Oconomowoc Chamber Orchestra

05/25/2026

On this Memorial Weekend, we honor those who served and gave their all. You may enjoy the OCO's 2022 Memorial Weekend Concert on YouTube. The full concert as well as the individual tracks are all posted.

Full Concert
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vvgEQ2AI04o

Mahler Adagietto with Memorial Tribute video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_yDh2PaY18Y

Fanfare-Baseball
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6RE6NeONqCk&list=RD6RE6NeONqCk

and others...

05/18/2026

We're happy to announce that the OCO has received a 2026 WAMI (Wisconsin Area Music Industry) Award this evening.

Thanks to the WAMI Association and those of you who gave a nod to the OCO!

05/07/2026

We're happy to release a recording of
Beethoven's String Quartet Op. 18 #2, 1st mvmt.

Performed by the OCO String Quartet with
Suzanne Ignaszak, violin; Sara Kureck, violin;
Robert Ignaszak, viola; Wendy Enters, cello.

The performance was a part of the OCO 2025 Holiday & Classics Concert. 7 other movements from the program are also available on YouTube.

This performance of the first movement of the L.v. Beethoven String Quartet, Op. 18 #2, 1st mvmt by the OCO String Quartet, was featured on the OCO 2025 Holi...

04/03/2026

Trio Arabesque II, with OCO Musicians Wendy Enters, Cello; Roberta Carpenter, Violin & Lannette Calhoun, Piano performed in Oconomowoc at Good Shepherd Church on March 8th, and in Watertown on the Music on Mondays Series on March 9th.
The OCO-bot made a reprise appearance.
These photos are from those two events.

03/08/2026

Trio Arabesque II features violin, cello and piano in a full-length concert today at 4pm. And it will still be light outside afterward! General admission $28, Seniors/Students/Veterans $20.

03/06/2026

Join us for music by Brahms, Beethoven, beloved Wisconsin composer Crawford Gates and more! Trio Arabesque II is playing Sunday March 8th at 4pm in Oconomowoc.

03/04/2026

As seen in the Oconomowoc Enterprise … please join us Sunday, March 8th at 4pm for Trio Arabesque II at Good Shepherd Church.

02/23/2026

Crawford Gates, the composer who wrote the Fanfare for Lake Country for the OCO, is one of the most prolific composers in American and global history. This 10 1/2 minute video gives you an insight into his life, music, and personality.

This 10 1/2 minute video depicts the life and works of the prolific American composer Crawford Gates. His compositions and orchestral performances provide a ...

02/01/2026

We hope you'll mark your calendars and join us on Sunday March 8th for this very special concert!

01/24/2026

On this wintery Wisconsin weekend... we're happy to share a link to the OCO Dec 6th 2025 performance of 'Let It Snow!' arr. Robert Longfield.

This performance of 'Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow! arranged by Robert Longfield is performed by the Oconomowoc Chamber Orchestra at the Good Shepher...