Thank you for your interest in investing in the future of the Oregon East Symphony, one of the finest cultural organizations that Eastern Oregon has to offer. For over two decades we have brought a level of music to this region that is rare in rural communities. We are truly lucky to have opportunities for such wonderful musical expression in our own hometown community.

Click HERE for a list of our 2006—2007 Sponsors

How would you like to support the Oregon East Symphony?

· Concert Sponsorship

· Chair Sponsorship

· Donation to the Playing for Keeps Project

Concert Sponsorships

$6000 and up Full Concert Sponsorship

$3000 Primary Co-Sponsor

$1500 Concert Co-Sponsor

$500 Guest Artist Sponsorship

All sponsors will be recognized in concert programs and publicity.

Chair Sponsorships

In exchange for a tax-deductible donation of between $250 and $500 to the Oregon East Symphony, you may choose to have your name (or any name you wish) listed as sponsor of a particular orchestral or vocal position for the season. Donations by chair sponsors make it possible for us to provide musicians with mileage and per-service stipends, so they can continue to perform in “by far, the best rural orchestra in North America.” These are the opportunities for chair sponsorship available:

$500 level:

Conductor’s Podium

Chorale Director

$300 level:

Concertmaster

Assistant Concertmaster—Principal Second Violin

Principal Viola—Principal Cello—Principal Bass

$250 level:

First Violin—Second Violin—Viola—Cello—Bass

Flute—Piccolo—Oboe—Clarinet—Bassoon

Horn—Trumpet—Trombone—Tuba

Harp—Tympani—Percussion

Chorale Soprano—Chorale Alto—Chorale Tenor—Chorale Bass

Playing for Keeps Donation

There are numerous ways to support the Oregon East Symphony’s Playing for Keeps Project.

Donation to the A-Sharp Players Orchestra, Preludes String Orchestra or Young Voices of Eastern Oregon Choir Your support will help to purchase music, and help with retreats and school tours.

Donation for Music Lesson and Instrument Scholarships Help our local music students go farther in their studies by providing them with the opportunity to get quality musical instruction and access to instruments.

Donation to OES Musician Scholarships These scholarships provide young people who perform with the Symphony or Chorale with stipends and travel costs for each concert that they participate in.

Sponsor the Family and Young People’s Concert This concert features two performances for close to 1000 regional students.

Donation to Young Artists Competition Play a part in providing this unique opportunity for our young musicians in the region.

Music Camp Each summer, young musicians from all over the Pacific Northwest participate in the annual Music Camp. The five-day camp features professional instruction and tutorials in a variety of musical disciplines and ends with a finale recital.This concert features two performances for close to 1000 regional students.

Please contact the OES office at (541)276-0320 or email oes@uci.net for more information.

The Mission of the Oregon East Symphony is to operate, support, and maintain a symphony orchestra in Eastern Oregon, and thereby to enhance the quality of life in the region by providing to the population of this rural area a dependable source of live orchestral and choral music, with special emphasis on youth educational opportunities.

The Oregon East Symphony is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization established in 1986

This site is generously sponsored by UNICOM