Owego Free Academy Choirs

04/20/2026

OFA music trip to was absolutely amazing! Fun day of workshops, lunch, a show and enjoying New York City. 🏙️ ❤️👏

04/10/2026

So amazing!

Patients say the ensemble, part of the neurologic music wellness program at MedStar National Rehabilitation Hospital in D.C., helps bring harmony to their lives.

03/29/2026

What a performance of Beethoven Symphony 9 - a huge congrats to the alumni Erik Tofte as the baritone soloist, OA class of 2015.

Megan Burrell, Kathy Starks, librarian, and Andrew Clark, class of 2019 all sang in the chorus! 7 Owego music students attended the performance with Mrs Williams. OA Schools OA Music Boosters Owego Apalachin Bands

03/26/2026

A huge congrats to all the choral students grades 4-12 on the District Choral Festival Tuesday night. We had a great 2 days working with the amazing Andy Beck and premiering his piece To Make a Song. Happy Music in Our Schools Month! ❤️🎶💙 OA Music Boosters OA Schools

03/24/2026

So excited to have the wonderful Andy Beck as our guest composer! World premiere tonight of To Make a Song!

03/20/2026

A MIOSM shout out to Cariann! A great soprano and solid trumpet player in the music dept. As a senior she knew how important it was to keep music in her life. 💙 OA Music Boosters Owego Apalachin Bands OA Schools

03/18/2026

One of the most wonderful voices and humans we know! Yay Graysen! ❤️

03/18/2026

We are thrilled to share that Erik Tofte (OFA Class of 2015) will be returning to the Southern Tier as a featured professional baritone with the Binghamton Philharmonic in the upcoming performance of Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9: Ode to Joy.

Don't miss this chance to see a local alum performing one of the most powerful masterpieces in music history on the big stage.

🎤 "Coming Home to Joy"
Want to hear about Erik's journey from OFA to the professional stage? Check out this fantastic interview where he discusses his return to the area for this performance:
https://binghamtonphilharmonic.org/news/blog/7722258/coming-home-to-joy-an-interview-with-baritone-erik-tofte?fbclid=IwZnRzaAQVwuhleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEe7C5qTYmKH5rJ1z6YIF11cQZcVzynyhXuwVKTdOFgdmwA6nOA-XxAoab6e2M_aem_6ByxQFc4S6ylx3JoMOrXYw

📅 Event Details
What: Ode to Joy (Beethoven’s 9th Symphony)

When: Saturday, March 28, 2026 | 7:30 PM

Where: Broome County Forum Theatre, Binghamton, NY

Featuring
Professional Soloist: Erik Tofte, Baritone (OFA Alum!)

🎟️ Ticket Info
Kids 17 & under are FREE thanks to M&T Bank!

Call the Box Office at 607-723-3931 to claim free youth tickets or contact Mrs. Burrell at OFA directly through email at [email protected].

Get more information here: https://binghamtonphilharmonic.org/m-t-bank-2025-2026-symphonic-series

03/13/2026

Another MIOSM spotlight! Celebrating the value and meaning of music this month ❤️💙

03/06/2026

It’s Music in Our Schools Month! This month we’re going to celebrate by showcasing students in our department, kicking off with Vincent Kneller! He’s in Concert Band, Jazz I, Music Theory, Music Production, and MTB. OA Music Boosters OA Schools

03/02/2026

Congrats to the first Tioga Count Music Education festival this weekend. Owego had 17 students in the Senior High chorus and 4 soloists - awesome weekend of music making to kick off music in our schools month! OA Schools OA Music Boosters