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] Dr. Jordan Tang [5] and Dr. David Goza.[6]

References
  1. http://ksmu.org/content/view/3173/75/
  2. http://www.monett-times.com/story/1525041.html
  3. http://www.monett-times.com/story/2505344.html
  4. http://www.joplinindependent.com/display_article.php/kenneth1252005553
  5. http://www.paducahsymphony.org/bio_jtang.htm
  6. http://www.drury.edu/multinl/story.cfm?ID=2025&NLID=135
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