Music scene · La Grande
An eastern Oregon ranching and university town where Eastern Oregon University ensembles, community bands, and regional folk festivals shape the calendar. Boise and Portland are the nearest larger circuits.
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An eastern Oregon ranching and university town where Eastern Oregon University ensembles, community bands, and regional folk festivals shape the calendar. Boise and Portland are the nearest larger circuits.
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La Grande is the largest city in Union County in eastern Oregon, a ranching and university town home to Eastern Oregon University. Music life blends college ensembles, community bands, church choirs, and regional folk festivals. Boise, Idaho, and the Willamette Valley are the nearest larger markets.
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