EVENT CALENDAR
2022:
JAN. 8, 2022: Irish Jam Session, LaBebe Cakes Cafe and Bakery, 1101 Washington Ave., La Grande, OR, 2-4 p.m. (please respect masking and social distancing guidelines)
JAN. 23, 2022: Zion Lutheran Church, La Grande, 9 a.m.
FEB. 8, 2022: Ornamentation and Performance Practice: Scarlatti's Remarkable Keyboard Sonatas (online presentation). Linn-Benton District, OMTA. 10-11:30 a.m.
MARCH 4, 2022: FESTIVAL FIRST FRIDAY: ANYONE CAN IMPROVISE WITH POLYCHORDS (interactive online presentation), FESTIVAL OF CREATIVE PIANISTS. 4:30 Pacific Time
MARCH 12, 2022: W/OREGON EAST SYMPHONY, 7:30 p.m., Vert Auditorium, Pendleton, OR. Music of Aaron Copland ("Appalachian Spring"), Jared Tate ("Winter Moons").
MARCH 13, 2022: w/OREGON EAST SYMPHONY, 2:30 p.m., Hermiston High School, Hermiston, OR.
MARCH 17, 2022: IRISH SESSION at The Local,1508 Adams Ave., La Grande, 7-9 p.m.
MARCH 27, 2022: Zion Lutheran Church, 9 a.m.
APRIL 3, 2022: Accordion Students of Alicia Straka, online recital; 3 p.m. Pacific
APRIL 17, 2022: South Solon United Methodist Church, Easter Service, South Solon, OH; 9:30 a.m.
APRIL 24, 2022: South Solon United Methodist Church, South Solon, OH; 9:30 a.m.
MAY 6, 2022: Ebony and Ivory: American Composers from Copland to Ellington, Central Oregon District OMTA, Bend, OR (time and location TBA)
MAY 13, 2022, 7 p.m.: Grande Ronde Symphony Chamber and Small Ensemble Series with saxophonist/flutist ROB SCHEPS, Groth Recital Hall, Eastern Oregon University, La Grande; 7 p.m. Contact www.granderondesymphony.org for details
MAY 14, 2022, 7 p.m.: Spring Jazz Concert with ROB SCHEPS, Vert Auditorium, Pendleton, Oregon
MAY 21, 2022, 2-4 p.m.: Irish Session (accordion), Le BeBe Cakes, 1119 Washington St., La Grande
MAY 25, 2022: Ebony and Ivory: American Composers from Copland to Ellington, West Portland District OMTA, 10-11:15 a.m.
JUNE 11, 2022: w/OREGON EAST SYMPHONY, 7:30 p.m.: Vert Auditorium, Pendleton, Oregon. Music of Roger Zare, Arturo Marquez, and P. I. Tchaikovsky
JULY 14, 2022: Irish Session, La Bebe Cakes Bakery, 1119 Washington St., La Grande 2-4 p.m. No cover
JULY 23, 2022: Detour and Frolic (with SHARON PORTER and MARY ANN ZIMMERMAN); La Grande Farmer's Market, 9 a.m.--noon.
JULY 23, 2022: w/DR. J and the EASY RIDERS--La Grande HQ, 8:30--10:30 (cover charge)
JULY 31, 2022: Zion Lutheran Church, 9:00 a.m.
JULY 31, 2022: w/Jon Deshler (flugelhorn) and TUNE TOURS. Powder River Music Revue, Churchill School, Baker City OR, 4:00-5:30.
AUG. 22, 2022: Jazz Trio with MALCOLM LYNN BAKER (saxophone) and Luke McKern (bass), Side A Brewing, 1219 Washington Ave., La Grande. 7–9 p.m.
AUG. 28, 2022: Zion Lutheran Church, 9 a.m.
SEPT. 10, 2022: ACORDEON SANGRIENTE (Latin music, accordion), La Grande Farmer's Market, 9 a.m.-noon.
SEPT. 16, 2022: HOLLY SORENSON BAND at Cycle Oregon, Dayville, OR. 7--9:45 p.m.
