Jean George
Volunteer Producer & Manager
Cascades Rock Ensemble
The first music album Jean remembers listening to as a small child was The Who’s Tommy. It was on eight track played by his sister in dad’s 1972 Lincoln Mark IV (talk about your boomin Hi-Fi!). It’s a memory that shaped his musical tastes forever. His wonderful parents had a passion for music too, albeit of a different sort – so young Jean studied classical violin for the next 10 years, then flew-off to college to discover not that many friends really want to hear you play the violin (sorry all you violinists out there!). Of course he highly values the classical training he received, although deep down he’s still trying to forgive his parents a bit (and find that old car). His lovely wife Patricia played piano through her childhood, and their three sons, Damon, Christian, and Steven are all avid musicians who participate in a variety of ensembles here in Bend, including of course – CROCK! Jean runs a software firm based in Austin by day (see Open Sky), and does his best not to cry when his boys jam the rock’n roll at night!
Recommended Private Instructors
Rod DeGeorge
Musician & Guitar Instructor
Rod DeGeorge Music
Rod has performed throughout the Northeastern United States over the last decade. He has shared the stage with Paul Stanley of Kiss, Earl Slick (guitarist for both John Lennon & David Bowie) and members of Foreigner and 38 Special. Rod has performed for stadium-sized crowds at NFL half-time shows as well as other high profile events. He enjoys teaching guitar and creating programs for young musicians to gain first-hand knowledge of what it is like to be a professional musician – including music composition, recording, and performing. In the Fall of 2014 Rod relocated to Bend where he has setup a new studio. Vist Rods’ website at Rod DeGeorge Music.
Georges Bouhey
Musician & Drums/Keys Instructor
Bend School of Performance Arts
Georges is an exceptional drummer, keyboardist, and musician who has performed and recorded extensively throughout North America with artists such as Mason Williams, Sal Marquez, The Fowler Brothers, Lawrence Leighton Smith, Keith Sykes, Byron Berline, Floyd Dixon, and the Sacramento, Eugene, Oklahoma City, Hamilton & Denver Symphony orchestras. Georges has a passion for teaching music and instilling young people with that same passion. He provides private lessons in to a variety of students, and is the ensemble director and coach for Jazz ensembles.
Meshem Jackson
Musician & Drum Instructor
Meshem is a self-proclaimed “drummer by passion” who wants his students to reach levels of drumming they never thought possible. A life-long student of music, Meshem teaches drums out of his home in Redmond. In Bend he teaches at the Cascades School of Music. Another firm believer in music fundamentals. Meshem emphasizes the basics and building from there with proven methods that work. He teaches rock, metal, jazz and Latin styles as well as concert band and marching band material. His training on building solid rhythms, on reading and writing drum music, and on metronome skills will round out your young musician with fundamentals & inspiration that will last a lifetime.
Our Friends
Volcanic Theatre Pub
Fringe Theatre Pub in Bend, Oregon
Volcanic Theatre Pub is committed to enhancing Central Oregon’s cultural environment by providing a unique artistic venue and making an essential contribution to the High Desert community. Their respect for artistic expression holds us to the highest standards possible, presenting plays that will challenge you with relevant material, acting that will astonish you, films that will shake you, and music that will move you. All of this in one cozy intimate black box warehouse furnished with comfortable sofas, recliners, four-tops, and bar tops, and equipped with state of the art projection and sound, while serving many of the best local and regional beers and wine.
Open Sky Software, Inc.
Professional Software Engineering
Open Sky provides custom software development and engineering services. They specialize in web applications, web services, mobile applications, hybrid systems, automation systems, technical programming, hosting & technical support, and more. Their full-time staff includes PhD & Masters Degree specialists in engineering, science, and business administration – as well as creative design & support personnel. Open Sky is a full-service consulting firm with experience in a variety of industries, including work flow automation, financial transactions, multimedia, education, manufacturing automation, hardware & control systems, technical engineering, and more. The firm is headquartered in the talent-rich, silicon hills of Austin, Texas. For more information visit the firm’s website at www.openskysoftware.com
Cascades Rock Ensemble | A Performance Based Youth Music Program 