Orchestra of the Eastern Shore

Concerts for the 2019/20 Season

For full program details, see 2019/20 Concert Programs

Sacred Schubert
Performances in memory of Anne Nock (Oct. 25 & 26) and Harry Crandall (Oct. 27).
Schubert's Mass No. 2 in G Major for orchestra with chorus and organ, plus short works by Handel, Bach, Massenet, Hovhaness and Mendelssohn.
Friday, October 25 7:30 pm at Cokesbury Church, Onancock
Saturday, October 26 4:00 pm at Cokesbury Church, Onancock
Sunday, October 27 4:00 pm at Hungars Church, Bridgetown

Christmas at Cokesbury
Music for the season by Corelli and others.
Saturday, December 14 2:00 pm at Cokesbury Church, Onancock

Old & New
Featuring Mozart Piano Concerto No. 21 with pianist Lee Jordan-Anders, a world premiere by Anne Neikirk, and Bach selections with the Eastern Shore Brass.
Friday, February 21 7:30 pm at Cokesbury Church, Onancock
Sunday, February 23 4:00 pm at Hungars Church, Bridgetown

Passion!
Schumann Cello Concerto with VSO cellist Rebecca Gilmore plus works by Beethoven and Haydn.
Friday, May 1 7:30 pm at Cokesbury Church, Onancock
Sunday, May 3 4:00 pm at Hungars Church, Bridgetown

Cokesbury Church is located at 13 Market Street in downtown Onancock.

Hungars Church is located at 10107 Bayside Rd in Bridgetown, beside Machipongo. For detailed directions, go to www.hungarscure.org.

The Orchestra of the Eastern Shore, founded in Onancock, Virginia in 1999, is a chamber orchestra concentrating in classical repertoire. Musicians are drawn from surrounding Eastern Shore communities and include professional educators, community members, and students.

Dr. Paul Kim has been the Orchestra's music director since 2014. Also serving as director of orchestral activities at Old Dominion University, Dr. Kim is a professional conductor, violinist, and composer with broad musical interests. He succeeded Lee Jordan-Anders, who retired after serving five years as music director. The Orchestra was founded and originally directed by Dr. Peter Dundon. The Orchestra was incorporated in 2004 and awarded non-profit 501c3 status the following year.

The Orchestra regularly presents fall, winter, and spring concerts in Accomack and Northampton Counties, including participation in the annual Christmas in Onancock concert in December and biannual Messiah sing-alongs. Concerts are free; donations welcome. Orchestra musicians are also available to play for church services, weddings, and private parties. The Orchestra welcomes new members of all orchestral instruments to audition throughout the year.