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Mission
The Chamber Orchestra of San Antonio (COSA) is devoted to cultivating the realm of classical music for new and versed music lovers through education, performances, and festivals that present rarely experienced as well as timeless works. COSA believes that the universal language of classical music encompasses human emotion, edifies the spirit, and promotes understanding of the world. COSA’s vision is ...
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History
It is the partial fulfillment of a dream for us to present the Chamber Orchestra of San Antonio. We have always wanted to give something back to this incredible city for the joys and memories it has given us. With our complementary talents and the convergence of our endeavors and ideas, we created this organization to be for the city ...
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Education
COSA intends to perform music on a different scale that allows for more flexibility and for the presentation of repertoire that fills the gap between small ensembles and large forces. COSA’s flexible size makes it mobile to introduce children to classical music through educational programs and special instruction. More specifically, COSA will perform for children and adults, including the elderly, ...
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Collaboration
In addressing both challenges of propagating the arts and enhancing people’s lives through the arts, COSA plans to integrate classical music with other art forms, such as the visual arts, ballet, theater, film, literature, and lectures. COSA’s vision of fully integrating the individual into society requires this interdisciplinary approach of collaborating with other organizations and individuals who are engaged in ...
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Events
The Methodist Children's Hospital and COSA Quintet on November 30, 2011. Thank you Dr. Mahendra and Kirti Patel for sponsoring this event!! [flickr]http://www.flickr.com/photos/36548818@N06/sets/72157628424313645 ,550,500[/flickr] Inaugural Board Reception on November 9th, 2010. Thanks to everyone for making our Inaugural Board Reception a smashing success! We would like to give special thanks to Bruce Bugg and The Tobin Endowment for hosting our event. Also, to the musicians, ...
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FAQs
What is the mission of The Chamber Orchestra of San Antonio (COSA)? COSA is devoted to cultivating the realm of classical music for new and versed music lovers through education, performances, and festivals that present rarely experienced as well as timeless works. COSA believes that the universal language of classical music encompasses human emotion, edifies the spirit, and promotes understanding of ...
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Join COSA
COSA is uniquely flexible and versatile in its approach to serve San Antonio and its surrounding areas. Our goal is to serve the new and the versed music lover, help educate the public about classical music, help integrate the arts, and represent this flourishing city. Join COSA and share the opportunity to inspire the public through the fine arts, using ...
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Founders
Robert C. Ehlers Robert C. Ehlers, Staff Environmental Engineer for Valero Energy Corporation, has for the last seven years managed environmental liability and ambient monitoring projects, consulted for resource recovery initiatives, and advised on federal regulatory affairs. He received his Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering from Stanford University and a Master of Science degree in Civil Engineering from the ...