Ottawa Concert Association

Established 1947 in Ottawa, Illinois

2024-25 Season

Street Corner Symphony

Monday, September 23, 2024

This Nashville-based male a cappella ensemble was runner-up on NBC’s Sing Off in 2010.  Their repertoire covers a wide range, from gospel to rock and pop, appealing to the young and old alike. 

Letters From Home

Friday, November 8, 2024

Letters from Home is a USO style show, honoring artists like Frank Sinatra, the Andrews Sisters, Vera Lynn, the Nicholas Brothers, Creedence Clearwater Revival, and many others. 

Paolo Schianchi 

Friday, March 14, 2025

International guitar sensation Paolo Schianchi takes you on a jaw-dropping trip with music and comedy, from 6 to 49 strings.  With music by Bach, The Beatles, Simon & Garfunkel, Chuck Berry, Pink Floyd, Michael Jackson, and more, performed on unique instruments which he has created.  Among them, a 49-string guitar he personally designed. An experience you'll never forget!


Sail On: Beach Boys Tribute

Tuesday, April 15, 2025

Sail On plays the music of ”America’s Band”, The Beach Boys. Performing all of the group’s classic hits, plus some treasures from The Beach Boys’ brilliant extended catalog, Sail On faithfully recreates the timeless songs of surfing, cruising, dancing, and dreaming for all ages.


2023-24 Season

Mon, Sept 25, 2023 - 7:30pm

What the Church of Cash has that no one else can match is their loyalty to the song and the message that Johnny left to all of us. The band merely keeps this word alive with a youthful spirit that has entertained audiences completely.

Sun, Nov. 26, 2023 - 7:00pm

Through a variety of iconic classics, Joanne illuminates the musical diversity, pop culture, and political climate of that time in history when the world first fell in love with the magical sound of Karen and Richard Carpenter. 


Thur, Mar. 7, 2024 - 7:00pm

“Kiss Me Once: Stories from the Homefront” immortalizes the brave men and women of ‘The Greatest Generation’ in a celebration of the songs that inspired them to greatness. 


Tues, April 9, 2024 - 7:00pm

Brassfire is a virtuosic trio led by world-renowned trumpeter Jens Lindemann, who is not only a superb Juilliard-trained musician, but a wonderful entertainer.  Honoring the trumpet through the music of Louis Armstrong, Herb Alpert and Doc Severinsen 


All OCA concerts are held at Central Intermediate School in Ottawa, Illinois.