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 Concert on Thursday This Week

We're excited about the music we're performing this week at our spring concert.  Everyone will recognize Mozart's Symphony No. 40, 1st. Movement.  Carolee Bowen will join with the orchestra to perform an oboe concerto by Alessandro Marcello.  The "Bacchanale" from Samson and Delilah by Saint Saens is exciting and will likely sound familiar.

The Civic Chorus will also perform in the concert.  They have prepared some beautiful choir favorites.

We hope to see you on Thursday, May 22nd, at 7:00 p.m at Evanston Middle School.  The concert is free and refreshments will be served afterwards.

by Sara