Newport is recognized throughout the Pacific Northwest as a center for excellence in classical music, where youth find friendship and self-discovery through challenging musical enrichment.
The Festival pays for all the expenses of the students, teachers, and professional conductors. The schools only pay for transportation to Newport.
The Festival is an annual 4-day event for six high school orchestras where they join together to learn in small innovative workshops, perform all-together in a concert, and bond with peers. The Festival includes a performance by a university orchestra and is led by professional music directors and conductors.

The Chamber Concert Series features high school quartets and professional quartets performing side-by-side. The students also participate in a master class led by the professional musicians.
Upcoming Concert Sunday, February 12, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. at Atonement Lutheran Church located at 2315 N Hwy. 101 in Newport.
Featuring Duo Seirá (Sofie Yang, violin; Juan Avendano, piano) performing pieces by Brahms and Monti. Also performing will be the Newberg High School Wind Ensemble.