Britt festival Orchestra
extraordinary
orchestral music
under the stars
World-Class Music in the Heart of Southern Oregon
As the summer heat lifts and the sun sets behind the ponderosa pines, experience the power of live symphonic music with the Britt Festival Orchestra — a group of musicians from the finest orchestras who gather together in Jacksonville to perform captivating concerts under the stars.
Britt Chamber Music Series
Britt is proud to carry forward the Winter Classical Concert Series, a cherished tradition lovingly nurtured by the Jacksonville Oregon Friends of Classical Music (JORFCM).
Now presented as Britt’s Chamber Music Series, this program brings world-class chamber music to Jacksonville, extending Britt’s programming beyond the summer season and into the heart of winter.
Orchestra Openings
Be a part of unforgettable concerts under the Oregon sky, surrounded by 2,000 of your biggest fans. Check out current openings in the Britt Festival Orchestra and submit your audition materials today.
Meet the Orchestra
Every summer, musicians from orchestras across the U.S. make their way to Jacksonville to perform captivating concerts under the stars. Before you see them at Bella Union or while strolling along California Street, get to know our orchestra musicians.
Host A Musician
Interested in helping our musicians feel at home in the Rogue Valley? Then roll out your welcome mats and join our Homestay Program!
Housing BFO musicians is a great way to get to know these incredible artists, showcase your South Oregon pride, and form lasting friendships.
Open Rehearsals
How do 80 orchestral musicians work together to deliver spellbinding performances that move and inspire? Find out by attending one of our free open rehearsals!
Many of the Britt Festival Orchestra’s rehearsals are open to the public — no tickets required. But if you want even more behind-the-scenes access, consider hosting a Britt Festival Orchestra musician today.
Crater Lake Project
Relive the Britt Festival Orchestra’s 2016 world-premiere performance of Michael Gordon’s Natural HIstory at Crater Lake National Park. Against a backdrop of deep blue water and towering cliffs, our musicians joined forces with tribal drummers and a 50-person choir to celebrate Crater Lake’s immeasurable beauty.
