NORTH OREGON COAST SYMPHONY
Bringing live classical music to the North Oregon coast since 1994!
Greetings from the North Oregon Coast Symphony!
NOCS is a non-profit ensemble, under the direction of conductor Cory Pederson, that brings together musicians from the north Oregon and south Washington coast to keep classical music alive and affordable for local audiences.
We have energy, momentum, and exciting plans. Our musician base is steadily expanding, and our rehearsal venue in the old Seaside middle school is attracting more players. In fact, after many years using “The North Coast Chamber Orchestra” to describe our performing ensemble, we have now been able to re-claim our North Oregon Coast Symphony title. This progress would not have been possible without your ongoing support — thank you! We're looking forward to our 2025-2026 concerts, and we hope you are, too.
Musical Storytime
North Oregon Coast Symphony’s popular Musical Storytime, a
hands-on musical activity for preschoolers, is back for 2026, and we have three events for the month of April!
I Love You a Bushel and a Peck
This story, written by Frank Loesser and illustrated by Rosemary Wells, is about two ducklings who like each other — a lot! The event will feature live viola accompaniment by NOCS musician Britton Pierce. With vibrant illustrations and a catchy song this book is sure to be a favorite for children and adults. This event will be offered at 10:30 Thursday, April 2, at the Astoria Library Flag Room.
Mole Music
Join us in Manzanita Library on Monday, April 6 at 10:30, and Seaside Library on Wednesday, April 8 at 10:30, for this wonderful story and beautiful illustrations by David McPhail. In this story, Mole hears the sweet sound of a violin. “I want to make beautiful music, too,” Mole claims. Mole practices and practices and over time has quite an impact on people around him. Afterwards preschoolers will take part in making their own music just like Mole with provided violins. The violins used in this program were purchased through a grant funded by Clatsop County Cultural Coalition and Oregon Cultural Trust. We thank both organizations for their generosity.
These events are free and open to children aged 3-5 and their adults.
Overture to Rienzi
by Wagner | NOCS
Over The Rainbow
arranged by Dave Drury | Dave Drury
Flute Concerto No. 2 in G Minor op. 10, RV 439 “La Notte”
by Vivaldi | NOCS
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