2023|2024 OCO SEASON
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Concert 1
FREE BUT GLAD Sunday, October 29, 2023 4:00 PM First Presbyterian Church of Oakland • 2619 Broadway |
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PROGRAM
Berlioz: Waverly Overture Brahms: Symphony No. 3 Elgar: Sea Pictures Shauna Fahilee, Mezzo-soprano
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Concert 2
SOLSTICE Sunday, February 25, 2024 4:00 PM Lake Merritt United Methodist Church 3300 Lakeshore Avenue, Oakland |
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Ravel: Mother Goose Suite Rachmaninoff: Symphonic Dances, Op.45 Umar Durr: Solstice: Concerto for Horn and Orchestra World Premiere - OCO Composer-in-Residence Commission Alex Strachan, Horn
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Concert 3
LUMINOUS! Sunday, May 5, 2024 4:00 PM (Venue to be announced) |
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Vaughan Williams: Fantasia on a Theme by Thomas Tallis Cadence Liu: Concerto for Flute and Orchestra Cadence Liu, Flute Stravinsky: Firebird Suite ( 1919 Version) |
* NOTE: ALL PROGRAMS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE
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Concert 3
AMERICANS IN PARIS First Presbyterian Church of Oakland 2619 Broadway, Oakland, CA Sunday, April 30 at 4:00 PM |
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Umar Durr: Renegade - World Premiere - OCO Composer-in-Residence Commission Barber: Symphony No. 1 Milhaud: Quatre Chansons de Ronsard Raquel Taylor, Soprano Gershwin: An American in Paris |
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Concert 2
PORTRAITS IN MUSIC Valley Center for the Performing Arts Regents Theater Holy Names University 3500 Mountain Blvd., Oakland, CA Saturday, February 11 at 4:00 PM |
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Still: Darker America Bartok: Two Portraits Christina Walton, Violin solo Dvorak: Symphony No. 7 |
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Concert 1
30th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION First Presbyterian Church of Oakland 2619 Broadway, Oakland, CA Sunday, October 23 at 4:00 PM |
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Alrich: Romance No.1 - World Premiere Marty's 25th Anniversary with OCO - Commission Grondahl: Concerto for Trombone and Orchestra Max Walker, Trombone Nielsen: Symphony No. 2 - The Four Temperaments Youtube playlist for this concert |
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.
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
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!
OCO LOGO MERCHANDISE
OCO Logo 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 Logo Designs in two colors at:
TheOCOstore
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