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Sara and Donald Pistolesi perform Pizzicato Polka | ONNY Beyond the Stage

For this week's Beyond the Stage performance, Sara and Donald Pistolesi, ONNY musicians from Montreal, perform the Pizzicato Polka by brothers Johann Strauss II and Josef Strauss. Both musicians hope to see you soon once ONNY returns to the stage!
Steve Bateman & Marc Boyer | Behind the Scenes of ONNY

Each ONNY concert requires moving equipment to—and setting up at—each venue. This week, Tim Savage, interviews two of the Orchestra's Board Directors, who volunteer their time to make this happen: Steve Bateman and Marc Boyer, Board Directors, major donors, and ONNY’s Volunteer Crew for Transportation and Set-up of the Orchestra.
Gary Busch | Tuesday Talks with the Maestro

Have you ever read the program notes for an ONNY concert? They are all written by this week's guest on Tuesday Talks with the Maestro: Gary Busch, author of ONNY Program Notes; Professor of Music History, Crane School of Music, SUNY Potsdam; Piano Soloist.
Online Cookbook Now For Sale

Order your copy of the first edition of the ONNY Family Online Cookbook today! Try out over 60 receipes from ONNY musicians, patrons, staff, and members of the board this holiday season. Click here to purchase your copy for $15.
Subscribe to Our Newsletter Today

We have launched a monthly newsletter to share information about upcoming events and concerts. Click here to subscribe today!
Introducing ONNY Online

Music Director, Maestro Kenneth Andrews announces a blended season including several new digital programs for 2020-2021.
A Message from ONNY Board President, Kimberly Busch

As I begin a two-year term as President of the ONNY Board of Directors, I wish to thank our sponsors, donors, advertisers, audience members, musicians, volunteers and staff for their past support. As we navigate a world-wide pandemic, the ONNY Board is committed, first and foremost, to protecting the health and safety of our musicians and audience members, then determining how best to proceed with live music-making onstage.
ONNY Publishes 2019 Annual Report

The 2019 Annual Report to the Community is intended to keep ONNY stakeholders informed of the Orchestra's successes and challenges as it marks its 32nd year of operation. The report is available here.

Upcoming Concerts and Events

Bringing Home the Sounds of the Season

December 12, 7:30 PM

December 13, 3:00 PM

December 19, 7:30 PM

December 20, 3:00 PM

Join us for ONNY's first virtual concert, as we bring the sounds of the season into your home. Enjoy holiday favorites by the Potsdam Brass Quintet, Carriage House Quartet, ONNY Woodwind Trio, the Rubio Duo, and tenor Donald George!

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Baroque & Beyond

February 13, 7:30 PM

February 14, 3:00 PM

Featuring Virtuosic Music from or inspired by the Baroque Period and more!

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15th Annual James & Katherine Andrews Young Artist Competition

February 20, 10:00 AM

Come hear gifted young artists compete for prizes and the opportunity to perform with the Orchestra. Judges from ONNY will select prizewinners from the talented youth of our region. The first prize winner will solo at an upcoming ONNY concert.

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Upcoming Online Events

ONNY Beyond the Stage

November 27, 12:15 PM

Sara and Donald Pistolesi, ONNY musicians from Montreal, perform the Pizzicato Polka by brothers Johann Strauss II and Josef Strauss.

ONNY musicians are delighted to perform once again for you from their homes, studios, in nature and other non-traditional settings! Enjoy their personally selected pieces from the comfort and safety of your home.

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Tuesday Talks with the Maestro

December 1, 12:00 PM

Guest: Gail Schaberg, former Principal Flute and Charter Member; Professor of Music Emerita (Music Education), Crane School of Music, SUNY Potsdam; former Principal Flute, Northern Symphonic Winds

Founder, Music Director and Conductor Kenneth Andrews hosts interviews with the Orchestra’s principals, musicians and staff.

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Behind the Scenes of ONNY

December 3, 12:15 PM

Guest: Kenneth Andrews, Founder, Music Director and Conductor of The Orchestra of Northern New York; Distinguished Service Professor Emeritus and Professor Emeritus (Flute), Crane School of Music, SUNY Potsdam; Member, Adirondack Pro Musica. This is part two of Tim's four-part interview with Ken.

Tim Savage, ONNY past president (2011-2020), hosts fascinating conversations with some of the people who make possible concerts by the North Country’s only year-round professional symphony orchestra since 1988.

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November

Tickets are available at Brick and Mortar Music, (15 Market Street, downtown Potsdam), by calling the CPS box office at 315-267-2277, or online (click here).