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.http://ksmu.org/content/view/3173/75/ The ensemble of 40 members commissions new works, features regional and national guest soloists, and hosts a Young Artists competition annually.http://www.monett-times.com/story/1525041.html 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 completed its 30th season on May 16, 2010; this was the 10th season for the current conductor/musical director, Ken Meisinger.http://www.joplinindependent.com/display_article.php/kenneth1252005553 Former musical directors include Dr. Jordan Tang http://www.paducahsymphony.org/bio_jtang.htm and Dr. David Goza http://www.drury.edu/multinl/story.cfm?ID=2025&NLID=135.
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Category:American orchestras