Summer Office Hours
During this time while the performing arts are still on pause, the OSFL office at 49 Bridge St. in Corning is not open to the public.
Administrative staff are working Mon.-Thurs. 9-4 for phone calls, emails or drop offs.
During this time while the performing arts are still on pause, the OSFL office at 49 Bridge St. in Corning is not open to the public.
Administrative staff are working Mon.-Thurs. 9-4 for phone calls, emails or drop offs.
Join the Youth Orchestra or Junior String Ensemble now!
New students should submit applications and video recordings to audition. Read more...
We are excited to announce Debrah Devine as the new Junior String Ensemble Conductor for the 2020-21 season!
Listen to her Facebook Live Mini-Concert below.
New students should submit applications and video recordings to audition. Read more...
We are excited to announce Debrah Devine as the new Junior String Ensemble Conductor for the 2020-21 season!
Listen to her Facebook Live Mini-Concert below.
The OSFL is temporarily off-stage
but lucky for you, we are online!
Enjoy these Facebook Live Mini-Concerts and Archived Treasures recordings for free.
Don't miss the next one!
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Emily Ickes, Percussion
Sunday, September 13 at 7:30 PM https://www.facebook.com/theOSFL/ Repertoire: Prelude from Cello Suite No. 3 in C Major by J.S. Bach Beads of Glass by Gordon Stout Cello Suite No. 1 by J.S. Bach Love for Gloria by Josh Oxford |
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This concert is made possible in part by the QuickARTS grant program administered by The ARTS Council of the Southern Finger Lakes and funded by the Community Foundation of Elmira-Corning and the Finger Lakes.
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Debrah Devine, Violin
Sunday, September 13 at 7:30 PM Watch now on Facebook Repertiore: Partita in E Major by J.S. Bach Fantasia No. 1 and 7 by Georg Philipp Telemann |
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Avner Finberg, Composer and Violinist
Sunday, August 30 at 7:30 PM https://www.facebook.com/theOSFL/videos/803070123864312 Repertiore: Prelude from Partita No. 3 in E Major by J.S. Bach Sonata No. 2 by Ysaÿe Recitative & Scherzo by Kreisler Ascension by Finberg Sphere by Finberg |
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Emily Dobmeier, Principal Clarinet
Sunday, August 16 at 7:30 PM https://www.facebook.com/theOSFL/videos/3311129885607879 |
Backstage with Toshi
Sunday, July 26 at 7:30 PM Toshi presented an introduction to the history of conducting, the conductor’s baton, and different styles of conducting. In celebration of Beethoven’s 250th birthday, Toshi discussed Beethoven’s birthday myth and gave a brief demonstration of various approaches to conducting the opening of Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony. Listen now at https://youtu.be/eUMgNoleQoA 
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Archived Treasures #2
Posted on Sunday, July 12 Watch on Youtube now.
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Archived Treasures #1
Posted on Sunday, June 28 Watch on YouTube now.
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Youth Orchestra and Junior String Ensemble
Final Concert Video
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Due to the continued closures, we are not able to hold the final concert for the Youth Orchestra and Junior String Ensemble that had been rescheduled for June 14. In its place, we have put together a final video to showcase the students' work over the season and honor the Youth Orchestra seniors. Please join us on Facebook to view the final concert video and congratulate the students for their hard work and perseverance during this unusual time. View Video on Facebook. |
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OSFL Facebook Live concerts are recorded!
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As you enjoy the music at your convenience, please consider making a donation to support the orchestra and the musicians during these times when we are not able to hold concerts in person.
Follow the OSFL Facebook page for details and for future concerts like these.
Follow the OSFL Facebook page for details and for future concerts like these.
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Max Buckholtz, principal violist
Sunday, May 31 at 4 PM |
Diemecke Duo, violin and cello
Sunday, May 17 at 4 PM |
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Jeanne Sperber, flute Sunday, May 3 at 4 PM 
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Rosanna Moore, harp Friday, April 17 at 7 PM |
A Musical Message of Encouragement to Our Hurting World
Join the Off-Stage Friends League
Sustain the OSFL through these extraordinary times.
Your support today is music to your ears tomorrow.
Become a Member
The OSFL staff is working from home and in the office.
During this trying time, we encourage everyone to use music and the arts to lift your spirits.
For your safety, we are not accepting visitor in the office at this time. Please call or email us.
During this trying time, we encourage everyone to use music and the arts to lift your spirits.
For your safety, we are not accepting visitor in the office at this time. Please call or email us.
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While you are at safely at home, please support the OSFL with your Amazon orders. The OSFL is listed under our legal name on Amazon Smile. If you select Corning-Elmira Musical Arts, Inc. as your charity of choice when shopping on AmazonSmile, then Amazon will donate a percentage of your purchases to benefit our organization. Thank you for supporting the OSFL! |
