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 new energy, momentum, and exciting plans. Our musician base is steadily expanding, and our new 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 are now 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 2024-2025 concerts, and we hope you are, too.
Musical Storytime
The North Oregon Coast Symphony, Tillamook County Library, and Astoria Public Library have partnered to bring live music and hands-on instrument experiences to local preschool children through stories. The next events will be Thursday, March 6th at 10 AM in in the McTavish Room at the Liberty Theater in Astoria, and Monday, March 10th at 10 AM at the Manzanita Library. These events will feature live string accompaniment by NOCS musicians. We'll have two stories this month: “Mole Music,” by David McPhail, and "Barn Dance!" by Bill Martin Jr. After the readings, children will be able to play some string instruments.
These events are free and open to children aged 3-5 and their adults.
Astoria Event
Manzanita Event
Upcoming Performances
Designed to please audience members of all ages, the performances will feature Greg Smith’s The Melodic Life. This piece traces the life story of a “lighthearted melody named Bob,” illustrating events like going to school, playing sports, and other developmental experiences. The underlying message that “variety is the spice of life” will be demonstrated through a wide range of musical themes. The narrator will be Deac Guidi, a local professional opera singer who has performed with NOCS and throughout the northwest region.
Another feature in the program will be Robert Smith’s Symphony No. 2, “The Odyssey”. Inspired by Homer’s epic poems, this work takes the audience on a dazzling musical voyage. Morton Gould’s rousing American Salute will round out this concert series.
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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