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 returning for 2026 beginning in January!
The first program will be held Thursday, January 8 at 10:30 a.m. at the Astoria Library Flag Room. During this program children will hear the story, The Mitten, accompanied by NOCS trombonist Evan Gautreaux. Children will hear about seven-year-old Nicki, who accidentally loses one of his white wool mittens in the snow. As Nicki wanders in the snow unaware of his loss, woodland animals take residence inside the mitten one at a time. Afterwards preschoolers will learn more about the trombone and take part in making their own music with provided instruments.
The second program will be Monday, January 12 at the North Tillamook Library in Manzanita, and the third program will be Wednesday, January 14 in the Seaside Library Community Room. Both events will begin at 10:30. Both will feature Knight Owl by Christopher Denise. Owl has always dreamed of being a knight. Children will hear how Owl’s wish comes true and the problem he faces once he is keeping watch over the castle. Beautiful illustrations and Owl’s adventure will be sure to captivate children and adults alike. The story will be accompanied by trumpet player, Scott Wagner. Afterwards preschoolers will learn more about the trumpet and take part in making their own music with provided instruments.
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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