Friends of the Oregon Symphony
The Friends of the Oregon Symphony is the primary volunteer arm of the Oregon Symphony Association. Its purpose is to support the Symphony by volunteering time in support of its programs and by fundraising to support its financial health.
Volunteer opportunities include:
- Serving as docents to prepare students for their full orchestra Youth Concert experience
- Ushering at the Youth Concerts
- Conducting Back Stage Tours of the Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall
- Providing office support when needed
- Participating in fundraising projects
- Attending fun, informative social activities
To register to be a Friend, download, print, and complete the Application and Contact Form (PDF), and mail completed form and payment to:
Friends of the Oregon Symphony
921 SW Washington, Ste. 200
Portland, OR 97205
Parties of Note
Arnica String Quartet!
Friday, March 12, 7:30 PM,
45 spots, $50 per person
Violinists Shin-Young Kwon and Fumino Ando, violist Charles Noble and cellist Heather Blackburn perform at the Matarazzos' elegant Portland Heights home. Delicious food and drink.
To rsvp, please contact Allison Howard at allisonhowarddesigns@yahoo.com
Dessert Party at Alicia’s!
Friday, March 19, 7:30 PM,
30 spots, $50 per person
Flute player Alicia DiDonato Paulsen and other members of the Oregon Symphony woodwind section will entertain you as you feast on Alicia’s handmade desserts in her lovely Laurelhurst home.
To rsvp, please contact Allison Howard at allisonhowarddesigns@yahoo.com
Fabulous Fun with the Kuhlmann and Arnold Songbook!
Friday,April 16, 7:30 PM,
30 spots, $50 per person
Bassoonist Evan Kuhlmann and violist Jennifer Arnold will feature their favorite works that touch several genres of music on various instruments. Fresh seasonal food and drink at the Ervins' beautiful Lake Oswego home.
To rsvp, please contact Allison Howard at allisonhowarddesigns@yahoo.com
Gregory Plays!!
Friday, April 23, 7:30 PM,
50 spots, $100 per person
You know him as Oregon Symphony’s Resident Conductor, but Portland has yet to meet Gregory Vajda the clarinetist and composer! A very special evening as Gregory is joined by violist Charles Noble and pianist Susan Smith and they play Schubert, Mozart and Vajda. Eat, drink and be merry at the Clarks' gorgeous Dunthorpe home.
To rsvp, please contact Allison Howard at allisonhowarddesigns@yahoo.com
Wine Tasting and Music!
Friday, May 7, 7:30 PM
65 spots, $50 per person
Marilyn De Oliviera, Assistant Principal cello, and Trevor Fitzpatrick, cello, pair their favorite duets with wine. An evening of music, cheese and a wine tasting and discussion led by Dr. Cliff Deveney at the Deveneys' Eastmoreland home.
To rsvp, please contact Allison Howard at allisonhowarddesigns@yahoo.com
For more information, please contact Allison Howard at allisonhowarddesigns@yahoo.com or 503-752-2023.