OSO Conductor: James Morrison

James’ association with the orchestra continues as a violinist, and honorary patron. An amateur violinist, who was at one-time leader of the ICI (Blackley) Symphony Orchestra under Maurice Handford, and latterly, David Ellis. James Morrison held the post from 1973 until 2001. Under his conductorship, regular performances were established for the first time and a policy of giving opportunities to young soloists and others with local connections was actively pursued. An examination of the list of soloists will reveal that many are now well established professional artistes. This picture shows James Morrison (left) with Roger Morris, until recently chairman of the orchestra, and Ann Heeks, who has been leader of the orchestra for many years.
Concerts performed
- James Morrison's Retirement Concert
- Concert of English Music 2000
- Summer Concert 2000
- Spring Concert 2000
- Oldham Borough 150th Anniversary Concert
- Summer Concert 1999
- Spring Concert 1999
- Concert for Young People
- Summer Concert 1998
- Spring Concert 1998
- Summer Concert of Music by Berlioz
- Spring Concert 1997
- Winter Concert of French Music
- Summer Concert 1996
- Winter Concert 1995
- Spring Concert 1995
- Winter Concert 1994
- Summer Concert 1994
- Spring Concert 1994
- Winter Concert 1993
- International Prom for Springhill
- Spring Concert 1993
- Winter Concert 1992
- Summer Concert 1992
- Winter Concert 1991
- Summer Concert 1991
- Russian Concert
- Concert of British Music
- Summer Concert 1990
- Spring Concert 1990
- Winter Concert 1989
- Italian Evening
- Spring Concert 1989
- Winter Concert 1988
- Summer Concert 1988
- Summer Concert 1987
- Spring Concert 1987
- Spring Concert 1987
- Winter Concert 1986
- Summer Concert 1986
- Spring Concert 1986
- Winter Concert 1985
- Summer Concert 1985
- Spring Concert 1985
- Winter Concert 1984
- Summer Concert 1984
- Spring Concert 1984
- Winter Concert 1983
- Summer Concert 1983
- Spring Concert 1983
- Winter Concert 1982
- Summer Concert 1982
- Spring Concert 1982
- Winter Concert 1981
- Summer Concert 1981
- Spring 1981
- July Concert 1980
- Spring Concert 1980
- Winter Concert 1979
- Concert of English Music
- Concert of French Music
- Russian Concert 78
- Summer Concert 1978
- Spring Concert 1978
- Winter Concert 1977
- Summer Concert 1977
- Spring Concert 1977
- Winter Concert 1976
- Summer Concert 1976
- Spring Concert 1976
- Winter Concert 1975
- Orchestral Concert 1975
- Winter Concert 1974
- Summer Concert 1974
- Spring Concet 1974
- Winter Concert 1973
- Winter Concert 1972