The Saint Croix Valley Orchestra is a regional volunteer organization formed in 1991. It has drawn musicians from all walks of life in the St. Croix Valley and adjoining area. The orchestra provides a rare opportunity for amateur and professional musicians living in rural Wisconsin and Minnesota with the chance to play with a fully orchestrated, professionally directed ensemble. Since it's beginning, the Orchestra has provided quality concerts to the public free of charge. The orchestra's director, Randolph Elliott, has a Master's degree in instrumental conducting from the University of Wisconsin, Madison. He selects and arranges music, schedules, concerts, recruits musicians and conducts the orchestra.
The Orchestra rehearses weekly from September through June at the St. Croix Falls High School on Mondays at 7 p.m. Any musician serious about performing in ensemble is invited to contact us or come to rehearsal.
A board of directors governs the non-profit corporation that supports the orchestra.
Concert performances begin early in March, June and December at different sites throughout the St. Croix Valley. The summer concerts are performed outdoors when weather permits. (Watch for announcements in local papers and posted at area businesses.) Concert performances are drawn from the music of the Baroque and Classical periods, ranging from serious symphonies to dance numbers. Come join us to hear music from the masters!