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Civic Orchestra of Chicago
Civic Wind Ensemble at Vernon Hills High School
Feb 15, 2026 — 2:00 PM
Overview
The Civic Orchestra explores the sublime and boundless world of wind ensemble music led by Gary Hill.
Mallory Thompson has regrettably withdrawn from Civic Wind Ensemble performances on February 15 and 16 due to a broken ankle that requires immediate medical attention.
Note Location: Vernon Hills High School, 145 Lakeview Pkwy., Vernon Hills
Tickets are free; reservations are required.
Program
Tower
Fanfare for the Uncommon Woman, No. 1
Stravinsky
Symphonies of Wind Instruments (1947 revision)
Copley
AYO
Mackey
Sheltering Sky
Sousa
El Capitan March
Holst
First Suite in E Flat for Military Band, Op. 28 No. 1
Mozart
Finale from Serenade No. 10 in B-flat Major, K. 370a (Gran Partita)
R. Strauss
Introduction and Allegro from Symphony for Winds in E-flat Major (Happy Workshop)
Performers
Vernon Hills High School Band
Kelley Gossler
Conductor
Sponsors & Partners
The 2025/26 Civic Orchestra season is generously sponsored by Lori Julian for the Julian Family Foundation, which also provides major funding for the Civic Fellowship program.
The Civic Orchestra of Chicago acknowledges support from the Illinois Arts Council.
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