Events Archive
FEBRUARY 2018
4 *Cello Students of Katherine Schultz in recital. 1:30 pm. Free. Info: CMC 503-823-3177
4 *Cello and violin students of Samantha Kushnick in recital. 4:30 PM. Free. Info: CMC 503-823-3177
5 Portland Guitar Society monthly meeting. 7:00 PM. Info: (503) 233-0836 or https://www.pdxguitarsociety.org.
10 Chamber Music Concert by Robert Beall & Friends. 2 PM. Free. Featuring Robert Beall and Adrian Dee Flute, Margaret Murer Piano, Colin Oldham Cello, Michael Kepler Meo Baritone, and Haley Reviere Soprano. Works by Prokofiev, Schubert, Mozart, Bach, Saint-Saens, Couperin and others. Info: 503-231-7585, rbeallstmp@aol.com
10 *Violin & viola students of Cynthia Scott. 6:30 PM. Free. Info: CMC 503-823-3177
17 *Cello Students of Hannah Hillebrand in recital. 1:00 PM. Free.
18 *Lullabies and Elegies: A Vocal Recital. 5:00 PM. $10 suggested donation to the artists. Jonathan Tamez, tenor and CMC chorister presents a recital of song featuring music of Butterworth, Ravel and Guastavino. He will be accompanied at the piano by Tracey Edson, CMC instructor. The recital is a benefit for the choral group KLIROS, directed by Edson. Info: tryedson@aol.com.
20 CMC THRIFT SALE - Great buys on sheet music, CDs, instruments, bows, and more! In lobby during business hours. EXTENDED through March 2nd!
24 Kris Savitski- Melody in Movement 2018 Winter Recital. 2 pm. A casual music recital featuring beginner to advanced students performing piano and vocal works from a variety of genres. Free. Info: krispianolessons@gmail.com.
28 Music Workshop, a consortium of musicians who perform a concert once a month, usually the 4th Wednesday. 10:00 AM. Free. Info: seubert.jim@comcast.net
JANUARY 2018
8 Portland Guitar Society monthly meeting 7:00 PM. Info: (503) 233-0836 or https://www.pdxguitarsociety.org/
13 Theresa Koon Vocal Studio Winter Recital. 7:00 pm. Students of Theresa Koon will perform selections from the classical, music theater and jazz repertoires. Ms. Koon will accompany on piano. A reception will follow the event, which is open to the public. Free. Info: 503-239-8524, tikkun.voice@gmail.com
20 Northwest Piano Trio, TWO BENEFIT EVENTS for CMC. Hear CMC instructors Heather Mastel-Lipson (violin) and Hannah Hillebrand (cello) with pianist Susan McDaniel perform chamber music in two concerts that benefit CMC’s need-based scholarships & other programs. Learn more about this impressive group at www.northwestpianotrio.com. Call CMC at 503-823-3177 or visit the event site (see links below) for more information and reservations.
Children's Concert, 3 PM. Selections from Haydn, Piazzolla, Bernstein and Fauré with commentary and audience participation geared for children under age 12 and their families. Suggested donation $5 per family.
Evening Concert, 7:30 PM. Haydn Trio in G Maj HOB:25 ("Gypsy") & Schubert Trio in Bb Maj. Op. 99. $10 adults/$7 children age 12+ with advance reservations at communitymusiccenter.org or 503-823-3177. At the door: $15/$10.
24 Music Workshop, a consortium of musicians who perform a concert once a month, usually the 4th Wednesday. 10:00 AM. Free. Info: seubert.jim@comcast.net
26 Duo Odéon, violin-piano duo concert with violinist Hannah Leland and pianist Aimee Fincher. 7:30 PM. Concert features works by Aaron Copland and Amy Beach as well as two works featured on the duo’s upcoming debut album, Spectre! Concert time is 7:30 PM. Tickets $10 online, $15 at the door. Visit duoodeon.com for tickets and more information.
27 CANCELED *Violin and Viola Students of Lisa Zweben in recital. 5:00 PM. Free. Info: CMC 503-823-3177
27 Portland Piano International presents Rising Star solo pianist Isata Kanneh-Mason, performing both classical works and premiering a work by local composer Darrell Grant. 7:30 pm. Free. Info: www.portlandpiano.org
DECEMBER 2017
2 *Piano students of Ellen Godula in recital. 3:15 PM. Free. Info: CMC 503-823-3177
2 *Violin & viola students of Cynthia Scott. 6:30 PM. Free. Info: CMC 503-823-3177
3 Portland Waldorf Chamber Ensembles in concert, Corey Averill, Director. 7:30 PM. Free. Info: corey.d.averill@gmail.com
4 Portland Guitar Society monthly meeting. 7:00 PM. Info: (503) 233-0836 or pdxguitarsociety.org.
6 *CMC Renaissance Winds & Voice Recital, directed by Phil & Gayle Neuman, and Cindy Markham. 8 PM. Free. Reception follows.
8 *Cello students of Jon Cheskin in recital. 7:15 PM. Free. Info: CMC 503-823-3177
9 Arthur C. Lee Music Student Recital: Piano and guitar students in recital. 1:00 PM. Free. Info: www.arthurclee.com
10 *Violin students of Andrew Ehrlich in recital. 12:45 PM. Free. Info: CMC 503-823-3177
10 *Piano students of Zita Jefferson in recital. 2 recitals at 4:00 and 5:30 pm. Free. Info: CMC 503-823-3177
10 Violin Students of Robin & Jonathan Dubay in Recital. 8:00 PM. Free. Info: 503-335-3623
13 *CMC Guitar classes and guitar students of Jeffrey Ashton in recital. 7:30 PM. Free.
14 *CMC Adult String Orchestra. Lisa Zweben, Conductor. 7:30 PM. Free. Info: CMC 503-823-3177
16 *Center Singers Youth Choir and Ensemble, Tracey Edson, Director. 11:30 AM. Free. Info: CMC 503-823-3177
16 CANCELED *CMC End of Term recital, fall term 1:30 PM. Free. Info: CMC 503-823-3177
16 Portland Piano Players - Meetup 3:45-6:45. Donation to the artists. Info: meetup.com/portland-piano-players
27 CANCELLED (as of 2pm on 12/26) Music Workshop, a consortium of musicians who perform a concert once a month, usually the 4th Wednesday. 10:00 AM. Free. Info: seubert.jim@comcast.net
30 *Oregon Renaissance Band “An Early Celtic New Year's Celebration" Dec. 30, 7:30 PM. Repeats Dec. 31 at 3:00 PM. Oregon Renaissance Band directed by Phil and Gayle Neuman, 13 musicians in all, performing early Irish, Scottish, Welsh, and Breton repertoire on a wide variety of renaissance instruments. Bagpipes, shawms, recorders, violin, viols, sackbutts, krummhorns, racketts, voices and more! Music by Turlough O’Carolan, John Playford, and Anonymous. Two performances: Saturday, December 30th, 2017 at 7:30pm, AND Sunday, December 31st, 2017 at 3:00pm. Admission: $15 general, $12 students, seniors, EMGO members. Tickets available at the door only; ticket sales begin 45 minutes before show time. Saturday ticket sales start at 6:45pm, Sunday ticket sales start at 2:15pm.. Doors to auditorium will open approximately 30 minutes before concert time. Info: pneumantartold@gmail.com, http://www.emgo.org
31 *Oregon Renaissance Band. 3:00 PM. See Dec. 30 for concert description and details.
NOVEMBER 2017
5 Mostly Mandolins (and banjos): students of Jan DeWeese in recital, 2:00 PM. FREE. Info: jandeweese601@gmail.com
5 Violin students of Kathryn Gray in recital. 7:00 PM. Free. Info: kfoutzgray@comcast.net
6 Portland Guitar Society monthly meeting 7:00 PM. Info: (503) 233-0836 or pdxguitarsociety.org.
9 PPR Urban Forestry Local Tree Care Providers Workshop 10 AM-1 PM info: Gina Dake at Urban Forestry, (503) 823-1650
11 The Moderator Band presents A Chautauqua, An evening of music by members of the Moderator Band and their guests. Solo performances, duets and more. An eclectic selection of music. 7:00. Free. Info: jimk@portlandmillwork.com
12 *Violin and Cello students of Alexis Mahler in recital, 3:00 pm. Free. info: CMC 503-823-3177
18 Piano students of Amie Belise in recital, 3:15 pm. Info: keystoexpression@gmail.com or 503-720-8454
18 Students of Dorien de León perform solo cello repertoire, 7:00 PM. Free. Info: doriend@comcast.net.
19 *Zita Jefferson in recital, 3:00. Piano For All! A family friendly piano concert featuring female composers and student participation with prizes and refreshments. Suggested Donation: $10 adults. $5 kids. $25 for a family. An afternoon of solo piano music, emphasizing lesser known female composers and their male counterparts including Clara Schumann, Robert Schumann, Fanny Mendelssohn, Felix Mendelssohn, and some lovely ragtime by male and female composers! And of course, a "Name that Animal" game complete with prizes for the kids! And what would a Zita Concert be without a treat laden reception afterwards? Family Friendly! Kids welcome! info: pianoteacherpdx@yahoo.com
22 Music Workshop, a consortium of musicians who perform a concert once a month, usually the 4th Wednesday. 10:00 AM FREE Info: seubert.jim@comcast.net
OCTOBER 2017
1 Oregon Viola Society Extravaganza Event, 3:00 PM. This event brings professionals, amateurs, and students together for a collaboration of varied music featuring the viola. Suggested donation: $10. Info: Shelley Mathewson 503-702-0767.
