our story
SoundsTruck NW is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit arts organization based in Portland, Oregon, bringing live music and creative experiences directly into communities—parks, schools, markets, neighborhoods, and public spaces where access to the arts is often limited.
Founded by professional classical musicians Jon and Yoko Greeney, SoundsTruck NW began during the COVID-19 pandemic, when traditional concert spaces were suddenly unavailable. In response, they developed the SoundsTruck NW concept—reimagining the concert experience for greater flexibility, resilience, and access. The result is a solar-powered, all-in-one mobile stage designed to bring live performance into outdoor and everyday settings.
Today, SoundsTruck NW uses this stage to present its own community programs and to collaborate with partners across the region. Through engaging, family-friendly concerts that celebrate diverse cultures and a wide range of musical genres, we transform everyday spaces into welcoming places for connection, creativity, and shared experience.
Our stage,
Shared in 4 ways
SoundsTruck NW presents its own community programs and also shares its mobile stage in four distinct ways
For nonprofits and community organizations
We offer reduced-rate stage rentals for organizations whose missions align with ours, helping make outdoor events accessible and impactful.
We co-create programs together
We partner with nonprofits, schools, and community groups to design and present events together—sharing resources, ideas, and audiences for greater impact.
Stage support in exchange for visibility
For large-scale public events, we provide the stage as an in-kind sponsorship in exchange for visibility and shared storytelling about our mission.
For weddings, celebrations, and corporate events
Our stage is also available at full rate for private events, helping support our nonprofit work.
Meet Our Team
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Collaborative pianist and chamber music visionary, Yoko Greeney is "one of the most significant members in Portland’s classical music scene," (Oregon ArtsWatch) contributing through a multifaceted career of directing, performing, and teaching. Respected for her flawless performances of demanding music, Oregon ArtsWatch writes of a recent performance that "given its difficulty... Greeney showed no signs of struggle... [and] performed wonderfully." Of her technically demanding 2019 collaboration with BodyVox, the Portland Tribune noted that Greeney "excelled... bringing a fantastic attack to the energetic dancing." In addition to directing SoundsTruck NW, Yoko maintains a private studio and teaches at Lewis and Clark College. She serves on education and community engagement committees for various local nonprofit organizations including as the Committee Chair for Chamber Music Northwest. A gracious and devoted supporter of arts and culture, Yoko frequently hosts and performs for fundraising events.
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"Timpanist Jon Greeney is a damn superstar, always in tune, always in rhythm, never too loud (important) but never too soft either (even more important)." (Oregon ArtsWatch) Best known for his work as the Principal Timpanist of the Oregon Symphony, Jon is also a member of the 45th Parallel Universe Helios Camerata, and The Gemini Project Percussion Group. An active educator, Jon is an adjunct professor of percussion studies at Portland State University.
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Rachel is an active flutist and flute teacher in the Portland area and brings decades of experience in event production and operational organization and management. In her free time she enjoys travel, gardening and baking for her business, Blue Sky Baking PDX.
Dave Hoerz, Audio Engineer
Douglas Peebles, Chief Driver
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Beth Katona, President
Janet Plummer, Treasurer
Sara Brells, Secretary
Carl Abbott
Jonathan Greeney
Michael Kern
Monica Hayes
Paul Greeney
Yoko Greeney
Arpana Naik (Board Emeritus)
Building Collective Impact (2023–2025)