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Concert Video

​CRS Conductor:    Cory Pederson

Videographer:      Don Anderson  

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​Venue:  Liberty Theatre -  libertyastoria.org

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Holly-Days

December 9th, 2023 - 7:00 PM PST

Columbia River Symphony presents our 8th annual holiday concert. Join us for a festive night of holiday music and cheer! Our program features students from the Lewis and Clark Elementary School choir in Astoria, OR performing with the symphony.  Come celebrate the holidays with us - our concerts are always FREE and family-friendly!

Hosted by the Liberty Theatre
1203 Commerical St, Astoria, OR 97103

Thank you to all who supported the concert in-person and during the live-stream!

Columbia River Symphony logo
Lewis & Clark Elementary School logo
Liberty Theatre logo

Program Order

Not So Silent Night

arr. by Evan VanDoren

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When Saint Nick Comes Marching In

by Robert W. Smith

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Christmas Fantastique

arr. by Victor López

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Glorious Sounds of Christmas

arr. by Dwight Gustafson

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--- INTERMISSION ---

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A Christmas Carol

composed by Alan Silvestri

arr. by Brian Sadler

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Feliz Navidad

composed by Jóse Feliciano

arr. by Chris Sharp

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Rapture

composed by Brian Blamages

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A Holiday Sing-Along

composed by Audrey Snyder

arr.  by John Moss

A Holiday Sing-Along Lyrics

"Deck the Halls" lyrics

CRS Winter 2023 Roster

Conductor

Cory Pederson

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Flute

Melissa Lagerquist

Koa Chronister

Sadie Newenhof

Acadia Dwyer

Jan Johnson

Carolyn Peterson

Kristen Wishon

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Oboe

Laurie Swanson

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Clarinet

Brayden Payne

Jeff Kennedy

Brian Hannula

Beth Milsovic

Diana Mortensen

Dawn Goodenough

Mark Lindau

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Bass Clarinet

Victoria Cancio-Lewellen

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Alto Saxophone

Rogelio Ruiz-Buckman

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Tenor Saxophone

Elena Delgado

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Baritone Saxophone

Martin Lemas

Celeste Adams

Trumpet

Bob LaTorre

Brian Vessey

Rollie Lindstrom

Daniel ErFurdt

Jacob Silver

Michael Magnuson

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French Horn

Michael McClure

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Trombone

Evan Gautreaux

Nicholas Bouovich

Mathena Buchene

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Euphonium

Susan Hinton

Noriè Durham

Kylie Malkemus

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Tuba

Greg Morril

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Tenor Saxophone

Elena Delgado

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Percussion

Margaret Frimoth

Sharyn Hedbloom

Willow Savage

Mike Morrow

Carol Shepherd

Violin I

Carole Feldman

Rosemary Ginther

Angela Pederson-Calvin

Kate Drury

Judy Anderson

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Violin II

Allyson Fabela

Jessica Darrington

Jen Schenbeck

Hana Ruiz-Buckman

Robin Buckingham

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Viola

Nick Baisley

Aaron Schuman

Eliot Adams

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Cello

Phyllis Taylor

Dylan Morrow

Rachel Morrow

Amy Sticksel

Tera Wolin

Erik Utterback

Kyrstin Connell

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Double Bass

Len Bergman

Soul Long

March Lemas

Mike Salamunovich

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To our wonderful musicians, conductor, and volunteers

THANK YOU!

The Columbia River Symphony would like to thank the Liberty Theatre for hosting our annual concert! For more info about the Liberty Theatre visit their website at libertyastoria.org.

You Can Make a Difference!

Columbia River Symphony is a vibrant 501(c)(3)  nonprofit organization that provides countless opportunities for individuals to connect through music. All of our concerts and events are designed to make music accessible to every member of our growing virtual and regional communities. We celebrate and feel our impact through inter-generational experiences that instill connection, belonging, and service to our communities and beyond.

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