Northumberland Orchestra & Choir
Saturday November 4 – Trinity United (Cobourg)
Sunday December 17 – Best Western Plus (Cobourg)
Northumberland Orchestra & Choir
The NOC is a not-for-profit organization that is Northumberland County’s first and foremost purveyor of beautiful orchestral and choral music.The Northumberland Orchestra was founded in 1978 when enthusiastic local musicians united to form a symphony orchestra. Throughout its history, the NOC has included and encouraged young local musicians, many of whom are now pursuing professional musical careers.
Saturday November 4, 7:30pm – Trinity United (Cobourg)
Our season premiere opens with last year’s winner of the Yip’s Music Festival (Markham). Don’t miss this opportunity to see rising young talent shine alongside our orchestra, performing in the beautifully historic Trinity United Church downtown Cobourg.
Sunday December 17, 2pm – Best Western Plus (Cobourg)
Celebrate the season with the NOC! “Christmas in Northumberland” will feature classic holiday and Christmas music, followed by a lovely dinner courtesy the Best Western Plus Cobourg! Make it an unforgettable experience…. Enjoy the day exploring the many shops downtown before coming for an afternoon concert, dinner and even a delightful hotel stay.
Dinner and a show, $65 per person, or $500 for a table of 8
The Musicians
The NOC’s members include professional musicians alongside community players from Northumberland, the Kawarthas, the GTA and more. We are a full symphony orchestra that includes strings, winds, brass and percussion.
Conductor and Artistic Director, John Kraus John is an alumnus of the Western University, where he studied Music Education. He studied clarinet with Jerome Summers, Robert Riesling, and Robert Sheeld and conducted with Jerome Summers, Morihiro Okabe, and William Gordon. As the founding director of the Durham Chamber Orchestra, the Lakeridge Philharmonic Youth Orchestra, the former Music Director of the Clarington Concert Band, and the current music director and conductor of the Northumberland Orchestra & Choir and Ottawa’s Parkdale Orchestra.
Victoria Yeh is a Canadian violinist who has performed across the country from coast-to-coast-to-coast and has been lauded by music critics internationally. Classically trained, Victoria has served as Concertmaster for various orchestras, in addition to her active performance career as a contemporary electric violinist. Today, her unique style combines classical purity with the edginess of prog fusion, heavily influenced by the likes of Jean-Luc Ponty and Joe Satriani.
When not on stage, Victoria can be found recording on countless film, television, and music projects in genres ranging from atmospheric avant-garde to hip-hop and electronica; folk and fiddle to ethno-world and rock. New to Peterborough, Victoria is honoured to be serving as the new Concertmaster for the NOC.
Make It An Experience
Ticket holders can access exclusive deals with our restaurant and hotel partners. Enjoy dinner, a show and a beautiful night on the town before you retire to your hotel room. Adventure awaits!
Saturday November 4, 7:30pm – Trinity United Church(Cobourg)
1. Purchase Show Tickets (coming soon!)
2. Reserve your pre-show dinner special at Arthur’s Pub. Free dessert with entrée and show ticket. Call (905) 372-9940 to reserve
3. Book your discounted hotel rooms at Best Western Plus Cobourg Inn & Convention Centre for just $130-135 per room (limited availability) Book Online or Call 1-866-262-6874. Ask for the Northumberland Orchestra and Choir room block
Sunday December 17, 2pm – Best Western Plus (Cobourg)
1. Purchase Show Tickets (coming soon!)
2. Reserve your pre-show dinner special at Arthur’s Pub. Free dessert with entrée and show ticket. Call (905) 372-9940 to reserve
3. Book your discounted hotel rooms at Best Western Plus Cobourg Inn & Convention Centre for just $130-135 per room (limited availability) Book Online or Call 1-866-262-6874. Ask for the Northumberland Orchestra and Choir Christmas room block
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