SEPT. 21, 2022: Eagle Cap Excursion Train "Alpentrain" (accordion); Elgin, OR; train departs 9:30 a.m.
SEPT. 25: Zion Lutheran Church, 9 a.m.
SEPT. 30: Oregon's Alpenfest (accordion). 10 a.m.: Joseph Visitor's Center, Main Street; 11 a.m., Harley Tucker Memorial Arena, Joseph, OR
OCT. 1, 2022: w/Holly Sorenson and the Ramblers, Health Care for All Oregon, Presbyterian Friendship Center, La Grande 7:30--9:30 p.m.
OCT. 7, 2022: Quartet with saxophonist GREG ABATE, The Wine Emporium and Underdog Cafe, Yellow Springs, OH
OCT. 8 2022: CD Recording Project with Lee McKinney quartet, featuring Greg Abate, Refraze Studios, Dayton, OH
OCT 11, 2022: CD Recording Project, Refraze Studios, Dayton, OH
OCT. 21: EOU HOMECOMING OKTOBERFEST, Benchwarmers, La Grande 6:30-8:30 p.m. (accordion)
OCT. 22: EOU Homecoming Block Party with TAYDE McANDIE BAND, The Local, time TBA
OCT. 30: Zion Lutheran Church, 9 a.m.
NOV. 6, 2022: with Oregon East Symphony, 2:30 p.m., Vert Auditorium, Pendleton OR. Music of Gustav Holst and John Williams.
2021:
JAN. 25, 2021: Performance Practice in the Keyboard Music of Domenico Scarlatti. Presentation, West Portland District, OMTA. 9:30 a.m.
FEB. 6, 2021: Eugene District Oregon Music Teachers Association Baroque Festival (adjudication)
FEB. 28, 2021: Accordion Students of Alicia Baker (recital), 2:00
MAR. 8, 2021: Ebony and Ivory: American Piano Music from Copland to Ellington (lecture presentation), Eugene District OMTA, 10 a.m.--noon
MAR. 12, 2021: Ebony and Ivory: American Piano Music from Copland to Ellington (lecture presentation), Tualatin Valley District OMTA, 9:30--11:30 a.m.
MAR. 28, 2021: Zion Lutheran Church, 9 a.m.
APR. 3, 2021: Irish Jam, 1--3 p.m., LaBebe Cakes, La Grande
APR. 24, 2021: Irish Jam, 1--3 p.m., LaBebe Cakes
APR. 25, 2021: Zion Lutheran Church, 9 a.m.
MAY 8, 2021: Anything Goes Jam session, LaBebe Cakes, noon-2 p.m.
MAY 27, 2021: Concert with JOHN STOWELL (guitar), GREG JOHNSON (sax) featuring EOU 45th PARALLEL, 3-5 p.m., Loso Hall steps, EOU campus
MAY 29, 2021: Irish Jam, 1-3 p.m., LaBebe Cakes
MAY 30, 2021: Zion Lutheran Church, 9 a.m.
JUNE 7, 2021: The Wild Keyboard Works of Domenico Scarlatti (presentation), Festival of Creative Pianists, 4:00-4:30 Pacific
JUNE 11, 2021: Teaching Artists and Directors Concert, Festival of Creative Pianists, 5:00 Pacific
JUNE 12, 2021: Anything Goes Jam, 1-3 p.m., La Bebe Cakes
JUNE 26: Irish Session, LaBeBe Cakes, 1-3 p.m.
JUNE 27: Zion Lutheran Church, 9 a.m.
JULY 15: Duo with SHARON PORTER; Private Function (La Grande)
JULY 18, 2021: Blue Yesterdays Big Band, Geiser-Pollman Park, noon--2 p.m., Baker City, OR
JULY 24, 2021: Irish Session, LaBebe Cakes, La Grande, 1-3 p.m.
JULY 25: Zion Lutheran Church, 9 a.m.
AUGUST 7: Anything Goes Jam, The Local, La Grande 7-9 p.m.
AUGUST 22: Zion Lutheran Church, 9 a.m.
AUGUST 28: Irish Session, The Local, La Grande, 7-9 p.m.
