Maestro Aquino discusses his new work Caribe 102 Caribe 102 For String Orchestra and Percussion Family is everything in life. Caribe 102 is dedicated to the long and laborious life of my grandfather Geronimo Aquino. He was a farmer
Read MoreGFO Young Artists 2021 Bradley Greathouse, French Horn A local to the St. Louis area, Bradley Greathouse is a dedicated student, leader, and musician. Bradley was raised in St. Peters, Missouri, and graduated with honors from Fort Zumwalt East
Read MoreDana Hotle, Clarinet Dana Hotle, clarinet, can be heard performing in both her home state of Missouri and in Illinois. She is principal clarinet with the Illinois Symphony Orchestra and performs with Winter Opera St. Louis. Dana is a
Read MoreThe 2021 Virtual Chamber Concert Series We hope you enjoyed our first virtual chamber concerts April 15-18, 2021. We certainly enjoyed bringing it to you. It gave us the rare opportunity to reach out to you in your own
Read MoreIn just one day we were able to raise funds that will help us continue to perform free public concerts, inspire budding musicians, and give the gift of classical music to very young listeners. Missed your chance? Donate now! Your gift
Read MoreIn accordance with the Missouri ArtSafe Pledge, we are taking steps to reopen our concerts to patrons in a safe, responsible manner. Missouri ArtSafe Pledge To ensure that we may Create Safely, Present Safely, and Attend Safely we pledge
Read MoreSadly, we report the loss of a great friend of the Gateway Festival Orchestra, James “Jim” Eaton, who passed away on December 16.
Read MoreGateway Festival Orchestra Announces Election of New President and Three New Board Members. We are thrilled to welcome these talented individuals. Their unique backgrounds, diverse experience plus long standing connections to the orchestra will make them a great asset to
Read MoreNotes from our 2019 Season Since 1970, the GFO has performed at the Brookings Quadrangle of Washington University, a casual outdoor setting conducive to picnics and family gatherings. In 2019 the “Wash U Quad” was unavailable due to construction
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