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# Civic Orchestra of Minneapolis

Oldest community orchestra in Minneapolis

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## Posts

- [Bring your children! Come to Dance!](https://civicorchestrampls.org/bring-your-children-come-to-dance/) - Our family concert is about dance, and as you can see from the repertoire, we’ll be doing just that. The concert features dances of all sorts, finishing with one of the best internationally known works from the most prolific living composer in Mexico, Arturo Marquez.Join us for a truly MOVING experience. We encourage you to
- [October 26, 2025](https://civicorchestrampls.org/october-26-2025/) - October 26, 2025 - 3:00 pm”Milestones” Our opening concert is about anniversaries (50 years since the death of Schostokovich, 150th anniversary of Ravel's birth, and 80 years of Florence Price's monumental Symphony #4). We also are celebrating the new beginnings with our journey together with "With Eyes Anew". With Eyes Anew – Kevin PoelkingBallet Suite #1

## Pages

- [Home](https://civicorchestrampls.org/) - Matthew George, Music Director Photography by Darrell Owens Minneapolis' oldest community orchestra, the Civic Orchestra of Minneapolis has received critical acclaim for artistic excellence since its inception in 1952. New Season Announced Concert location is St. Michael's Lutheran Church in Bloomington A Note from our Music Director We have openings. Please see our Auditions page.
- [Auditions](https://civicorchestrampls.org/auditions/) - Auditions were held on September 8, 2026 Auditions for section strings, Horn IV, principal and section percussion have taken place for the fall, but it is possible to schedule an audition during the year, especially on the case of section strings.Please complete this form and we'll be in touch to schedule a time. Violin 3
- [Violin Bowings](https://civicorchestrampls.org/members-only/1131-2/) - Violin Bowings Respighi, Burlesca, violin 1, violin 2Adam’s, short ride, violin 1, violin 2 Barber, Adagio Vaughn Williams, Symphony #8, violin 1, violin 2
- [Board and Staff](https://civicorchestrampls.org/board-and-staff/) - Julia Heinen, President joined the orchestra as principal clarinet in 2023. She has performed many concertos and solo recitals internationally and has adjudicated competitions around the world. From 1995 through 2022, Ms. Heinen served as Professor of Music at California State University, Northridge. She has been a member of the International Clarinet Association since 1978, serving
- [Concerts](https://civicorchestrampls.org/concerts/) - 2026-2027 Season Dr. Matthew George leads the orchestra in its 73rd season. Photography by Darrell Owens New to Classical Concerts? Here is a guideLooking for our past repertoire? See it here.Want to listen to our past concerts? Find them here. We are excited to announce our season for 2026 - 2027 Our inaugural season for
- [Joanna Imm, Violin](https://civicorchestrampls.org/joanna-imm/) - Joanna Imm, Violin studied English and History at Macalester College and The Johns Hopkins University, and earned a master's degree in creative writing at the University of Arizona. She worked as a freelance writer and editor for a number of years and currently teaches Language Arts at Two Rivers High School. Joanna has played in
- [Lorelei Giddings, Oboe](https://civicorchestrampls.org/lorelei-giddings-oboe/) - Lorelei Giddings, Oboe I have been in the orchestra since the late 1980s. Being in this orchestra has been a great experience. We play great literature, we have remarkable players, and we have a wonderful audience. I grew up in Chisago City, Minnesota on a dairy farm, and we always had music in our home.
- [Julia Heinen, Clarinet](https://civicorchestrampls.org/julia-heinen-clarinet/) - Julia Heinen, Clarinet I have been in the orchestra since January 2023 but I subbed in the 1980s. I love being part of Civic because of the sense of community. Many of the members are people I have played with since the 1980s who I love making music with. I am a professor of music (clarinet)
- [About Us](https://civicorchestrampls.org/about-us-2/) - Photography by Darrell Owens Established in 1952, the Civic Orchestra of Minneapolis has maintained a tradition of excellence and a commitment to new music including commissioning new pieces. We will be continuing, with the leadership of a new music director, to move forward with these goals as well as continuing to explore the music masters
- [Contact Us](https://civicorchestrampls.org/contact-us/) - Please contact us with a comment, your interest in playing, or a general inquiry. Photography by Darrell Owens Our rehearsals and our Concerts take place at St. Michael's Lutheran Church, 9201 Normandale Blvd, Minneapolis, MN 55437
- [Board Meeting Minutes](https://civicorchestrampls.org/board-meeting-minutes/) - June meeeting minutes May meeting minutes April meeting minutes March meeting minutes February meeting minutes January meeting minutes November meeting minutes October meeting minutes September meeting minutes August meeting minutes