2 Portland Guitar Society monthly meeting 7:00 PM. Info: (503) 233-0836 or pdxguitarsociety.org.
7 Love Letters - A violin recital, 7:00 PM. Casey Bozell performs three newly commissioned works from local composers Thomas Barber, Douglas Detrick, and Nora Ryan, among other classics from the violin repertoire. Free. Info: www.caseybozell.com/love-letters
8 *Cello & Violin Students of Samantha Kushnick in recital, 4:00 PM, FREE. info: CMC 503-823-3177
14 Cascadia Composers- Music From our Frontiers, Eugene's Delgani String Quartet, 7:30 PM. General Admission: $20 Seniors: $10 Working Artists: $10 Students: $5 Children 12 years of age or younger. Info: daniel.brugh@yahoo.com, cascadiacomposers.com. Eugene's up-and-coming Delgani String Quartet plays works by Cascadia's most far-flung members, aided by vocal duo Nancy Wood and Paul Safar and Depoe Bay oboist Greg Steinke. Among the dispatches: Latin Grammy winner Yalil Guerra brings us Cuba via Los Angeles in his "A Mil Guerras Solo (A Thousand Wars Alone)," and Portland's own Tomas Svoboda's turbulent Sixth Quartet was inspired by the struggles of the great Russian composer Dmitri Shostakovich.
25 Music Workshop, a consortium of musicians who perform a concert once a month, usually the 4th Wednesday. 10:00 AM FREE Info: seubert.jim@comcast.net
28 Spooktacular Costume Piano Recital, students of Liz Kohl, 3:30 pm. Free. Info: (360) 773-8997, lizkohlpianist@gmail.com, elizabethkohl.blogspot.com
SEPTEMBER 2017
11 Portland Guitar Society monthly meeting 7:00 PM. Info: (503) 233-0836 or pdxguitarsociety.org.
16 CANCELED Eric Skye and Steve Baughman Together at Portland's Community Music Center, 6:45 PM. $15-20 suggested donation. Spend an evening with noted Portland jazz guitarist Eric Skye and superb San Francisco finger stylist Steve Baughman, and enjoy a program of acoustic jazz, exquisite Celtic arrangements for the guitar, and a fiddle tune or two thrown in for good measure!
27 Music Workshop, a consortium of musicians who perform a concert once a month, usually the 4th Wednesday. 10:00 AM FREE Info: seubert.jim@comcast.net
30 CMC Instrument Rental Fitting Day 9:30-4:00. For CMC students renting instruments who are receiving a new instrument or changing sizes. info: call CMC 503-823-3177
AUGUST 2017
3 *CMC Francis Street Singers Choir summer recital, Tracey Edson, Director. 8:30 pm. free.
7 Portland Guitar Society monthly meeting 7:00 PM. Info: (503) 233-0836 or pdxguitarsociety.org.
20 Dan DePrez: Farewell to Portland, 7:30 PM. Solo acoustic concert by Dan DePrez, featuring original music and storytelling. Opening will be Thomas McElroy, local musician, doing an acoustic set of original songs. 7:30 pm. $10. INFO: 360-808-0824
26 Chamber Music Concert by Robert Beall & Friends, 3 PM. FREE. info: 503-231-7585, rbeallstmp@aol.com
27 CANCELLED *Piano students of Zita Jefferson. CMC group and private studio students. 5:30 PM. free.
JULY 2017
10 Portland Guitar Society monthly meeting 7:00 PM. Info: (503) 233-0836 or pdxguitarsociety.org.
22 *CMC Summer Chamber Music Program concert. 2:00 PM. FREE. (Catch our preview concert at Director Park on Friday, July 21 at noon. Free!)
JUNE 2017
2 *Violin and guitar students of Brian Bennett in Recital, 7:00 PM.
3 Piano students of Amie Belisle: Duet Recital 4:00 PM info: keystoexpression@gmail.com or 503-720-8454
3 *Piano Recital featuring students of Ellen Godula, 6:00 PM FREE.
4 *CMC Chamber Music Year-End Concert, 1:30 PM. free. Chamber groups coached by Andrew Ehrlich, Michelle Rahn, and Katherine Schultz
4 *CMC Violin students of Luise Grube in recital 4:00 PM FREE
4 *Violin Recital featuring students of Lucia Atkinson. 6:00 PM. free.
5 Portland Guitar Society monthly meeting 7:00 PM. Info: (503) 233-0836 or pdxguitarsociety.org.
7 *CMC Renaissance Winds & Voice Recital, directed by Phil & Gayle Neuman, and Cindy Markham. 8 PM. free. reception follows
8 *CMC Adult String Orchestra. Lisa Zweben, Conductor. 7:45 PM. FREE. Sponsored by David Kerr Violin Shop.
9 *CMC Youth Orchestra, Graduation, and Awards Concert, Margaret Murer, Orchestra Director. 7:15 PM. FREE. Sponsored by Portland Music Company.
10 *Violin and Viola students of Mary Rowell and Lisa Zweben in a shared recital, 1:30 PM FREE.
10 *Violin & Cello students of Jasmine Law in Recital, 4 PM. Free.
10 Theresa Koon Vocal Studio Recital-Students of Theresa Koon perform a wider variety of music accompanied by Theresa on the piano, 7:00 PM. FREE. INFO: tkoon@teleport.com
11 *CMC Madrigal Singing Class Recital, Anna Briscoe, Director. 2:15 PM. FREE
11 *Piano students of Zita Jefferson. CMC group and private studio students. 5:30 PM. free.
13 *CMC Choirs in concert, Francis Street Singers and Center Singers, Tracey Edson, Director. 7:30 pm. free.
14 *CMC Guitar Classes and private students in recital. Jeff Ashton, instructor. 7:30 PM. Free.
17 Piano Students of Matt Weiers Spring Recital, 11:00 AM. free.
18 Portland Waldorf School chamber players: String Quartet and cello ensemble performance, Corey Averill director of Portland Waldorf School music program, 6:30 PM. FREE. info: corey.d.averill@gmail.com
MAY 2017
1 Portland Guitar Society monthly meeting 7:00 PM. Info: (503) 233-0836 or pdxguitarsociety.org.
6 * Violin students of Alberta Hardy in recital, 1:30 PM. Free.
6 *Flute students of Terese Wagner in recital, 4 pm. Free.
6 *Violin and viola students of Cynthia Scott. 6:30 PM FREE
13 *CMC Adult Cello classes taught by Hannah Hillebrand and Collin Oldham, and cello students of Hannah Hillebrand in recital, 1:00 PM, Free.
13 *CMC Cello students of Jonathan Cheskin in recital 5:45 PM FREE
13 Violin students of Kathryn Gray in recital. 7:45 PM. Free. info: 503-287-9676
14 William Adriance, pianist, in recital. Music of Beethoven, Chopin, Ravel. Student of Charles Farmer. 2 pm.
14 Stevie Wonder's Birthday Musical Tribute, performer is Alexis Jackson. 5:00 PM, $10 adult, $5 for youth under 12. info: alexismjackson25@gmail.com
17 Music Workshop, a consortium of musicians who perform a concert once a month. 10:00 AM FREE Info: seubert.jim@comcast.net
19 *CMC Faculty Showcase Concert 2017. A benefit for scholarships and other programs at the Community Music Center. Our instructors are talented professional performers, too. Enjoy this rare opportunity to hear and see them together on stage at CMC. 7:00 PM. Post-concert reception at historic Eastmoreland home. Admission. Reserve your seats by April 30 and save $5 per ticket. Info: www.communitymusiccenter.org or 503-823-3177. Sponsored by Brown Lumber Service.
20 Violin Students of Robin & Jonathan Dubay in Recital, 3:00 pm. Free. info: 503-335-3623
21 *CMC Piano students of George Cheshier in recital 12:30 PM FREE
21 *Violin students of Andrew Ehrlich. 3:00 PM FREE
21 *Cello and violin students of Samantha Kushnick. 6:00 PM FREE
26 CANCELED, please see JUNE 2 *Violin and guitar students of Brian Bennett in Recital, 7:00 PM.
28 Violin Recital Students of Clarisse Atcherson, 4:30 PM. Free. info: clarisse@thelightedge.com
APRIL 2017
1 Fingerstyle Guitar Night -- 7:00 PM. Three acoustic guitarists in a round-robin format: Doug Smith, Eric Skye, and Teja Gerken 7:00 PM $20 more info: ericskye.com
3 Portland Guitar Society monthly meeting 7:00 PM. Info: (503) 233-0836 or pdxguitarsociety.org.
9 *CMC Violin students of Heather Mastel-Lipson in recital 2:00 PM FREE
9 *Violin/Cello students of Alexis Mahler. 4:00 PM. FREE
9 Cancelled: Rachel Rencher Seniors' Flute Recital, 7:30 PM.
15 Greg Allison's Studio Recital, 12:30 PM. FREE. Violin, viola, mandolin, and piano students will be performing works from the classical repertoire and from various world folk music traditions. Teacher performances also to take place. Reception to follow with light fare. Info: gregsmandolin@gmail.com
15 ASTA Honors Recital 3:00 PM FREE
19 Music Workshop, a consortium of musicians who perform a concert once a month. 10:00 AM FREE Info: seubert.jim@comcast.net.
