LA GRANDE — The Grande Ronde Music Association is planning two spring concerts.

The Grande Ronde Community Band, under the direction of Russ Carpenter, will perform Monday, March 11, 7:30 p.m. at Eastern Oregon University’s McKenzie Theater in Loso Hall.

Then, the Grande Ronde Community Choir will present “Music in the Air” on Thursday, March 14, 7:30 p.m. at EOU’s McKenzie Theater. This performance is conducted by Mike Frasier with assistant conductor Daniel Durell, and accompanied by Matt Carlsen.

Both concerts are free and open to the public. All ages are welcome.

These performances are sponsored by Allstate Insurance, Anderson Law Office and Side A Brewing.

About

The Grande Ronde Music Association is a 501c3 nonprofit dedicated to providing musical opportunities to the community.

The association includes both a band and choir with members from La Grande, Baker City, North Powder and beyond.

Each group holds three concerts each year, and the performances are free to the public.

Members, from beginner to expert, range in age from high school to retirees. Membership fees are $50 for community members and $10 for students. Scholarships are available.

Join

The band meets Mondays from 7-9 p.m. and the choir meets Thursdays from 7-8:45 p.m., both in Loso Hall at EOU. For the current schedule, reach out via the Facebook page (search for Grande Ronde Music Association), or email board president Anne March at annehmarch@gmail.com. All ages and skill levels are welcome.