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We are so happy to introduce to you our new Music Director, Jonathan DeBruyn!

Jonathan DeBruyn grew up in Lake Oswego, Oregon in a musical household, and was exposed to classical music from a young age. He received his BM in Violin Performance from Portland State University, studying with Carol Sindell, and completed his MM in Orchestral Conducting at the University of Oregon with Dr. David Jacobs. He was a Conducting Fellow with the Eugene Symphony for the 2018-2019 season, and in 2021 was named a Faber Conducting Fellow with the American Austrian Foundation. In 2022 he was named the conductor of the “Young Artists Debut!” concerto competition. In 2023, he was named the Music Director of the Sunnyside Symphony, as well as the Artistic Director of the Salem Philharmonia. He has performed as a violinist with many local orchestras, including the Portland Columbia Symphony, the Newport Symphony, and the Eugene Symphony. He has conducted as far as Canada, Poland, Austria, and the Czech Republic. In his free time, he enjoys drawing, reading, and practicing Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. He is the son of composer Randall DeBruyn.

Just in case you missed our Spring Concert that Jonathan conducted in May, you can hear it on YouTube.

FALL CONCERT
Sunday October 22, 2023 at 4:00 p.m

Please join us for a pre-concert talk by Jonathan DeBruyn about the music, the composers, and behind the scenes notes about our orchestra, 3:15 to 3:45 p.m. with a pause of 15 minutes before the concert begins.

FALL CONCERT
Sunday October 22, 2023 at 4:00 p.m

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Crown Imperial March by William Walton

Join us for the 2023 – 2024 Concert Season

FALL CONCERT
Sunday, October 22nd, 2023

CHRISTMAS CONCERT
Sunday, December 10th, 2023

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Location

All concerts are performed at
Sunnyside Seventh-day Adventist Church,
10501 Southeast Market Street, Portland
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Concerts are free and open
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TRAVIS HATTON, MUSIC DIRECTOR

In Memoriam

It is with deep sadness that the Sunnyside Symphony Orchestra announces that on Monday, October 3, we unexpectedly lost our Music Director, Travis Hatton. Travis started the Sunnyside Symphony in 2002 and out of passion and devotion grew it into one of the premier community orchestras in the Portland area. Most of all, he believed in us. Just knowing that made us better musicians and, ultimately, a better orchestra. Travis had a gift of bringing out the best in all of us.

As musicians, we are all honored to have performed music's greatest masterpieces under Travis' baton. He loved his musicians and he loved making music with us. The Sunnyside Symphony is resolved to carry on his vision by continuing to practice, rehearse, and perform in his honor.

Our love goes out to his wife, Lynelle, and children, Kyle and Kara. We add our condolences to those who are mourning this loss to the music community.

Calling all volunteers!

Volunteering at the Sunnyside Symphony Orchestra (SSO) is a meaningful and significant form of philanthropy. Giving your time and sharing your passion demonstrate an invaluable expression of support for SSO.

Your involvement allows you to make a profound impact on your community. By participating in any of SSO's volunteer opportunities, you help the institution sustain the music and support the essential education and community programs that heighten the cultural vitality of our city.

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