SEPT. 11, 2021: CD Release Party: ROB SCHEPS LIVE AT THE CHURCHILL. Rob Scheps and the TBA Band feat. Ross Garlow, bass; George Colligan, drums. Churchill School, Baker City, OR. Doors open @ 6:00; show starts @ 6:45. Tickets $8/$10 Tickets: https://www.churchillbaker.com/events.html
SEPT. 25, 2021: Irish Session, The Local, La Grande, 7-9 p.m. No cover.
SEPT. 26, 2021: Zion Lutheran Church, 9 a.m.
NOV. 7, 2021: w/OREGON EAST SYMPHONY, 2:30 p.m., Vert Auditorium, Pendleton, OR. Music of Hindemith, Strauss, Weber, and Newman
DEC. 4, 2021: HOLIDAY MUSIC FESTIVAL, with EOU 45th Parallel Ensemble, 3 p.m. Eastern Oregon University McKenzie Theater. Tickets required
DEC. 5, 2021, HOLIDAY MUSIC FESTIVAL with EOU 45th Parallel Ensemble, 7:30 p.m. EOU McKenzie Theater. Tickets required
DEC. 26, 2021: Zion Lutheran Church, 9 a.m.
JAN. 8, 2022: Irish Jam Session, LaBebe Cakes Cafe and Bakery, 1101 Washington Ave., La Grande, OR, 2-4 p.m. (please respect masking and social distancing guidelines)
JAN. 23, 2022: Zion Lutheran Church, La Grande, 9 a.m.
FEB. 8, 2022: Ornamentation and Performance Practice: Scarlatti's Remarkable Keyboard Sonatas (online presentation). Linn-Benton District, OMTA. 10-11:30 a.m.
MARCH 4, 2022: FESTIVAL FIRST FRIDAY: ANYONE CAN IMPROVISE WITH POLYCHORDS (interactive online presentation), FESTIVAL OF CREATIVE PIANISTS. 4:30 Pacific Time
MARCH 12, 2022: W/OREGON EAST SYMPHONY, 7:30 p.m., Vert Auditorium, Pendleton, OR. Music of Aaron Copland ("Appalachian Spring"), Jared Tate ("Winter Moons").
MARCH 13, 2022: w/OREGON EAST SYMPHONY, 2:30 p.m., Hermiston High School, Hermiston, OR.
MARCH 17, 2022: IRISH SESSION at The Local,1508 Adams Ave., La Grande, 7-9 p.m.
MARCH 27, 2022: Zion Lutheran Church, 9 a.m.
APRIL 3, 2022: Accordion Students of Alicia Straka, online recital; 3 p.m. Pacific
APRIL 17, 2022: South Solon United Methodist Church, Easter Service, South Solon, OH; 9:30 a.m.
APRIL 24, 2022: South Solon United Methodist Church, South Solon, OH; 9:30 a.m.
MAY 6, 2022: Ebony and Ivory: American Composers from Copland to Ellington, Central Oregon District OMTA, Bend, OR (time and location TBA)
MAY 13, 2022, 7 p.m.: Grande Ronde Symphony Chamber and Small Ensemble Series with saxophonist/flutist ROB SCHEPS, Groth Recital Hall, Eastern Oregon University, La Grande; 7 p.m. Contact www.granderondesymphony.org for details
MAY 14, 2022, 7 p.m.: Spring Jazz Concert with ROB SCHEPS, Vert Auditorium, Pendleton, Oregon
MAY 21, 2022, 2-4 p.m.: Irish Session (accordion), Le BeBe Cakes, 1119 Washington St., La Grande
MAY 25, 2022: Ebony and Ivory: American Composers from Copland to Ellington, West Portland District OMTA, 10-11:15 a.m.
JUNE 11, 2022: w/OREGON EAST SYMPHONY, 7:30 p.m.: Vert Auditorium, Pendleton, Oregon. Music of Roger Zare, Arturo Marquez, and P. I. Tchaikovsky
JULY 14, 2022: Irish Session, La Bebe Cakes Bakery, 1119 Washington St., La Grande 2-4 p.m. No cover
JULY 23, 2022: Detour and Frolic (with SHARON PORTER and MARY ANN ZIMMERMAN); La Grande Farmer's Market, 9 a.m.--noon.
