Not only was Dr. David Bernstein instrumental in founding Cascadia Composers, he also had a vision for a concert program for pre-college musicians. That vision is realized in our In Good Hands concert series, an annual event where composers work with young musicians to help them grow as artists.

Our next concert in this series will take place on Saturday, July 18, 2026 (time TBD) in Lincoln Recital Hall, Room 75, at Portland State University. At this free event, pre-college students will perform pieces written by Cascadia Composers. Some will perform music written specifically for them; others will present works selected by their teachers from a score call to all 100+ Cascadia members. In either case, the composers collaborate with the students to develop their performance and further their understanding of the piece and of contemporary music in general—a unique opportunity for the students and a rewarding experience for the composers. 

Members of Cascadia Composers are proud of our In Good Hands project and concert series, and of our commitment to expanding the horizons of young musicians.