Grande Ronde Symphony Performs Music of the World at McKenzie Theater

The Grande Ronde Symphony will present "Music of the World" at Eastern Oregon University's McKenzie Theater in La Grande, beginning at 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, March 11 and listed on the symphony's event page as running until 9:00 p.m. The concert is billed as part of the Grande Ronde Symphony Orchestra Winter Concert - 2025-2026 Season and will mix well-known classical pieces with lesser-known selections.

Program notes published by the symphony and a press release highlight English folk songs by Ralph Vaughan Williams as a feature of the March 11 program. The symphony will also perform English folk songs by Ralph Vaughan Williams, which "transports us through the countryside with Scottish romps to the county of Somerset for the upbeat ending," according to a press release. The event listing on the orchestra's website frames the March performance within the 2025-2026 season calendar.

A public preview is scheduled the evening before the concert. "Music Notes with Sam" will take place Tuesday, March 10 from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m. at The Valley Venue, 115 Depot St. Community members will have a sneak peek of the music that will be presented at the March 11 concert while enjoying a beverage and snacks prepared by Chef Merlyn. Also, Ross will share his thoughts on the music, along with notes about the composers. Tickets for the preview are $10 and available on the symphony's website.

Main-concert ticket prices are set at $15 adults, $12 seniors, $5 college students and $1 for students younger than 18. Physical tickets can be purchased at Betty's Books in Baker City and Direct Music Source in La Grande, and tickets are also available through the symphony's online ticket page. Special pricing is available for families and groups through the "Grace Notes" program - for information, email info@granderondesymphony.org. The symphony website carries a "Limited Availability!" notice and notes that payment at the door is accepted for some events.

The March 11 concert sits among other scheduled events on the orchestra's calendar; the site lists chamber concerts on February 21 at Press Room Coffee & Books and April 11 at The Pettit Home, a spring concert on May 27 at McKenzie Theater, and a June 20 chamber concert at Haines United Methodist Church. The organization's web pages also include donor and support sections titled "Support The Symphony," "Contribute to the Endowment," and a thank-you letter to contributors and patrons.

With low-priced youth tickets and a preview that includes commentary and hospitality by Chef Merlyn, the Grande Ronde Symphony's March performances offer multiple access points for La Grande and surrounding communities; those seeking family or group rates should contact the "Grace Notes" program at info@granderondesymphony.org in advance.