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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 age four and currently studies with Joo Kim, first violinist of the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra. She is in her third season with the St. 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, 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 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 to attend, offering the community a wonderful opportunity to experience these rising stars. Meet the Winners: 1st Place: Sam Wenger-Stickel is a junior at Westminster 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 and the community. Asher Harris holds a Bachelor of Music in Clarinet Performance from the University of Michigan where he graduated in 2021. During his 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 there is something for everyone to enjoy. Our concert series opens on October 26, 2024, with a captivating program featuring a NEW untitled work by 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, secured second place. Additionally, Eric Chen, a violinist from Marquette High School, received an Honorable Mention. The first and second-place winners will perform their pieces 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 different finalist candidate. Each finalist brings tremendous knowledge and experience to the podium. Our diverse repertoire selection combines old favorites and new pieces the orchestra Read more