Civic Orchestra of Chicago
Join the Civic Orchestra of Chicago — the CSO’s prestigious training ensemble for early-career musicians — for extraordinary performances at Symphony Center and in communities across Chicago. Experience the breadth and variety of programming that Civic has to offer — from colossal symphonies that showcase the power of the full orchestra, to intimate contemporary chamber music concerts thoughtfully curated by the Civic Orchestra Fellows.
Civic Orchestra of Chicago 2026/27 season to be announced in September.
Tickets become available two weeks before each Civic Orchestra concert, but you can reserve tickets today with a donation! Civic donors receive reserved prime seating at any of the ensemble’s concerts in Orchestra Hall during the season, as well as opportunities to build closer connections with Civic musicians. A gift to the Civic Orchestra supports the rigorous instruction that musicians receive throughout the season and helps to ensure that Civic performances are available to all audiences for free or at a minimal cost.