Conductor: Cory Pederson
Channel Manager: Willow Savage
Venue: Liberty Theatre - http://libertyastoria.org
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Lights, Camera, Set Sail!
August 10, 2025
Get ready for an unforgettable night of music, magic, and movie soundtracks! As part of the Astoria Regatta Season, the Columbia River Symphony presents a blockbuster concert that’s perfect for families, music-lovers, and movie fans of all ages.
From Jurassic Park to Guardians of the Galaxy, Back to the Future to The Mandalorian, enjoy a cinematic journey through some of film’s most iconic scores. You’ll hear thrilling themes from Indiana Jones, How to Train Your Dragon, E.T., Jaws, and more — plus the dramatic William Tell Overture, bold Fanfare Forza, and the sweeping Victory at Sea, honoring the U.S. Navy in WWII.
This free concert celebrates community and creativity. The Columbia River Symphony — a multigenerational ensemble — brings professional-level music to the public at no cost. Your donations keep these performances and music education programs going strong throughout the Columbia-Pacific region.
A special "thank you" to the acclaimed saxophone quartet “Saxophones Well Done” for our pre-show music! Their dynamic sound sets the perfect tone for an evening of awe-inspiring symphonic music.
Thank you to everyone who attended live at the Liberty Theatre and who listened to the concert livestream! Subscribe to our YouTube channel today to support more recording opportunities.
Program Order
Fanfare Forza
by Brian Balmages
How to Train Your Dragon
composed by John Powell
arranged by Sean O'Loughlin
Victory at Sea
composed by Richard Rodgers
arranged by R.R. Bennett
---- INTERMISSION ---
Hollywood Milestones
arranged by John Higgins
The Mandalorian
composed by Ludwig Göransson
arranged by Paul Murtha
Guardians of the Galaxy
arranged by Michael Brown
The Lone Ranger
composed by Hans Zimmer/Rossini
arranged by Brian Sadler
CRS Summer 2025 Roster
Conductor
Cory Pederson
Flute
Melissa Lagerquist
Carolyn Peterson
Koa Chronister
Barbara Ponder
Dana Delgado
Heather Bee
Oboe
Jim Piper
Clarinet
Jeff Kennedy
Chava Wolin
Beth Misovic
Brian Hannula
Mark Lindau
Alto Clarinet
Jim Piper
Bass Clarinet
Diana Mortensen
Mary Rohner
Alto Saxophone
Rogelio Ruiz-Buckman
Jim Piper
Tenor Saxophone
Elena Delgado
Jim Piper
Baritone Saxophone
Martin Lemas
Trumpet
Brian Vessy
Ian McHone
Rollie Lindstrom
Daniel ErFurdt
Jacob Silver
Michael Magnuson
Matthew R. Lantz
French Horn
Bob LaTorre (Mellophone)
Trombone
Evan Gautreaux
Nicholas Boyovich
R.J. Lagerquist
Euphonium
Susan Hinton
Tuba
Greg Morrill
Percussion
Carol Shepherd
Willow Savage
Mike Morrow
Margaret Frimoth
Sharyn Hedbloom
Aston Silver
Joey Becker
Dena Kennedy
Piano
Dena Kennedy
Violin I
Carole Feldman
Rosemary Binther
Angela Calvin-Pederson
Kate Drury
Violin II
Jessica Darrington
Alejandra Ruiz-Buckman
Isabella Churchill
Theresa Blackburn
Viola
Jan Faber
Nicholas Wolfe
Lucy Burr-Russ
Cello
Dylan Morrow
Phyllis Taylor
Rachel Morrow
Tera Wolin
Sierra Lycette
Double Bass
Mike Salamunovich
Marcy Lemas
Sol Long
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.
Special thank you to the Saxophones Well Done quartet for their pre-concert performance!
Jeff Kennedy --- Rick Bohem --- Jeff Steehler --- Jim Piper
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!
