University City Symphony Orchestra
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University City Symphony Orchestra (UCSO) | |
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Orchestra | |
Founded | 1960 |
Location | University City, Missouri |
Principal conductor | Dr. Leon Burke III |
Website | www |
The University City Symphony Orchestra (UCSO) is a non-profit community orchestra, established in 1960, giving amateur musicians in the St. Louis, Missouri area the opportunity to play orchestral literature. Though drawing on musicians from throughout the surrounding area, it rehearses and holds the majority of its free concerts in University City, Missouri.
Currently under the direction of Dr. Leon Burke III, the orchestra sponsors the William Schatzkamer Young Artists Competition, partners with other area musical organizations and plays throughout St. Louis area and surrounding counties though the (COCA) is home to most of its performances.
History[]
The University City Symphony Orchestra was established in 1960, in part to provide summer employment for the musicians of the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra. Its first President, was wife of then-Mayor Nathan Kaufman.
People[]
- president (2002–2005), (2006–Present)
Music Directors[]
- Leon Burke III (1997–Present)
- William Schatzkamer (1960–1997)
See also[]
University City Symphony Orchestra – Programs by Season
External links[]
- Musical groups established in 1960
- American orchestras
- 1960 establishments in Missouri
- Performing arts in Missouri
- Musical groups from Missouri