22 *CMC Violin students of Hong Chou in recital 3:00 PM FREE
22 Cello Students of Dorien de León perform solo pieces from the cello repertoire. 7 PM. free. info: doriend@comcast.net
23 Music Recital for the Students of Abby Grush. Piano and guitar recital for students ages 5 to teen, a wide variety of levels and musical genres. 2:00 PM. Free. info: abby@abigailgrush.com
30 *Viola and violin students of Michelle Rahn in recital 5:00 PM FREE
MARCH 2017
4 *Portland Chamber Music “Bright Voices of the Darkest Hour: Music and the Holocaust” – A tribute to the power of music from a time that should never be forgotten. Saturday, March 4, 2017, 7pm Suggested donation $15 www.pdxchambermusic.org
5 *Students of Anthony Dyer in recital, 1:00 PM
5 *Cello students of Katherine Schultz. 3:00 PM FREE
5 *CMC Chamber Program Concert, 5:45 PM. Free. CMC Chamber groups perform a mid-year recital, including groups coached by Michelle Rahn, Andrew Ehrlich, and Katherine Schultz. Info: CMC 503-823-3177.
6 Portland Guitar Society monthly meeting 7:00 PM. Info: (503) 233-0836 or pdxguitarsociety.org.
11 Piano students of Amie Belise will perform varied repertoire. 3:15 PM free. keystoexpression@gmail.com or 503-720-8454
12 *Kendra Law student recital, 4:30 PM. Free. Info: CMC 503-823-3177.
15 Music Workshop, a consortium of musicians who perform a concert once a month. 10:00 AM FREE Info: seubert.jim@comcast.net.
15 *CMC Renaissance Winds & Voice Recital, directed by Phil & Gayle Neuman, and Cindy Markham. 8 PM. free. reception follows
18 *Center Singers Youth Choir and Ensemble, Tracey Edson, Director. 11:30 AM. FREE
18 *Piano Students of Ellen Godula in recital. 6:15 PM. free.
21 POSTPONED TO JUNE 13 *CMC Francis Street Singers, Tracey Edson, Director. 7:30 PM. free SEE JUNE 13
23 *CMC Adult String Orchestra. Lisa Zweben, Conductor. 7:45 PM. free.
26 *Oregon Renaissance Band in concert 3:00 PM “A 500th Year Tribute to Heinrich Isaac ” Led by Phil and Gayle Neuman, 12 of the Northwest's finest musicians perform a variety of works by Isaac on bagpipes, sackbutts, violin, recorders, lute, racketts, krummhorns, cornamusen, bassanello, tartold, spinettino, viola da gamba, and voice. The Oregon Renaissance Band, 12-member ensemble, directed by Philip and Gayle Neuman, is celebrating their 25th anniversary season. ORB is dedicated to performing and recording music of the Renaissance on authentic replicas of historical instruments. They have appeared on NPR's Performance Today, in concert series in the U.S., and at the Regensburg Early Music Festival in Germany. Recordings include "Now make we joye" and "Carnevale!" Info: www.emgo.org or www.philandgayleneuman.com, or call 503-631-2973 Admission: $15 general, $12 students/seniors; available at the door one hour prior to the concert.
FEBRUARY 2017
4 Chamber Music Concert by Robert Beall & Friends, 3 PM FREE
6 Portland Guitar Society monthly meeting 7:00 PM. Info: (503) 233-0836 or pdxguitarsociety.org.
15 Music Workshop, a consortium of musicians who perform a concert once a month. 10:00 AM FREE Info: seubert.jim@comcast.net.
19 Oregon Koto Kai (Japanese Koto Society of Oregon). 2:00 PM. Admission: $15 adv./$20 door. Info: oregonkotokai.org. http://oregonkotokai.org/
25 *Violin and viola students of Cynthia Scott. 6:30 PM FREE
JANUARY 2017
9 CANCELLED: Portland Guitar Society monthly meeting 7:00 PM. Info: (503) 233-0836 or pdxguitarsociety.org. FREE
14 CANCELLED, FUTURE RECITAL DATE TBA *Piano students of Ellen Godula in recital 4:30 PM FREE
15 *Cello students of Katherine Schultz. 3:00 PM. FREE
18 Music Workshop, a consortium of musicians perform once a month. 10:00 AM. Info: seubert.jim@comcast.net. FREE
22 *Cello/violin students of Samantha Kushnick. 4:30 PM. FREE
28 Melody in Movement Studios, 1:30 PM FREE Info: kheller13@gmail.com or www.kristinheller.com
28 Theresa Koon Vocal Studio Recital - a wide variety of music accompanied by Theresa on the piano, 7:00 PM. Info: tkoon@teleport.com. FREE (Note: updated date on 1.13.17)
29 *Violin students of Andrew Ehrlich. 3:00 PM. FREE (note: updated date 1.13.17)
DECEMBER 2016
2 MMMessiaen Melange de Musique concert 1of 2: "Harawi: Song of Heaven and Earth" Messiaen’s one-hour song cycle for dramatic soprano & piano with Hannah Penn & Jeff Payne. FREE. Reception following. 7:30 PM. Info: marchmusicmoderne.org, or email repriest@marzena.org.
4 MMMessiaen Melange de Musique concert 2 of 2: "Earwitness". Free Marz String Trio & Friends perform music by Debussy, Messiaen, Priest, Harley, Gorecki, Wagner & Schnittke, with reception following. FREE. 7:00 PM. Info: www.marchmusicmoderne.org, or email repriest@marzena.org. NOTE: 4 pm concert has been cancelled.
5 Portland Guitar Society monthly meeting 7:00 PM. Info: (503) 233-0836 or pdxguitarsociety.org.
9 Students of Jana Griffin Piano Studio. 7:30 PM. Info: janagriffin@gmail.com
10 Arthur Lee Studio. Piano and guitar students in recital. 1:30 PM. Info: arthurclee.com
11 *Piano students of George Cheshier in recital. 1:30 PM FREE
11 *Cello students of Jonathan Cheskin. 3:30 PM
11 *Piano students of Zita Jefferson. CMC group and private studio students. 5:30 PM.
13 *CMC Francis Street Singers, Tracey Edson, Director. 7:30 PM. free
14 CANCELLED DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER *CMC Guitar classes and guitar students of Jeffrey Ashton in recital. 7:30 PM FREE
15 CANCELLED DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER *CMC Adult String Orchestra. Lisa Zweben, Conductor. 8:00 PM.
17 CANCELLED DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER *Center Singers Youth Choir and Ensemble, Tracey Edson, Director. 11:15 AM. FREE
17 CANCELLED *CMC End of Term Recital. Students perform in group and solo. 1:30 PM.
17 POSTPONED DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER, new date is Jan. 14 3:15 pm *Piano students of Ellen Godula in recital 3:15 PM FREE
17 CANCELLED DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER *Violin & viola students of Cynthia Scott. 6:30 PM
21 Music Workshop, a consortium of musicians who perform a concert once a month. 10:00 AM. Info: seubert.jim@comcast.net.
30, 31 *Oregon Renaissance Band "An Early Celtic New Year". Dec. 30, 7:30 PM. Repeats Dec. 31 at 3:00 PM. The Oregon Renaissance Band, directed by Phil and Gayle Neuman, presents a performance of festive Celtic music from the 16th through the 18th centuries, by 13 of the northwest’s finest renaissance music specialists. Music for violin, viols, recorders, bassanelli, racketts, sackbutts, lute, bagpipes and much more. Come celebrate ORB’s 25th Anniversary! Two performances: Friday, December 30th, 2016 at 7:30pm, AND Saturday, December 31st, 2016 at 3:00pm. Both performances will be at the Community Music Center, 3350 SE Francis St., Portland, Oregon. Admission: $15 and $12, at the door only. Info: emgo.org or philandgayleneuman.com, or call 503-631-2973.
31 *Oregon Renaissance Band. 3:00 PM. See Dec. 30 for concert description and details.
NOVEMBER 2016
5 Moderator Band presents its 5th annual "A Chatautaqua", an all ages musical performance featuring solos, duets, trios and full band. Musical theater, contemporary pop, and golden oldies. 7:00 PM. Info: jimk@portlandmillwork.com
6 CANCELLED: Violin students of Kathryn Gray. 2:00 PM.
7 Portland Guitar Society monthly meeting 7:00 PM. Info: (503) 233-0836 or pdxguitarsociety.org.
12 *Violin students of Heather Mastel-Lipson in recital 2:00 PM. free.
12 Stephanie Smith presents A Cabaret to Welcome Myself. Confluence LGTB Chorus of Willamette Valley’s new staff member and members chorus of Gay and Lesbian Association of Choruses (GALA) international choral movement present a concert cabaret benefit for Confluence. 7 PM. Admission. $15, $20, $25, $30, $40, $50. info: www.confluencechorus.org
13 Mostly Mandolins: recital of students of Jan DeWeese. 2:00 PM. Info: 503-236-6752
16 Music Workshop, a consortium of musicians who perform a concert once a month. 10:00 AM. Info: seubert.jim@comcast.net.
