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 7,396.[1] The ensemble of 40 members commissions new works, features regional and national guest soloists, and hosts a Young Artists competition annually.[2] 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;[3] this was the 4th season for the current conductor/musical director, Todd Borgmann. Former musical directors include Ken Meisinger,[4] Jordan Tang [5] and David Goza.[6]

References

  1. ^ http://ksmu.org/content/view/3173/75/ [dead link‍]
  2. ^ "Ozark Festival Orchestra Young Artists sure to impress at Sunday concert". 25 March 2009.
  3. ^ "Conducting debut caps OFO concert". 18 April 2018.
  4. ^ "Joplin Independent:Ozark Festival Orchestra announces 30th season". Archived from the original on 2010-01-28.
  5. ^ http://www.paducahsymphony.org/bio_jtang.htm [dead link‍]
  6. ^ "Drury University". Archived from the original on 2001-09-22.