2025|2026 OCO SEASON
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Benefit Concert
CONCERT FOR A CURE Sunday, September 14, 2025 4 PM Valley Center for Performing Arts (At former Holy Names University) 3500 Mountain Blvd Oakland, CA |
PROGRAM
Emilie Mayer: Faust Overture Franz Liszt: Concert No. 1 in Eb Mira Armij Gill, piano Antonin Dvorak: Symphony No. 8 |
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A message from Jack Black
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Concert 2
A FRENCH COLLECTION Sunday, October 19, 2025 4:00 PM Valley Center for the Performing Arts (At former Holy Names University) 3500 Mountain Blvd Oakland, CA |
PROGRAM
Gabriel Faure: Penelope: Prelude Claude Debussy: Nocturnes: Nuages & Fetes Charlotte Sohy: Meditations, Op.18 Chelsea Hollow, Soprano Vincent D'Indy: Fervaal: Prelude Maurice Ravel: Valses Nobles et Sentimentales Claude Debussy: Marche Ecossaise sur un Theme Populair |
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Concert 3
SHOSTAKOVICH! Sunday, February 15, 2026 4:00 PM Valley Center for the Performing Arts (At former Holy Names University) 3500 Mountain Blvd Oakland, CA |
PROGRAM
Jessie Montgomery: Hymn for Everyone Nikolaus Umar Durr: New Work for Strings Dmitri Shostakovich: Symphony No. 10 |
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Concert 4
EXPECT THE UNEXPECTED Sunday, May 3, 2026 4:00 PM Valley Center for the Performing Arts (At former Holy Names University) 3500 Mountain Blvd Oakland, CA |
PROGRAM
Fanny Hensel: Overture in C Major Johan Svendsen: Romance Christina Walton, Violin Charles Villiers Stanford: Irish Rhapsody No. 1 Samuel Coleridge-Taylor: Symphony in A Minor 
Christina Walton, Violin
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HIGHLIGHTS FROM OUR 2024|2025 SEASON
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PROGRAM
Jean Sibelius: Nocturne from King Christian Suite No. 2 Naomi Dodd: Scarlet Sculptures Nikolaus Umar Durr: Legend: Concerto for Horn and Orchestra (Commission and Premiere) Alex Strachan, Horn Jean Sibelius: Symphony No.5 Video: movement I |
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Concert 2
PICTURESQUE! Sunday, February 2, 2025 4:00 PM Valley Center for Performing Arts (At former Holy Names University) 3500 Mountain Blvd Oakland, CA Google map |
PROGRAM
Youtube play list: please enjoy our concert videos! Carl Maria von Weber: Overture to Der Freischutz Gustav Mahler: Songs of a Wayfarer Sara Couden, Contralto Bedřich Smetana: Vltava (The Moldau) Ruth Gipps: Symphony No.2 |
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Youtube play list: please enjoy our concert videos! Louise Farrenc: Overture in E minor Florence Price: Andante Piotr Tchaikovsky: Symphony No.5 Movement 1 Movement II Please watch this YouTube clip of our recent performance of Florence Price's Andante:
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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 public performances. 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, Music Director, 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 public performances. 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, Music Director, 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 YouTube playlists of
OCO performances on video:
Recent concert highlights: OCO recent selections
Short list of favorites: OCO classic favorites
Selections from our rich history: OCO's rich history
Virtual performances recorded at home: OCO "virtual performances"
OCO performances on video:
Recent concert highlights: OCO recent selections
Short list of favorites: OCO classic favorites
Selections from our rich history: OCO's rich history
Virtual performances recorded at home: OCO "virtual performances"
CONTRIBUTE TO KEEPING OUR MUSIC-MAKING accessible and affordable
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 our orchestra grows in its service to a community that needs music now 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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