Lake Union Civic Orchestra

Mission:

The Lake Union Civic Orchestra is dedicated to the exploration and performance of symphonic and chamber music with energy and passion; and to sharing that experience with individuals and organizations throughout the community.

About:

LUCO is a largely volunteer-run, Seattle-based community orchestra distinguished by superb musicianship, low ticket prices, friendly atmosphere, central location of concerts, and exciting, innovative programming.

Local music critic Christopher DiLaurenti wrote, "LUCO's concerts have a homey feel missing from most classical music gigs; before the show, people laugh an chat casually as if at home. Yet when the music begins, the audience's attention  becomes steadfast and quieter than most other orchestral performances I attend."  (The Stranger, January, 2008)

Lake Union Civic Orchestra Programs
Each season, LUCO presents four full orchestral concerts and a special holiday concert. We focus on presenting both popular as well as newer or less well-known works, including  works by living and/or local composers. Concerts for the past three seasons have been attended by an average of 400 people each. LUCO has a generous complimentary ticket program to encourage those who have never seen a classical music concert, or those who cannot afford it, to attend.

Each year, LUCO presents a free chamber music recital. Musicians from the orchestra present a wide variety of works in an intimate setting. This gives audience members a chance to hear classical music on a smaller more detailed scale than the full orchestra concerts, and also provides LUCO members a chance to perform chamber works.

While LUCO primarily comprises talented amateur musicans, the orchestra strives to serve our community by hiring professional musicians as featured soloists with the orchestra and by commissioning new works from local composers.)