Willamette Valley Symphony will feature soloist Ken Saul playing Joseph Haydn's Trumpet Concerto. The Symphony will also be performing Armenian-American composer Alan Hovhaness' Symphony no. 2 Mysterious Mountain and Ludwig Van Beethoven's "Pastoral" Symphony no. 6. Come 45 minutes early for a pre-concert talk. Doors open at 6:00 pm.
Featured Soloist Ken Saul
Ken Saul, principal trumpet with the Corvallis-OSU Symphony and the Willamette Valley Symphony, received the Bachelor of Music in Performance from San Francisco State University where he studied with Joseph Alessi, Sr. He continued his music studies in composition at SF State and at the Juilliard School. Ken also has a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering and a Master of Science in Engineering Management. Ken is now a consultant to the music industry for musical instrument lubricants and care accessories and is a private trumpet instructor.
Ken is a former instructor of trumpet at OSU and gives frequent clinics on brass playing. He has soloed with the OSU Wind Ensemble, the Willamette Valley Symphony, the Corvallis Community Band, and the Corvallis-OSU Symphony. He is the founder of the Willamette River Chamber Trio (trumpet/flugelhorn, violin/viola, and piano). When not practicing or performing, Ken enjoys gardening, travel, and long walks.
Thanks to our donors and community grants, WVS offers these ticket programs:
WVS' Youth Passport Program: One adult accompanying a youth (17 and under) can receive a free ticket at the door. (These tickets cannot be purchased online)
WVS' Arts for All Program: adults with an Oregon Trail SNAP card can receive a $5 ticket at the door. (These tickets cannot be purchased online)
