The Orchestra of Northern New York

The Orchestra of Northern New York Enriching the quality of life in the North Country through performances of orchestral music The Orchestra's Staff:

Col. Michael J.

The mission of The Orchestra of Northern New York is to enrich the quality of life for all people in our region by sharing the power of music to inspire, educate, and entertain. Colburn (USMC, ret.), Music Director and Conductor
Kathryn M. Del Guidice, Executive Director
Jill Rubio, Personnel Manager

ONNY recognizes two of our outstanding interns who have been chosen for select awards: Alyssa Spina and Michael Wong! Re...
05/15/2026

ONNY recognizes two of our outstanding interns who have been chosen for select awards: Alyssa Spina and Michael Wong! Read on to learn more about each intern ๐ŸŽถ

๐€๐ฅ๐ฒ๐ฌ๐ฌ๐š ๐’๐ฉ๐ข๐ง๐š (SUNY Potsdam '26) was recognized with the Faculty Senate Award, given to one four-year and one transfer student with the highest grade-point average. At ONNY, she focused on music librarianship and marketing in her two internships while also performing alongside the North Country's only year-round professional orchestra and assisting stage setup and teardown. Alyssa has also been recognized with several other accolades, including Frederick B. Kilmer awards, departmental honors, and selection for the inaugural AMS Explore program. Alyssa will graduate summa cm laude with a Bachelor of Music in Musical Studies with a Performance Certificate, and in the fall, she will begin a Ph.D. in Historical Musicology at the University of Michigan with the support of a fellowship โœจ

๐Œ๐ข๐œ๐ก๐š๐ž๐ฅ ๐–๐จ๐ง๐  (SUNY Potsdam '26) was recognized with the Outstanding Internship Award, given to one intern with impressive work at their site and an exceptional dedication to the internship experience. At ONNY, his two internships focused on grant-writing, marketing, and financial management, and in these experiences, he raised over $40,000 and developed tools to reduce tax filing expenses, among many other achievements. Michael did this while also performing, managing stage setup/teardown, and producing social media content for the orchestra. He has also been recognized with several other distinctions, including the PACES Student Award, Frederick B. Kilmer awards, and departmental honors. Michael will graduate summa cm laude with a Bachelor of Music in Violin Performance and Musical Studies with a Minor in Music Business, and in the fall, he will begin an MA/MBA in Arts Administration at the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music with the support of an assistantship ๐ŸŽป

Both will receive their degrees tomorrow at 10 am at SUNY Potsdam. To attend or watch the event, visit potsdam.edu/commencement ๐ŸŽ“

Save the date! ONNY celebrates our nation's 250th birthday this July with an exciting musical program focusing on the li...
05/12/2026

Save the date! ONNY celebrates our nation's 250th birthday this July with an exciting musical program focusing on the life of American artist Frederic Re*****on in collaboration with the Frederic Re*****on Art Museum. This program features American composers such as Aaron Copland, George Gershwin, John Philip Sousa, and many others ๐ŸŽ†

In addition to our performances in Thompson Park and in Helen M. Hosmer Hall, ONNY will also perform at Ogdensburg Free Academy in Ogdensburg โœจ

Tickets go on sale on May 15 at ONNY.org/event. Don't miss this unforgettable celebration of our nation and its music and art ๐ŸŽถ

Thanks for attending the inaugural ONNY Pops Up! performance last Saturday! ๐ŸŽบThe Potsdam Brass Quintet, composed of ONNY...
04/15/2026

Thanks for attending the inaugural ONNY Pops Up! performance last Saturday! ๐ŸŽบ
The Potsdam Brass Quintet, composed of ONNY musicians, delivered an outstanding performance at the North Country Children's Museum. All children received a mini frisbee, ONNY pencil, and Pops Up! sticker, and some won small instruments made by students at the Lougheed Center for Applied Learning at SUNY Potsdam ๐Ÿช‡
Follow ONNY online and see where our musicians Pop Up! next ๐ŸŽถ

04/10/2026

Join ONNY this Saturday, April 11 at 11 am for the inaugural Pops Up! performance at the North Country Children's Museum! The Potsdam Brass Quintet will perform a variety of musical works, and a free keepsake will be given out. ๐ŸŒธ

Attendees must pay for admission to the North Country Children's Museum (museum members attend for free). To learn more, visit ONNY.org!

