Two Performances of Handel's Messiah 2018

The Evanston Civic Orchestra is gearing up for this year's performances of George F. Handel's Messiah, on December 1st in Kemmerer, Wyoming and December 3rd in Evanston, Wyoming.  Both performances are free, with refreshments to be served afterwards.

by Sara

America the Beautiful - Spring Concert - May 25, 2017

The Evanston Civic Orchestra will join with the Evanston Civic Chorus to present America the Beautiful, a spring concert celebrating America.

We're excited to have soloist Jonathan Lange, from the Evanston Civic Chorus, join us for "Swing Low, Sweet Chariot."  Chuck Brumbaugh will be featured as soloist on the trombone for "Sometimes I Feel Like a Motherless Child."

Join us on May 25th at 7:00 p.m. at Evanston Middle School.  The concert is free, families are invited, and refreshments will be served.

by Sara

Spring Rehearsals Start February 9th

All community members are invited to join the Evanston Civic Orchestra this spring, starting on February 9th.  Rehearsals continue weekly from 6-8 p.m on Thursdays at Davis Middle School.

We'll be combining with the Evanston Civic Chorus for an Americana-themed concert on May 25th.  Some of the songs include:

• "Finlandia" by Jean Sibelius
• "Fiddle-Faddle" by Leroy Anderson
• "Sometimes I feel like a Motherless Child"
• "Battle Hymn of the Republic" with the Evanston Civic Chorus
• "America the Beautiful" with the Evanston Civic Chorus

by Sara

Join us for our biennial production of Handel's Messiah in December.  We are excited to be collaborating this year with the Kemmerer Community Choir for two performances.  The first performance will be in Kemmerer on Saturday, December 10th.  The second one is in Evanston on Sunday, December 11th.  Both concerts begin at 6:00 and will be directed by James Arbizu.  They are free and refreshments will be served afterwards at a reception for everyone.

by Sara

October 6th - First Rehearsal for Handel's Messiah 2016

The Evanston Civic Orchestra will begin rehearsing on October 6th for our December performances of Handel's Messiah.  All former and new players are welcome.  Everyone is responsible to bring your own score.  The ECO uses the Schirmer edition.  If you need to purchase a copy, visit Mountain Music on Main St. in Evanston.

Rehearsals are Thursdays from 6-8 p.m. at Davis Middle School, starting on October 6th.

The Evanston Civic Chorus and the Kemmerer Community Choir will join the orchestra for two performances in December - one in Kemmerer and one in Evanston.

The Messiah in Evanston website has more details for those interested in participating or attending the performances.

by Sara

Our Messiah Concert Is This Sunday

We're looking forward to this season's performance of Handel's Messiah.  It's coming up this Sunday, December 14th at 6:00 p.m.  The program will be held at Davis Middle School.  James Arbizu, who joined the Civic Orchestra as director this last spring, rehearsed the orchestra this fall and will direct the final performance. 

Bring your families to be inspired by this wonderful oratorio.  You will hear favorites such as "Hallelujah" and "For Unto Us a Child is Born," as well less-familiar choruses and several solos.  The concert is free and there will be a reception afterwards.

by Sara

Orchestra to Join with Chorus for Messiah 2014

The Evanston Civic Orchestra will be joining with the Evanston Civic Chorus for the biennial performance of Handel's Messiah in December.  Full orchestra rehearsals start on Oct. 9th.  See the website dedicated to this oratorio for more information about rehearsals, the program, etc.

by Sara

Spring 2014 Concert Date Set

The Evanston Civic Orchestra is excited to announce the date for a spring concert.  They'll be performing on Thursday, May 22, at 7:00 at Evanston Middle School.  The Evanston Civic Chorus will perform during the same concert.

by Sara

Christmas Gala 2013 was a Great Concert

Our recent Christmas Gala, which we hosted with the Evanston Civic Chorus, was a great success and a neat event here in Evanston.  The Civic Orchestra performed three pieces in the concert:  "Troika" (Sleigh Ride) from Lt. Kiji Suite by Serge Prokofieff, "Sleigh Ride" 3rd Movement from 3 German Dances by W.A. Mozart, and "Christmas Day, Choral Fantasy on Old Carols" by Gustav Holst.  The Combined Choirs joined the orchestra on the last piece to finish out the concert.  

"Troika" - Serge Prokofieff

"Sleigh Ride" - W.A Mozart

The Evanston Handbell Choir was a big hit with their two pieces.  Three church groups and several other small instrumental and vocal ensembles also performed.  Refreshments were served afterwards and the audience and performers enjoyed a great social time.

Check out the VIDEOS taken by Allen and the PICTURES taken by Glen


by Sara