Conductor: Cory Pederson
MC: Kellan Pederson
Venue: Liberty Theatre - http://libertyastoria.org
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The Bump (2026)
April 26, 2026
This is no ordinary concert…it’s a family-friendly, comic-comedy musical adventure inspired by THAT legendary bump along Highway 26 that everyone knows and loves (or fears).
This free matinee concert is designed for all ages and promises music, laughter, and community spirit wrapped into one unforgettable afternoon. Tell your friends. Bring your family. Share the fun!
Hosted by the Liberty Theatre in Astoria, OR.
"The Bump" In The News:
"Hwy 26’s ‘The Bump’ sends cars airborne as locals fight for improvements" - Anthony Kustra, KOIN TV
"Highway 26 ‘bump’ in Clatsop County returns months after costly repairs" - Julia Lopez, FOX 12, KPTV
Program Order
Music for a Darkened Theatre
composed by Danny Elfman
arranged by Michael Brown
The Imperial March
composed by John Williams
arranged by Paul Murtha
Mission Impossible
composed by Lalo Schifrin
arranged by Calvin Custer
Rampage!
composed by Todd Stalter
Gonna Fly Now
composed by Bill Conti, Carol Connors
& Ayn Robbins
---- INTERMISSION ---
Scream
composed by Randall D. Standridge
Ambush
composed by Dakota Pederson
The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly
composed by Ennio Morricone
arranged by Brandon C Stanley
May the Road Rise to Meet You
arranged by Steven J. Pyter
Groovitude
composed by Randall D. Standridge
CRS Spring 2026 Roster
Conductor
Cory Pederson
Flute
Melissa Lagerquist
Koa Chronister
Carolyn Peterson
Barbara Ponder
Jan Johnson
Dana Delgado
Chris Kruebbe
Clarinet
Jeff Kennedy
Chava Wolin
Beth Misovic
Michael Avila
Brian Hannula
Mark Lindau
Bass Clarinet
Mary Rohner
Alto Saxophone
Rogelio Ruiz-Buckman
Tenor Saxophone
Elena Delgado
Trumpet
Bob LaTorre
Rollie Lindstrom
Daniel ErFurdt
Jacob Silver
Matthew R. Lantz
French Horn
Bob LaTorre (Mellophone)
Trombone
Evan Gautreaux
R.J. Lagerquist
Norié Durham
Euphonium
Susan Hinton
Norié Durham
Tuba
Greg Morrill
Cascadian Goguen
Percussion
Mike Morrow
Aston Silver
Collin Boutin
Newt Killops
Tammy McArthur
Graham Nystrom
Piano
Dena Kennedy
Violin I
Carole Feldman
Rosemary Binther
Angela Kay Calvin-Pederson
Kate Drury
Isabella Churchill
Violin II
Jessica Darrington
Alejandra Ruiz-Buckman
Theresa Blackburn
Sarah Darling
Nora Dickau
Liz Crockett
Peter Crockett
Thomas Bird
Hailey Ranta-Crus
Josiah Corbin
Viola
Nick Baisley
Nicholas Wolfe
Lucy Burr-Russ
Chase Handler
Cello
Phyllis Taylor
Rachel Douglas-Morrow
Tera Gold
Erik Utterback
Double Bass
Mike Salamunovich
Sol Long
Sorina Greer
Zoe Morrow
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!
