2020-2021 Season

OSM’s Music Director Roger Kalia led each of the on-line programs on OSM’s Facebook page and audience members were able to watch the programs for free. Having a Facebook account was not required for viewing, although people needed a Facebook account to participate in the online chats with Kalia, interview guests, and other audience members. Each program ranged from approximately 40-50 minutes in length.

For Trivia Night, audience players accessed a Survey Monkey score record where they could answer the multiple choice questions announced by Kalia, including ‘Drop the Needle’ (aka ‘Name that tune’) challenges. At the end of the evening, the winner was announced and they later received an OSM thermal bottle as their prize. For the Watch Party, a pre-concert introduction was provided by Kalia followed by a video of the featured work with running commentary, interesting insights into the composition, composer, and performance, plus audience comments, and Q&A exchanges. A follow-on from last season, watch parties were a wonderful way to enjoy music together and stay connected with others. During the lecture on conducting, Kalia presented various topics such as score study, interpretation, and expressive gesture. Video clips of various conductors were then shown and discussed. The interviews present local leading community leaders, OSM musicians (who also performed short pieces), and partners involved in OSM’s upcoming Art of Recovery project.

• Dec 21, 2020: Classical Music Watch Party (Beethoven’s 9th Symphony and Holiday Music)