The non-profit Columbia Gorge Orchestra Association (CGOA) was created in 2005 to promote the appreciation and performance of Classical Music in the Columbia Gorge region of Oregon.  Ensembles such as The Columbia Gorge Sinfonietta, The String Orchestra, and Voci Women's Vocal Ensemble present a number of performances throughout the year.

CGOA is actively seeking Board Members.  If you have a little time and energy to devote to the cause of Classical Music, we could use your help! Contact Board President Faith Ackerman or Music Director Mark Steighner for more information. Join the mailing list and learn about upcoming events.

Rehearsal Schedules and Performances--All rehearsals at Hood River Valley High School, 1220 Indian Creek Rd, Hood River, OR 97031

COLUMBIA GORGE SINFONIETTA rehearses Tuesday nights from 7-9 p.m., September through May. Actively seeking string players (esp. viola, cello, and bass), horn players, and percussionists. No audition is required but experience is assumed.  Some paid positions are available in the 2006-07 season.

STRING ORCHESTRA meets on Tuesdays from 5-6:30 and is primarily for beginning and intermediate players of all ages (children through adults).

VOCI is a women's choir for ages 11-adult and is open by audition.  Voci meets on Monday evenings from 7-8:30.

 

 STRING ORCHESTRA

String Orchestra is open to beginning and intermediate string players of all ages, and is taught by Deniese Sajdak. 

The group meets from 5-6 p.m. Tuesday nights in the Hood River Valley High music room.

Rental instruments--check with Columbia River Music in The Dalles (541-298-4326) for rental program information.

String orchestra rehearsals begin September 5.