About the Orchestra
The Oregon Coast Chamber Orchestra is an all-volunteer group brought together by a love of playing and performing live music. Our members include amateurs and professionals, students and seniors, from up and down the coast and inland. Formed in 2001 under the direction of Robin DeVour, the orchestra has performed everything from early classical to contemporary original compositions.
Oboe
Gail Nichols
Nisa Newton
Sharon Rogers
Clarinet
Mary Moore
Cathy Dietz
Bassoon
Evelyn Archer
Cathleen Williams
French Horn
James Welty
Jeff Williams
Jamie Harkins
Trumpet
David Mason
Jerry Lees
Trombone
Eric Bigler
Robert Moss
Percussion/Harp
Sylvia Hartman
Jeannine Shepard
Musicians
Violin
Barbara Wilcox
Nancy Ash
Laura Cummings
Lynn Gamble
Peggy Marcoulier
Camille Shieff
Robbie Dee Smith
Viola
Erin Gordenier
Cello
Karen Patch
Kate Choi
Charlie Cunningham
Becky Knowlton
Gavin Shumate
Bass
Corinne Newbegin
Evans Longshore
Flute
Deborah McAndrew
Robin Sloan
Music Direction
The Oregon Coast Chamber Orchestra is led by Dr. Ernie Hills, professor of music emeritus at California State University and former director of the School of Music at California State University, Sacramento.
Past directors include Steve Posegate, Paul Strike, John Monks, and founder Robin DeVour.
Board of Directors
The orchestra is governed by a volunteer board of directors. Board members do not need to be musicians or to play with the orchestra. Contact us to ask about current board openings!
OCCO Board of Directors
Wes Wilcox, president
Erin Gordenier, secretary
Barbara Wilcox, treasurer
Charlie Cunningham
Mary Moore
Gail Nichols
Karen Patch
Robin Sloan
