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
hands-on musical activity for preschoolers, is back for 2026, and we have three events for the month of March!
Three Hens and a Peacock
This story by Lester Laminack is about a peaceful farm where animals don’t complain — until a peacock arrives. Be ready to laugh out loud as the tale unfolds. With vibrant illustrations this book is sure to be a favorite for children and adults. Accompanied by NOCS musician Laurie Swanson, preschoolers will learn more about the oboe and take part in making their own music with provided instruments after the reading. The first event will be offered at 10:30 Thursday, March 5, at the Astoria Library Flag Room. The second program will be held at 10:30 Monday, March 9, at the North Tillamook Library in Manzanita.
Owl Babies
Join us in Seaside on Wednesday, March 11, for a presentation of Owl Babies, by Martin Waddell and Patrick Benson. A delightful children's classic, the book is a gentle tale of three baby owls celebrating the bond between mothers and their children. With stunning illustrations and a live accompaniment by NOCS musician Shelley Loring on flute, children will learn more about the flute and piccolo as Loring
demonstrates her instruments. Children will be able to play a wind
instrument after the story.
These events are free and open to children aged 3-5 and their adults.
Upcoming Performances
The North Oregon Coast Symphony continues its 2025-26 season with two concerts in March titled “Adventures in Sound.” The concerts are designed to appeal to children as well as adults, and the program will begin with Serge Prokofiev's Peter and the Wolf. This classic children's tale set to music is perfect for introducing young people to the various orchestral instruments, as each character in the story is represented by a musical “voice.” Local favorite Liz Cole, an award-winning stage and TV actor, will return as narrator.
Before the concert begins there will be an instrumental “petting zoo,” an opportunity for children and their adults to play some of the orchestral instruments.
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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