FACE Orchestra

11/29/2025

Sadly the FACE orchestra will not be performing at the rescheduled concert at the Cross . However come hear us on Saturday Dec 6 at the Old Courthouse downtown Effingham at 7 pm ( choir will perform at 6:15 and the choir will also perform at the Cross)

11/29/2025

Looks like our concert will be same time on Sat Dec 6 instead of this Saturday, due to bad weather. Members will be receiving an email to confirm.

11/23/2025

11/06/2025

Also on Sunday November 30, the FACE orchestra will be performing at the Cross at 2:00 pm along with the Community Christmas Choir. Hope you can come !

11/06/2025

We invite you to attend Effingham's hometown Christmas on Sat Nov 29 ! As part of the celebration , the FACE Orchestra , along with the Community Christmas Choir, will be performing at 6:15 pm upstairs at the Effingham County Courthouse Museum . ( elevator is available)

10/02/2025

Opportunity for area singers:
Rachelle Cekander will be directing a Hometown Christmas Choir! All ages are welcome! Rehearsals are on Mondays starting Oct 13 - November - Nov 24. The rehearsals will be held at the Presbyterian Church (600 W Temple) in Effingham from 6-7:30 pm.
Christmas Concerts are planned for Saturday, Nov 29 at 6:15 inside at the Courthouse Museum on the square in Effingham and on Sunday, Nov 30 at 2:00 pm at the Cross. The FACE Orchestra will perform immediately after the choir on both of these dates. The orchestra rehearses on Thursdays at Sacred Heart School in Effingham from 7-8:30 pm . All area instrumentalists are welcome to join.

09/29/2025

Love music? FACE Fine Arts, County of Effingham / FACE Orchestra Community Christmas rehearsals kick off in October, and they’d love for you to join them!

Orchestra – Thursdays @ 7p (Oct 2–Nov 20) | Sacred Heart Catholic School, Effingham, IL
Choir – Mondays 6–7:30p (Oct 13–Nov 24) | First Presbyterian Church

Youth through adults are welcome—whether you’re an experienced musician or just love to sing, there’s a place for you!

Mark your calendars for the FACE Community Christmas Concerts:
📍 Nov 29 – Effingham County Courthouse Museum (Downtown Effingham Hometown Christmas & Lighted Parade)
📍 Nov 30 – The Cross Open House

Full details + rehearsal calendar: https://effinghamcountychamber.com/events/

09/12/2025

Thank you! Thank you to our wonderful audience Thursday evening and to all those that came out to hear our orchestra play at the new gazebo throughout the summer! Thank you Washington Savings Bank for providing free water, cookies and sweet treats at every concert ! You are very much appreciated! The group would also like to give a big shout out to Sacred Heart School for graciously allowing us to use their music room every Thursday to practice from 7-8:30 pm . And of course the group would like to thank our fearless leader, and wonderful director, Nicholas Tkachuk ! All area instrumentalists are invited to practice with us for our upcoming Veterans Day concert as well as our Christmas concert !

08/11/2025

By FACE Orchestra this Thursday , Aug 14 at 7 pm downtown Effingham! Bring a lawn chair, enjoy free refreshments by Washington Savings Bank and enjoy the music!🎶

08/11/2025

Presented by FACE Orchestra coming this Thursday, Aug 14 at 7:00 downtown Effingham - bring a lawn chair - free refreshments by Washington Savings Bank - enjoy!🎶