Tuesday, December 11, 2018
Murdock Trust Grant Helps Modernize Oregon Symphony’s Ticketing System
Since its establishment in 1975, the M.J. Murdock Charitable Trust has significantly improved the lives of those living in the Pacific Northwest. The Murdock Trust is committed to the continuous support of community programs that promote idea-sharing and purposeful stewardship among the region’s inhabitants.
One of the earliest recipients of the Murdock Trust’s grants in 1976, the Oregon Symphony used its first grant award to help its orchestra tour several schools in the Portland metropolitan area and perform in front of approximately 42,000 students. Since then, the Oregon Symphony’s popularity has increased, necessitating assistance with the modernization of its website and ticketing system.
The Murdock Trust has answered this call with a more recent grant that will support the Oregon Symphony’s efforts to enhance its website and implement a digital ticketing system that will enable viewers to browse the schedule of events, plan their visits, and purchase tickets conveniently. This high-tech initiative will also help Symphony personnel to save time and focus their energy on practicing their repertoire and bringing their music and creativity to local schools and organizations.