Findlay Community Orchestra has 1st performance

FINDLAY — About 400 people showed up for Findlay Community Orchestra's first-ever concert, held at First Presbyterian Church, 2330 S. Main St., on Nov. 23. The free concert featured both holiday music and classical selections. The event was made possible with support from Visit Findlay, the Sweet Home Team at Key Realty and First Presbyterian Church. Under the direction of Jeremy Sheets, the performance spanned baroque, folk, classical and seasonal favorites, including the following:● Sinfonia in F by Antonio Vivaldi (arranged by Steven Frackenpohl)● Waltz No. 2 by Dmitri Shostakovich (arranged by Paul Lavender)● Hopak by Modest Mussorgsky (arranged by Merle J. Isaac)● Folk Tune and Fiddle Dance by Percy Fletcher● A Prayer for Peace by John Williams● Fantasia on Greensleeves by Ralph Vaughan Williams (arranged by Deborah Baker Monday)● Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring by J.S. Bach (arranged by Percy Hall)● A Charlie Brown Christmas arranged by Larry Moore● Christmas Classics arranged by Jon Ward Bauman● A Christmas Festival by Leroy Anderson (adapted for string orchestra by Michael Story) The Findlay Community Orchestra was formed to provide a welcoming, high-quality string orchestra experience for area musicians of varied backgrounds, a release from the orchestra states. With 40 members, FCO hopes to be a home for community musicians and an asset for the region. Rehearsals for the orchestra's April 26, 2026 concert begin in January. Interested musicians are encouraged to reach out via FCO's Facebook page or by email at findlaycommunityorchestra@gmail.com.