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Civic Wind Ensemble
Feb 16, 2026 — 7:30 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Mallory Thompson has regrettably withdrawn from Civic Wind Ensemble performances on February 15 and 16 due to a broken ankle that requires immediate medical attention.
Ticket Information: Pay what you wish, starting at $5, for this concert. By paying for your ticket, you demonstrate the value music plays in your life and help make this performance available to all. Seating is general admission.
Program
Tower
Fanfare for the Uncommon Woman, No. 1
Stravinsky
Symphonies of Wind Instruments (1947 revision)
Harbison
Music for Eighteen Winds
Dorn
Never Forgetting
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
Musicians from the Civic Orchestra of Chicago
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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