Spring Concert, Beethoven and Beyond, Postponed Due to COVID-19

Christmas Concert - Carols and Fantasies - December 19, 2019

Join us at Davis Middle School on December 19th at 7:00 pm for a fun, free, family Christmas concert featuring the Evanston Civic Orchestra and the Evanston Civic Chorus.

Carols and Fantasies will showcase familiar favorites such as "The Nutcracker" and "Jingle Bells."  Young and old will delight in "Twas the Night Before Christmas," featuring Uinta County Library Children's Librarian, Michelle Kallas as guest narrator.

Audience members are invited to join the orchestra and chorus in a reception afterwards.

by Sara

ECOC Fundraiser at NU2U - October 26, 2019

Don't miss out on a great bargain this Saturday, October 26th, from 10:00 am - 4:00 pm at Evanston's thrift store, NU2U.  Your purchases during that time will be supporting the Evanston Civic Orchestra and Chorus, as NU2U will generously be donating 80% of all thrift store sales to ECOC.

Trying to piece together a Halloween costume?  Looking for materials for fall crafting?  Sad that yard sale season is over?  NU2U is the place to start your fall shopping this Saturday. 

NU2U just recently changed location to a much larger store at 1624 Harrison Dr.  They even have a dedicated room for holiday decorations, clothing, housewares, and more!  Come early for the best selection, and bring your friends!  This fundraiser helps to support ECOC in producing their much-anticipated Christmas and spring concerts for the community.

by Sara

Registration is open for Orchestra and Chorus Members - Fall 2019

Registration is open!  All current and new members of the orchestra or chorus should register as soon as possible using the easy online forms linked on the website.  The Christmas concert is going to be a very entertaining program for the entire family!


by Sara

A Cappella Night - concert this Friday, February 8, 2019

With songs from the Beatles and Toto to Felix Mendelssohn, Eric Clapton, Adele, and more, this concert will entertain the whole family.
Refreshments will be served at a reception afterwards.

by Sara

Aspen Cinemas Fundraiser for ECOC - December 20th

Did you enjoy our recent Handel's Messiah concerts in Kemmerer and Evanston?

Join the ECOC this Thursday, December 20, 2018, at Aspen Cinemas for a Movie Night fundraiser.  The theater will be donating 50% of all concession sales to ECOC, starting at 4:00 p.m. on that day.


by Sara

2018 Christmas Concert - G.F. Handel's Messiah

This Christmas concert by the Evanston Civic Orchestra & Chorus and the Kemmerer Community Choir is coming up soon.  The first performance is in Kemmerer on December 1st.  The Evanston performance is on December 3rd.  Admission to both performances is free, and families are invited.  Refreshments will be served at a reception afterwards.

by Sara

Support the ECOC - Shop at NU2U on Saturday, October 27th

Shop at NU2U on Saturday, October 27th, from 10:00 - 4:00 p.m.  NU2U will donate 80% of thrift store sales to the Evanston Civic Orchestra and Chorus.

Every week the thrift store adds about a thousand items to their shelves.  Find craft supplies, fabric, costumes, clothing for all ages, books, kitchen utensils and gadgets, office gadgets, holiday decorations, and more!

Yard sale season is over, but you can still get great buys when you shop at NU2U.  What's more, you'll feel great about helping the ECOC raise funds for this year's programming: Handel's Messiah on December 1st in Kemmerer and December 3rd in Evanston; A Cappella Night with the chorus on February 8th; Winter Concert with the orchestra on February 22nd.

by Sara

Fall rehearsals for Handel's Messiah start soon

New members are welcome this fall in the Evanston Civic Orchestra & Chorus as they start preparations for their Christmas concert on December 1st and December 3rd - Handel's Messiah. Rehearsals are Thursdays from 6-8 p.m. at Davis Middle School

Chorus starts September 6th
Orchestra starts October 4th (at EMS this week only)

The orchestra is particularly looking for new string players, and the chorus will accept singers for all parts. Auditions are not required, though membership is typically open to high-school age youth and adults with a moderate degree of training or experience who can perform the music. Younger students are accepted when they are musically able to perform the music, socially mature, and recommended by a teacher. A membership contribution of $20 for adults and $10 for students is requested of members, though everyone is welcome to participate regardless of ability to contribute. More information about expectations, required music, the directors, etc. can be found on the websites:
www.EvanstonCivicChorus.blogspot.com
www.EvanstonCivicOrchestra.blogspot.com

To join either group it is fine to just show up to the first rehearsal and get on the contact list, though it is helpful to make early contact and express an intent to join. Use one of the following contact methods:

Facebook.com/ECOCmusic
EvanstonCivicChorus@gmail.com
EvanstonCivicOrchestra@gmail.com

by Sara

Spring Concert "Together" - May 7, 2018

Our spring concert is coming up soon. The orchestra is playing some great orchestral works that are very familiar, including "The Moldau" by Smetana and a movement from Schubert's "Unfinished Symphony." The Chorus is singing some beautiful songs, including "Dirait-on" and "Oh, My Love's Like a Red, Red Rose." The exciting finale of the concert will be a combined orchestra and chorus piece, "Dry Your Tears, Afrika" by John Williams. See you on May 7th, 7:00 p.m. at Davis Middle School. The concert is free, and families are invited.

by Sara

Spring 2018 Schedule

The Evanston Civic Orchestra is exciting to be collaborating with the BYU Chamber Orchestra for the February 23rd concert, 7:00 pm at Davis Middle School.  This concert is part of The Arts Inc. Concert Series and tickets are required.  Buy your tickets from the Evanston Civic Orchestra and Chorus to help in their fundraiser.  The Arts Inc. will donate back to them 1/2 of the ticket sales they make.  Use our contact form to coordinate.

