About Us

Our Mission: Symphonic Music for All!

Our Vision: To create an extraordinary music experience that realizes the potential of our musicians and illuminates the power of collective effort.

Founded in 2016, the Civic Orchestra of Jacksonville is a 501(C)3 not-for-profit volunteer classical music orchestra. Members donate their time and talents to cultivate classical music connoisseurship through education, performance and collaborative programing. Civic Orchestra concerts are free and open to all.

We acknowledge the homogeneity and European heritage from which the symphonic orchestra arises. The Civic Orchestra of Jacksonville believes that all races are equal and that our organization is enriched by embracing different cultures and contemporary influences. The Orchestra will continually explore ways to reflect plurality, inclusivity, and curiosity in all parts of our organization.

The Civic Orchestra of Jacksonville engages the community through a diverse selection of music, equitable concert venues and inclusive membership within our Orchestra. Through our concert performances and educational outreach programs we celebrate those who have been excluded from the traditional canon of symphonic music, including female composers, persons of color and persons of all faiths.

The Civic Orchestra of Jacksonville will be representative of our community. The reason the Orchestra exists is to bring the joy, beauty and the power of symphonic music to all, especially those in underserved communities that otherwise would not be able to experience a live performance.

Board of Directors and Administration

Learn more about our conductor, Dr. Marguerite Richardson.

Learn more about our concertmaster, Timothy B. Edwards.

Learn more about our Artist in Residence, Silvia Agreda.

Violin I

Timothy Edwards, Concertmaster

Jennifer John

Christopher D’avilar

Stanton Longenecker

Beth Shorstein

John Chen

Olivia Wright

Ariel Lockley

Kelly Swanson

Violin II

Cathy Stevens

Courtney Diaz

Mary O’Donnell

Ivy Suter

Cindy Zarsky

Nadine Terk

Ellen Judd

Stan Lovenworth

William Brown

Zoe Kim

Viola

Leah Kosiek

Robert Donaldson

Cello

Christiana Cooper

Michael Yencho

Paula Davis

Royha Rouhani

Jessie Edwards

Mariann Shae

Bette Richards

Sydney Sloan

John Gross

Catherine Cedeno

Cassie Preminger

Jennifer Barrett

Caitlyn Weber

Bass

Al Davis

Paul Mihalik

Matthew Thomas

John Michel

Oboe

Krista Fanning

David Avery

Barrie Mosher

Allysondra Bottini

Flute

Toni Harrison

Margareta Moczynski

Patti Maddox

Piccolo/Flute

Cynthia Powell

Clarinet

Molly Sweet

Anthony Green

Bassoon

Gabrielle Prieto

Lucinda Mosher

Leslie Blumenfeld

Trumpet

Tayten Connell

Larry Velazquez-Abreu

Krista Coppedge

Trombone

Scott Gapinske

Skyler Dunn

Juan Romero

French Horn

Mostafa Alattar

Jeffrey Otey

Alison McCarty

Sally Newton

Carolyn Coppedge

Tuba

Judge McWhorter

Percussion

Luke Freeman

Randy Wright

Matthew Hickox

Winston Timmons

Harp

Nadezhda Shpak

Piano

Scott Watkins

The Civic Orchestra of Jacksonville serves its community and beyond with an educational outreach program. We have taught hundreds of children to better understand the connection between music and visual art. It is our hope to share the joy of music as we ensure all concerts are free and family friendly.

Apply to be our Educational Outreach Coordinator for 2023-24.