About Civic Orchestra of Chciago

Founded during the 1919/20 Season by Frederick Stock, the Civic Orchestra prepares young professionals for careers in orchestral music. From October through June, Civic members receive rigorous training led by Principal Conductor Ken-David Masur, other luminary guest conductors and a faculty of coaches from the CSO. The Orchestra also performs free and low-cost concerts in Orchestra Hall and in communities across Greater Chicago, and anchors the annual Crain-Maling Foundation CSO Young Artists Competition and Chicago Youth in Music Festival.