March 6, 2026 3:30 a.m. 

On Wednesday, Douglas County Commissioners hosted their 5th annual Music at the Courthouse concert series at the Douglas County Courthouse.

A county release said the event featured nine local music programs in celebration of National Music in our Schools Month. The commissioners issued a proclamation prior to the first performance declaring March as Music in our Schools month in Douglas County. A copy of the proclamation was presented to each of the schools attending prior to their performance.

This year it was another large turnout of music programs showcasing their musical talents for two and a half hours. 211 local students, aged six to eighteen, under the direction of their teachers, gathered at the courthouse.

A list of all the participating schools and their instructors is listed with this story at www.541radio.com

A copy of the proclamation presentation, as well as recordings of the live performances of all nine musical groups is posted on the county government Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/DouglasCountyeGovernment

Riddle Junior High School Band Marty Follose – Riddle

Riddle High School Band Marty Follose – Riddle

North Douglas High School Band Johnny Leal – Drain

Glide High School Band Nickolas Perini – Glide

Sutherlin High School Vocal Essence Choir Melissa Jmaeff -Sutherlin

Glide High School Choir Nickolas Perini – Glide

Hucrest Elementary Band Colin Horowitz – Roseburg

Oakland Middle School Choir Lisa Powell – Oakland

South Umpqua Chamber Ensembles Jeff Soffer – Myrtle Creek