2025 Board Members
Committed to servicing our community with Music.
Jey Ping
Board President
Erin Ottmers
Treasurer
Shamaar Bowlby
Secretary
Lara Bobo
Board Member
Melinda Wade-English
Board Member
John Washburne
Board Member

The Mission of Fredericksburg Community Orchestras is to promote string education and performances in Fredericksburg, Texas and the surrounding communities.
Our outreach will have four elements:
- String ensembles
- A community string orchestra of mixed ages and ability for an intergenerational learning experience designed to bring out the best in young players and give mentoring opportunities to advanced players
- Youth classes for a variety of ages using traditional classical repertoire and fiddling
- A semi-professional Chamber ensemble to perform for special concerts and events
- Educational & performance units that visit surrounding areas in schools and churches to bring classical music to rural areas in the Hill Country.
- Summer programs for young string players that will attract a larger community from Kerrville, Boerne, San Antonio, Austin, and possibly further.
- Offering small scholarships to high school seniors who have participated in our programs as the go on to higher education.
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String Orchestra
Players with multiple years of experience on their instrument may join our community string ensemble.
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Youth Classes & Fiddling
Our youth classes use a variety of repertoire including classical music, beginning string orchestra music, and fiddling.
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Experience
Come see a an upcoming performance to see the amazing musical talent in the Texas Hill Country.