19 *Northwest Piano Trio presents excerpts from their concert "A Trio of Firsts" including treasured moments from trios by Beethoven, Brahms and Bernstein, with commentary and Q & A tailored to students. 12:30 PM.
19 Keys to Expression Piano Studio. Students of Amie Belisle in recital. 3:00 PM. Info: 503-720-8454 or keystoexpression@gmail.com.
19 Cello Students of Dorien de León perform solo pieces from the cello repertoire. 7 PM FREE. info at: doriend@comcast.net
27 Violin Students of Robin & Jonathan Dubay in Recital, 7:30 PM. FREE
30 *CMC Renaissance Winds & Voice Recital, directed by Phil & Gayle Neuman, and Cindy Markham. 8 PM. free. reception follows.
OCTOBER 2016
3 Portland Guitar Society monthly meeting 7:00 PM. Info: (503) 233-0836 or pdxguitarsociety.org.
19 Music Workshop, a consortium of musicians who perform a concert once a month. 10:00 AM. Info: seubert.jim@comcast.net.
29 Stevie McDougal Memorial. 2:00 PM. See our online news for more information.
SEPTEMBER 2016
10 *Gayle and Phil Neuman, and Hideki Yamaya present “Songs of the Sea,” a concert of late renaissance and early baroque music concert time: 7:30 PM. Music for lute, vihuela, bagpipe, voice, recorder, viola da braccio, viol, baroque guitar, and the premiere of a fantasia on two low range bassanelli, ornate double reed instruments, precursors to the oboe made recently by the Neumans. Composers include John Dowland, Thomas Campion, John Gamble, Thomas Ravenscroft and more. Admission: $16 general, $14 seniors, and $10 students. Info: emgo.org.
11 *Cello & Violin Students of Samantha Kushnick 4:30 PM FREE
12 Portland Guitar Society 7:00 PM FREE. Meets monthly at CMC Info: (503) 233-0836 or pdxguitarsociety.org
17 Composers at Play presented by Cascadia Composers 2:00 PM suggested donation (no one turned away) Info: cascadiacomposers.org
17 Eric Skye in concert 7:00 PM $15 admission. Info: min7b5@yahoo.com
AUGUST 2016
22 Lieder Ich mag singen A classical vocal recital featuring PSU alum, Michelle Jasso, soprano, and wonderful local pianist, Michael Barnes 7:00 PM $5 suggested donation (no one turned away)
23 Recital of Lauren Seiss 11:00 AM FREE
25 *Piano Recital featuring students of Ellen Godula 5:30 PM FREE
26 An evening of duets and solos.Fletcher Nemeth - Double Bass, Colin Malloy - Percussion. 7:30 PM. free. donations accepted. info: https://www.facebook.com/events/1061115153975910/ 27
27 Chamber Music Concert by Robert Beall & Friends 3:00 PM FREE more info: 503-231-7585
28 *Piano students of Zita Jefferson in recital 5:30 PM FREE
JULY 2016
16 *CMC Summer Chamber Music Program Recital, 2 PM. Free.
JUNE 2016
1 *CMC Renaissance Ensembles spring recital, directed by Gayle and Phil Neuman. 8:00 PM. FREE. Info 503-823-3177
3 *CMC Youth Orchestra, conducted by Margaret Murer, and Honors Recital, 7:15 PM. FREE
4 *Center Singers Youth Choir, Tracey Edson, Director. 11:15 AM. FREE
4 *CMC End of Term Recital featuring instrumental soloists and student groups. 1:30 PM. Free. Info: CMC 503-823-3177.
4 Piano students of Jennifer Wright, 5:30 pm. FREE
5 *Piano students of Ellen Godula in recital, 1:00 pm. FREE
5 *Madrigal Singing Class of Anna Briscoe in recital, 4:00 pm FREE
6 Portland Guitar Society, 7 pm. Info: 503-233-0836 or www.pdxguitarsociety.org
7 Music Workshop, 10:00 AM. FREE. Music Workshop is a consortium of musicians who perform a concert once a month at CMC. Info: seubert.jim@comcast.net Don't miss the spring bonus workshop on June 14 (see below).
8 *Violin and viola students of Lisa Zweben in recital. 6:00 pm. FREE
8 *CMC Adult Orchestra concert, conducted by Lisa Zweben. 7:15 pm. FREE. Info: CMC 503-823-3177
9 *Cello Students of Hannah Hillebrand, 7:00 PM. FREE.
10 *Guitar class students of Jeff Ashton in recital, 7:00 pm. FREE
11 *CMC Chamber Program Final Concert, 7:00 pm. FREE
12 Piano Recital for the studio of Shogo Kodama at 3:00pm. FREE. shogokodama@hotmail.com
12 Silu Fei Studio Recital, 7:30 pm FREE info: silufei@gmail.com
14 Music Workshop, 10:00 AM. FREE. Music Workshop is a consortium of musicians who perform a concert once a month at CMC. Info: seubert.jim@comcast.net Don't miss the spring bonus workshop on June 7 (see above).
16 Piano students of Mary Fox in recital, 6:30 pm. FREE. info: mary@maryfoxphotography
18 Theresa Koon Vocal Studio Recital 7:00pm. FREE. info: tkoon@teleport.com
21 Make Music Day PDX 4:00 PM-7:00 PM. Join the global concert - browse www.makemusicdaypdx.org to play a part!
MAY 2016
1 *Violin students of Lucia Atkinson in recital, 5:30 pm. FREE
2 Portland Guitar Society, 7 pm. Info: 503-233-0836 or www.pdxguitarsociety.org
7 *Violin students of Liz Peyton in recital, 1:00 pm. FREE
7 * Violin Students of Alberta Hardy in recital, 2:00 PM. FREE
7 *Violin and viola students of Jennifer Arnold in recital, 3:30 pm. FREE
7 *Violin and viola students of Cynthia Scott in recital, 6:30 pm. FREE
8 *Violin students of Andrew Ehrlich in recital, 3:30 pm. FREE
13 *Violin and guitar students of Brian Bennett in recital, 7:00 pm. FREE
14 *Violin students of Heather Mastel-Lipson in recital, 2:00 pm. FREE
15 *Violin students of Luise Grube in recital, 4:00 pm. FREE
15 Waldorf School music program, Corey Averill, Director. 6:30 pm. FREE. info: corey.d.averill@gmail.com
17 Music Workshop, 10:00 AM. FREE. This month: Mary Chesnut - A Civil War Diary Based on Mary Chesnut’s “A Diary from Dixie” A dramatic song cycle for mezzo-soprano and piano Stephen Mark Kohn (b.1957), composer Elizabeth Eklund, mezzo-soprano Suzanne Brockmeier, piano David Smith-English, stage director. Music Workshop is a consortium of musicians who perform a concert once a month at CMC. Info: seubert.jim@comcast.net
21 *Cello and violin students of Jasmine Law in recital, 12:30 pm. FREE
21 *Cello students of Jon Cheskin in recital, 3:30 pm. FREE
21 Jana Griffin's Piano Studio Recital, 6:30 PM. Free. info: janagriffin@gmail.com. Young piano students present their musical discoveries.
22 *Piano students of George Cheshier in recital, 1:30 pm. FREE
22 Cello and violin students of Samantha Kushnick in recital, 4:30 pm. FREE
27 Violin Students of Robin & Jonathan Dubay in Recital, 7:30 PM. Free. Info: 503-335-3623
27 *Francis Street Singers perform Mozart's Requiem, 7:30 PM. Note: concert is at Buckley Auditorium on the campus of the University of Portland (5000 N, Willamette Blvd, Portland OR). Tracey Edson, director. Piano-four-hands accompaniment performed by Zita Jefferson and Maria Garcia. FREE
28 Violin Students of Erin Furbee 3:45 pm. Free. info: efurbs2@yahoo.com
28 Violin students of Clarisse Atcherson in recital, 7:30 pm. FREE. info: clarisse@thelightedge.com
29 Violin Students of Kathryn Gray 2:00 PM. Info: 503-287-9676
APRIL 2016
3 Piano and Guitar students of Abbie Grush in recital. 1:00 PM. free. info:abby@abigailgrush.com Piano and guitar recital for Abby Grush's beginning and intermediate students. Repertoire will range from Bach and Beethoven to Star Wars and current pop.
3 *CMC Faculty Concert, 7:00 PM. Join us for a spectacular demonstration of astounding musicianship from our wonderful performing artist instructors. The performers donate their services to raise funds for the Center's scholarship program. Information and tickets.
4 Portland Guitar Society, 7 pm. Info: 503-233-0836 or www.pdxguitarsociety.org
9 ASTA Honors Recital, 4:00 PM. Free. Info: clarisse@thelightedge.com
10 *Cello students of Katherine Schultz in recital. 6:15 pm
16 Keys to Expression Piano Studio Recital - students of Amie Belisle, 2:30 and 4:00 pm. FREE. Info: keystoexpression@gmail.com or 503-720-8454
16 Cello Students of Dorien de León perform solo pieces from the cello repertoire. 7 PM. info: doriend@comcast.net
17 Students of Beverly Teters piano studio spring recital, 3:00 pm. FREE. Info: beverlyteters@comcast.net
19 Music Workshop, 10:00 AM. FREE. Music Workshop is a consortium of musicians who perform a concert once a month at CMC. Info: seubert.jim@comcast.net
22 *Family Friday CMC Showcase, 7:15 PM. Suggested donation $5 for individual, $15 for family. Info: www.communitymusiccenter.org
23 *Chamber Music Master Class led by cellist/clinician David Eby, featuring CMC's chamber groups. Free. 12:15 PM.
