About Us
The Oxford Orchestra programs began in 2008 when a need for school orchestra came about from the Oxford Community Schools. Through the hard work and dedication of committed Oxford students, the program has grown substantially into one of the largest orchestra programs in District 3 of the Michigan State Band and Orchestra Association (MSBOA). Additionally, in 2015 the Oxford Community Schools was named a NAMM "Best Community for Music Education."
Marissa Casano is the current High School Director of Orchestras and K-12 String Coordinator; however, the Oxford Orchestras have a rich history and privilege of playing under the batons of numerous established conductors such as Valerie Palmieri (Adrian College), Zeiljko (Bill) Milicevic (Oakland Youth Orchestra), and Natalie Frakes. The Oxford Orchestras have performed in venues such as the Festival Disney Program in Orlando, Florida as well as St. Paul the Apostle Church in New York City.
The Oxford Orchestras offer many outlets at various levels for students interested in participating in orchestra. They include:
Ms. Marissa Casano and Mr. James Berezney are the orchestra directors for Oxford Community Schools.
Marissa Casano is the current High School Director of Orchestras and K-12 String Coordinator; however, the Oxford Orchestras have a rich history and privilege of playing under the batons of numerous established conductors such as Valerie Palmieri (Adrian College), Zeiljko (Bill) Milicevic (Oakland Youth Orchestra), and Natalie Frakes. The Oxford Orchestras have performed in venues such as the Festival Disney Program in Orlando, Florida as well as St. Paul the Apostle Church in New York City.
The Oxford Orchestras offer many outlets at various levels for students interested in participating in orchestra. They include:
- Oxford's Suzuki Strings (1st-4th Grade)
- First Year Orchestra (5th Grade)
- Second Year Orchestra (4th-5th Grade)
- Oxford Middle School Orchestras (6th-8th Grade)
- Oxford High School Orchestras (9th-12th Grade)
Ms. Marissa Casano and Mr. James Berezney are the orchestra directors for Oxford Community Schools.