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