24 Singer Showcase: Voice students of Judy Mailings. in recital, 2:30 pm. FREE info: jmalings@gmail.com
24 *Piano students of Zita Jefferson in recital, 5:30 and 7:00 pm FREE
30 *Violin Students of Karen Hilley in recital, 4:00 pm. FREE
30 *Violin students of Hong Chou in recital, 5:30 pm. FREE
MARCH 2016
5 A Remarkable Journey: African American Women Composers. Portland Chamber Music invites you to celebrate the lives & legacy of black women composers who shaped American cultural heritage in music. Includes CMC faculty Jonathan Cheskin (cello) and Zita Jefferson (piano). Suggested donation to Portland Chamber Music: $10 per person. All ages. 7:00 PM. Info: http://www.pdxchambermusic.org/upcoming/
7 Portland Guitar Society, 7 pm. Info: 503-233-0836 or www.pdxguitarsociety.org
9 CMC Renaissance Ensembles winter recital, directed by Gayle and Phil Neuman. 8:00 PM. FREE. Info 503-823-3177
12 CMC Center Singers Choir Recital featuring CMC choirs. 11:15 AM. Free. Info: CMC 503-823-3177.
12 CANCELLED: CMC End of Term Recital featuring instrumental soloists. 1:30 PM. Free. Info: CMC 503-823-3177.
15 Music Workshop, 10:00 AM. FREE. Music Workshop is a consortium of musicians who perform a concert once a month at CMC. Info: seubert.jim@comcast.net
16 CMC Adult Orchestra winter concert, 7:15 pm. FREE. Info: CMC 503-823-3177
18 Violin and Viola students of Anthony Dyer in recital, 7:00 PM
FEBRUARY 2016
1 Portland Guitar Society, 7 pm. Info: 503-233-0836 or www.pdxguitarsociety.org
7 Violin Students of Andrew Ehrlich in Recital, 3:30 PM. FREE
8 Sheet Music Thrift Sale all week while supplies last, during normal business hours.
13 Cancelled: Parent Workshop 1:30 - 3:00 pm
16 Music Workshop, 10:00 AM. FREE. Music Workshop is a consortium of musicians who perform a concert once a month at CMC. Info: seubert.jim@comcast.net
19 Family Friday, 7:15 PM. “Musical Story Time” featuring piano duo and live narration. Suggested donation $5 for individual, $15 for family. 7:15 PM. Info: www.communitymusiccenter.org
21 Piano Students of Gulchin Tarabus, 3:00 pm. FREE. Info: www.mindfulmusicians.com
27 Violin and viola students of Cynthia Scott in recital, 6:30 pm. FREE
28 CANCELLED Violin and viola students of Michelle Rahn in recital, 2:00 pm. FREE Call CMC for new date.
28 Portland Waldorf High School Honors orchestra and Cello Ensemble, Corey Averill-director. 6 pm. FREE. Info: corey.d.averill@gmail.com
JANUARY 2016
4 Portland Guitar Society, 7 pm. Info: 503-233-0836 or www.pdxguitarsociety.org (cancelled due to weather closure)
9 Theresa Koon Vocal Studio Recital--Students of Theresa Koon perform a wider variety of music accompanied by Theresa on the piano, 7:00 PM. Free. Info: tkoon@teleport.com
19 Music Workshop, Professional and amateur local wind, string, voice, and keyboard chamber musicians provide a morning concert every third Tuesday (Excluding Summer) at 10 am. Free. Info: seubert.jim@comcast.net
DECEMBER 2015
5 Violin Students of Erin Furbee in recital, 4:30 PM FREE Info: efurbs2@yahoo.com
5 Violin and viola students of Cynthia Scott in recital, 7:00 pm FREE
6 Piano students of George Cheshier in recital, 1:30 pm FREE
6 Samantha Kushnick cello students in recital, 4:30 PM
7 Portland Guitar Society, 7 pm. Info: 503-233-0836 or www.pdxguitarsociety.org
9 CMC Adult Guitar Classes fall recital, instructor Jeff Ashton, 7:30 PM.
11 Family Friday - The Nutcracker The timeless Winter tale with classic score by Tchaikovsky - brought to life with live piano duo and narrator. Featuring XX Digitus Duo - pianists Momoko Muramatsu and Maria Garcia. Narrated by Shera Sinell, CMC instructor. Admission is free (suggested donation of $5 for individual or $15 for a family). Sorry, no advance reservations. The performance will last about 40 minutes, followed by hands-on music activities. Please arrive after 6:30 PM; doors open by 7:00 PM. Performance starts at 7:15 PM and runs until about 8:30 PM. Refreshments available for nominal charge. For more information, please call 503-823-3177 or email cmc@portlandoregon.gov, or See Family Friday events list.
12 CMC End of Term recital featuring CMC choirs and instrumental soloists. 1:30 PM.
12 Violin & Viola students of Jennifer Arnold in recital, 3:45 pm FREE
12 Cello students of Jonathan Cheskin in Recital 6:30 PM FREE
13 Piano students of Ellen Godula in recital, 5:00 pm FREE
15 Music Workshop 10:00 AM FREE Music Workshop is a consortium of musicians who perform a concert once a month at CMC. Info: seubert.jim@comcast.net
15 CMC Francis Street Singers, directed by Tracey Edson, will perform a concert 7:30pm. Free. Reception follows.
16 CMC Adult String Orchestra fall concert, directed by Lisa Zweben, 7:15 PM.
18 Jana Griffin's Piano Studio Recital, 6:30 pm FREE Info: jana.pianolessons@gmail.
20 Piano students of Zita Jefferson in recital, 4:30 and 6:00 pm FREE
26, 27 "It Fell on a Holie Eve" - The Oregon Renaissance Band performs early music for Christmas and New Years. Saturday, Dec. 26th at 7:30pm and Sunday, Dec. 27th at 3:00pm. 13 of the Northwest's finest renaissance musicians perform music by Palestrina, Holborne and many others on violin, viols, lute, sackbutts, dulcians, rackett, spinettino, portative organ and voices. Directed by Phil and Gayle Neuman. Admission prices: $15 general, $12 students, seniors, and members of the Early Music Guild of Oregon. For more information see www.emgo.org or www.philandgayleneuman.com, or call 503-631-2973.
NOVEMBER 2015
1 Raphael Spiro String Quartet, 3:00 pm. The Raphael Spiro String Quartet has, over the past year, been entertaining hospitalized children with a narrative woven around the music of seven members of Cascadia Composers, the local chapter of the National Association of Composers USA. Come hear the first public performance of all seven complete works together in one place. Definitely a kid-friendly event! Info: www.cascadiacomposers.org
2 Portland Guitar Society, 7 pm. Info: 503-233-0836 or www.pdxguitarsociety.org
7 Moderator Band presents "A Chatautaqua" 7:00 pm, FREE --An all ages musical performance featuring solos, duets, trios and full band. Music will be from multiple sources--musical theater, contemporary pop, and golden oldies. 5th annual! Info: jimk@portlandmillwork.com
8 Student recital of Joe DeGregorio, 1:00 PM. Free. info: jdegregorio2@gmail.com
8 Violin Students of Luise Grube in Recital, 4:00 pm, FREE
13 Linfield Piano Trio - Julie Rosenfeld, violin & Diane Chaplin, cello (both previously with the Colorado Quartet); Albert Kim, piano - Great masterpiece trios by Beethoven & Shostakovich, plus a jazzy work by David N. Baker. 8:00 PM. $10-20 suggested sliding donation. Info: dchaplin@linfield.edu
14 Parent Workshop at CMC: Practice Games. 1:30 PM. FREE. Advance registration preferred. Info/enroll: https://apm.activecommunities.com/portlandparks/Activity_Search/music-parent-workshop-practice-games/40853
15 Mostly Mandolins: recital of students of Jan DeWeese, 2:00 pm FREE Info: 503-236-6752
17 Music Workshop 10:00 AM FREE Music Workshop is a consortium of musicians who perform a concert once a month at CMC. Info: seubert.jim@comcast.net
21 Keys to Expression Piano Studio Recital - students of Amie Belisle, 4:00 pm FREE Info: keystoexpression@gmail
21 Violin Students of Robin & Jonathan Dubay in Recital. 7 PM. FREE. Info: 503-335-3623
22 Kathryn Gray Violin students in recital, 2:00 PM. Free. Info: 503-287-9676
22 Dorien DeLeon cello students in recital- Cello Students of Dorien deLeón perform solo pieces from the cello repertoire. 7 PM. FREE. Info: doriend@comcast.net
25 CMC Renaissance Ensembles fall recital, directed by Gayle and Phil Neuman. 8:00 PM. FREE. Info 503-823-3177
OCTOBER 2015
5 Portland Guitar Society, 7 pm. Info: 503-233-0836 or www.pdxguitarsociety.org
10 CMC Parent Workshop 1:30 – 3:00 pm. Holding it Together in the Practice Room – a Primer for Parents. Meet other music parents! Snacks provided! Instructors: Elizabeth Peyton and Heather Blackburn. Free! Call 503--823-3177 for details and to register. Appropriate for parents of children ages 4-12 who are in their first or second year of lessons - violin or cello. (Not intended for children to participate.)