JULY 23, 2022: w/DR. J and the EASY RIDERS--La Grande HQ, 8:30--10:30 (cover charge)
JULY 31, 2022: Zion Lutheran Church, 9:00 a.m.
JULY 31, 2022: w/Jon Deshler (flugelhorn) and TUNE TOURS. Powder River Music Revue, Churchill School, Baker City OR, 4:00-5:30.
AUG. 22, 2022: Jazz Trio with MALCOLM LYNN BAKER (saxophone) and Luke McKern (bass), Side A Brewing, 1219 Washington Ave., La Grande. 7–9 p.m.
AUG. 28, 2022: Zion Lutheran Church, 9 a.m.
SEPT. 10, 2022: ACORDEON SANGRIENTE (Latin music, accordion), La Grande Farmer's Market, 9 a.m.-noon.
SEPT. 16, 2022: HOLLY SORENSON BAND at Cycle Oregon, Dayville, OR. 7--9:45 p.m.
SEPT. 21, 2022: Eagle Cap Excursion Train "Alpentrain" (accordion); Elgin, OR; train departs 9:30 a.m.
SEPT. 25: Zion Lutheran Church, 9 a.m.
SEPT. 30: Oregon's Alpenfest (accordion). 10 a.m.: Joseph Visitor's Center, Main Street; 11 a.m., Harley Tucker Memorial Arena, Joseph, OR
OCT. 1, 2022: w/Holly Sorenson and the Ramblers, Health Care for All Oregon, Presbyterian Friendship Center, La Grande 7:30--9:30 p.m.
OCT. 7, 2022: Quartet with saxophonist GREG ABATE, The Wine Emporium and Underdog Cafe, Yellow Springs, OH
OCT. 8 2022: CD Recording Project with Lee McKinney quartet, featuring Greg Abate, Refraze Studios, Dayton, OH
OCT 11, 2022: CD Recording Project, Refraze Studios, Dayton, OH
OCT. 21: EOU HOMECOMING OKTOBERFEST, Benchwarmers, La Grande 6:30-8:30 p.m. (accordion)
OCT. 22: EOU Homecoming Block Party with TAYDE McANDIE BAND, The Local, time TBA
OCT. 30: Zion Lutheran Church, 9 a.m.
NOV. 6, 2022: with Oregon East Symphony, 2:30 p.m., Vert Auditorium, Pendleton OR. Music of Gustav Holst and John Williams.
2021:
JAN. 25, 2021: Performance Practice in the Keyboard Music of Domenico Scarlatti. Presentation, West Portland District, OMTA. 9:30 a.m.
FEB. 6, 2021: Eugene District Oregon Music Teachers Association Baroque Festival (adjudication)
FEB. 28, 2021: Accordion Students of Alicia Baker (recital), 2:00
MAR. 8, 2021: Ebony and Ivory: American Piano Music from Copland to Ellington (lecture presentation), Eugene District OMTA, 10 a.m.--noon
MAR. 12, 2021: Ebony and Ivory: American Piano Music from Copland to Ellington (lecture presentation), Tualatin Valley District OMTA, 9:30--11:30 a.m.
MAR. 28, 2021: Zion Lutheran Church, 9 a.m.
APR. 3, 2021: Irish Jam, 1--3 p.m., LaBebe Cakes, La Grande
APR. 24, 2021: Irish Jam, 1--3 p.m., LaBebe Cakes
APR. 25, 2021: Zion Lutheran Church, 9 a.m.
MAY 8, 2021: Anything Goes Jam session, LaBebe Cakes, noon-2 p.m.
MAY 27, 2021: Concert with JOHN STOWELL (guitar), GREG JOHNSON (sax) featuring EOU 45th PARALLEL, 3-5 p.m., Loso Hall steps, EOU campus
MAY 29, 2021: Irish Jam, 1-3 p.m., LaBebe Cakes
MAY 30, 2021: Zion Lutheran Church, 9 a.m.
