Willamette Valley Symphony

08/24/2026

For our concerts on September 26 & 27, we will be hosting an Environmental Fair one hour before each concert. We are excited to welcome organizations to this event who work hard to educate and promote environmental stewardship. Today's feature group: Mary's River Watershed Council. This year, they are celebrating 30 years of restoration work: over 135,000 plants planted; 33 miles of instream habitat restored; 13 beaver dam analogs installed. 2,000 students reached each year through summer camps and Youth programs. Visit their website to learn more and meet them in person at our concerts at Ashbrook Independent School.

Inspiring & supporting voluntary stewardship of the Marys River watershed through habitat restoration, education, and community outreach.

08/18/2026

Music can help us remember, reflect, and bring us together.

In 2019, OPB told the story of the Central Oregon Symphony and its effort to bring healing to the community through music, three years after the occupation of the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge.

As WVS prepares to perform music inspired by the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge, we found this story especially meaningful and wanted to share it. The refuge is a place of extraordinary natural beauty and importance — and it carries a complicated history for many Oregonians. It has been 10 years since the occupation. Malheur again finds itself challenged: this time with wildfires. It is time for music to again bring healing and togetherness to celebrate natural treasure. Join us on September 26 & 27.

The Malheur National Wildlife Refuge became a household name in 2016, not for its beautiful scenery or because 300 bird species flock there, but because a militant, anti-government group had taken over headquarters for 41 days, leading to a fatal shooting. Three years later, an Oregon symphony offer...

08/15/2026

Music brings us together and tells a story. Discover the power of music as the Willamette Valley Symphony presents the "Malheur Symphony" by Chris Thomas—a moving piece written to foster healing and unity after the 2016 occupation.
Join us for a celebration of classical music and environmental stewardship in Corvallis.
Saturday, Sept. 26
• 6:00 PM: Environmental Lobby Fair
• 7:00 PM: Concert
Sunday, Sept. 27
• 3:00 PM: Environmental Lobby Fair
• 4:00 PM: Concert
Location: Ashbrook Independent School, Corvallis
🎟️ Tickets: Secure yours online now at www.willamettevalleysymphony.org or purchase at the door!

08/10/2026

The excitement is building. Watch for our season announcement, mark your calendars, and get ready for another year of great music in the Willamette Valley!

🎻 2026–2027 Season — Coming Soon!

06/13/2026

2026-2027 Season Tickets are now available for purchase online. A great deal for five tickets to use at any concert. Adults $100 and Seniors (65+) $90 (plus online fees).

Welcome to Willamette Valley's Symphony 2026-2027 Season! Sept. 26 & 27: Malheur Symphony, featuring a special talk by composer Chris Thomas and an environmental lobby fair. Nov. 21 & 22: Sibelius Violin Concerto, featuring Anthea Kreston Feb 6 & 7: Youth concerto competition Rising Star

06/06/2026

It's dress rehearsal evening! We are excited to bring you our final concert of the season. Concerts are Saturday evening at Albany Performing Arts Center, 7 pm and Ashbrook Independent School in Corvallis, Sunday 4 pm. Come 45 minutes early for Lance Inouye's pre concert talk. Tickets are online or at the door. www.willamettevalleysymphony.org/buy-tickets

06/02/2026

Walker's Lyric for Strings, is one of the highlights of the upcoming concerts this weekend. Happy 250th Birthday, America! A Celebration of American Composers

05/31/2026