10 "Harmonic Convergences" presented by Duo Artemisia and friends, 7:30 pm. $10 suggested donation Vocal performance including solo and group performances. Eclectic repertoire. Info: antech@cascadeaccess.com
11 Regal Magesty Beauty Pagent and Community Service Drive – collecting clothing items for Beaverton Clothes Closet, 2:00 PM. Free.
12 Mixed Use Zone Projects Public Meeting - Hosted by Bureau of Planning and Sustainability, 4:00 PM. Free. This an informational session regarding the mixed use zones project (that is part of the comprehensive plan update for Portland). INFO: jessica.conner@portlandoregon.gov
16 Rom-Con: A romantic evening with a touch of contemporary, 7:30 PM, $5 suggested donation; Karey Miles (piano) and Megan Chinburg (violin) join forces to present an exciting collaborative evening of late classical, early romantic and contemporary music including pieces by Beethoven, Saint-Saëns and Schumann. This is a full-length performance and is open to the public. Info: karey.miles.music@gmail.com
18 Dianne Davies Has Fallen Off Her Bench 4:00 pm, Donation - Free Will (no one turned away). A classically funny show with traces of Victor Borge, Carol Burnett, Liberace, Igusdesman & Joo, Weird Al and The Piano Guys. From "Soleful" playing with her feet to even performing upside down and backwards, she can make any crowd laugh. Info: diannedavies@gmail.com
20 Music Workshop 10:00 AM FREE Music Workshop is a consortium of musicians who perform a concert once a month at CMC. Info: seubert.jim@comcast.net
25 Singer Showcase: Voice students of Judy Mailings, 2:30 pm FREE Info: jmalings@gmail.com
25 Mousai Remix will perform a concert of chamber music featuring the "American" String Quartet in F Major by Dvorak and the Brahms Quintet for Clarinet and Strings on Sunday, October 25. Admission is suggested donation of $10/person ($15/family). Concert is at 7 pm, doors open at 6:30 pm. Mousai Remix is a critically acclaimed group of Oregon Symphony musicians including CMC instructor Jennifer Arnold. The musicians are donating their services to support need-based scholarships for music education at the Community Music Center. http://mousairemix.instantencore.com/web/home.aspx
30 The Witches Dance, Dulcina and the ORB Singers performing renaissance music concerning the supernatural and events of general mayhem. 8:00 PM. $15 general, $12 students, seniors and EMGO members. info: www.emgo.org, pneumantartold@gmail.com
31 Liz Peyton violin students in a Halloween recital, 2:30 PM. free. call CMC to verify start time.
SEPTEMBER 2015
14 Portland Guitar Society, 7 pm. Info: 503-233-0836
or www.pdxguitarsociety.org
18 Family Friday 7:15 pm TBA Suggested donation $5 for individual, $15 for family. info: www.communitymusiccenter.org
AUGUST 2015
3 Portland Guitar Society, 7 pm. Info: 503-233-0836 or www.pdxguitarsociety.org
8 Eric Skye and Mark Goldenberg, Two guitars in concert, 7:00 PM, $15 General admission. info: min7b5@yahoo.com
9 "Summer Nights" 7:00pm. $12 at the door, $10 in advance, kids 10 and under -free. We are having a heatwave with dynamic vocalist Heidi Davis and her band "Torchsong!" Come celebrate those lazy, crazy, hazy days of summer with songs sure to have you walking on sunshine. Follow us under the boardwalk with sizzling hot music from every genre and decade! For tickets visit www.torchsongentertainment.com. Part of a Vocal Concert Series 2nd Sunday at 7:00. For tickets visit www.torchsongentertainment. com. info: www.torchsongentertainment.com
23 Zita Jefferson solo piano concert, 7:00 PM. Free will suggested donation $10 per individual and $25 for a family. Info: Pianoteacherpdx@Yahoo.com Also her blog: http://pianoteacherpdx.blogspot.com/2015/06/zitas-cool-piano-concert-saturday.html
29 Students of Don Anderson Summer Cabaret, 7:00 PM. free – info: 503-774-1206
30 Chamber Music with Robert Beall & Friends, 2:00 PM. Free. Info: 503-231-7585
30 Cello & Violin Students of Samantha Kushnick; 4:45 PM
JULY 2015
6 Portland Guitar Society, 7 pm. Info: 503-233-0836 or www.pdxguitarsociety.org
12 "Love:101" 7:00pm. $12 at the door, $10 in advance, kids 10 and under -free. Join stunning vocalist Heidi Davis and her band "Torchsong" for this exciting concert! Class is in session in this funny and touching revue about relationships! Join us chapter by chapter in a journey through the exciting ups and downs of love through song and narration. Part of a Vocal Concert Series 2nd Sunday at 7:00. For tickets visit www.torchsongentertainment. com. info: www.torchsongentertainment.com
18 Community Music Center Chamber Program concert, 2:00 PM: Chamber groups and Baroque Orchestra. Info:www.communitymusiccenter.org
JUNE 2015
1 Auditions for CMC Summer Chamber Groups (youth). Info: http://www.portlandoregon.gov/parks/64055
1 Portland Guitar Society, 7 pm. Info: 503-233-0836 or www.pdxguitarsociety.org
5 Violin Students of Robin & Jonathan Dubay in Recital, 7:30 PM. Info: 503-335-3623.
5 Auditions for CMC Summer Chamber Groups (youth). Info: http://www.portlandoregon.gov/parks/64055
6 Auditions for CMC Summer Chamber Groups (youth). Info: http://www.portlandoregon.gov/parks/64055
6 Cello students of Jon Cheskin in recital, 1:30 PM
6 Piano Recital featuring students of Ellen Godula, 4:30 PM
6 Violin Recital featuring students of Lucia Atkinson, 7:00 PM
7 CMC 60th ANNIVERSARY COMMUNITY EVENT - all day. (Note: event is at Reed College.) Info: www.communitymusiccenter.org
7 Piano Students of Gulchin Tarabus, 3:00 PM
8 Violin & Viola students of Jennifer Arnold, 6:45 PM.
9 Music Workshop 10:00 AM. Info: www.facebook.com/pages/Music-Workshop-Portland-OR/251826794843858
12 Jana's Piano Studio Recital, 6:30 PM. free. info: jana.pianolessons@gmail.com
13 Piano students of George Cheshier in recital.1:00 PM
13 Samuel Zacharia Viola Recital, 4:00 PM. free. info: samuel.zacharia.vla@gmail.com
13 Vioin & Viola Students of Marissa Winship in Recital, 6:30 PM
14 Piano Recital for the studio of Shogo Kodama. 1:00 PM. info: shogokodama@hotmail.com
14 Piano students of Zita Jefferson in Recital, 4:30pm and 6:00 PM.
15 Violin & viola students of Kendra Law in a group Recital, 5:30 PM.
17 NEW DATE: Piano students of Mary Fox in recital. 6:30 PM (Moved from 6/19). free. info: ary@maryfoxphotography.com
20 Studio Voice Recital -students of Theresa Koon, 7:00 PM. free. info: tkoon@teleport.com
27 Bicycle Safety and Transportation Alternatives Town Hall. 11:00 AM. Free. Info: 503-453-0868
MAY 2015
3 Violin & viola students of Kendra Law in Recital, 1:00 PM
3 Violin Students of Luise Grube in Recital, 4:00 PM
4 Portland Guitar Society, 7 pm. Info: 503-233-0836 or www.pdxguitarsociety.org
8 Violin & guitar students of Brian Bennett in Recital, 7:00 PM
9 Violin Students of Clarisse Atcherson in Recital, 3:30 PM
9 Violin/viola students of Michelle Rahn in recital, 7:00 PM.
10 Violin & Viola Students of Marissa Winship in Recital, 3:30 PM
10 Portland Waldorf Musicians Cello Ensemble, Honors Orchestra and High School Orchestra. free. 6:30 PM. Info: corey.d.averill@gmail.com
15 Family Friday Concert, 7:15 PM. Featured performer: White Rhino Marimba. Donation - Free Will (no one turned away) $5 ($15 for families). www.communitymusiccenter.org
16 Piano Recital featuring students of Ellen Godula, 7:00 PM
17 Violin & viola students of Cynthia Scott, 2:30 PM
19 Music Workshop 10:00 AM. Info: www.facebook.com/pages/Music-Workshop-Portland-OR/251826794843858
23 SEE 6/8 for Violin & Viola students of Jennifer Arnold
23 Violin Students of Erin Furbee 4:00 PM
25 No Creston-Kenilworth Neighborhood Association Meeting (Memorial Day) Info: www.portlandoregon.gov/oni/46712
28 Students of Alberta Hardy in recital, 6:15 PM.
30 Violin Students of Andrew Ehrlich in Recital, 3:30 PM
30 Stumptown 7 and Friends Spring A Cappella Concert. 7:00 PM. free. Info: https://www.facebook.com/Stumptown7
31 Violin Students of Kathryn Gray 7:00 PM
APRIL 2015
4 XX Digitus Duo: Tchaikovsky’s "Sleeping Beauty" (abridged, piano four hands), Shera Sinell, narrator. Maria A. Garcia and Momoko Muramatsu, pianists. 4:00 PM. Suggested free-will donation to the artists: $5 (individual)/$15 (family)
6 Portland Guitar Society, 7 pm. Info: 503-233-0836 or www.pdxguitarsociety.org
11 Chamber Music Master Class by the Columbia Piano Trio, featuring students of the CMC Chamber Music Program. 1:30 pm.
11 Oregon ASTA (American String Teachers Association) Honor Recital, 4:00 PM. One hour concert of string players, usually including harp. info: clarisse@thelightedge.com
11 Columbia Piano Trio performs Beethoven's Op. 70 #1 and Schumann's F Major Trio in a benefit concert for CMC, 7:30 PM. Tickets $10/$5. Free for CMC students and donors of $100 or more to CMC Inc. Info/reservations: www.communitymusiccenter.org.
