Welcome to the events page for the upcoming concerts of the St. Louis Civic Orchestra! Get ready to immerse yourself in the enchanting world of classical music as we present a series of captivating performances.
We invite you to join us for these remarkable concerts, where our talented musicians will deliver performances that will captivate both seasoned classical music enthusiasts and newcomers alike.
In our ongoing commitment to making the arts accessible to all, we are delighted to announce that each of our concerts this season will be free. By removing financial barriers, we hope to welcome an even wider audience into our musical family and provide an opportunity for everyone to experience the transformative power of orchestral music. Join us as we celebrate the joy of music and embrace the communal spirit that unites us all.
#1: Saturday, October 25, 2025 at 7:00pm – Lee Theater at Touhill Performing Arts Center (UMSL)
- Dvorak – Carnival Overture
- Respighi – Boutique Fantasque
- Mikis Theodorakis – Rhapsody for Trumpet and Orchestra
#2: Saturday, December 6, 2025 at 7:00pm – Ritenour High School
- Tchaikovsky – The Nutcracker excerpts (with ballet dancers)
- Holst – Somerset Rhapsody
- Symphonic Dances from Fiddler on the Roof
- Christmas and Holiday Favorites
#3: Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 7:00pm – First Presbyterian Church of Kirkwood
- Ives – Unanswered Question
- Copland – Our Town
- Einojuhani Rautavaara – Cantus Arcticus (Concerto for Birds & Orchestra)
- Grofe – Grand Canyon Suite
#4: Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 7:00pm – First Presbyterian Church of Kirkwood
- Florence Frager Young Artist Competition Winner(s)
- Shostakovich – Festive Overture
- Saint- Saëns – Danse Bacchanale
- Ravel – Mother Goose Suite
#5: Saturday, May 16, 2026 – Overland Day Celebration at Norm Myers Park (Overland, MO)
- Repertoire and time TBA