Announcing Our 76th Season!

The St. Louis Civic Orchestra is excited to announce its 76th season under the batons of Artistic Director Dr. Barry Ford and Assistant Conductor Asher Harris.

Comprised of talented musicians from various walks of life, the Civic presents inspiring performances that engage audiences of all ages. The orchestra promotes musical education, fosters artistic growth, and provides an opportunity for local musicians to share their passion and talent with the community.

In an effort to make live music accessible and available to everyone, all concerts are free to attend.

The season begins on October 25, 2025, at the Lee Theater in the Touhill Performing Arts Center on the campus of the University of Missouri-St. Louis. The program will include Dvorak’s Carnival Overture and Respighi‘s Boutique Fantasque and will feature the United States premiere of Rhapsody for Trumpet and Orchestra by Mikis Theodorakis.

The orchestra’s second concert will be on December 6, 2025, at Ritenour High School in Overland. On the program are Holst‘s Somerset Rhapsody, Symphonic Dances from Fiddler on the Roof, and a delightful selection of holiday music. A highlight of the evening will be ballet dancers performing selections from Tchaikovsky‘s The Nutcracker.

St. Louis Civic Orchestra’s third concert will be on February 28, 2026, at the First Presbyterian Church of Kirkwood. This concert will include Charles Ives‘ Unanswered Question, Copland‘s Our Town, Einojuhani Rautavaara‘s Cantus Arcticus (Concerto for Birds and Orchestra), and Grofe‘s Grand Canyon Suite.

At its fourth concert on April 11, 2026, the Civic will feature the winner(s) of the annual Florence Frager Young Artist Competition. This competition will be held in November 2025. Also on the program will be Shostakovich‘s lively Festive Overture, Danse Bacchanale by Camille Saint-Saëns, and Ravel‘s Mother Goose Suite. Applications will be posted in the fall.

In conjunction with the City of Overland’s Community Parade, the orchestra will present its final concert on May 16, 2026, at Norm Myers Park.

Saturday October 25, 2025 at 7:00 PM - Dvorak, Respighi, and Theodorakis

Dvorak - Carnival Overture
Respighi - Boutique Fantasque
Mikis Theodorakis - Rhapsody for Trumpet and Orchestra (US Premiere)

Lee Theater at the Touhill Performing Arts Center
on the campus of the University of Missouri-St. Louis
Touhill Cir
St. Louis, MO 63121

Saturday December 6, 2025 at 7:00 PM - Tchaikovsky, Holst, and Holiday Favorites

Tchaikovsky - The Nutcracker excerpts (ft. ballet dancers)
Holst - Somerset Rhapsody
Symphonic Dances from Fiddler on the Roof

Christmas and Holiday Favorites

Ritenour High School Auditorium
9100 St. Charles Rock Road
St. Louis, MO 63114

Saturday February 28, 2026 at 7:00 PM - Ives, Copland, Rautavaara, Grofe

Ives - Unanswered Question
Copland - Our Town
Einojuhani Rautavaara - Cantus Arcticus (Concerto for Birds & Orchestra)
Grofe - Grand Canyon Suite

First Presbyterian Church of Kirkwood
100 E Adams Avenue
Kirkwood, MO 63122

Saturday April 11, 2026 at 7:00 PM - Shostakovich, Saint-Saëns, Ravel, and Florence Frager Young Artist Competition Winner(s)

Shostakovich – Festive Overture
Saint-Saëns – Danse Bacchanale
Ravel - Mother Goose Suite

Winners of the Florence Frager Young Artist Competition (TBD)

First Presbyterian Church of Kirkwood
100 E Adams Avenue
Kirkwood, MO 63122

Saturday May 16, 2026 at 7:00 PM - - - Pops Concert at Overland Day Celebration

Repertoire and time to be announced soon

Norm Myers Park
8700 Midland Blvd
Overland, MO 63114

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Open Position: Assistant Conductor

🎶 Exciting Opportunity Alert! 🎶 The St. Louis Civic Orchestra is seeking a dynamic and passionate individual to join our team as Assistant Conductor! 🎻 If you're an aspiring conductor with a strong academic background and practical experience, we invite you to be a part of our 75th season starting in Fall 2024. Apply by March 15, 2024 – details at www.stlco.org. 🎼 #ConductorOpportunity #MusicJobs #StLouisCivicOrchestra 🎺

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