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 free hands-on musical activity for preschoolers, will be back in the Fall. Thank you to everyone who made this past season a success!
Upcoming Performances
We will conclude our 2025-26 season with two concerts in June titled “Ancient Echoes, New Tides.” These will be very special events, as the orchestra is honored to present the world premiere performances of We Await a Glassy Sea by composer Isabella Morrill. This evocative piece was commissioned for NOCS by two generous donors, and has become a favorite of our musicians. Another highlight of the program will be Cécile Chaminade’s lovely Concertino for Flute and Orchestra, featuring NOCS flautist Melissa Lagerquist. Outdoor Overture by the famous American composer Aaron Copland and Symphony No. 5 by the lesser known Ferdinand Ries will round out the performances. Melodies in Copland's piece probably will sound familiar to an audience, as will some themes in Ries's symphony. Ries studied and worked with Beethoven, whose musical influence on Ries is obvious.
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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