© 2025 | Jefferson Public Radio
Southern Oregon University
1250 Siskiyou Blvd.
Ashland, OR 97520
541.552.6301 | 800.782.6191
Listen | Discover | Engage a service of Southern Oregon University
Donate
Play Live Radio
Next Up:
0:00
0:00
0:00 0:00
Available On Air Stations
The Jefferson Exchange

Rogue Valley Symphonic Band Holiday Concert leads into 2026 season

By Mike Green,
Natalie Golay
Published December 10, 2025 at 10:16 AM PST
Ways To Subscribe
Dr. Alex Gonzalez, Director of Bands at SOU
Southern Oregon University
/
SOU
Dr. Alex Gonzalez, Director of Bands at SOU

Dr. Alex Gonzalez teaches courses in music pedagogy at Southern Oregon University, where he is also the Director of Bands for SOU. Dr. Gonzalez is also the Artistic Director and Conductor for the Rogue Valley Symphonic Band. He joins the Exchange to discuss the RVSB Holiday Concert on Dec. 14 and the upcoming 2026 season.

Dr. Alex Gonzalez is Director of
JPR Senior Producer Natalie Golay
Dr. Alex Gonzalez is Director of Bands at Southern Oregon University where he teaches music pedagogy. He is also the Artistic Director of the Rogue Valley Symphonic Band. Dr. Gonzalez joined Mike Green, host of the Jefferson Exchange, in the JPR studio on Dec. 10, 2025.

Tags
The Jefferson Exchange AppfeedJefferson Exchange
Stay Connected
Mike Green
Mike Green is host of the Jefferson Exchange. Mike has lived in Southern Oregon for more than two decades. He is an award-winning journalist with over 20 years experience in media, specializing in media innovation, inclusive economics and entrepreneurship.
See stories by Mike Green
Natalie Golay
Natalie Golay is the Senior Producer of the Jefferson Exchange. She has a B.A. in Visual Arts, a certificate of recommendation in multimedia from the Vancouver Film school, and a law degree from the University of British Columbia. A communications professional for over 20 years, Natalie is a natural storyteller with extensive audio and video production skills.
See stories by Natalie Golay