“For over half a century, the Civic Orchestra of Tucson has been a voice of harmony—intertwining tradition, passion, and community. We honor our rich past, rejoice in the vibrance of the present, and look ahead with hope for a future filled with music and growth.”
~ Dr. Keun Oh, Music Director
Every season COT performs four concert programs over nine individual events, in Tucson, Marana, Oro Valley, Saharita, and Green Valley.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 24 @ 3:00 PM
Mountain View High School
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 25 @ 3:00 PM
Location: Catalina Foothills High School
“A Masterworks Triumvirate”
Festive Overture – Shostakovich
Clarinet Concerto in A major – Mozart
Philip Evans, soloist
Symphony No. 8 – Dvorak
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 12 @ 3:00 PM
Green Valley Recreation West Center
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 13 @ 3:00 PM
El Conquistador Resort
“Holiday Fantasia: A Symphonic Celebration”
Excerpts from Swan Lake – Tchaikovsky
Fanfare from La Peri – Dukas
Thunder and Lightning Polka – J. Strauss II
Overture to Orpheus in the Underworld – Offenbach
Pomp and Circumstance No. 1 – Elgar
…and Holiday Favorites
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 27 @ 3:00 PM
Canyon del Oro High School
(Inclusive/children’s concert in partnership with the Autism Society of Southern Arizona)
SUNDAY, MARCH 7 @ 3:30 PM
Crowder Hall
“Music That Paints a Story”
The Sorcerer’s Apprentice – Dukas
Dance Macabre – Saint Saens
La Forza del Destino – Verdi
Pavane for a Dead Princess – Ravel
Piano Concerto No. 3, Mvt 1 & 3 – Prokofiev
(with young artists)
SATURDAY, APRIL 24 @ 3:00 PM
Green Valley Recreation West Center
Ticketed Concert – $15
SUNDAY, APRIL 25 @ 3:00 PM
Location: TBD
SUNDAY, MAY 2 @ 7:00 PM
DeMeester Pavilion, Reid Park
“Broadway and Blockbusters”
Selections from Les Miserables – Schoenberg
Selections from Chicago – Kander
Overture to Candide – Bernstein
Harry Potter Symphonic Suite – Williams
Pines of Rome, Mvt 4 – Respighi
Highlights from Moana – Manuel-Miranda
AND
Si, Mi Chaimano Mimi from La Boheme – Puccini
O Mio Babbino Caro from Gianna Schicchi – Puccini
Dori Marie Smith, vocalist
Announcements
The Civic Orchestra of Tucson was organized by George Schwartz in the spring of 1975.
Now in its 51st season, the symphony orchestra has performed over 1,000 works by more than 155 composers in over 275 concerts – including 4 world premieres and 2 Arizona premieres – and has showcased more than 100 performances of Young Artists’ Competition winners.
Under the direction of Dr. Keun Oh, the Civic Orchestra of Tucson plays four free concert cycles each year.
Dr. Keun Oh is the fourth—and current—conductor of the Civic Orchestra of Tucson, a role he has embraced with distinction since August 2022. An emerging maestro known for his dynamic performances and expansive repertoire, Dr. Oh infuses every rehearsal and concert with passionate energy that inspires both musicians and audiences alike. The Civic Orchestra of Tucson is truly thrilled to have Dr. Oh at its helm, guiding the ensemble into an exciting new era of artistic growth.
Our season is supported in part by the Arizona Commission on the Arts, which receives support from the State of Arizona and the National Endowment for the Arts, the Arts Foundation for Tucson and Southern Arizona, and the City of Tucson, the Graesser Foundation, and the Fred and Christine Armstrong Foundation. Our inclusive/sensory-friendly program is funded in part by the Arts Foundation for Tucson and Southern Arizona with funding from the City of Tucson and Pima County.
We are additionally grateful for the support of all of our business sponsors who contribute to our success.
