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In this episode of Bend Don’t Break, host Aaron Switzer sits down with Michael Gesme, conductor of the Central Oregon Symphony and longtime professor at COCC, as he prepares to retire after 30 years of shaping the region’s classical music scene. Michael reflects on his journey from the Midwest to Bend, the evolution of local performance spaces, and the community partnerships that have sustained everything from chamber music to full symphonic productions.Together, they explore the therapeutic power of music, the challenges of arts funding, and the renewed momentum behind a Central Oregon Performing Arts Center. Tune in for a heartfelt conversation about legacy, leadership, and the enduring joy of making music in—and for—your community.

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