Where We Live: Sound Stories, Oregon Symphony

04/08/19 • 5 min

Each season your Oregon Symphony produces renowned classical programming that’s a feast for the ears and the eyes. In 2018, award-winning storytellers bring standards of the repertoire to life in three unexpected, vividly imagined collaborations. Sound Stories is a collection of stories from our audience, about how music has impacted your life. We want to know about the first time you heard the Oregon Symphony, about your favorite musical memories from your childhood, and more.

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Where We Live: CommuniCare

Started by Harold and Arlene Schnitzer in 1997, the CommuniCare program channels The Harold & Arlene Schnitzer CARE Foundation’s commitment to small, community giving through a school-based youth philanthropy program. In its 21-year history, students have granted over $1,250,000 to 296 nonprofit organizations and many additional school programs. Stewardship and education are of primary importance to Harold and Arlene’s son, Jordan Schnitzer, who is honoring his parents’ legacy and commitment by expanding the CommuniCare program.

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Where We Live: Piano Santa Foundation

The Piano Santa Foundation is dedicated to promoting and enhancing music education for children in the Portland Metropolitan area. PSF offers a unique program including piano scholarships for students, piano placement grants for community organizations, group performance events, after school group keyboard classes and a music lending library.