Ozark Festival Orchestra
The Ozark Festival Orchestra is an independent, self-sustaining, established orchestra residing in a small city in the Ozarks --- Monett, Missouri, population 9,576. The ensemble of 40 members commissions new works, features regional and national guest soloists, and hosts a Young Artists competition annually.[1] It is uncommon for an American city of this size to host an orchestra, although many small American towns do have a community band.
The OFO has a five-concert season starting in October and ending in April or May.
The OFO completed its 38th season in the spring of 2018;[2] this was the 4th season for the current conductor/musical director, Todd Borgmann. Former musical directors include Ken Meisinger,[3] Jordan Tang [4] and David Goza.[5]
References
[edit]- ^ "Ozark Festival Orchestra Young Artists sure to impress at Sunday concert". March 25, 2009.
- ^ "Conducting debut caps OFO concert". April 18, 2018.
- ^ "Joplin Independent:Ozark Festival Orchestra announces 30th season". Archived from the original on January 28, 2010.
- ^ http://www.paducahsymphony.org/bio_jtang.htm [dead link]
- ^ "Drury University". Archived from the original on September 22, 2001.