Ten years ago, during the spring, Cheryl Tischer had the idea of trying to form an orchestra to allow numerous area musicians to perform more than once per year. She discussed the idea with Teclia Cunningham, and together they placed an ad in local newspapers, inviting interested musicians to a meeting held on May 14, 1991. Plans were made for rehearsals, and to acquire music and rehearsal space. We are grateful for Cheryl's foresight, because the Alpine Orchestra was formed from that beginning.

The first rehearsal had fifteen people in attendance, in donated space with borrowed music and equipment.

Initial concerts were held in August of 1991 in front of small but appreciative audiences. A Board of Directors was chosen and the Alpine Orchestra was incorporated as a nonprofit organization in December of 1991. In ten years, the orchestra has grown into a group of more than forty members, all residents of the upper Arkansas Valley, ranging in age from 15 to 85, including people from various professions, with all levels of education and musical experience. The group has been led by six different conductors and has acquired valuable knowledge, skills, and experience from each of them.

Through generous donations from ever-growing audiences, as well as from orchestra members and area businesses, the group has acquired several pieces of equipment and is building a moderate library of musical compositions.

*Members who have played all ten years

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Conductors 1991-2001

In Memoriam

Many special people have played with the orchestra over the ten years since its inception We'd like to remember those who are no longer with us.

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We would like to thank again; all the people who have helped the Alpine Orchestra survive and grow. Thank you for your contributions, especially:

And For Financial Support:

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