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Conductor:   Cory Pederson


Venue:    Liberty Theatre - http://libertyastoria.org


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Destiny

August 9, 2026

Set sail for an unforgettable, family-friendly evening of music and community during Astoria’s festive Regatta weekend! The Columbia River Symphony invites music lovers of all ages to their spectacular summer concert, "Destiny: Follow the River to Where the Music Meets the Horizon."


This summer's cinematic theme brings a thrilling, high-energy lineup that stretches from ancient mythology to the far reaches of the galaxy.  The orchestra will take the audience on an epic musical journey featuring the powerful ancient sounds of Soon Hee Newbold’s "The Iliad,"  the dramatic clash of Randall Standridge’s "Fracas," the exotic rhythms  of Samuel R. Hazo’s "Arabesque," and the sun-soaked, lively celebration  of "Havana," arranged by Victor Lopez. Listeners will also experience  the breathtaking call for peace in Christopher Tin’s "Kia Hora te Marino," a beautiful, nostalgic nod to science fiction with Jay  Chattaway’s "The Inner Light," a stunning orchestral reimagining of the timeless classic "Unchained Melody" arranged by Roland Smeets, and the  hopeful, forward-looking anthem "Millennium" by Richard Meyer.

Come out and support your local community symphony for a night where the music truly meets the horizon!


Doors open at 6:00 PM. Arrive early and pick up snacks and drinks from our Lower Lobby Concessions to enjoy from your seat during the show! Free admission - donations gratefully accepted. 


Hosted by the Liberty Theatre - 1203 Commercial St, Astoria, OR 97103

Program Order

Millennium

composed by Richard Meyer


Kia Hora Te Marino

composed by Christopher Tin
arranged by Roland Smeets


Havana

composed by B. Lee, Y. Thug, L. Bell, C. Cabello, F. Dukes

B. Hazzard, A. Tamposi, A. Watt, P. Williams

arranged by Victor Lopéz


Arabesque

composed by Samuel R Hazo


---- INTERMISSION ---


The Iliad

composed by Soon Hee Newbold


The Inner Light

composed by Jay Chattaway

arranged by James Kazik


Unchained Melody

composed by Alex North & Hy Zaret
arranged by Roland Smeets


Fracas

composed by Randall D. Standridge

CRS Summer 2026 Roster

Conductor

Cory Pederson


Flute

Melissa Lagerquist

Koa Chronister

Carolyn Peterson

Heather Bee

Barbara Ponder

Jan Johnson

Dana Delgado


Clarinet

Jeff Kennedy

Beth Misovic

Brian Hannula

Mark Lindau


Bass Clarinet

Diana Mortensen


Alto Saxophone

Rogelio Ruiz-Buckman


Tenor Saxophone

Elena Delgado


Bari Saxophone

Martin Lemas

Trumpet

Bob LaTorre

Brian Vessey

Jacob Silver

Daniel ErFurdt

Michael Magnuson

Matthew R. Lantz


French Horn

Bob LaTorre (Mellophone)

Henry Gingerich

Julian Gingerich

Jennie Grille


Trombone

Nicholas Boyovich

R.J. Lagerquist

Norié Durham


Euphonium

Susan Hinton

Norié Durham


Tuba

Greg Morrill

Cascadian Goguen


Percussion

Mike Morrow

Aston Silver

Collin Boutin

Margaret Frimoth

Sharyn Hedbloon


Piano

Liz Crockett

Violin I

Angela Kay Calvin-Pederson

Rosemary Binther

Carole Feldman

Kate Drury

Isabella Churchill

Jude Matulich-Hall

Tom Bird


Violin II

Jessica Darrington

Alejandra Ruiz-Buckman

Theresa Blackburn

Sarah Darling

Nora Dickau

Liz Crockett

Peter Crockett

Daisy Allen


Viola

Jan Faber

Nicholas Wolfe

Chase Handler


Cello

Phyllis Taylor

Rachel Douglas-Morrow

Dylan Morrow

Tera Gold

Ella Carlos

Eva McCarley

Ainsley Marable

Ronan Hoagland

Juno Keyser


Double Bass

Mike Salamunovich

Sol Long

Zoe Morrow


Harp

Josie Egan

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

Columbia River Symphony is an all-volunteer, 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. All proceeds from supporter contributions and merchandise purchases assists our organization with providing free performances for our community and sharing the joy of playing music together.

Thank you for supporting to our community symphony!

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