Civic Orchestra of Chicago
Free and low-cost concerts at Symphony Center and in neighborhoods across Chicago.
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Concert Series
Civic Orchestra at Symphony Center
Led by some of the world’s most renowned conductors, the Civic Orchestra of Chicago performs dynamic programs that include monumental classics and contemporary masterworks.
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Civic Orchestra in the Community
Hear the Civic Orchestra in your neighborhood at one of these venues throughout Chicagoland.
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Founded in 1919 as a training program of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, the Civic Orchestra prepares its members for multifaceted and meaningful careers in orchestral music and beyond.
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Enjoy performances featuring musicians from the Civic Orchestra filmed at Symphony Center.
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About the Negaunee Music Institute
The Civic Orchestra of Chicago is a signature training program of the Negaunee Music Institute at the Chicago Symphony Orchestra.
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