Young musicians to learn from Grammy-nominated cellist Peter Wiley at High Desert Museum
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) -- Renowned cellist Peter Wiley will lead a free public master class on Saturday, May 16, 2026, in Bend, Ore. The event will take place from 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at Heritage Hall in the First Presbyterian Church.
High Desert Chamber Music and the Cascade School of Music are presenting the master class, which is open to all interested individuals.
The master class aims to provide an inspiring educational opportunity for young musicians. Its presentation is made possible in part by Brooks Resources Corporation and sponsored by the Oregon branch of the American String Teachers Association.
Wiley enjoys a distinguished career as both a performer and educator, bringing a wealth of experience to the students and attendees.
The selected student participants, Peyton Cape, Ryley Jun, Hyun Lee, Julia Ma, Koyuki Blaumer and Tzippora Kreston-Duckles, range in age from 13 to 16. These students represent communities from Portland, Salem, Lake Oswego, Corvallis, Camas, Wash., and Bend. Their teachers include Jay Bednorz from Cascade School of Music, Hyun-Jin Kim, Steven Pologe, Anne Ridlington and Jason Duckles.
Wiley is an Avery Fisher Career Grant recipient and a two-time Grammy Award nominee. He performed for 12 years with the Beaux Arts Trio and later with the Guarneri String Quartet until its disbandment. Wiley currently teaches at the Curtis Institute of Music and the Bard College Conservatory of Music.
Isabelle Senger, executive director for High Desert Chamber Music, noted the lasting impact of Wiley's previous visit to Bend. "Peter's last visit to Bend nearly a decade ago made a profound impact, particularly through his master class," Senger said. "To see another generation of dedicated students, many traveling from across the region, eager to take part in this opportunity speaks to how meaningful these experiences can be." High Desert Chamber Music aims to bring exceptional chamber music and musicians to Central Oregon through its acclaimed series of classical chamber music concerts.
Robert Lambeth, executive director for Cascade School of Music, emphasized the organization's commitment to supporting music education. "We're proud to support Oregon students at every stage of their musical journey and we invite all music students to join us for the Master Class—an inspiring opportunity to learn, grow and be part of an exceptional musical experience," Lambeth said.
