Serving the music community of the Wallowa Valley of Eastern Oregon

Serving the music community of the Wallowa Valley of Eastern Oregon

Mission Statement

The Wallowa Valley Music Alliance is dedicated to encouraging the growth of the music community in Oregon's Wallowa County, by connecting music educators with students, and encouraging a widening participation in music of all genres, with particular emphasis on youth education.

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Courthouse Concert Series in Full Swing PDF Print E-mail
Written by Administrator   
Friday, 21 May 2010 07:50

For the fifth consecutive year, the Music Alliance presents the Courthouse Concert Series at the gazebo on the lawn of the Wallowa County Courthouse in Enterprise.  Every Thursday afternoon at 5:30, from June through August, the community gathers to enjoy free ninety-minute performances by local and regional musicians. Running all summer long, the series features a broad range of musical genres, including classical, folk, jazz, and rock, FREE and open to the public. A perfect opportunity to pack a picnic, bring family, meet up with friends and enjoy the music! The Music Alliance has partnered with the Community Farmers Market, enhancing the festivities with wholesome locally grown produce, arts and crafts. Click here for the schedule.

Last Updated on Sunday, 04 July 2010 15:35
 
Wallowa Fiddle Tunes Workshop 2011 PDF Print E-mail
Written by Peter Donovan   
Friday, 12 February 2010 15:11

The 7th annual Wallowa Fiddle Tunes Workshop will be held at the Wallowa School in Wallowa, Oregon from July 11-15, 2011, sponsored by the Wallowa Valley Music Alliance.

Ours is a week-long, small, inexpensive and family oriented music workshop focused on traditional string instruments, begun in 2005. Week-long classes are $85 with early registration, which will be available by March 1, 2011 or before. There is a country family dance on Thursday nights for which the workshop participants provide the music.

Photo copyright Dwain Vermilyea

Classes are held in the elementary wing of the Wallowa School, from 9 am till 3:15 pm Monday through Friday, learning tunes chosen by the instructor. There is plenty of time for practice and jam sessions. On Friday afternoons, classes perform for each other.

After classes there will be optional short workshops taught by volunteers.

Last Updated on Sunday, 18 July 2010 08:06
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