A Night on the Town
Saturday, October 7, 2006, 7:30 pm
Adults $12, Students $7, Family $24
The music of George Gershwin, Irving Berlin, Joe Garland, Victor Young and Duke Ellington; wonderfully arranged for Jazz Trio and full orchestra by Paul Clark.
"Music for an Iowa audience performed by Iowa's finest performers."
Here is a sample of what you can expect. (You will need Flash player 8)
The Music of Christmas
Sunday, December 10, 2006, 3:00 pm
Adults $12, Students $7, Family $24
Oskaloosa's Traditional Christmas Concert Concert, featuring Oskaloosa Symphony Orchestra and Chorus, joined by The Oskaloosa High School Orchestra and Choir and The Oskaloosa Elementary Choir.
This concert also features our annual Guest Celebrity Conductors event.
Celebrity Conductor Candidates:
Bob Dean
Chad Farner
Dave Meinert
Deb Bruxvoort
Tim DeJong
Vote for your favorite conductor by donating directly to your favorite Maestro. Winning candidate conducts a musical selection at the Symphony's "The Music of Christmas Concert. Each dollar equals one vote. Thanks for your support.
Young Performers Concert
Sunday, April 22, 2007, 3 pm
Adults $12, Students $7, Family $24
Featuring outstanding young local area performers as soloists with The Oskaloosa Symphony Orchestra. "Talented young musicians performing major works for soloists and orchestra."
This event also features orchestral works especially selected for young audiences making it an entertaining event for the whole family.
Pefromers Bios
Name: Derek Hessing
Age: 17
Grade/Class and School: Senior, Oskaloosa High School
Parents: Charles and Karann Sampsel
Teacher/Instructor: Doug Gibson, instrumental music instructor, Oskaloosa Schools.
Total number of years of musical studies: 8(Major instrument)
Musical organizations in which you participate: Oskaloosa High School Band and Jazz Band, Chamber Choir, Jazzdrigal, Indian Hills Community College Jazz Band, Colts Drum and Bugle Corps.
Musical Honors and Awards: All-State Band (two years), All-State Jazz Band(two years-lead trumpet player this year.
Church Activities: Church orchestra
Church: Fellowship Bible Church
Other Hobbies or special interests: Video games, hanging out with Allison
Are there other members of your family who are musicians? Renee (sister) is member of All-State Choir and High School Choir. Hannah(sister) Band and Orchestra. Mother is a member of church choir.
Future Plans(musical studies-college-profession? Plan to attend Drake University and major in Music Education and Performance.
What types of music are you most interested in currently? Jazz.
Name: Matt McLellan
Age: 17
Grade/Class and School: Sophomore Oskaloosa High School
Parents: Bruce and Denise McLellan
Teacher/Instructor: Stephen Lane from Oskaloosa
Total number of years of musical studies: seven (Major instrument)
Other instruments or musical studies: Study piano with Nan Schutte
Musical organizations in which you participate: High School Orchestra and Chamber Orchestra
Musical Honors and Awards: All-State Orchestra Alternate in 2006
Other non-musical school activities/teams: Cross-country and soccer.
Church Activities: Church music-youth group
Church: Community Alliance Church and Fellowship Bible Youth Group
Other Hobbies or special interests: listening to music, video games, "hanging with friends."
Are there other members of your family who are musicians? My father directs the Oskaloosa Elementary, Middle School and High School Orchestra. He also leads music in church. My mother is an elementary general music teacher and string teacher. My brother Mark is a 2001 OHS graduate and plays cello, trombone, and guitar. My brother Scott is a 2004 graduate and plays violin and piano.
Future Plans(musical studies-college-profession? My future plans are uncertain at this point regarding college or a profession.
What types of music are you most interested in currently? Classical and Christian Rock.
