Join us for a series of events that all go to raise $30,000 for Ethos Music Center!
Due to the enormous generosity of both The Begonia Charitable Foundation and the Ed Cauduro fund of Oregon Community Foundation, Ethos has $15,000 in matching funds, making sure every dollar donated to Ethos for our Spring Appeal is matched!
For the whole month of June, we are inviting our community to annually-held Spring Ethos events and showcasing the work we do year-round! Each event is community centric, kid friendly, and focused on raising important funds for the future of Ethos including paving the way for a number of Summer Camp Scholarships for our youth!
Stop by and listen to what is possible when community comes together through music!
Upcoming Events
Click below to peruse upcoming Ethos Fundraising and Community events! All events are community-minded, open to the public, and kid friendly!
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Thursday, May 14th: Doors at 6pm, All-Ages until 8pm
Portland Mercury is celebrating the return of their Music Issue since pre-pandemic, and they are donating their door to Ethos Music Center!
This show features artists Isabeau Waia’u Walker, The Barbaras, Keeks, and La Isla Electronica.All donations received from this event will go to our Spring Fundraising Appeal and will be matched by our fantastic supporters!
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Tuesday, May 26th from 5pm to close
Join Ethos Music Center for our second annual Community Night Out at McMenamins Chapel Pub — an evening of great food, local community, and meaningful impact! Gather with friends, family, and fellow supporters for a fun and welcoming night out while giving back to music education opportunities for youth across Portland and beyond.
Thanks to the generous partnership of the wonderful folks at McMenamins, 50% of the evening’s profits will be donated directly to Ethos in support of accessible, culturally responsive music programming for young people in our community. Whether you stop by for dinner, drinks, dessert, or simply to connect with others who care about the arts, every purchase helps make music education more accessible for the next generation.
Come raise a glass, share a meal, and celebrate the power of community coming together in support of youth, creativity, and music!
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Saturday, June 6th from 1pm to 2pm
Join us for an uplifting afternoon of music, joy, and community at our Spring Choir Showcase! After 10 weeks of dedicated rehearsals, singers ages 5 and up are ready to share the incredible work they’ve poured their hearts into.
From first-time performers to growing young vocalists, these youth choirs will fill the room with energy, harmony, and the spirit of spring. This free community event is a celebration of creativity, confidence, and the power of young voices.
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Thursday, June 11th at 7pm
Get ready for an unforgettable night of live music at our Rock Band Showcase! After 10 weeks of rehearsals, collaboration, and serious creative energy, our youth bands are ready to take the stage and share what they’ve been building together.
Showcasing Jazz, Rock, Pop, and Heavy Metal, this free community event is a celebration of young musicians finding their voice, building confidence, and rocking out together.
Come support the next generation of artists and experience the talent, passion, and power of youth music live on stage! -
Friday, June 12th from 5:30pm to 7:30pm
Kick off the season with Sing into Summer Karaoke at Ethos Music Center; the perfect way to celebrate the end of the school year and welcome the spirit of summer!
This free community gathering invites students, families, friends, and supporters to come together for an evening of music, laughter, and connection. Take the stage in our recital hall for karaoke favorites and sing your heart out, or enjoy a quieter moment in the lobby with board games and community hang time.
Small snacks will be provided, and while the event is free to attend for Ethos participants and friends, donations are always appreciated in support of accessible music education for all.
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Saturday June 13th from 10am to 2pm
Celebrate the season with Ethos Music Center Spring Recitals; a joyful showcase of the talent, dedication, and growth of our students in one-on-one instruction with our exceptional teaching staff.
These performances highlights both beginnings and milestones: students stepping onto the stage for the very first time to share the songs they’ve just learned, alongside more seasoned musicians demonstrating the depth of their practice, persistence, and artistry. Each performance reflects weeks and months of focus, encouragement, and creative exploration.
More than just a recital, this is a celebration of what community makes possible. Every note played represents hours of teaching, planning, practice, and support. A reminder that learning music truly takes a village.
Join us in honoring their hard work and sharing in the powerful moment when students take the stage and turn practice into performance, and effort into expression.
About our Supporters
Learn more about our incredible matching fund supporters, the Begonia Charitable Foundation and the Ed Cauduro Fund of Oregon Community Foundation. Together, these generous organizations contributed $15,000 in matching funds, helping amplify every gift to Ethos. Their commitment to the arts and to strengthening impactful community organizations across Portland makes a lasting difference for youth and families throughout our region.
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The Ed Cauduro Fund at Oregon Community Foundation carries forward the legacy of Ed Cauduro, one of Oregon’s most generous philanthropists and a passionate supporter of the arts.
Established in 2007, the fund reflects Ed’s lifelong commitment to giving back by supporting organizations that enrich lives and strengthen communities.
Each year, the fund provides grants to organizations focused on the arts, animal welfare, food security, services for people experiencing homelessness, and LGBTQ+ causes.
Through this enduring legacy, the Ed Cauduro Fund continues to create meaningful impact across Oregon and beyond.
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The Begonia Charitable Foundation is a family foundation dedicated to supporting education, the arts, family services, and music education.
This year, the foundation has generously contributed $5,000 as a matching gift for Ethos' Spring Fundraiser, helping inspire additional community support for accessible music education. Their commitment to investing in young people and strengthening communities plays an important role in ensuring that music remains affordable and accessible for youth throughout our region.
Donate from May 26th to June 30th and be matched dollar for dollar!
Use the form below to support Ethos Music Center and join hundreds of community members that support expanding access to music education opportunities for youth in Portland and beyond! If you wish to donate in another way, please email our Development Coordinator, Adrian Leyva, at adrian@ethos.org