General Information
The Oregon East Symphony and Chorale offer a subscrption series of five classical concerts and perform and yearly Holiday Concert, which often features other local ensembles. In 2001, the OES founded a new training orchestra, the A Sharp Players, conducted by Kenneth Woods and Travis Sipher. The A #s offer their own series of concerts and also perform annually at area schools. The group is currently under the direction of Bruce Walker, Assistant Conductor to the Oregon East Symphony.
The orchestra's primary home is the Vert Auditorium.
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