Calgary Civic Symphony's upcoming 2026-27 season marks a major milestone: our 50th concert season! For five decades, The Civic has brought people together through the power of live orchestral music and this anniversary season is a celebration of the community that makes it possible.

The Civic strives to provide accessible and affordable orchestral experiences to the community and currently performs on Sunday afternoons at 2:30pm for a family-friendly and senior-friendly orchestral alternative at the Jack Singer Concert Hall. The Civic has prioritized keeping ticket prices low while striving for artistic excellence in a high-quality venue. As the economic pressures on arts organizations and cost of living increase, Calgary Civic provides local professional musicians with supplemental income, aspiring musicians with mentorship and ensemble experience, and families and seniors with opportunities to access orchestral music that they otherwise would not be able to afford.

Each season, Calgary Civic Symphony presents a five-concert series at the Jack Singer Concert Hall, featuring a program drawn from beloved masterworks and special performances that feature distinguished soloists and dynamic collaborations for unforgettable concert experiences. The Civic's performances provide opportunities for amateur, newcomer, and student musicians to build ensemble skills and experience as part of a community. In 2024-25, The Civic engaged 107 volunteer musicians alongside professional musicians as concertmasters and orchestral substitutes, and collaborated with guest artists and local performing arts organizations, including Calgary Opera Emerging Artists, Cowtown Opera, Calgary Concert Opera, MRU Conservatory, University of Calgary School of Performing and Creative Arts, Dr. Jeremy Brown, Barbara King, Chellan Hoffman, Kathleen Morrison, David Pomeroy, and Beth Root Sandvoss. 

What makes The Civic truly special is its people. Our orchestra is made up of everyday Calgarians: your friends, neighbours, and colleagues that include professional musicians, educators, therapists, doctors, and scientists. They come from all walks of life, united by a shared passion for music and a commitment to bringing exceptional musical performances to our community.

The Civic is also dedicated to supporting the next generation of musicians through the Rotary Calgary Concerto Competition (RC3). This program gives outstanding young artists the rare opportunity to perform as soloists with a full orchestra during our annual Rising Stars season finale. Our goal is to inspire new talent and welcome new audiences into the world of classical music.

We are committed to providing mentorship and growth opportunities for musicians at every stage of their journey, while keeping our concerts accessible and affordable for our community. Ticket sales cover only a portion of the costs required to bring a full concert season to the stage. The support of our community is what makes the difference.