Oahu Civic Orchestra

A picture of the Oahu Civic Orchestra

The Oahu Civic Orchestra was originally founded in 1971 as the Windward Symphony. The orchestra now includes musicians from all 'walks of life', who live somewhere between Kahuku and Hawaii Kai. The Oahu Civic Orchestra is a volunteer, community orchestra which provides the opportunity for amateur musicians to perform classical, pop, and contemporary music. The mission of the Oahu Civic Orchestra is to enrich quality of life and culture on Oahu by providing a nurturing and supportive environment for ALL musicians to challenge, develop and enjoy their musical skills by regularly attending rehersals and participating in performances of music in the community. It is also Chaminade University's Orchestra in Residence.

Our conductors are Norma Parado and Roy Yanagida.

Our former conductor for over 20 years, Bob DeMello passed away on March 2, 2001. He had also been with the Honolulu Symphony for 50 years.

Come join us!
Rehearsals

Mondays, 7:00-9:00 p.m.
Chaminade University
Eiben Hall multipurpose room

Performances

Performances are held on a periodic basis.
They are open to the public at no admission charge.

Upcoming Christmas concerts:

Featuring the Ecumenical Choir of Honolulu

Aaron Mahi, Guest Conductor

MON. Dec 8, 2003
MAKUA ALI'I
1541 Kalakaua Ave.
7:00 PM

WED. Dec 10, 2003
HILTON HAWAIIAN VILLAGE (Hawai'i Ecumenical Choir Only)
Waikiki
5:00PM

SAT. Dec 13, 2003
ALOHA TOWER MARKET PLACE (amplified)
7:30 PM to 8:30 PM.

SAT. DEC. 20, 2003
First Baptist Church Windward.
1276 Kailua Rd., KAILUA
7 PM to 8 PM.

PROGRAM:

Herbert....................... "March of the Toys"
Davis.......................... "Toy Trumpet"
Davis.......................... "Carol of the Drums"
Arr. Vaughn Williams.. "Fantasia on Greensleeves"
Smith-Curnow............. "Winter Wonderland"
Rutter.......................... "What Sweeter Music"
Rutter.......................... "Angel's Carol"
Handel........................ "Hallelujah Chorus"
Yon............................. "Gesú Bambino"
Anderson.................... "Sleigh Ride"
Anderson.................... "Christmas Festival"
Above Links are to midi files. See this directory for .mp3s.

For more information, call or contact:

Ellie Lum 261-6127
Susan Spangler 734-2925
Past concerts of the OCO
Samples from Past concerts, mp3 format

Other webpages featuring the Oahu Civic Orchestra:
OCO
Paliku Theatre
JadeBoard
Use Classical Studio's Ensemble Search Facility to find other groups.
The OCO is a 501c3 charity. Your contributions are tax deductible.

Other links:
Classical Music Archives
Classical Music Connection
Classical MidiWorldSiu
Virtual Sheet Music
Violin Sheet Music
Sheet Music Archive
Classical Midi Resource
Classical Music Midi Page
Midi File Search Engine
Shareware Music Machine

Last updated 7 December 2003
by Duen Hsi Yen

E-mail me for more info at:
yen@noogenesis.com