Civic Orchestra of Jacksonville begins its 9th season with Composers of Courage, a family-friendly concert that is sure to delight. The October 13th concert from 4-5pm at St. John's Cathedral featuring an all female composer line up, performances will feature a variety of pieces to recognize these lesser-known composers and expose their compositions to a wider audience.

Pieces will include "Callirhoe Suite" by Cecile Chaminade, four pieces that demonstrate the various elements of Chaminade's beautiful and interesting melodies; Emilie Mayer's moody and vigorous "Faust Overture"; the charming "Dances in the Canebrakes" by Florence Price; the energetic and majestic "Overture to The Wreckers" by Ethel Smyth.

This 60 minute concert is free and open to all. This 60 minute concert is free and open to all. Please visit www.civicorchestrajax.org to see more.

If you can't join us in person check out our YouTube channel for a live stream or use this linkhttps://www.youtube.com/live/qXdQeLAlEzI?si=

Repertoire:

Cecile Chaminade - Callirhoe Suite

Emilie Mayer - Faust Overture

Florence Price - Dances in the Canebrakes

Ethel Smyth - The Wreckers Overture