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