NEW 2021|2022 OCO SEASON
We WILL SEE YOU THIS FALL IN PERSON!
OCO SEASON KICK-OFF
August 18th was our first in-person gathering outdoors in the courtyard of Studio One Art Center!
August 18th was our first in-person gathering outdoors in the courtyard of Studio One Art Center!
|
Concert 1
AUTUMN SERENADE OPEN REHEARSAL/READING SESSION Studio Arts Center - outdoor courtyard Weather Permitting - Public Welcome Saturday, October 30 - 10:30 am - 1 pm Look here for concert recording information for YouTube Premiere in December Vertical Divider
|
PROGRAM *
FOR BRASS Ring: Fanfare for Greta Umar-Durr: Merritt Prelude and Fanfare for Brass (premiere) Verotta: Bright Orange for Brass (premiere) FOR WINDS R. Strauss: Serenade, Op. 7 R. Strauss: Suite, Op. 4 - 2. Romanze Gounod: Petite Symphonie - 1. Adagio and Allegretto, 2. Allegretto FOR STRINGS Mendelssohn: String Symphony No. 10 Sibelius: Impromptu, Op. 5 Tchaikovsky: Serenade for Strings, Op. 48 |
|
Concert 2
EMERGING VOICES Sunday, February 27, 4:00 PM Lake Merritt United Methodist Church Vertical Divider
|
PROGRAM*
Tchaikovsky: Rococo Variations Eamon Riley, Violoncello Umar- Durr: Concertino for Two Violoncelli Eamon Riley and Milo Klise, Violoncelli Beethoven: Symphony No. 2 |
|
Concert 3
FOUR TEMPERAMENTS Sunday, May 15, 4:00 PM Lake Merritt United Methodist Church Vertical Divider
|
PROGRAM*
Dvorak: Hussite Overture Glinka: Kamarinskaya Nielsen: Symphony No. 2 |
*Repertoire subject to revision
PLEASE ENJOY THIS VIDEO HIGHLIGHT FROM
OUR 2020|2021 SEASON
An OCO Encore Performance
from Sunday, February 28th 2021
Voices of the African Diaspora
Sunday Matinee Virtual Concert Series
Featuring OCO members and friends performing newly recorded and archived works by
James P. Johnson, Florence Price, William Grant Still, Chevalier de Saint-Georges and more!
Martha Stoddard, Music Director and Principal Conductor
from Sunday, February 28th 2021
Voices of the African Diaspora
Sunday Matinee Virtual Concert Series
Featuring OCO members and friends performing newly recorded and archived works by
James P. Johnson, Florence Price, William Grant Still, Chevalier de Saint-Georges and more!
Martha Stoddard, Music Director and Principal Conductor
Who we are
Our Vision
In the heart of Oakland, for the heart of Oakland.
Mission Statement
The Oakland Civic Orchestra strives to be a reflection of the city we call home: diverse, vibrant and welcoming to all. Founded in 1992, our members are dedicated amateur and semi-professional musicians united by our passion for inspiring, enriching and entertaining our community through high-quality performances that are free and open to the public. The orchestra is committed to supporting the artistic growth of our members, the development of young artists and composers, and exploring the role that music can play in building a more just and peaceful society. Our programming prioritizes composers who have been historically marginalized alongside ambitious works from the orchestral canon.
History
Martha Stoddard, Artistic Director and Principal Conductor, has led and developed the Oakland Civic Orchestra since 1997. Under her leadership, OCO has grown from 20 members up to an ensemble of approximately 60 members. The orchestra was founded in 1992 by Enric Zappa through the City of Oakland Department of Parks and Recreation Cultural Arts Division.
In the heart of Oakland, for the heart of Oakland.
Mission Statement
The Oakland Civic Orchestra strives to be a reflection of the city we call home: diverse, vibrant and welcoming to all. Founded in 1992, our members are dedicated amateur and semi-professional musicians united by our passion for inspiring, enriching and entertaining our community through high-quality performances that are free and open to the public. The orchestra is committed to supporting the artistic growth of our members, the development of young artists and composers, and exploring the role that music can play in building a more just and peaceful society. Our programming prioritizes composers who have been historically marginalized alongside ambitious works from the orchestral canon.
History
Martha Stoddard, Artistic Director and Principal Conductor, has led and developed the Oakland Civic Orchestra since 1997. Under her leadership, OCO has grown from 20 members up to an ensemble of approximately 60 members. The orchestra was founded in 1992 by Enric Zappa through the City of Oakland Department of Parks and Recreation Cultural Arts Division.
We are still here…
Despite the current pandemic our members are continuing to find ways to perform together and make music virtually. This season we begin with optimism that we can continue to play as a group and focus our efforts on larger-scale orchestra music, under safe conditions. We ask everyone to take care and act with kindness, understanding, and generosity as we face these difficult times. We will revisit and reschedule rehearsals and live performances based on the guidance of the Alameda County Public Health Department. Please visit this website for current information and official updates.
To learn more about our orchestra, our background and our goals for these times and beyond, read on.
To learn more about our orchestra, our background and our goals for these times and beyond, read on.
OCO Concert VIDEOS
Please visit our three YouTube playlists to view
OCO performances on video:
NEW! Virtual performances recorded at home: OCO "virtual performances"
OCO short list of favorites: OCO "greatest hits"
Complete video playlist from our rich history: OCO playlist on YouTube
OCO performances on video:
NEW! Virtual performances recorded at home: OCO "virtual performances"
OCO short list of favorites: OCO "greatest hits"
Complete video playlist from our rich history: OCO playlist on YouTube
OCO PRACTICE CLUB
|
OCO Practice Club merchandise is now available!
T-shirts, hoodies, stickers, tote bags, coffee mugs to name of a few. 20% of each item sold will support the Oakland Civic Orchestra. Check out OCO Practice Club Designs in two colors at: wshiraki (the future OCO Store) |
Join our email list
CONTRIBUTE TO KEEPING OUR MUSIC-MAKING FREE
The Oakland Civic Orchestra is excited to announce the Oakland Civic Orchestra Association (OCOA), our newly formed nonprofit public benefit corporation, is now able to accept tax deductible donations for the benefit of the orchestra. OCOA will support operational needs such as sheet music and instrument rentals and licensing fees and allow the orchestra to expand special projects such as commissioning original compositions. We would greatly appreciate your help to make sure the orchestra not only survives the current pandemic but grows in its service to a community that needs music more than ever.
We’re a 501c3 nonprofit and your donations are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.
Check out various easy ways to donate on our Support Page or to quickly donate now see below:
Please make a donation of any amount via PayPal.
Checks may be made payable to:
Oakland Civic Orchestra Association
Please mail to:
OCOA – ℅ Daniel Bao
1106 Park Avenue #5
Alameda, CA 94501
The Oakland Civic Orchestra is grateful for your support and generosity!
We’re a 501c3 nonprofit and your donations are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.
Check out various easy ways to donate on our Support Page or to quickly donate now see below:
Please make a donation of any amount via PayPal.
Checks may be made payable to:
Oakland Civic Orchestra Association
Please mail to:
OCOA – ℅ Daniel Bao
1106 Park Avenue #5
Alameda, CA 94501
The Oakland Civic Orchestra is grateful for your support and generosity!
Oakland Civic Orchestra ©
|
|
|