Join ONNY this May 9, 2026 for the Vernice N. Church Challenge for Young Artists! ๐ŸŽผJunior high and high school students ...
03/20/2026

Join ONNY this May 9, 2026 for the Vernice N. Church Challenge for Young Artists! ๐ŸŽผ

Junior high and high school students from Northern New York, Central New York, and the Capital Region who are "Pursuing Artistic Excellence" are invited to participate. A panel of ONNY's professional musicians will give coaching and feedback for young artists on the piece they intend to play at NYSSMA this spring ๐ŸŒธ

Participants must perform a Level 5 or 6 piece from the current NYSSMA manual. To learn more about the Challenge for Young Artists and how to apply, visit ONNY.org/youth-programs ๐ŸŽถ

Music in Our Schools Monthยฎ by the National Association for Music Education celebrates the importance of music educatio...
03/18/2026

Music in Our Schools Monthยฎ by the National Association for Music Education celebrates the importance of music education to all children and sustaining access to music in school. ONNY expresses its deep gratitude to all music teachers in the North Country for dedicating their time and talent to nurture the next generation of musicians and concertgoers. ๐ŸŽผ

ONNY helps sustain a tradition of orchestral music in our region through youth education programs such as the Challenge for Young Artists and the Young Artist Competition, and thanks to a generous grant from James and Diane Woods of Armonk and Gull Pond, NY, ONNY offers free in-school performances in the Adirondacks. We appreciate them for this support. ๐ŸŒธ

Join us next month for the inaugural performance of ONNY Pops Up, an initiative bringing instrumental music to new and s...
03/16/2026

Join us next month for the inaugural performance of ONNY Pops Up, an initiative bringing instrumental music to new and surprising spaces! ๐ŸŽถ

On Saturday, April 11 at 11 am, the Potsdam Brass Quintet (composed of Crane faculty members and ONNY musicians) will perform a wide range of selections at the North Country Children's Museum. The musicians will provide take-home mementos and explanations of all the different instruments. ๐Ÿ“ฏ

The concert requires payment of the museum admission fee (free for museum members), and children must be accompanied by a parent/guardian. For more information about this performance, visit ONNY.org! ๐ŸŒฟ

Thank you to all who joined us for a wonderful evening of Broadway tunes and more last Friday! ONNY had 96 attendees for...
02/16/2026

Thank you to all who joined us for a wonderful evening of Broadway tunes and more last Friday! ONNY had 96 attendees for its Valentine-themed Cabaret Show with Desserts at the Eben Holden Conference Center at St. Lawrence University, and the night ended with a standing ovation for our nine marvelous North Country musicians ๐ŸŽถ

02/12/2026

Enjoy this sneak peek of the Cabaret Show with Desserts, running TOMORROW on Friday, February 13 at 6:30 pm at the Eben Holden Conference Center! Tickets are still on sale, so don't miss out! Visit ONNY.org or call 315-212-3440 to reserve your seat today ๐ŸŽถ
Tickets may be sold at the door if the show is not sold out

JUST TWO DAYS LEFT to snag your tickets to ONNY's Cabaret Show with Desserts! ๐ŸงDon't miss out on a spectacular evening o...
02/11/2026

JUST TWO DAYS LEFT to snag your tickets to ONNY's Cabaret Show with Desserts! ๐Ÿง

Don't miss out on a spectacular evening of music from Broadway and beyond from nine fabulous North Country musicians. Complimentary desserts and a cash bar will be served ๐Ÿ˜‹

Time is running out, so grab your tickets today! Visit ONNY.org or call 315-212-3440 to purchase, and tickets will be on-sale if we aren't sold out ๐ŸŽถ

FOUR DAYS TO GO for ONNY's Cabaret Show with Desserts! ๐ŸฐDon't miss this spectacular evening of music with hits from Broa...
02/09/2026

FOUR DAYS TO GO for ONNY's Cabaret Show with Desserts! ๐Ÿฐ

Don't miss this spectacular evening of music with hits from Broadway and beyond from nine fabulous local singers. Performers include Jim Fryer, Kyle Flint, Meaghan Janovsky, Jennifer Blewett, Hailey Hodge, Andrea Ellison, Laura Gilbert, and Kimberly Busch, with Josh Barkley on piano ๐ŸŽน

Tickets are still on sale, so don't miss out - reserve your seat by visiting ONNY.org, by calling 315-212-3440, or at the door if the performance is not sold out ๐ŸŽถ

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