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Newly appointed Gorge Sinfonietta Conductor Lars Campbell. Contributed photo

THE GORGE — The Columbia Gorge Orchestra Association (CGOA) opens its 2026-2027 season with an expansive lineup across four distinct ensembles: orchestral, jazz, choral, and musical theater. This fall, audiences can look forward to high-energy big band showcases and a new chapter for the Gorge Sinfonietta.

Jazz Collective Big Band opens the CGOA season on Sept. 10 with “End of Summer Big Bands Royale,” a joint showcase alongside the NoPo Big Band. The ensemble returns on Oct. 23 for “Moonlight Over the Gorge” in Cascade Locks, featuring an evening of music and dancing.