Orchestra of the Eastern Shore

2011-12 Season

Rehearsals & Repertoire

Orchestra rehearsals begin on Monday, Sept. 12, 2011 at Cokesbury Church in Onancock. Rehearsals are from 7:00 until 9:00 p.m. with a short break.

The repertoire for the season includes W. A. Mozart: Symphony #25 in G minor, K. 183; F. Carulli Concerto for Guitar and Orchestra with Ted Cathey, guitar soloist; B. Bartók, Romanian Christmas Songs; and a work commissioned for the Orchestra by composer David E. Weirich.

The Orchestra welcomes new members of all ages. Contact us to inquire about joining.

Location: Onancock, Virginia
Music Director: Lee Jordan-Anders

The Orchestra of the Eastern Shore, founded in Onancock in 1999 by Dr. Peter Dundon, is primarily a string orchestra concentrating on classical repertoire with musicians drawn from surrounding Eastern Shore communities. The Orchestra was incorporated in 2004 and awarded non-profit 501c3 status the following year.

Free public performances are held several times during the year. Our 2011-12 Performance Schedule includes:

Saturday, November 19
4 p.m., Ker Place, Onancock, VA
Saturday, December 10
3 p.m., Historic Cokesbury Methodist Church
Onancock Christmas Homes Tour and Music Festival
Saturday, January 28
4 p.m., Franktown United Methodist Church, Franktown, VA
Sunday, January 29
4 p.m., Historic Cokesbury Methodist Church, Onancock, VA
Sunday, May 13
4 p.m., Historic Cokesbury Methodist Church

In addition, musicians sometimes play for church services, weddings, and private parties.

Download our 2011-12 Season Brochure (pdf).

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