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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.

After many years using “The North Coast Chamber Orchestra” to describe our performing ensemble, we have 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 2026-2027 concerts, and we hope you are, too.

Musical Storytime

We will be offering three free Musical Storytimes for preschoolers in November in partnership with local libraries. Children will hear the book Farmyard Beat with percussion accompaniment. With vibrant art and catchy sounds toddlers are sure to move and clap to the words and accompaniment of this book and be engaged from beginning to end. The program has a hands-on musical activity after the story. Preschoolers will learn more about different percussion instruments and take part in making their own music with provided drums, tambourines, bells and other percussion instruments.

 

The first reading will be at 10:30 Wednesday, November 4 at the Seaside Library. The second event will be offered at 10:30 Thursday, November 5, 2026 at the Astoria Library. The last program will be held at 10:30 Monday, November 9 at the North Tillamook Library in Manzanita.

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These events are free and open to children aged 2-5 and their adults. They are planned monthly in partnership between NOCS, North Tillamook Library, Seaside Library, and Astoria Library.​​

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Upcoming Performances

November 21, 2026

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Fall Concert in Nehalem

Nehalem Elementary School Gym

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

November 22, 2026

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Fall Concert in Astoria

Charlene Larsen Center for the Performing Arts, Astoria

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

NOCS Recordings

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Hungarian March

by Hector Berlioz

00:00 / 06:06

Emperor Waltzes

by Johann Strauss Jr.

00:00 / 11:36

Symphony No. 9 "From the New World" - I

by Antonín Dvořák

00:00 / 12:23

Symphony No. 9 "From the New World" - IV

by Antonín Dvořák

00:00 / 12:06
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Meet NOCS

Since 1994 the North Oregon Coast Symphony has provided audiences the opportunity to enjoy live and local classical music concerts. Meet the dedicated people behind the music!

Community Resources & Scholarships

Our symphony is committed to growing into a sustainable arts organization for the benefit of the musical arts in our community. Check out our most recent community engagements. 

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NOCS Spirit of Life  2022 Concert

Join Our Symphony

There are over 40 musicians that regularly play with the North Oregon Coast Symphony. We always welcome new musicians. Find out how you can join our symphony today.

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Support the Musical Arts on the Oregon Coast!

Your tax-deductible contribution today will help the North Oregon Coast Symphony fulfill its mission to play exceptional classical music performances, support our talented artists and musicians, and provide musical education scholarships in our community.

Thank you to our generous sponsors!

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