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The Oregon Symphony Gala 2017: Classically American

The Oregon Symphony marked another first in the organization’s 120-year history

By Portland Pages June 1, 2017

Gala chairs join the podium party to announce the evening’s record achievement

Don Vollum, Carrie and Brent Bullock, Dorie and Larry Vollum, and Melanie von Trapp

Daniel Capuia and Dr. Alisha Moreland-Capuia with Nancy Hales and Ed Tenny

Scott Showalter presents Julane Stites, Artistic Director of Dance West, with the 2017 Schnitzer Wonder Award

Symphony Board Members Jerry Hulsman and Walt Weyler with Mayor Ted Wheeler

Native American drum group the Thunder Lodge Singers welcomed guests to dinner

Laurie Bloch, Peggy Harris, Tige Harris, and Lynn Loacker

Lois Schnitzer, Carlos Kalmar, Elaine Patton, and Jordan Schnitzer

Oregon Symphony enthusiasts raise a record $1 Million

Special guest Katie Harman, Miss America 2002

The Oregon Symphony marked another first in the organization’s 120-year history – shattering the $1 Million gala fundraising mark – at Gala 2017: Classically American April 1, celebrating in style with the popping of champagne, the Rex Putnam High School Marching Band, and applause from more than 500 attendees.

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