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

1. James Morrison's Retirement Concert
2. Concert of English Music 2000
3. Summer Concert 2000
4. Spring Concert 2000
5. Oldham Borough 150th Anniversary Concert
6. Summer Concert 1999
7. Spring Concert 1999
8. Concert for Young People
9. Summer Concert 1998
10. Spring Concert 1998
11. Summer Concert of Music by Berlioz
12. Spring Concert 1997
13. Winter Concert of French Music
14. Summer Concert 1996
15. Winter Concert 1995
16. Spring Concert 1995
17. Winter Concert 1994
18. Summer Concert 1994
19. Spring Concert 1994
20. Winter Concert 1993
21. International Prom for Springhill
22. Spring Concert 1993
23. Winter Concert 1992
24. Summer Concert 1992
25. Winter Concert 1991
26. Summer Concert 1991
27. Russian Concert
28. Concert of British Music
29. Summer Concert 1990
30. Spring Concert 1990
31. Winter Concert 1989
32. Italian Evening
33. Spring Concert 1989
34. Winter Concert 1988
35. Summer Concert 1988
36. Summer Concert 1987
37. Spring Concert 1987
38. Spring Concert 1987
39. Winter Concert 1986
40. Summer Concert 1986
41. Spring Concert 1986
42. Winter Concert 1985
43. Summer Concert 1985
44. Spring Concert 1985
45. Winter Concert 1984
46. Summer Concert 1984
47. Spring Concert 1984
48. Winter Concert 1983
49. Summer Concert 1983
50. Spring Concert 1983
51. Winter Concert 1982
52. Summer Concert 1982
53. Spring Concert 1982
54. Winter Concert 1981
55. Summer Concert 1981
56. Spring 1981
57. July Concert 1980
58. Spring Concert 1980
59. Winter Concert 1979
60. Concert of English Music
61. Concert of French Music
62. Russian Concert 78
63. Summer Concert 1978
64. Spring Concert 1978
65. Winter Concert 1977
66. Summer Concert 1977
67. Spring Concert 1977
68. Winter Concert 1976
69. Summer Concert 1976
70. Spring Concert 1976
71. Winter Concert 1975
72. Orchestral Concert 1975
73. Winter Concert 1974
74. Summer Concert 1974
75. Spring Concet 1974
76. Winter Concert 1973
77. Winter Concert 1972