12 Piano and Guitar students of Abbie Grush in recital, 2:45 PM. info: www.abigailgrush.com
17 Family Friday Concert, 7:15 PM. Featured performer: Lost Creek Bluegrass Band. Donation - Free Will (no one turned away) $5 ($15 for families). info: www.communitymusiccenter.org
18 Cello Students of Dorien de León perform solo pieces from the cello repertoire. 7 PM. Info: doriend@comcast.net
19 Violin & Cello students of Jasmine Law in Recital, 2:00 PM
19 Cello students of Katherine Schultz in recital, 5:00 PM
21 Music Workshop 10:00 AM. Info: www.facebook.com/pages/Music-Workshop-Portland-OR/251826794843858
25 Brandon Schumann-Curtis' Benefit Concert for the Dougy Center, 2:30 PM. Admission: free will donation to the artist. Info: bjhsc16@gmail.com or (503) 560-2729
25 Violin students of Hong Chou in Recital, 6:00 PM.
26 Students of Beverly Teters piano studio spring recital, 3:00 PM. info: beverlyteters@comcast.net
27 SE Uplift Inclusion Housing Meeting. 7:00 PM. Info: SEuplift.org or call Katy 503-232-0010 x 319 katy@seuplift.org
MARCH 2015
2 Portland Guitar Society, 7 pm. Info: 503-233-0836 or www.pdxguitarsociety.org
8 Singer Showcase: Voice students of Judy Mailings. Free. info: jmalings@gmail.com
8 Piano students of Charles Farmer in recital, 7:30 PM 503-777-6720
11 CMC Renaissance Ensembles winter recital, directed by Gayle and Phil Neuman. 8:00 PM. Free. Info 503-823-3177
13 Family Friday Concert, 7:15 PM. Featured performer: Mousai Remix String Quartet. Donation - Free Will (no one turned away) $5 ($15 for families). www.communitymusiccenter.org, http://mousairemix.instantencore.com/web/home.aspx
14 CMC End of Term Recital. 1:30 PM
14 Keys to Expression Piano Studio Recital - students of Amie Belisle . Free. 4:00 PM info: keystoexpression@gmail. com or 503-720-8454
15 Violin Students of Andrew Ehrlich in Recital. 1:30 PM
15 Vioin & Viola Students of Marissa Winship in Recital. 5:00 PM
17 Music Workshop 10:00 AM. Info: www.facebook.com/pages/Music-Workshop-Portland-OR/251826794843858
18 CMC adult orchestra concert, 7:00 PM
21 Anthony Dyer Studio Recital 6:00 PM
FEBRUARY 2015
2 Portland Guitar Society, 7 pm. Info: 503-233-0836 or www.pdxguitarsociety.org
15 Chamber Music Concert by Robert Beall & Friends, 3:00 PM. Info: 503-231-7585
15 Valentine for Richard, a fundraiser for Artichoke Music. 7:00 PM. Admission & Other Info: http://artichokemusic.org/calendar/021515.html or 503-232-8845.
17 Music Workshop 10:00 AM. Info: www.facebook.com/pages/Music-Workshop-Portland-OR/251826794843858
20 Family Friday Concert, 7:15 PM. Featured performer: Oregon Renaissance Band. Donation - suggested donation $5/$15 family (no one turned away) $5 ($15 for families). www.communitymusiccenter.org
21 Boka Marimba plays exhilarating music from Zimbabwe and southern Africa. Their music has a joyful and unique sound, incorporating African rhythms and jazz influences with a contemporary sensibility. Highly danceable and fun to watch, Boka Marimba appeals to music lovers of all ages. Come dance the night away and help them celebrate the release of their new CD, Machena! 7: 30 PM. Suggested donation $5/$15 to Boka Marimba (no one turned away). Info: aisha@bokamarimba.com, www.bokamarimba.com, 503-360-2492
22 Violin & Viola students of Cynthia Scott. 2:30 PM
22 Piano Students of Gulchin Tarabus. 5:45 PM
27 Book lecture and signing by Don Jose Ruiz, 7:00 PM. Tickets: $45 (includes signed book) at http://www.miguelruiz.com/event/don-jose-ruiz-presents-the-toltec-rattlesnake-book-tour-2015-portland-or/
23 Creston-Kenilworth Neighborhood Association Meeting. 7:00 PM. Info: www.portlandoregon. gov/oni/46712
28 BARCO (Beginning Adult Rose City Orchestra) will be performing a program of music from the Renaissance. Admission is free and the program will feature Josquin, Diego Ortiz, Praetorius, and Matthew Locke. 2:30 PM. Info: annieharkeypower@gmail.com
JANUARY 2015
3 Studio Voice Recital - students of Theresa Koon. 7:00 PM. reception in lobby to follow. Info: tkoon@teleport.com
4 Cascadia Loudband presents Twelfth Night Concert. 3:00 PM. $15/$12. A quartet of shawm players who also play curtals, sackbutts, recorders, and other renaissance instruments. Music for Epiphany and selections associated with Shakespeare's "Twelfth Night." FFI: 503-631-2973
5 Portland Guitar Society, 7 pm. Info: 503-233-0836 or www.pdxguitarsociety.org
20 Music Workshop 10:00 AM. Info: www.facebook.com/pages/Music-Workshop-Portland-OR/251826794843858
23 Family Friday Concert, 7:15 PM. Featured performer: Andrew Goncalves. Donation - Free Will (no one turned away) $5 ($15 for families). www.communitymusiccenter.org
24 Zita Jefferson Recital: fundraiser for move back to Portland. 7:00 PM. suggested donation: $10 per individual and $25 for a family
25 Portland Waldorf Musicians Cello Ensemble, Honors Orchestra and High School Orchestra. 5:00 PM. Free. Info: corey.d.averill@gmail.com
26 CANCELLED: Creston-Kenilworth Neighborhood Association Meeting. 7:00 PM. Info: www.portlandoregon. gov/oni/46712
DECEMBER 2014
1 Portland Guitar Society, 7 pm. Info: 503-233-0836 or www.pdxguitarsociety.org
6 Piano and Guitar recital for students of Arthur C. Lee. 3 PM. Free. Info: arthur.christopher.lee@gmail.com
6 Violin/viola Students of Cynthia Scott, 6:00 PM.
7 Piano Students of George Cheshier, 1:30 PM.
7 Violin & Cello Students of Samantha Kushnick, 5:00 PM.
7 Violin/Viola Students of Jennifer Arnold, 6:30 PM.
9 Cello Students of Jon Cheskin, 5:30 PM.
10 CMC Adult Guitar Class Recital, students of Jeff Ashton, 7:30pm. Free.
13 CMC End of Fall Term Student Recital, featuring Center Singers Choir 1:15 PM.
13 Violin Students of Andrew Ehrlich, 3:00 PM.
13 Composers at Play, presented by Cascadia Composers 7:30 PM. Tickets: $5/$10/$15. Info: online at cascadiacomposers.org. Free for CMC students.
14 Piano Students of Shogo Kodma, 1:00 PM. Info: shogokodama@hotmail.com.
14 Piano Students of Zita Jefferson, 4:30 PM.
16 Music Workshop 10:00 AM. Info: www.facebook.com/pages/Music-Workshop-Portland-OR/251826794843858
16 CMC Francis Street Singers will perform a concert 7:30pm. free. reception follows.
17 Clarinet Recital by Sunshine Simmons, collaborating with piano and French horn to perform Cantilene by Louis Cahuzac, Scherzi Pastorali by Jan Novak, "After You, Mr. Gerswhin" by Bela Kovac, Trio for Clarinet, horn and piano by Gustav Jenner. 2:00 PM. Free will donation to performer.
