Taneycomo Festival Orchestra performs free concerts throughout June

The Taneycomo Festival Orchestra or TFO, has a mission to provide free classical music concerts and educational programs that serve the central Ozarks.

The Taneycomo Festival Orchestra is now in its 14th season. Musicians come together from all around the world with a goal to provide classical music performances or programs, presented in a casual, educational and accessible atmosphere. They present concerts and programs free of charge to encourage those who might not otherwise attend a classical music concert to enjoy the beautifully orchestrated musical programs. At least one in every eight performances is designed for children, reaching an average of 100 children per event.

TFO brings up to 100 musicians from around the globe together to make music and expand their networks. The musicians receive free lodging, meals and professional development seminars in addition to the musical group. The nonprofit organization works largely through donations. They receive some cash donations and in-kind donations, such as housing, food and venue use.

Members of the Taneycomo Festival Orchestra have been performing throughout Branson this week. The festival lasts through June 28, so there is still time to catch a performance of the Taneycomo Festival Orchestra this weekend and throughout next week.  

On Friday, June 20, at 7:30 p.m., the Taneycomo Festival Orchestra presents Metamorphoses. This concert will be held at the Hollister High School on State Route BB in Hollister and will feature music by Carlos Chavez, Jules Massenet, Gabriela Lena Frank and Paul Hindemith.

On Saturday, June 21, members of the TFO will perform at Malt and Barrel Brewing located in Cross Creek Boulevard in Branson. Enjoy Summer Serenades "Mountain Songs," beginning at 7:30 p.m. A similar performance will be held Monday, June 23, 7:30 p.m. at Hold Fast Brewing in Springfield.  

Wednesday, June 25, at 7:30 is Music by Living Composers at the Fellowship of Cross Creek in Branson.

Our Favorite Pieces will be performed on Thursday, June 26, at 7:30 p.m., also at the Fellowship at Cross Creek in Branson. 

The Orchestra’s final performance, Dreamscapes, will be held on Friday, June 27, at the Branson High School. The concert begins at 7:30 p.m. and features performers Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov, Ruth Gipps, Charles Tomlinson Griffes and Ottorino Respighi.

For more information on the Taneycomo Festival Orchestra or their upcoming performances, visit taneycomofestivalorchestra.org.