a.m. • La Pine Library | 16425 1st Street, La Pine
- Saturday, April 27 • 4 p.m. • East Bend Library | 62080 Dean Swift Road, Bend
Guided Forest Bath at Shevlin Park*
Deeply connect to the natural world and feed your soul. Join a series of guided forest bathing invitations led by a local Certified Forest Therapy Guide at beautiful Shevlin Park. Registration required.
- Saturday, April 27 • 2 p.m. • Shevlin Park | 18920 NW Shevlin Park Road, Bend
Garden Fair at Sisters Firehouse Community Hall
Learn from local experts how to help pollinators, compost, roll up seed bombs, grow vegetables in our climate, create paints from your garden, and more! Join the library and fellow community organizations for this free event.
- Sunday, April 28 • 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. • Sisters Firehouse Community Hall | 301 S Elm Street, Sisters
Game Night with Modern Games
Come in and learn new board games for adults. Our friends from Modern Games provide a selection of their favorite games with staff support to help you discover your next favorite game. Ages 18 & up.
- Tuesday, April 30 • 6 p.m. • High Desert Music Hall | 818 SW Forest Avenue, Redmond
For more information about these programs, please visit the library website at www.deschuteslibrary.org. People with disabilities needing accommodations (alternative formats or auxiliary aides) should contact Liz Goodrich at lizg@deschuteslibrary.org or 541-312-1032.