PENDLETON:  The Oregon East Symphony has received an $8,000 grant from Trust Management Services, LLC to support Playing for Keeps, the OES youth education program.  The program includes youth orchestras, lesson scholarships, orchestra scholarships and an instrument loan program.

 “We are extremely grateful to Trust Management Services for their continued support of classical music education in eastern Oregon” said Lisa-Marie Patterson, OES Executive Director. 

 Trust Management Services, LLC (TMS) was organized to contract with, assist and better prepare Charitable organizations to make sound funding decisions and maximize responsible giving in Oregon. 

 TMS funds non-profit organizations throughout Oregon, by Region.  Six Regions comprise the 36 counties in Oregon.  Three Regions are funded annually, each county is funded bi-annually.

 TMS actively seeks grant applications with emphasis on Education, Community Service, Cultural, Youth Activities and Historical Preservation.  For more information, contact TMS at (541) 563-7279 or by Email: MaryL@trustmanagementservices.net.

 For more information about the Oregon East Symphony's regular concert season, youth musical opportunities, lessons and scholarships or instrument rentals, contact the OES at (541) 276-0320, view our web site at www.oregoneastsymphony.org or by e mail: info@oregoneastsymphony.org