Who We Are
SoundsTruck NW is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Portland, Oregon, founded by two professional classical musicians, Jon & Yoko Greeney. Amidst the challenges posed by the Covid-19 pandemic, Jon & Yoko reimagined the concert experience for maximum flexibility, resiliency, and access. The result is a mobile stage that can bring music to outdoor settings. SoundsTruck NW is dedicated to expanding the reach of the performing arts by delivering engaging, family-friendly concerts that embrace diverse cultures and showcase an extensive array of musical genres to communities of all backgrounds.
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)
2024 Journey of Music, Community,
and Collaboration
We are excited to share our 2024 Progress Report, where you'll find highlights of our milestones and the impact we've made together.
Please take a moment to see how your support has fueled our mission!