Civic Orchestra

The Civic Orchestra is comprised of professional, amateur and student musicians from Lorain County and neighboring communities. Over the years, under the direction of Dr. Robert Beckstrom, the orchestra has developed a reputation for encompassing a wide range of musical styles from Purcell to Lutoslawski, while celebrating the great monuments of western music culture.

Robert Beckstrom, Conductor

John Williams, Olympic Fanfare & Theme, James Kayln, soloist
Anton Webern, Sechs Stucke fur Orchester
Antonin Dvorak, Slavonic Dances Op. 72

Robert Beckstrom, Director

A composer and conductor, Dr. Beckstrom has a BA, MA, and PhD in music Composition from UCLA, where he also studied saxophone under Grammy Award nominee, Gary Gray. He has been the Civic Orchestra's director since 1986 when he joined the music faculty at LCCC. In 1989 he was appointed Director (now with the new title of Dean) of the Division of Arts & Humanities. He composed Flute Concerto and An Archaic Symphony for Civic Orchestra performances. He also has composed a musical Bud's Chiller, which was performed at Church of the Open Door.

The Civic Orchestra is comprised of professional, amateur and student musicians from Lorain County and neighboring communities. Over the years, the orchestra has developed a reputation for encompassing a wide range of musical styles from Purcell to Lutoslawski, while celebrating the great monuments of western music culture. College credit is available upon request or members may perform as an activity with no fees required. The Civic Orchestra rehearses on Tuesday evenings and prepares four concerts during the academic year at Stocker Arts Center.

Sorry you missed these wonderful concerts:

Saturday, October 8, 2011 at 7:30pm - Main Theatre
Robert Beckstrom, Conductor