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 Monday, May 19th at 10 AM at the Manzanita Library, and Thursday, May 22nd at 10 AM in in the McTavish Room at the Liberty Theater in Astoria. These events will feature live percussion accompaniment by NOCS musician, Carol Shepherd. Our story this month is “Giraffes Can’t Dance,” by Giles Andreae and Guy Parker-Rees. Gerald the giraffe wants nothing more than to dance. With crooked knees and thin legs, it's harder for a giraffe than you would think. But with some words of encouragement from an unlikely friend, he might just find the courage to be himself on the dance floor. After the reading, children will be able to play some simple percussion 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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