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, continues!
The next program will be held Monday November 10 at 10:30 a.m. at the Manzanita Library, 571 Laneda Ave. This story is Max Found Two Sticks and will be accompanied by NOCS percussionist Yvonne Van Nostran. Children will hear how Max was introduced to the joys of making music. Then preschoolers will take part in making their own music with instruments provided.
A different program will be held Wednesday November 12 at 10:30 a.m. at the Seaside Library, 1131 Broadway St. This free program will feature a live percussion accompaniment by NOCS percussionist Carol Shepherd. Tanka Tanka Skunk is a tale of best friends, an elephant and skunk, who beat out the name of their various friends with drums. With colorful illustrations and repetitive rhythms preschoolers will love to participate in this fun story. After hearing the story children can experiment with playing their own rhythms on percussion instruments.
These events are free and open to children aged 2-5 and their adults.
Upcoming Performances
Beethoven
Symphony No. 7 ◆ Movement 2
Mozart
Symphony No. 40 ◆ Movement 1
Rossini
L'italiana Overture
Smetana
The Moldau
Elgar
Enigma Variations ◆ Nimrod
Northwest Flute Trio
Strauss Jr.
Thunder and Lightening Polka
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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