Lake Forest Civic Orchestra

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The Lake Forest Civic Orchestra provides an opportunity for musicians of all ages to perform.

The Lake Forest Civic Orchestra, a 501(c)3 charitable institution, is proud of its 33-year history of bringing professional and accomplished amateur musicians together to perform beloved classical works. Our current roster includes over 40 players from Lake County and beyond. We are dedicated to the principle that music, both its appreciation and its performance, can be a lifetime activity. The Lake Forest Civic Orchestra provides opportunities for amateur musicians of all ages to play standard works of the symphonic repertoire under skilled conductors.

10/29/2026

Today we salute our sponsor Lake Forest Smiles. The support of our sponsors is critical to the ongoing success of the orchestra.
We encourage our patrons to support our sponsors and also tell them thank-you for sponsoring the LFCO when visiting their businesses!

10/26/2026

A special shout out to our sponsor Francesca's Intimo! Sponsor support is critical to the ongoing success of the orchestra.
We encourage our patrons to support our sponsors and also tell them thank-you for sponsoring the LFCO when visiting their businesses!

10/24/2026

Howard Martino, the LFCO’s board president and bass section member, has been a member of the Lion’s Club for 22 years. Each year Howie sponsors a hole at the Lions’ annual golf tournament on behalf of the LFCO, supporting two organizations that do good things in and for our community. Thanks, Howie!

10/23/2026

Today we express thanks to our raffle sponsor Goodman Theater. The support of our sponsors is critical to the ongoing success of the orchestra.
We encourage our patrons to support our sponsors and also tell them thank-you for sponsoring the LFCO when visiting their businesses!

10/22/2026

Paid Arts Management Internship Available!
Through a generous grant from the Illinois Arts Council, the Lake Forest Civic Orchestra is pleased to offer a paid internship in arts management for the 2026-2027 season.
Love music? Interested in marketing, arts administration, or nonprofit management? Here's your chance to gain real-world experience while helping bring great music to your community!
For complete info, including how to apply, click below:

The Lake Forest Civic Orchestra has an opening for an arts administration intern. This position, funded through a grant from the Illinois Arts Council, is open to eligible Illinois residents aged 22 or younger. A full position description and application instructions are available by clicking throug

10/21/2026

Today we express our thanks to our sponsor Lake Forest Bank! The support of our sponsors is critical to the ongoing success of the orchestra.
We encourage our patrons to support our sponsors and also tell them thank-you for sponsoring the LFCO when visiting their businesses!

10/19/2026

Today we salute our sponsor Lake Forest Acute Care! The support of our sponsors is critical to the ongoing success of the orchestra.
We encourage our patrons to support our sponsors and also tell them thank-you for sponsoring the LFCO when visiting their businesses!

10/15/2026

A special shout out to our sponsor Morgan Stanley Lake Forest! The support of our sponsors is critical to the ongoing success of the orchestra. We encourage our patrons to support our sponsors and also tell them thank-you for sponsoring the LFCO when visiting their businesses!

10/04/2026

As we close in on today’s downbeat (4pm, Gorton Center) the LFCO extends special thanks to the Lake Forest High School Orchestras and their Director, Robert Bassill. We very much appreciate the use of their facilities for our final rehearsals this past week!
A few tickets are still available for today’s concert - click here to get yours: https://www.lakeforestcivicorchestra.org/concerts-tickets?utm_source=social&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=2627SeasonAnnouncement

10/03/2026

The Lake Forest Civic Orchestra opens Season 38 tomorrow! (Sunday, Oct. 4, 4pm, Gorton Center)
Enjoy these photos from final rehearsals and then click below to get your ticket:
https://www.lakeforestcivicorchestra.org/concerts-tickets?utm_source=social&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=2627SeasonAnnouncement

Address

276 E Deerpath Road #410
Lake Forest, IL
60045

Website

http://lakeforestcivicorchestra.org/

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