Jefferson Baroque Orchestra

JBO

Welcome to the 15th Season of the Jefferson Baroque Orchestra & Chorus. For those who are unfamiliar with us, we are practitioners of “HIP”, a clever acronym for “Historically Informed Performance”. We do our best to present the music of the 17th & 18th centuries as it was presented then: as something fresh and new. In our search for the sounds and performing styles of the period we use instruments, techniques and singing styles as close as possible to those that Baroque composers and performers would have known; we play from editions free from 19th century accretions, or from facsimiles of original prints or manuscripts; we choose performing venues for intimacy and acoustic clarity; and we try to play and sing in such a way that the music seems as new as when the ink was still wet.

Making the Music
While the musicians who direct our concerts are among the most respected Early Music performers and teachers, most of us are not Early Music specialists. We perform with the symphony, or the OSF Green Show, Rogue Opera, Ashland City Band, SORS or Siskiyou Singers. Most of us are not professional musicians - among us are doctors, nurses, attorneys, computer programmers, mechanics, artisans and teachers. But we all share a love for this music and a dedication to share the best possible performances with our audiences. Please help us to spread the word.

Concert Schedule 2008/2009 - Regular Season

Showcase Concerts