Heights Chamber Orchestra

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We are a chamber orchestra comprised of some 45 professional and amateur musicians, bringing free concerts to the Greater Cleveland community.

We are generously supported by a grant from Cuyahoga Arts & Culture.

10/12/2026

What a thrilling start to our season yesterday, in the gorgeous sanctuary of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church!

Bravo to our spectacular soloists, Emily Cornelius 🎻 and Ross Karre 🥁 for their performance of Arvo Pärt’s masterpiece, “Fratres”. And thanks to composer Margaret Brouwer for joining us to introduce her “Century’s Song”!

Last but certainly not least: deepest thanks to every member of the enthusiastic audience for making this an unforgettable community event ❤️

HCO’s next concert is Sunday, November 22 - stay tuned!!

Photo credit: Eva Cornelius

10/11/2026

TODAY! HCO’s opening concert, featuring soloists Emily Cornelius and Ross Karre 🎻🥁🎉

3:15* pm, St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Cleveland Heights

*composer Margaret Brouwer gives a talk at 3:15; music starts at 3:30

10/07/2026

There is something for everyone on HCO’s opening concert! Join us THIS SUNDAY for a joyful, high-energy program featuring:

Amy Beach: Summer Dreams
Arvo Pärt: Fratres, with violinist Emily Cornelius and percussionist Ross Karre
Margaret Brouwer: Century’s Song
Joseph Haydn: Symphony No. 99

Sunday, October 11, 3:15 pm*, at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Cleveland Heights

This event is free and open to the public; freewill offerings are deeply appreciated

*Margaret Brouwer gives a brief talk at 3:15, music begins at 3:30

10/02/2026

Meet the composer!

Margaret Brouwer gives a brief pre-concert talk at 3:15 on Sunday, October 11, at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church. Please join us for what promises to be a spectacular season opener, including Brouwer’s joyful Century’s Song 🎶🎉

Full concert details in the comments below ⬇️

Photo credit: Ken Blaze

09/16/2026

On HCO’s opening concert, we proudly present Cornelius & Karre (violinist Emily Cornelius and percussionist Ross Karre) as soloists in Arvo Pärt’s spellbinding “Fratres”!

Don’t miss their dazzling performance with us on Sunday, October 11, 3:30 pm, at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Cleveland Heights!

Learn more about Emily and Ross in the comments ⬇️

09/01/2026

HCO is thrilled to present Margaret Brouwer’s Century’s Song on our opening concert! From pealing bells to brass chorales, from jaunty tunes for woodwinds and fiddle-inspired strings, this magnificent piece highlights every section of the orchestra.

Learn more about the celebrated Cleveland-based composer at the link below. And join us on Sunday, October 11, 3:30 pm, at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Cleveland Heights!

08/01/2026

From beloved classics, hidden gems, new sounds, and stunning soloists, there is something for everyone in HCO’s coming season - and we can’t wait to share it all with you!

Details for each of our five concerts below ⬇️

PC Ron Claus

07/17/2026

Save the dates! All performances begin at 3:30 pm

Details coming soon 🎶!

07/14/2026

Play viola or cello? Play with HCO!

HCO holds auditions for viola and cello Monday, August 17 🎻

All information in the comments below ⬇️ We can’t wait to hear you!

06/18/2026

Cellists and violists: we want to hear you!

HCO is holding auditions for viola and cello on Monday, August 17 🎻

Find more details and reserve your audition time at the link below ⬇️

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Cleveland Heights, OH

Website

http://www.heightschamberorchestra.org/

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