OVCO Season 13 Opening Concert

The Oneota Valley Community Orchestra (OVCO) celebrates its 13th season in 2026-27 under its music director, Matthew Cody. The season opens with American Tapestry, celebrating America’s 250th anniversary, on October 18, 2026, at 3pm at the Decorah High School Auditorium. American Tapestry features returning guest artist, baritone Chad Sonka, singing Letters from Lincoln by Michael Daugherty. The program will also feature Fanfare for the Uncommon Woman by Joan Tower, “America the Beautiful” arranged by Philip Rothman, and the ballet suite Billy the Kid by Aaron Copland.

OVCO is sponsored by The David and Candace Arp Family and Depot Outlet. Support is also provided by the National Endowment for the Arts and the Iowa Arts Council, which exists within the Iowa Economic Development Authority.