Schedule Of Events

12:00 pm : Oboe Masterclass with Titus Underwood

Come enjoy learning from one of the world’s leading oboists, Titus Underwood, as he coaches several of our region’s best young oboe players to help them improve their skill and technique. Whether you are a double reed musician or enjoy learning more about how musicians learn and hone their skills, you’ll be inspired watching and hearing the growth that takes place in such a short time with this expert teacher.

Location : PSU, College of the Arts, Lincoln Recital Hall, 1620 SW Park Ave, Portland, OR 97201

6:30pm : Kaul Auditorium Prelude Performance with our Young Artist Institute musicians

We have a special tradition of “picnics” before concerts at Reed College’s Kaul Auditorium. Reed’s catering service, Bon Appé***, offers food and drink service beginning at 6pm. Alternately, you can bring your own picnic, but alcoholic beverages must be purchased on-site.

8:00 pm : Brandenburg All-Stars

An array of the world’s most renowned chamber musicians unite for this one-time concert featuring Bach’s Trio Sonata with superstars violinist Shunske Sato, flutist Emi Ferguson, and pianist/harpsichordist Kit Armstrong, followed by 2025 Grammy Award-winner mezzo-soprano Fleur Barron with Mahler’s evocative Rückert-Lieder. The evening culminates with an all-star ensemble of CMNW favorites violinists Soovin Kim and Jessica Lee, violists Milena Pajaro-van de Stadt and Paul Neubauer, and cellist Edward Arron—performing Mendelssohn’s romantic String Quintet No. 1 in A Major.

Location : Reed College, Kaul Auditorium, 3203 SE Woodstock Blvd, Portland, OR 97202