How to Join the St. Louis Civic Orchestra
The St. Louis Civic Orchestra is composed of musicians from the St. Louis metro area. The main auditions for the SLCO are held each fall, but we also hold auditions throughout the year as needed. If you are new to the area or have lived here for a while and now want to play with a community orchestra regularly or as a substitute, please contact Jennifer Meyer for information about joining our group.
Please also see the Join the Orchestra page for more information, including audition excerpts.
Rehearsal Schedule:
We rehearse weekly on Tuesdays from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at the Parkway South High School Orchestra Room, at 801 Hanna Rd, Manchester, MO 63021.
2025-2026 Concert Schedule and Repertoire:
#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
The Google calendar below shows all rehearsals and locations and is updated as changes are made.
Dues and Donations
Members are required to pay dues annually in the amount of $60. Donations are also welcome. You may pay by Paypal, by check at rehearsal, or mail to the address below.
For more information and to pay by Paypal, click here.
St. Louis Civic Orchestra
PO Box 410053
St. Louis, MO 63141
Or by paying online via PayPal.
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