Oahu Civic Orchestra

- Genre(s): Classical, pop, contemporary
- Formed: 1971, originally known as the Windward Symphony
- Ron Hirai: Associate conductor for upcoming Fall concerts
- Rehearsal Location: Eiben Hall, Chaminade University (Area Map)
- Rehearsal Times:: Every Monday Evening from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
- Chaminade University's Orchestra in Residence: If you are a student, come join us for school credit!
- All Our Concerts are Free!!: So bring your friends! Refreshments often served too!

Introduction

The Oahu Civic Orchestra is a volunteer, community orchestra for amateur musicians who enjoy classical, pop, and contemporary music. The OCO seeks to enrich quality of life and culture on Oahu by providing a supportive environment for musicians to develop their musical skills by regularly attending rehearsals and performing music for our community.

This Winter, there are three upcoming concerts, one on Monday, December 7th, another on Monday, December 14th, and the last on Sunday, December 20th. See below for times, locations and concert details. All concerts are free.
Orchestra Members

Duen Hsi Yen, violin

Oahu Civic Orchestra

Oahu Civic Orchestra performing at Ala Moana Shopping Center, Honolulu, Hawaii on October 7, 2007, Wilfred Kusaka conducting. (Click on image to enlarge)

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Upcoming Concerts (Free Admission!)
- Oahu Civic Orchestra Presents A Winter Concert
  
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Upcoming Concerts: Dates and Times (Free Admission):

Monday, December 7, 2009
Makua Alii Community Center at 7:00 PM

Monday, December 14, 2009
Eiben Hall, Chaminade University at 7:00 PM

Sunday, December 20, 2009
Honolulu Academy of Arts at 1:00 PM

Guest conductors:
Herb Mahelona
Wilfred Kusaka
Program

Chorale Prelude, "Wach auf, uns die stimme"-Bach
Variations on a Shaker Melody - Copland
Nutcracker Suite Selections - Tchaikovsky
Holiday Memories - Arr. Herb Mahelona
Polar Express - Arr. Brubaker
All I Ask of You - Webber- Soloists: Norma Parado and Gerald Ting
Christmas Song - Arr. Lowden
Sleigh Ride - Anderson
A Christmas Festival - Anderson
Featured Video

Mozart's Sinfonia Concertante featuring soloists Duane and Dan Padilla on violin and viola performed with the OCO on April 6th, 2008. See video links for the rest of this piece. Dan and Duane are twins, play in the Honolulu Symphony and perform as the Gemini Duo.

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