JUNE 7, 2021: The Wild Keyboard Works of Domenico Scarlatti (presentation), Festival of Creative Pianists, 4:00-4:30 Pacific
JUNE 11, 2021: Teaching Artists and Directors Concert, Festival of Creative Pianists, 5:00 Pacific
JUNE 12, 2021: Anything Goes Jam, 1-3 p.m., La Bebe Cakes
JUNE 26: Irish Session, LaBeBe Cakes, 1-3 p.m.
JUNE 27: Zion Lutheran Church, 9 a.m.
JULY 15: Duo with SHARON PORTER; Private Function (La Grande)
JULY 18, 2021: Blue Yesterdays Big Band, Geiser-Pollman Park, noon--2 p.m., Baker City, OR
JULY 24, 2021: Irish Session, LaBebe Cakes, La Grande, 1-3 p.m.
JULY 25: Zion Lutheran Church, 9 a.m.
AUGUST 7: Anything Goes Jam, The Local, La Grande 7-9 p.m.
AUGUST 22: Zion Lutheran Church, 9 a.m.
AUGUST 28: Irish Session, The Local, La Grande, 7-9 p.m.
SEPT. 11, 2021: CD Release Party: ROB SCHEPS LIVE AT THE CHURCHILL. Rob Scheps and the TBA Band feat. Ross Garlow, bass; George Colligan, drums. Churchill School, Baker City, OR. Doors open @ 6:00; show starts @ 6:45. Tickets $8/$10 Tickets: https://www.churchillbaker.com/events.html
SEPT. 25, 2021: Irish Session, The Local, La Grande, 7-9 p.m. No cover.
SEPT. 26, 2021: Zion Lutheran Church, 9 a.m.
NOV. 7, 2021: w/OREGON EAST SYMPHONY, 2:30 p.m., Vert Auditorium, Pendleton, OR. Music of Hindemith, Strauss, Weber, and Newman
DEC. 4, 2021: HOLIDAY MUSIC FESTIVAL, with EOU 45th Parallel Ensemble, 3 p.m. Eastern Oregon University McKenzie Theater. Tickets required
DEC. 5, 2021, HOLIDAY MUSIC FESTIVAL with EOU 45th Parallel Ensemble, 7:30 p.m. EOU McKenzie Theater. Tickets required
DEC. 26, 2021: Zion Lutheran Church, 9 a.m.
2020
JAN. 10, 2020: Ornamentation and Performance Practice in the Music of Scarlatti, Blue Mountain District OMTA, 11-noon. (Please contact mcooperpiano@gmail.com for directions.)
JAN. 16, 2020: MATT COOPER TRIO with Luke McKern and Mark Emerson, Ten Depot Street, La Grande, 8--10 p.m.
JAN. 26, 2020: Zion Lutheran Church, 9 a.m.
FEB. 14, 2020: SHARON PORTER/MATT COOPER, Valentine's Day special, Ten Depot Street, 7-9 p.m. Reservations recommended
FEB. 23, 2020: Zion Lutheran Church, 9 a.m.
FEB. 25, 2020: DEPOT STREET SYNCOPATORS, 11th Annual Mardi Gras party
MAR. 6, 2020: Ornamentation and Performance Practice in the Music of Domenico Scarlatti, OMTA Salem District, Our Savior's Lutheran Church, 1770 Baxter Rd., Salem OR, 10:00
MAR. 7, 2020: ROB SCHEPS QUARTET, MUSIC OF PHARAOH SANDERS w/ Andres Moreno, drums and Laurent Nickel, bass. Churchill Dancehall, Baker City, OR. Tickets $8 in advance at Sweet Wife Baking or MC Taco Bus; $10 at door. Door open 6 p.m., music starts @ 6:30.
JULY 13-17, 2020: Bridge the Gap Virtual Music Camp (accordion classes and lessons)
JULY 31, 2020: Traditional-Live! Virtual Happy Hour. Matt Cooper (accordion) and Sharon Porter (guitar), Music from Ireland. 4:30 p.m. www.neofs.us
AUG. 21, 2020: ROB SCHEPS/MATT COOPER Duo. Facebook Livestream from The Churchill, Baker City, OR. 7:45-8:45 pm. www.churchillbaker.com. (See the archived video at ChurchillBaker's Facebook page!)
