FCO Board Members 2025
Jey Ping, Board President
Erin Ottmers, Tresurer
Shamaar Bowlby, Secretary
Lara Bobo
Melinda Wade-English
John Washburne
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.