The Oregon East Symphony's volunteer board of directors will present the Bach Yard Party fundraiser at 6pm, Saturday, June 14th, 2025 at The Secret Garden (480 SW Dorion Ave, Pendleton, OR). Proceeds from the Bach Yard Party will support Playing for Keeps, the Oregon East Symphony's classical music education program for rural youth. PFK is composed of a variety of activities designed for different ages and skill levels including two preparatory orchestras, an after school beginning strings activity, a summer camp, a mentoring program for advanced student musicians, and free student concert tickets. Not wanting lack of finances to be a barrier to participation, OES will reduce or waive activity registration fees if a student cites financial need and offers an instrument lending library for students who cannot afford to rent or purchase an instrument. OES also offers private lesson financial assistance for students who wish to carry their studies on further with a qualified instructor.

This year's Bach Yard Party will serve a BBQ picnic dinner featuring Hines meat. There will be an auction featuring a wide variety of items up for auction.

Early Bird Tickets- $65.00 (Sales ending May 9th)

Regular Tickets- $80.00

Tickets can be purchased online or by calling/visiting the OES Office (541-276-0320, 345 SW 4th, Pendleton, OR, 10am-2pm, M-Th)

The Oregon East Symphony is pleased to announce its 40th Concert Season! Who would've thought that a tiny community orchestra in the middle of the wheatfields of Umatilla County would blossom into a regional professional symphony attracting musical talent from the immediate area, across the Pacific Northwest and from around the globe? Even more impressive has been our integration of classical strings education activities for rural youth into our programming. Join us in celebrating a landmark season. 

Season Tickets for the 2025-2026 Season are now available online and at the Oregon East Symphony Office!