Charis Shing is the 2026 winner of the Florence Frager Young Artist Competition and will join the St. Louis Civic Orchestra as guest soloist on Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 7:00 pm at Kirkwood First Presbyterian Church (Kirkwood, Missouri), performing Vieuxtemps’ Violin Concerto No. 5. Charis began playing violin at Read more
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, Read more
The St. Louis Civic Orchestra is delighted to announce the winners of the 2024-2025 Florence Frager Young Artist Competition, who will showcase their exceptional talents at our upcoming concert on April 11, 2025, at the Washington University 560 Music Center in University City, St. Louis, MO. This concert is free Read more
The St. Louis Civic Orchestra is thrilled to announce the appointment of Asher Harris as its new Assistant Conductor. A native of St. Louis and a highly accomplished musician, Asher brings a wealth of experience, talent, and creativity to the orchestra, promising an exciting new chapter for both the ensemble Read more
A landmark season of diverse and captivating performances! We are thrilled to unveil an extraordinary season filled with music, passion, and artistic excellence as we celebrate our 75th year of performing. This milestone season promises to be a vibrant journey through a diverse repertoire that spans centuries and genres, ensuring Read more
St. Louis, MO – April 16, 2024 – The St. Louis Civic Orchestra is thrilled to announce the winners of this year’s Florence Frager Young Artist Competition. Zoe Baldwin, a talented violinist from Clayton High School, claimed first place, while Daniel Kent, an exceptional trombonist from Francis Howell High School, Read more
🎶 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 🎺
St. Louis, MO – May 15, 2023 – The St. Louis Civic Orchestra is thrilled to announce the appointment of Dr. Barry Ford as its new Artistic Director. A highly esteemed conductor, musician, and music educator, he brings a wealth of experience and a deep passion for orchestral music to Read more
The St. Louis Civic Orchestra is excited to announce its 73rd Season of LIVE orchestra concerts! Join us at one or all of our below concerts as we audition for our next permanent Artistic Director. Each regular concert this season (except December 10th) will be prepared and conducted by a Read more
Below are pictures from the St. Louis Civic Orchestra’s final concert of the 72nd season and final concert with Artistic Director, Maestro Edward Dolbashian. Photo credit – Brett Murray; 4/24/2022.