Lake Forest Civic Orchestra
Your community orchestra
The Lake Forest Civic Orchestra inspires communities by sharing high quality musical experiences that provide lifelong learning and that reinvigorate the human spirit.
Celebrating Our 37th Season!
The Lake Forest Civic Orchestra celebrates its 37th season of high quality, community led performing arts on Chicago’s North Shore. Our theme for the season is “Postcards from America” and programming on each concert will feature composers who lived or worked in a certain region of the country or whose work is evocative of iconic American locations. Each concert this season will be led by a guest conductor as we look for our next music director. We’re eager to get four different perspectives on artistic direction and musical relationships, and hope you’ll join us for this exciting journey! Concerts regularly sold out last year. Consider buying your season tickets now so you don’t miss this wonderful musical trip across America.
Upcoming Concerts
In the News
LFCO Music Director Dr. Christopher Ramaekers answers 9 questions about this weekend’s performance of Beethoven’s 9th symphony.
Featured Sponsor
The Grainger Foundation has regularly supported the Lake Forest Civic Orchestra for special projects that add meaning and connection in our community. This season, The Grainger Foundation has provided major funding to help with production costs of the Beethoven 9 concert on January 19, 2025. The orchestra is honored to be a recipient of The Grainger Foundation grant funds and grateful for our partnership.
2025-2026 Season Tickets -Buy now and save!
Tickets: Adults: $60 | Seniors/Students: $30