Civic Orchestra of Jacksonville Celebrates its 10th Anniversary Season!

The Civic Orchestra of Jacksonville proudly opens its Tenth Anniversary Season this fall with ‘Triumph and Flourish,’  a pair of concerts that showcase the ensemble’s spirit, artistry, and community mission.

Under the direction of Dr. Marguerite Richardson, the Civic Orchestra’s 70 volunteer musicians will fill the concert halls with music that spans American lyricism, German drama, and French grandeur.

REPERTOIRE

Wood Notes, Movement I “Singing River” – William Grant Still

Egmont Overture – Ludwig van Beethoven

Symphony No. 2 “Romantic” – Howard Hanson

Symphony No. 3, Finale – Camille Saint-Saëns, with guest organist Tim Tuller

Both concerts are free, family-friendly and open to all ages, continuing the orchestra’s mission to make symphonic music accessible to the Jacksonville community.

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Triumph and Florish

Saturday, October 18, 2025 at 4 p.m.

St. Paul’s by-the-Sea Episcopal Church, 465 11th Ave N, Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250

Sunday, October 19, 2025 at 4 p.m.

St. John’s Cathedral, 256 E. Church St., Jacksonville, FL 32202

Learn more about our special 10th anniversary season by clicking the link below!

10th Annual Orchestration of Food Wine and Music

November 7, 2025, 6:30-8:30 PM 

Timuquana Country Club 4028 Timuquana Rd, Jacksonville, FL 32210

Get out your party shoes and get ready to celebrate another season of spectacular music with the Civic Orchestra of Jacksonville! Sip champagne and mingle with friends while enjoying the music of Civic Orchestra of Jacksonville musicians, including a jazz ensemble on the river terrace and small ensembles in the banquet room and a very special performance by Civic Orchestra of Jacksonville conductor Dr. Marguerite Richardson on violin.

The evening will feature an ensemble of passed hors d’oeuvres and carving stations with vegetarian pasta, grilled chicken, salmon and fresh roasted vegetables to accommodate vegan, vegetarian, pescatarian and gluten-free needs.

Become a Member

If you are interested in performing great symphonic works with a community of musicians this upcoming season, please click the link below to fill out a brief survey and our librarian will get in touch with you.