

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Beyond Expectations: Indigenous Voices and Cultural Understanding in Classical Music
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 10 Apr, 2026 at 06:30 pm (-07:00)
- **Event Description**: Join Diné (Navajo) pianist and composer Connor Chee for an engaging presentation exploring Indigenous representation in classical music and the importance of cultural understanding in how we listen to and perform music today.

Indigenous music has often been shaped by stereotypes and expectations imposed by outside perspectives. In this talk, Chee examines how these assumptions developed and how the works of contemporary Native American composers are redefining what Indigenous music can be within the classical tradition. Through stories, musical examples, and insights from his own creative process, Chee will share how composers draw upon cultural heritage, storytelling, and lived experience to create meaningful and authentic artistic expression.

Chee will also address a common challenge for musicians and audiences alike: the hesitation many feel when approaching music from cultures different from their own. By exploring cultural context and encouraging curiosity over fear, this presentation invites listeners to develop a deeper understanding of diverse musical voices and the perspectives they bring to the concert stage.

This free event offers a rare opportunity to hear directly from an internationally recognized Native American composer whose work bridges tradition and innovation while expanding the conversation around identity, culture, and classical music.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/pendleton/beyond-expectations-indigenous-voices-and-cultural-understanding-in-classical-music/200029851546429
- **Event Categories**: music, entertainment, concerts, contests, live-music, art, storytelling
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 35

## Ticket Details

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## Event venue details

- **city**: Pendleton
- **state**: OR
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 345 SW 4th Street, PO Box 1436, Pendleton, OR, United States, Oregon 97801
- **lat**: 45.66998
- **long**: -118.7905
- **full address**: 345 SW 4th Street, PO Box 1436, Pendleton, OR, United States, Oregon 97801

## Event Organizer details

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- **organizer**: Oregon East Symphony & Chorale (https://allevents.in/org/oregon-east-symphony-and-chorale/13424485)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Fri, 10 Apr, 2026 at 06:30 pm (-07:00)
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** 345 SW 4th Street, PO Box 1436, Pendleton, OR, United States, Oregon 97801
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Oregon East Symphony & Chorale
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** music, entertainment, concerts, contests, live-music, art, storytelling
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Beyond Expectations: Indigenous Voices and Cultural Understanding in Classical Music ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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