HDCM was founded in 2008 by violinist Isabelle Senger with the mission to provide world class chamber music performances year round to Central Oregon. In addition to the HDCM Series at the Tower Theatre, we are dedicated to building our Educational Outreach Programs with local schools through one-on-one contact and instruction with the guest performers. In May 2009, the Crown City String Quartet visited the Mountain View HS string orchestra class and followed a performance with a Q&A session. In addition, the string orchestra programs of Bend High School, High Desert Middle School, and Pilot Butte Middle School all received complimentary tickets to attend the performances. In doing so, we hope to expose young children to the highest levels of music performance, and cultivate an interest that can lead to a more fulfilling life - either pursuing a personal artistic path or developing an appreciation for the performing arts.

We have started a new Educational Outreach program called "Spotlight Chamber Players". Auditions were held in October and open to students in grades 6-12 with at least three years of private instruction. This program was developed to provide a high level of regular chamber music instruction through HDCM. Students also receive complimentary admission to the HDCM Series at the Tower Theatre and the opportunity to perform at a HDCM event. Congratulations to this year's recipients!

Taylor Gatley, violin; Landon Miller, cello; Sahalie Smythe, violin

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