- [Support Us](https://civicorchestrampls.org/support-us/) - The Civic Orchestra of Minneapolis is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization EIN 41-6038983. We are passionate about what we do. If you have been an audience member, a member of the orchestra, a family member of a member of the orchestra, or if you have been looking for a great classical music organization to support, we
- [A letter from our Music Director](https://civicorchestrampls.org/a-letter-from-our-music-director/) - May, 2026 Dear Friends of the Civic Orchestra of Minneapolis, What a season it has been! When I stepped onto the podium as your 10th Music Director this fall, I was filled with both humility and excitement. Humility, because I was following in the footsteps of 30 years of Cary John Franklin’s extraordinary leadership —
- [Concert Goers Guide](https://civicorchestrampls.org/concert-goers-guide/) - At the Concert Orchestral concerts last about two hours, with one intermission of about twenty minutes. Concerts generally include three or four compositions representing several stylistic periods and genres, such as a classical overture, a twentieth-century concerto, and a romantic symphony. When you arrive at an orchestra concert, typically some of the musicians will be
- [Members](https://civicorchestrampls.org/members/) - Members only The Civic Orchestra of Minneapolis has drawn players from all walks of life and brings music to people of all ages and interests. Our orchestra has many longtime members, but we also have new young talented players who we welcome warmly. We invite your interest in playing with the Orchestra. Please contact us
- [Repertoire List](https://civicorchestrampls.org/1975-2/) - [table id=1 /]
- [Program](https://civicorchestrampls.org/program/) - March 28, 2026 Program Notes Manuel de Falla's Spanish Dance No. 1 Manuel de Falla (1876-1946), a prominent Spanish composer of the early 20th century, was deeply inspired by the rich folk traditions of his homeland. His Spanish Dance No. 1, originally composed for piano and later orchestrated, is a captivating and exhilarating work that
- [Music Director](https://civicorchestrampls.org/matthewgeorge/) - Dr. Matthew George Matthew George is Professor of Music, the John Ireland Distinguished Teacher/Scholar, and Director of Orchestras and Bands at the University of St. Thomas. He is also the artistic director of Grand Symphonic Winds and Principal Conductor of the Lake Wobegon Brass Band. He has commissioned and premiered more than 100 new works
- [Prog](https://civicorchestrampls.org/prog/)
- [Program - additional](https://civicorchestrampls.org/program-2/) - Program Notes October 26, 2025
- [Past Repertoire](https://civicorchestrampls.org/past-repertoire-2/) - List of our concert pieces from 1994 2024-2025 Season 2023-2024 Season 2022-2023 Season 2021-2022 Season 2020-2021 Season - COVID19 2019-2020 Season 2018-2019 Season 2017-2018 Season 2016-2017 Season 2015-2016 Season 2014-2015 Season 2013-2014 Season 2012-2013 Season 2011-2012 Season 2010-2011 Season 2009-2010 Season 2008-2009 Season 2007-2008 Season 2006-2007 Season 2005-2006 Season 2004-2005 Season 2003-2004 Season 2002-2003 Season
- [Event Test](https://civicorchestrampls.org/event-test/) - Dance! - Civic Orchestra of Minneapolis About WordPressAbout WordPressGet InvolvedWordPress.orgDocumentationLearn WordPressSupportFeedbackCivic Orchestra of MinneapolisDashboardPluginsThemesWidgetsMenusCustomize00 Comments in moderationNewPostMediaPageEventUserEdit EventPurge this page - LSCacheMark this page as Forced cacheableNon cacheablePrivate cacheNo optimizationMore settingsPurge AllPurge All - LSCachePurge All - CSS/JS CachePurge All - Opcode CacheSEO5Notifications SEO PreviewNEW!Analyze this pageGoogle Page Speed TestGoogle Rich Results TestSchema.org ValidatorInbound LinksFacebook
- [Brahms Symphony no 4](https://civicorchestrampls.org/brahms-symphony-no-4/)
- [Mozart symphony no 40](https://civicorchestrampls.org/mozart-symphony-no-40/)
- [Concerts - 2025 - 2026 Season](https://civicorchestrampls.org/dance/) - Milestones October 26 , 2025 3 P.M St. Michael's Lutheran Church Our opening concert is about anniversaries (50 years since the death of Schostokovich, 150th anniversary of Ravel's birth, and 80 years of Florence Price's monumental Symphony #4). We also are celebrating the new beginnings with our journey together with "With Eyes Anew". With Eyes
- [History](https://civicorchestrampls.org/history/) - In the autumn of 1952, a group of Twin Cities’ musicians organized the Civic Orchestra of Minneapolis under the baton of Henry Denecke, timpanist with the Minneapolis Symphony Orchestra. The fledgling orchestra had its first concert that following spring on Tuesday, May 5, 1953. ​ In its early years, Civic rehearsed in the auditorium of Schmitt

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