It is with deep regret we announce that the VCO side-by-side concert with the William & Mary Symphony is cancelled.  The VCO board is adhering to the guidelines of the CDC and the administration that we cancel or postpone in-person events and wait at least 8 weeks until we consider resuming group events.

The safety and well-being of the VCO community is our highest priority, and based upon not only government direction, but as importantly, wishes of our patrons, the VCO will cancel all events in the spring of 2020, including a concert, a cabaret, and the annual Gala.  We are planning a complete schedule of concerts and musical events for the fall, beginning in September.

We do invite everyone to use this time to enjoy the several Music of the Presidents videos and numerous clips from other performances on our videos page. CLICK HERE TO VISIT OUR VIDEOS PAGE.  This is a wonderful opportunity to watch all the VCO videos by yourself or with a child or grandchild -- they aren't just for kids!

We will be announcing elements of our 2020-2021 season as the future becomes focused, hopefully in the late summer.  Please check our UPCOMING EVENTS PAGE for our upcoming performances and events.

We wish you all the best in the coming weeks and will be looking for you at wonderful live music events in the fall.

Douglas C. Lovejoy,
President,

Virginia Chamber Orchestra

The VCO is unique among Northern Virginia-based orchestras.

The VCO continues to be the only organization taking live classical music into the “New City of Tysons”. “Backbeat Underground” will appear at 1st Stage on March 15th. This talented ensemble builds on Washington’s timeless soul traditions by introducing neo-soul-jazz elements into their songwriting. Booty shaking live performances and genre-defying collaborations delight audiences at iconic DC venues such as the Kennedy Center and Lincoln Theatre. Top off Classical Cabaret concerts with a free champagne reception.

The orchestra returns to the Ernst Center on April 7th, 2019 with an uplifting new “Music of the Presidents” concert commemorating Eisenhower and the upcoming 75th Anniversary of D-Day. Narration by Robert Aubry Davis will highlight Ike’s association with Irving Berlin and Glenn Miller. The VCO and David Grandis will be joined by the select Pro Coro singers and the Airmen of Note, the premier jazz ensemble of the U.S. Air Force, playing original Glenn Miller arrangements. Music and narration from this concert will be combined with in-studio discussion by nationally known experts and students for a video program. Used in countless classrooms for the foreseeable future, the video will also be screened for the general public and lifelong learners.

The VCO continues to be the only organization taking live classical music into the “New City of Tysons”. “Backbeat Underground” will appear at 1st Stage on March 15th. This talented ensemble builds on Washington’s timeless soul traditions by introducing neo-soul-jazz elements into their songwriting. Booty shaking live performances and genre-defying collaborations delight audiences at iconic DC venues such as the Kennedy Center and Lincoln Theatre. Top off Classical Cabaret concerts with a free champagne reception.