AUG. 30, 2020: Blue Yesterdays Big Band, Powder River Music Revue, Geiser-Pollman Park, Baker City, OR 4-5:30.
SEPT. 27, 2020, 9:00a.m.: Zion Lutheran Church.
OCT. 3, 2020: Piano Trio with Zachary Banks, cello and Viet Block, violin: "A Night IN with the Symphony." Trios by Johannes Brahms and Felix Mendelssohn. 7 pm. Video archived at www.granderondesymphony.org or https://eoalive.tv/
OCT. 25, 9 am: Zion Lutheran Church
OCT. 29, 1 pm: TUNES TOUR with trumpeter JON DESHLER, Yia Yia Nikki's, La Grande
OCT. 31, 10 am-noon: IRISH SESSION, LaBebe Cakes, La Grande
NOV. 7-8: Washington State Music Teachers Association Clark County District BAROQUE-CLASSICAL FESTIVAL (adjudication).
JAN. 10, 2020: Ornamentation and Performance Practice in the Music of Scarlatti, Blue Mountain District OMTA, 11-noon. (Please contact mcooperpiano@gmail.com for directions.)
JAN. 16, 2020: MATT COOPER TRIO with Luke McKern and Mark Emerson, Ten Depot Street, La Grande, 8--10 p.m.
JAN. 26, 2020: Zion Lutheran Church, 9 a.m.
FEB. 14, 2020: SHARON PORTER/MATT COOPER, Valentine's Day special, Ten Depot Street, 7-9 p.m. Reservations recommended
FEB. 23, 2020: Zion Lutheran Church, 9 a.m.
FEB. 25, 2020: DEPOT STREET SYNCOPATORS, 11th Annual Mardi Gras party
MAR. 6, 2020: Ornamentation and Performance Practice in the Music of Domenico Scarlatti, OMTA Salem District, Our Savior's Lutheran Church, 1770 Baxter Rd., Salem OR, 10:00
MAR. 7, 2020: ROB SCHEPS QUARTET, MUSIC OF PHARAOH SANDERS w/ Andres Moreno, drums and Laurent Nickel, bass. Churchill Dancehall, Baker City, OR. Tickets $8 in advance at Sweet Wife Baking or MC Taco Bus; $10 at door. Door open 6 p.m., music starts @ 6:30.
JULY 13-17, 2020: Bridge the Gap Virtual Music Camp (accordion classes and lessons)
JULY 31, 2020: Traditional-Live! Virtual Happy Hour. Matt Cooper (accordion) and Sharon Porter (guitar), Music from Ireland. 4:30 p.m. www.neofs.us
AUG. 21, 2020: ROB SCHEPS/MATT COOPER Duo. Facebook Livestream from The Churchill, Baker City, OR. 7:45-8:45 pm. www.churchillbaker.com. (See the archived video at ChurchillBaker's Facebook page!)
AUG. 30, 2020: Blue Yesterdays Big Band, Powder River Music Revue, Geiser-Pollman Park, Baker City, OR 4-5:30.
SEPT. 27, 2020, 9:00a.m.: Zion Lutheran Church.
OCT. 3, 2020: Piano Trio with Zachary Banks, cello and Viet Block, violin: "A Night IN with the Symphony." Trios by Johannes Brahms and Felix Mendelssohn. 7 pm. Video archived at www.granderondesymphony.org or https://eoalive.tv/
OCT. 25, 9 am: Zion Lutheran Church
OCT. 29, 1 pm: TUNES TOUR with trumpeter JON DESHLER, Yia Yia Nikki's, La Grande
OCT. 31, 10 am-noon: IRISH SESSION, LaBebe Cakes, La Grande
NOV. 7-8: Washington State Music Teachers Association Clark County District BAROQUE-CLASSICAL FESTIVAL (adjudication).
PAST EVENTS
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