Collaboration with BYU Chamber Orchestra - February 23, 2018

Evanston Civic Orchestra recently performed its first concert of the season on February 23rd.  This was a collaborative concert with the BYU Chamber Orchestra as part of the Arts Inc. Concert Series.

Evanston played with BYU for the first half of the concert, beginning with "Marching Song, Op 22, No 2" by Gustav Holst, directed by BYU conductor Kory Katseanes.  Evanston conductor, Nick Harker, then led the combined group in "Chanson de Nuit, Op. 15, No. 1" by Edward Elgar and "Water Music" by George F. Handel. 

After intermission, BYU Chamber Orchestra finished out the concert with Joseph Hayden's "Symphony No. 60, Il Distrato in C Major"  (More Photos)

by Sara

String Players - Join the Orchestra for the Spring Season!

String players are needed in the Evanston Civic Orchestra for this coming spring season, which starts on January 11th at Davis Middle School, 6-8 p.m.  Other instrumentalists are also welcome.  Contact us to show your interest, and come to rehearsal on Thursday ready to play.

The orchestra will collaborate with the BYU Chamber Orchestra on February 23rd as part of the The Arts Inc. Concert Series here in Evanson.  On May 7th they will join with the Evanston Civic Chorus for a spring concert.

Rehearsals are weekly throughout the spring season, 6-8 p.m. at Davis Middle School.  See this calendar for specific dates and exceptions.

by Sara

Evanston Community Christmas Gala - December 1st

Mark your calendars for the 6th Biennial Evanston Community Christmas Gala, December 1st at Davis Middle School, starting with a family Christmas party at 6:00.

The Evanston Civic Orchestra will be featured during the 7:00 concert, along with the Evanston Handbell Choir, Evanston Civic Chorus, church musical groups, and other small ensembles.

A community service slideshow during the concert will show how community members and organizations have been a light in the world during 2017. 

The highlight of the concert will be the combined choir and orchestra finale, "Away in a Manger."

Admission is free to this family-friendly event!


by Sara