Philharmonia
The OSYO Philharmonia Orchestra is a string orchestra offering experiences for advanced junior high school musicians, as well as a particularly advanced elementary students (traditionally, grades 4-9). Admission is by audition, and is open to instrumentalist who play violin, viola, cello or bass.
Under the direction of conductor, Caron Allen, the Philharmonia ensemble explores a wide variety of literature and focuses on detailed, mature music making. This orchestra gives 3 major concerts every year at various venues in the Halton region. With a rich performance history, the Philharmonia has accumulated numerous awards over the years including a Gold Medal Award at the MusicFest National festival in 2015. In 2012, the Philharmonia traveled to Los Angeles and performed at the famous Walt Disney Concert Hall.
Rehearsals
Rehearsals take place on Tuesday evenings from 7:00-8:45 pm at Kings Christian Collegiate 528 Burnhamthorpe Rd West in Oakville. Rehearsals begin in September and run through to May. Auditions are held in late May and early September, however, additional auditions can be scheduled through the season for new members. Please visit www.osyo.ca/auditions to fill out our registration form. You will be contact shortly thereafter with an audition time.
Recent Repertoire
BACH Concerto for Two Violins | LIEBERMAN Blues Fiddle on the Fringe | COPLAND “Hoe Down” from Rodeo | BACH Sheep May Safely Graze | BERNSTEIN “Mambo” from the musical West Side Story | UNGAR Ashokan Farewell | PIAZOLLA Libertango | TRADITIONAL Simple Gifts | VIVALDI L’estro Armonico, Op. 3, No. 8