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 May!
Never Play Music Right Next to the Zoo is the featured story for our May Musical Storytime. This zany picture book follows a boy who attends a concert next to the zoo. Bored with the performance, he begins dozing off when suddenly the animals take over the stage. The humorous verse is full of zoo creatures and instruments that children will want to learn more about. The artwork is vibrant and engaging, and children will be giggling at both the song and the illustrations, such as the one of a hippo playing a tuba. The story will feature a live accompaniment by multiple North Oregon Coast Symphony musicians including flute, oboe, drums, violin, and cello. After the reading, preschoolers will participate in making their own music with a variety of provided instruments.
The first reading will be Thursday, May 7 at 10:30 at the Astoria Library. There will be a second reading at the North Tillamook Library in Manzanita on Monday, May 11 at 10:30. The last story time will be held at the Seaside Library on Wednesday, May 13 at 10:30.
The violins used in this program were purchased through a grant funded by Clatsop County Cultural Coalition and Oregon Cultural Trust. We thank both organizations for their generosity.
These events are free and open to children aged 3-5 and their adults.
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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