The Catskill Symphony Orchestra has been creating magic right here for 71 years. It began as a humble community orchestra, with students, SUNY faculty, and local musicians sharing the stage. Over the decades, it’s grown into a professional ensemble of more than 50 core members, performing up to five concerts a season. Under the baton of Conductor Charles “Chuck” Schneider and now Artistic Director Glen Cortese, the CSO has evolved into a true cultural gem.…
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WOODEN WINS AWARD: Graham Wooden, a 2024 SUNY Oneonta alum and exercise science major, has been named as a regional recipient of ESPN’s Billie Jean King Youth Leadership Award, which celebrates and honors young people who are using the power of sport as a catalyst for change and making a positive impact on society. While captain of the SUNY Oneonta men’s basketball team, he was integral in designing activities for an adapted basketball clinic, a collaboration between SUNY Oneonta and…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for FRIDAY, MARCH 22 Catskill Symphony Orchestra Cabaret Concert CONCERT—6-9:30 p.m. “Cabaret: The Golden Age of Broadway.” Catskill Symphony Orchestra annual fundraiser, featuring the iconic music of Bernstein, Gershwin, Porter, Berlin, more. Followed by the guest conductor competition between local celebrities. General admission, $65. Foothills Performing Arts and Civic Center, 24 Market Street, Oneonta. (607) 431-2080 or visit https://www.catskillsymphonyorchestra.org/…
The CSO board has announced that, while premium tickets have been fully claimed, they are offering new concert-only tickets for $45.00. These tickets provide access to an evening filled with the melodies of Broadway classics performed at the Bettiol Theater.…
Nestled in our hills, Oneonta distinguished itself as the second smallest city in the country to be home of a symphony orchestra. The cabaret is CSO’s big fundraiser. Different than it was in the 90s, but still the highlight of the cold, grey winter. Real music. Fun for a cause.…
“Hello. This is Fran. Sorry I can’t be with you right now. I’m off—got another project going…” was what one would hear when leaving a message on Fran’s voice mail. How true! Fran was a lifelong learner whose calendar was filled with classes, meetings, workdays, concerts, and performances. Or, perhaps she was on one of her many international or continental trips.
As a volunteer, Fran was a charter member, officer, board member, facilitator, participant, refreshment provider, usher or appreciative audience of AAUW…
“I am honored to have been selected by the Catskill Symphony Orchestra to be their new artistic director,” Cortese said in a statement. “The board is a highly committed group of individuals who have been exceptionally supportive of my work and vision for the orchestra.…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 18 Musical Portraits with the Catskill Symphony Orchestra CLASSICAL CONCERT—6:30-10 p.m. “Musical Portraits.” Featuring the works of Respighi, Brahms and the Mother Goose ballet by Ravel. Tickets, $45. Presented by the Catskill Symphony Orchestra at the Foothills Performing Arts and Civic Center, 24 Market Street, Oneonta. (607) 431-2080 or visit https://www.catskillsymphonyorchestra.org/concerts FUNDRAISER—10 a.m. to 4 p.m. “chILD It’s Fall Y’all.” Holiday market with vendors, raffles, bottle drive and more to support 5-year-old Caitlyn Hilton in her battle…
Cooperstown's Meagan Schuermann and Jack Yorke of Milford are among those featured on this week's "Locals" page.…
Letter from Delores Rothwell Why Is Maestro Leaving CSO? The last Catskill Symphony Orchestra performance con-ducted by Maestro Maciej Żóltowski will be held on Saturday, May 13 in Oneonta. The question being asked by many attendees, sponsors and members is why his contract has not been renewed. The CSO has had nothing but praise for him in the local papers and yet they did not poll the musicians or CSO members regarding the board’s decision not to renew his contract.…