On March 26th the Evanston Civic Chorus will host an a cappella concert for the whole community at Evanston Middle School, 7:00 pm.  This concert is free and families are encouraged to attend together.  Small a cappella ensembles are invited to participate on the program.  Contact us to show your interest.

Both the orchestra and the chorus will combine for the final spring concert on May 7th, 7:00 pm at Davis Middle School.  Refreshments will be served, and families are invited to this free concert.

by Sara

Evanston Community Christmas Gala - December 1st!

Mark your calendars for the 6th Biennial Evanston Community Christmas Gala,
December 1st at Davis Middle School.  Admission is free to this family-friendly event!

6:00 Family Christmas Party

• Live music by Kevin Blackwell, Tom Mealey, Chad George
• Free kids activities
• Free snacks and holiday drinks (non-alcoholic)
• Silent Auction
• Bake Sale
• Gingerbread Village
• Food donation collection for the Lord's Storehouse

7:00 Concert

• Musical Groups, including: Evanston Civic Orchestra; Evanston Civic Chorus; Evanston Handbell Choir; Evanston Men's Chorus; Evanston Women's Chorus; Madrigal Singers; church musical groups from Trinity Lutheran Church, Union Presbyterian Church, St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Aspen Church, and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints; and other small ensembles.
• Community Service Slideshow, featuring photos that show individuals and groups from the community being a light in the world during 2017.

The highlight of the concert will be the orchestra and combined choir finale, "Away in a Manger."

Be Involved:

• Make a gingerbread house to display in the Gingerbread Village - no entry fee, sign up by writing to evanstoncivicorchestra (at) gmail.com
• Bring non-perishable and unexpired food donations for the Lord's Storehouse.  
• Participate in the silent auction and bake sale, proceeds to benefit the Evanston Civic Orchestra and Chorus.

by Sara

Fall Fundraiser at Aspen Cinemas - October 11th

Help us out with our fall fundraiser next week: spread the word, watch a movie and buy concessions, or just buy concessions.

by Sara

Fall Concert - My Song in the Night - October 30th

Mark your calendars now so you don't miss our combined fall concert, My Song in the Night: A Musical Journey of Faith, Fun, and the Fantastic.

We're performing a few songs of adventure, fun and fantasy in the spirit of Halloween and several songs of faith and home as we look forward to Thanksgiving.

We hope you'll join us with your families on October 30th at 7:00 p.m. at Davis Middle School.  Refreshments will be served afterwards.


by Sara

Fall Open House September 7th - Join Us!

The orchestra and chorus are hosting an open house from 6-7 on September 7th at Davis Middle School.  The chorus and orchestra members and directors get to meet and mingle with each other and our invited guests, the school music teachers and our ECOC sponsors for the year.  Community members are welcome to join us.

by Sara

Join the orchestra or chorus on August 31st

Don't forget to join the orchestra or chorus for the first fall rehearsal on August 31st, 6-8 pm at Davis Middle School.

by Sara

Fall 2017 - Season Schedule

Rehearsals for the fall 2017 season will start for both the orchestra and the chorus on Thursday, August 31, 2017 from 6-8 pm at Davis Middle School.  A combined Fall Concert is scheduled for October 30th and the Evanston Community Christmas Gala will be held on December 1st.  Both groups and other community ensembles will be featured at the Gala.

All adult and high school musicians are welcome in either the chorus or the orchestra.  New members are encouraged to join us.  Just show up to the first rehearsal on August 31st.

View more detailed information on the chorus and orchestra websites linked above.

by Sara

America the Beautiful Concert - May 25, 2017

Don't miss our concert next week on Thursday, May 25th at 7:00 p.m. at Evanston Middle School.  It's free and families are invited.

With the theme America the Beautiful, the orchestra and chorus celebrate our country with patriotic songs, folk songs, spirituals, and a fun orchestral piece by American composer Leroy Anderson.

Hope to see you there!  Refreshments will be served.

by Sara

Rehearsals Beginning for Spring 2016 Concerts - Join Us!

Rehearsals for both the Civic Chorus and Civic Orchestra begin on February 9th from 6-8 p.m. at Davis Middle School and will continue most weeks through May.  All community members who play orchestral instruments or sing are welcome to join us.  Just show up to rehearsal to sign up!

The orchestra will be joining Rob Verdi of Saxophobia for several songs during his concert at Davis Middle School on April 14th.  This concert is part of The Arts Inc. Concert Series and requires a ticket for admission.  They can be purchased at the door.

Both the orchestra and chorus will join to produce a free Americana concert on May 25th at Evanston Middle School.

More details about these events and rehearsals will be posted on the orchestra and chorus websites (linked above) as they become available.

by Sara

Messiah 2016 Concert Poster

The Messiah concert by the Evanston Civic Orchestra and Chorus and the Kemmerer Community Choir is only a month away.  Mark your calendars!

by Sara