Willamette Falls Symphony

Willamette Falls Symphony Willamette Falls Symphony is a non-profit community symphony in Clackamas County, Oregon Three to four concerts a year are presented.

Willamette Falls Symphony started in 1981 as the Clackamas Community Orchestra with eight members. The orchestra moved to Barclay School where it was sponsored by Oregon City Community Schools. Since 2004 Willamette Falls Symphony plays in United Methodist Church and has expanded to over fifty players. In 1993 the orchestra received its first grant from RAAC (then the Metropolitan Arts Commission)

. That and subsequent RAAC grants have contributed greatly to the orchestra's development. In 1997 and 1998 we also received a grant from the Templeton Foundation to help support our elementary school program. Beginning in the summer of 2003 the symphony started presenting free pops concerts as part of the Oregon City Arts Faire, and also presented a three concert series in North Clackamas Park in conjunction with the Milwaukie Center. The Oregon City Cultural Improvement Trust provided the symphony a grant to hold a commemorative concert in honor the Lewis and Clark bicentennial in 2004. The symphony repeated the Lewis and Clark concert at the Columbia Gorge Discovery Center in the Dalles. Willamette Falls Symphony is filling a gap in Clackamas County by providing an opportunity for residents to enjoy classical music locally at low cost. The audience includes a large portion of senior citizens and is drawn mostly from the surrounding area, including Gladstone, Oregon City, West Linn, Milwaukie, Canby, Estacada and Molalla. The objectives of the orchestra are twofold:

1) Make classical music easily accessible to the community at a low cost.

2)Give qualified community members of all ages and ethnic backgrounds an opportunity to play classical music. Many orchestra members are involved in symphony- related projects, such as playing in smaller groups for local senior residences, service clubs, and fund-raising picnics and presenting elementary school concerts in Oregon City.

It's concert day! If you can't join us in person, join our live stream.
06/14/2026

It's concert day! If you can't join us in person, join our live stream.

Willamette Falls Symphony is a non-profit symphony. We highly enco...

๐ŸŽบ๐ŸŽถ **Season Finale with the Willamette Falls Symphony!** ๐ŸŽถ๐ŸŽบJoin us for an unforgettable afternoon of music as we conclud...
06/12/2026

๐ŸŽบ๐ŸŽถ **Season Finale with the Willamette Falls Symphony!** ๐ŸŽถ๐ŸŽบ

Join us for an unforgettable afternoon of music as we conclude our season with a program spanning the grandeur of Baroque elegance, American optimism, virtuosic brilliance, and Romantic power.

๐Ÿ“… **Sunday, June 14, 2026**
๐Ÿ•’ **3:00 PM**
๐Ÿ“ Oregon City United Methodist Church
18955 South End Rd, Oregon City, OR 97045

**Featuring:**
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Aaron Copland โ€“ *Fanfare for the Common Man*
๐Ÿ’ง Selections from Handel's *Water Music*
๐ŸŽบ Alexander Arutiunian โ€“ *Trumpet Concerto*
**Kevin Christensen, trumpet soloist**
๐ŸŽผ Johannes Brahms โ€“ *Symphony No. 4*

From the stirring opening notes of Copland's iconic fanfare to the dramatic and passionate finale of Brahms' Fourth Symphony, this concert showcases the incredible range and power of orchestral music. Don't miss the dazzling artistry of featured soloist Kevin Christensen in Arutiunian's beloved Trumpet Concerto.

๐ŸŽŸ Tickets available here:

https://www.willamettefallssymphony.org/event-info/copland-handel-artunian-brahms

Bring your family, invite your friends, and help us celebrate another wonderful season of music in our community!

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If you're not able to join us in person today, join our live stream.
04/19/2026

If you're not able to join us in person today, join our live stream.

Willamette Falls Symphony April 19, 2026

If you aren't able to join us in person you can join us online. Check out our Livestream.
02/22/2026

If you aren't able to join us in person you can join us online. Check out our Livestream.

Willamette Falls Symphony is a non-profit symphony. We highly encourage donations to help us continue to affordably offer high quality classical music to ou...

Join us for an unforgettable afternoon of music with the **Willamette Falls Symphony**! ๐ŸŽถ๐Ÿ“… **Sunday, February 22nd**๐Ÿ•’ **...
02/17/2026

Join us for an unforgettable afternoon of music with the **Willamette Falls Symphony**! ๐ŸŽถ

๐Ÿ“… **Sunday, February 22nd**
๐Ÿ•’ **3:00 PM**
๐Ÿ“ **Oregon City United Methodist Church**
18955 South End Road, Oregon City, OR 97045

Weโ€™re thrilled to feature violinist **Harriet Wong** performing the dazzling *Symphonie Espagnole in D Minor* by **ร‰douard Lalo** โ€” a fiery and virtuosic showcase full of Spanish flair.

The program also includes:
โœจ *Slavonic Dance No. 1* by **Antonรญn Dvoล™รกk** โ€” bursting with energy and folk-inspired rhythms
โœจ *Symphony No. 2* by **Sergei Rachmaninoff** โ€” lush, sweeping, and deeply romantic

From vibrant dances to soaring melodies, this concert promises something for every music lover. Bring your friends and family and experience an inspiring afternoon of live orchestral music right here in Oregon City!

We canโ€™t wait to see you there! ๐ŸŽปโœจ

If you aren't able to join us in person check out the live stream of our family concert.
12/14/2025

If you aren't able to join us in person check out the live stream of our family concert.

Willamette Falls Symphony is a non-profit symphony. We highly encourage donations to help us continue to affordably offer high quality classical music to ou...

Saddle up for something different this season! ๐Ÿค ๐ŸŽถTake a break from the usual holiday tunes and join the Willamette Falls...
12/03/2025

Saddle up for something different this season! ๐Ÿค ๐ŸŽถ
Take a break from the usual holiday tunes and join the Willamette Falls Symphony for a family-friendly Western-themed concert on Sunday, December 14th at 3pm.
๐Ÿ“ Oregon City United Methodist Church
Bring the whole family for an afternoon of toe-tappinโ€™ funโ€”yee-haw!

12/02/2025

Willamette Falls Symphony presents symphonic concerts with a full orchestra four times a year.

โœจ Giving Tuesday is here!Your gift โ€” no matter the size โ€” helps the Willamette Falls Symphony continue sharing beautiful...
12/02/2025

โœจ Giving Tuesday is here!
Your gift โ€” no matter the size โ€” helps the Willamette Falls Symphony continue sharing beautiful music with our community. ๐ŸŽผ
Help Us Grow & Give Today!

Willamette Falls Symphony presents symphonic concerts with a full orchestra four times a year.

Willamette Falls Symphony will be performing for the 1st ever Two Rivers Conducting Workshop in 15 minutes. Please join...
11/09/2025

Willamette Falls Symphony will be performing for the 1st ever Two Rivers Conducting Workshop in 15 minutes. Please join us online if you aren't able to join us in person to support these young conductors on their professional journey.

Willamette Falls Symphony is a non-profit symphony. We highly encourage donations to help us continue to affordably offer high quality classical music to ou...

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Oregon City, OR
97045

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