17 CMC (Adult) String Orchestra, directed by Lisa Zweben, 7:30 PM.
19 Scott Kritzer, nationally known classical guitarist, will be performing a program in celebration of 50 years of playing guitar. He is donating the proceeds to the Portland Guitar Society's Advani fund, which is used to assist local guitarist to further their musical education and careers. 8:00 PM. Admission: $15/$20. Info: www.pdxguitarsociety.org or https://scottkritzerconcert.eventbrite.com
20 Violin/Viola Students of Marissa Winship in Recital, 5:30 PM.
26 Oregon Renaissance Band Christmas/New Year's Concert. 7:30 PM. $15/$12. 12 musicians will perform music on violin, lute, sackbutts, recorders, cornamusen, krummhorns, bagpipes, racketts, tartold, spinettino, tabor, and voices. Musicians: David Bryan, Andy Harris, Daphne Clifton, Lori Fitch, Polly Gibson, Cindy Markham, Ben Fitch, Kathryn Richer, Hideki Yamaya, Sharon Cheney, Phil Neuman, and Gayle Neuman. Admission charged. Info: www.emgo.org/events.htm
27 Oregon Renaissance Band Christmas/New Year's Concert. 7:30 PM. - see Dec. 26.
28 Oregon Renaissance Band Christmas/New Year's Concert. 3:00 PM. - see Dec. 26.
NOVEMBER 2014
3 Portland Guitar Society, 7:00 PM. Info: 503-233-0836 or www.pdxguitarsociety.org
8 Diana Tracy, Vocal Performance - Pastimes with Good Company. 7:30 PM. Free. Info: antech@cascadeaccess.com
14 Family Friday Concert, 7:15 PM. Donation - Free Will (no one turned away) $5 ($15 for families). www.communitymusiccenter.org
15 Violin Students of Erin Furbe, 4:00 PM Info: efurbs2@yahoo.com
15 Moderator Band Chautauqua. 7 PM. Free. Info: jimk@portlandmillwork.com Members of the Moderator Band will perform an evening of family-friendly music--as individuals, duets, trios and full band performances. Also participating will be family and friends of the Moderator Band.
16 Mostly Mandolins, student of Jan DeWeese in Recital, 2:00 PM. Info: jandeweese601@gmail.com
16 Violin Students of Jonathan & Robin Dubay in Recital, 7:00 PM. Info: 503-335-3623
18 Music Workshop 10:00 AM. Info: www.facebook.com/pages/Music-Workshop-Portland-OR/251826794843858
22 Keys to Expression Piano Studio Recital - students of Amie Belisle. 4 PM. Free. Info: keystoexpression@gmail.com or 503-720-8454
22 Cello Students of Dorien de León perform solo pieces from the cello repertoire. 7 PM. Info: doriend@comcast.net
23 Violin Students of Kathryn Gray. 2:00 PM. Free. Info: 503-287-9676
26 CMC Renaissance Ensembles fall recital, directed by Gayle and Phil Neuman. 8:00 PM. Free. Info 503-823-3177.
OCTOBER 2014
3 World Fusion Workshop: 5 Levels of Attachment with Don Miguel Ruiz 7:30 PM. $50. Info@worldfusionevents.com
4 World Fusion Lecture: Blossoming Your Awareness: 1:30 PM. $35. Info@worldfusionevents.com
6 Portland Guitar Society, 7 pm. Info: 503-233-0836 or www.pdxguitarsociety.org
21 Music Workshop 10:00 AM. Info: www.facebook.com/pages/Music-Workshop-Portland-OR/251826794843858
24 & 25 Concert of Early English Music. 7:30 PM each night. $15 and $12. Info: 503-631-2973, www.philandgayleneuman.com, pneumantartold@gmail.com Early English Music for shawms, sackbutts, lute, and recorders. Gayle Neuman, Phil Neuman, Hideki Yamaya, Laua Kuhlman, Brandon Labadie.
26 Singer Showcase, Voice students of Judy Malings. 1 PM. Free. Info: judy.malings@yahoo.com
27 Creston-Kennilworth Neighborhood Association Meeting. 7:00 PM. www.portlandoregon.gov/oni/46712
SEPTEMBER 2014
8 Portland Guitar Society, 7 pm.
AUGUST 2014
4 Portland Guitar Society, 7 pm. See "ongoing events" above.
5 Jim Greeninger, Guitarist. 7:00 PM. Suggested donation: $20. Info: bransonguitar.com or 415-251-3100.
9 Grisha Krivchenia, piano, performs Chopin, Liszt, Phillip Glass and original compositions, 7:30 pm. Free will donation. Info: www.grishakrivchenia.com or grishakriv@gmail.com.
12 Karissa Thomas Book Recital, student of Lucia Atkinson. 7:00 PM. Free.
16 Northwest Resonance, featuring Jay Derderian, composer/performer, 4:00 pm. $5 suggested donation to the artists at the door. www.cascadiacomposers.org/event/northwest-resonance/
23 Students of Don Anderson: Summer Cabaret, 7:00 pm. Free. Info: 503.774.1206
24 Chamber Music Concert by Robert Beall & Friends 2:00 pm. Free. Info: 503-231-7585.
25 Creston Kenilworth Neiborhood Association Meeting 7:00 pm. www.portlandoregon.gov/oni/46712
31 Flamenco music and dance performance by Cuerdas con Lunares, Sunday August 31st , 8:00 pm. Tickets on sale now! $15 at http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/752117 or $18 at door. Cuerdas con Lunares translated is "guitar strings with polka dots". Polka dots were traditionally worn by the gypsies of southern Spain when performing the soulful union of song, guitar and dance which was eventually called flamenco. Melinda Hedgecorth comes direct from Sevilla, Spain, her home for the last 10 years where she dances in local flamenco tablaos and peñas as well as making special appearances in El Museo de Baile Flamenco Cristina Hoyos and in the festival Flamenco en la Frontera in Morón de la Frontera. Jed Miley recently returned to the Northwest from New York City where he was working with Flamenco Vivo Carlota Santana and Flamenco Revolución teaching, composing, and performing at venues such as Jacob´s Pillow. He has his own Flamenco Rock band Dientes de Caramelo and a new recording studio in Seattle, Pinche Studios. Daniel Azcarate returns to the Northwest fresh from Sevilla, Spain where he has spent the last year intensely studying at Fundación Cristina Heeren, performing at local tablaos, and recording his first CD Mi Camino Flamenco.
JULY 2014
7 Portalnd Guitar Society 7 PM.
26 CMC Summer Chamber Music Program Recital 2 PM.
28 Creston-Kennilworth Neighborhood Association Meeting. 7:30 PM. www.portlandoregon.gov/oni/46712
JUNE 2014
1 Violin students of Clarisse Atcherson. 1:30pm. Sponsored by the Oregon Symphony & City Pets Vet. Support this event!
Chamber Music Concert – CMC student groups perform. Andrew Ehrlich, director. 7:00pm. Sponsored by David Kerr Violin Shop & Chamber Music Northwest. Support this event!
4 Renaissance Winds - students of Gayle & Phil Neuman and Cindy Markham. 7:00 PM Sponsored by the Oregon Historical Society & the Multnomah Arts Center. Support this event!
5 Voice students of Anna Briscoe - 6:45 PM. Sponsored by Broadway Rose Theatre Co. & Portland Actors Conservatory. Support this event!
6 Orchestra & Awards Concert. CMC youth string orchestra directed by Margaret Murer, plus award and honoree soloists. 7:15 pm. Sponsored by David Kerr Violin Shop, & First Citizens Bank. Support this event!
7 End of Term Recital featuring CMC classes and private lesson students. 1:30pm. Sponsored by City Pets Vet, Portland Music Co. & Westside Academy of Kung Fu. Support this event!
Violin Students of Jonathan & Robin Dubay. 7:30pm. Info: www.lotsofbow.com
8 Madrigal Singers, directed by Anna Briscoe. 1:30pm Sponsored by Campbell Salgado Studio & Higgins Restaurant & Bar. Support this event!
Violin students of Luise Grube. 4:00pm Sponsored by Campbell Salgado Studio. & Janet Dubay LMT CRS. Support this event!
Violin & Viola students of Kendra & Jasmine Law. 6:30pm Sponsored by Campbell Salgado Studio.& Lake Music. Support this event!
9 Violin & Cello students of Samantha Kushnick. 6:00pm. Sponsored by Campbell Salgado Studio & PP&R Aquatics. Support this event!
9 Violin students of Brian Bennett. 7:45pm. Support this event!
10 Francis Street Singers perform. Tracey Edson, director. 7:00pm Sponsored by First Citizens Bank, Rainbow Valley Design & Construction, Inc. & Oregon Repertory Singers. Support this event!
11 Renaissance Song Recital - students of Gayle Neuman. 7:30pm. Sponsored by Rainbow Valley Design & Construction, Inc. & Oregon Repertory Singers. Support this event!
12 CMC Adult Orchestra – directed by Lisa Zweben. 7:15pm. Sponsored by Rainbow Valley Design & Construction, Inc. & David Kerr Violin Shop. Support this event!
13 Piano students of Ellen Godula. 4:00 pm. Sponsored by McMenamins. Support this event! (Note date change from May 24)
13 Guitar students of Jeff Ashton. 6:30 pm. Support this event!
14 Violin/Viola/Cello students of Kendra and Jasmine Law. 1 pm. Support this event!
14 Violin/Viola students of Anthony Dyer. 4:45 pm. Support this event!
15 Violin & Viola Recital: students of Jeremy Waterman. 1 pm. Sponsored by Portland Actors Conservatory & Adobe Rose Café. Support this event!
Piano students of Zita Jefferson. 4:00pm (beginners), 5:00 (intermediate & advanced). Sponsored by Moving Images LLC & Portland Childrens Museum. Support this event!