Join the Orchestra

There are 2 ways to support the Evanston Civic Orchestra:
  
1.  Player - All members of the community, high school age and older, are invited to play in the Evanston Civic Orchestra if they have a moderate degree of training/experience and can play the music. Auditions are not required.

All players must register each session and provide contact information.  The registration link will be available at the top of this page several weeks before the session starts.  The online registration form is short and simple.  If you have questions about the registration process, please use the email below.

The ECO usually has a fall session and a spring session followed by a summer break.  The Orchestra sometimes performs during the summer, but rehearsals are limited.

Member Dues are collected before each session to help pay for music, the director, the concertmaster, marketing, and other expenses.  Members may choose to pay for the entire year in the fall to receive a discount. 

• Each fall or spring session - $25 Adults; $20 Students
• Both fall and spring sessions paid in the fall - $45 Adults; $35 Students

Payment options:

• Make checks payable to Evanston Civic Orchestra and Chorus or pay in cash.
• Pay by credit card at the ECOC online store. 

We want everyone to play, even if you are unable to pay dues.  Talk to an ECOC Board Member to find out how you can still become a member and contribute meaningfully.

Email EvanstonCivicOrchestra {at} gmail.com if you have any questions about joining.

2.  Supporter

• Subscribe to our e-mail list and receive concert announcements, newsletters, and other information to keep you informed about what is happening with the ECO.  Your e-mail address will be kept private. Click to subscribe.

• Support the Orchestra by following the ECO WEBSITE BLOG BY EMAIL.

• Support the Orchestra by liking our ECOC FACEBOOK PAGE.

• Support the Orchestra by subscribing to the ECO YouTube CHANNEL.

 DONATONS and SPONSORSHIPSAll members and supporters are invited to show appreciation for the value they receive from the Evanston Civic Orchestra and Chorus, and their interest in helping the organization be sustainable, by donating or becoming a sponsor.

Donations and Sponsorships paid directly to Evanston Civic Orchestra and Chorus by check or cash, or through our online store linked above are not eligible for potential tax purposes.  When a receipt is desired for potential tax purposes, payments must be made by check to Uinta BOCES #1 Foundation, the umbrella 501(c)(3) non-profit organization over the Evanston Civic Orchestra and Chorus.  Talk to an ECOC Board member to make arrangements. 

Donations to ECOC:  General donations are very much appreciated, in any amount.  Please consider adding $5, $10, or more to your dues payment at registration.  Donations of any amount are welcome at any time.  Thank you!

Donations to the ECOC Youth Scholarship Fund:  To support our high school youth who have actively pursued their musical education and given musical service in the ECOC and community, consider donating directly to this scholarship fund.  A $500 scholarship will be awarded to one qualified high school senior each spring.  Donors who contribute $50 or more to this fund will be recognized in the concert programs.

Sponsorship of ECOC:  Sponsors are recognized in marketing on our websites and concert programs.  See our SPONSORSHIP INFORMATION PAGE to find out more about the perks associated with each level of sponsorship.