New Orleans Civic Symphony

New Orleans Civic Symphony https://www.neworleanscivicsymphony.org/ Conductors during that time included Don Hazlet and Ewing Poteet.

Founded in the 1940's, the New Orleans Civic Symphony (NOCS) has provided concerts for the southern Louisiana area and has been a venue for talented amateur musicians for over six decades. During the early years, the group first rehearsed at various churches in the Uptown area and then at Dixon Hall on the Tulane Campus. Performances were held at Gallier Hall, Audubon Park, City Park and at other

halls in the area. Gordon Brown took over the directorship of the orchestra in the mid 1970s and the orchestra expanded its activities. In addition to performances in the New Orleans area, the NOCS has subsequently performed in Slidell, in Lutcher and at the Madewood Plantation. In the late 1980's the orchestra moved its rehearsal and performance location to the Performing Arts Center at The University of New Orleans. Conductors since that move include Milton Bush, David Nelson, William Chute, Charles Taylor and James Hammann.

Our last concert of the season is coming up! Set the tone for summer by joining us for an evening of witty and festive m...
06/17/2026

Our last concert of the season is coming up! Set the tone for summer by joining us for an evening of witty and festive music. ☀️

Head on over to the University of New Orleans Performance Hall on Sunday, June 28th at 6:00pm to hear our performance.

REMINDER: We have two upcoming shows starting TOMORROW. Come hear us at the University of New Orleans Performing Arts Ce...
05/16/2026

REMINDER: We have two upcoming shows starting TOMORROW.

Come hear us at the University of New Orleans Performing Arts Center Sunday May 17th, at 5:00pm AND/OR

Monday May 18th at New Marigny Theater at 7:30pm.

We can't wait to share this program with you!

In anticipation of our spring performances, we'd like to highlight our upcoming soloist, Dr. Liliia Oliinyk. Liliia Olii...
05/08/2026

In anticipation of our spring performances, we'd like to highlight our upcoming soloist, Dr. Liliia Oliinyk.

Liliia Oliinyk is a Ukrainian-born pianist and prizewinner of numerous regional and national competitions, including the National Bugayevsky Piano Competition in Ukraine. She holds degrees from the University of New Orleans and Louisiana State University, where she earned her Doctor of Musical Arts in Piano Performance and Collaborative Piano. Currently serving on the piano faculty at Tulane University, she is an active performer, educator, and collaborative artist, appearing in solo and chamber settings across Louisiana. Her work is distinguished by a deep commitment to both artistic excellence and the promotion of Ukrainian classical music, with recent performances highlighting composers such as Vasyl Barvinsky, Borys Lyatoshynsky, and Ihor Shamo.

Join us May 17th at the UNO Performing Arts Center and May 18th at New Marigny Theater to hear Dr. Liliia Oliinyk perform Beethoven's Piano Concerto No. 5 in E-Flat "Emperor" alongside the New Orleans Civic Symphony.

Mark your calendars! We're excited to announce that this concert cycle we will have TWO performance opportunities. Join ...
05/01/2026

Mark your calendars!

We're excited to announce that this concert cycle we will have TWO performance opportunities. Join us on May 17th at the UNO Performing Arts Center and May 18th at New Marigny Theater, for an unforgettable weekend of music. Featured soloist, Dr. Liliia Oliinyk.

Whether you can come for one night or both, your support means the world to us.

Music brings people together, and with your help, we can keep that going. This Day, your donation supports everything ...
04/22/2026

Music brings people together, and with your help, we can keep that going. This Day, your donation supports everything that makes our orchestra possible: music, musicians, and opportunities for students in our community. We’re grateful for every bit of support that helps us continue sharing live music with New Orleans.

Early giving starts in just one week! Check us out: https://www.givenola.org/organization/New-Orleans-Civic-Symphony

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