Celebrating Orchestra of Southern Utah's Origins


The Orchestra of Southern Utah owes its origins to the pioneer fiddlers and the music programs in the schools and at Southern Utah University.  In 1988 a community group formed an independent non-profit organization and the federal recognition came in Sept. 1989.  At 30 years we are looking back at the early programs and want to thank all involved with the orchestra over the years.  Historical record thanks to Evelyn Jones.  For more information on the Orchestra of Southern Utah: https://www.myosu.org/
First Orchestra of Southern Utah concert notice
Orchestra personnel for April 1988 concert
Program for opening concert
Pops concert during Summer Games in 1988
Concert in conjunction with Summer Games
Concert in Parowan
Starting off the season for Cedar City
Orchestra Musicians
Opening Concert in Cedar City,logo design by Arlene Braithwaite
Winter concert 1989
Feb. 1989 concert
Musicians for Feb. 1989 concert
Fall 1989

April 1989 Concert
April musicians 1989

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