LEXINGTON, KY, March 10, 2025 – The Lexington Community Orchestra (LCO) is thrilled to announce two dynamic performances celebrating the diverse beauty and power of orchestral music. These concerts showcase a mix of classical and contemporary works performed by the volunteer musicians of the LCO at two local venues.

Musical Hues at the Library
Sunday, April 13, 2025 | 2:30 PM | Lexington Public Library Central Library
LCO partners with the Lexington Public Library’s Classical Music Sundays series for an intimate afternoon of chamber music at the Lexington Public Library, Central Library. Works on this program explore the vibrant musical colors and textures of different instruments of the orchestra:

• Mozart’s Wind Serenade in C Minor, showcasing the elegance of wind instruments.
• Stravinsky’s Suite No. 1, a lively and playful collection of short movements brimming with character, performed by a small chamber orchestra.
• Holst’s St. Paul Suite, a beloved string orchestra work that blends English folk tunes with bold harmonies and high energy.

Pastorale
Sunday, May 4, 2025 | 3:00 PM | Bryan Station High School Auditorium
The full orchestra takes the stage on the unofficial Star Wars holiday, “May the Fourth,” with a program blending cinematic and classical pastoral imagery:

• Beethoven’s Symphony No. 6 (Pastoral), a radiant depiction of nature’s beauty and tranquility.
• Mozart’s Oboe Concerto, a showcase of lyrical grace and virtuosic brilliance. Featured musician Dr. Diego Espinoza Masías is in his second year as an LCO member.
• Star Wars Epic Suite 1 & 2, an exhilarating arrangement of John Williams’ legendary film scores, adapted by Robert W. Smith.
• Holst’s St. Paul Suite, an encore performance from the April concert.

“We are excited to present these selections, which blend timeless classical masterpieces with iconic cinematic music,” said the LCO’s Music Director, Tim Wiggins. “These concerts will transport audiences through diverse landscapes of sound, from the intimate charm of chamber music to the grandeur of full orchestral works.”

"Classical Music Sundays is music on Main Street both literally and figuratively,” said Doug Tattershall of the Lexington Public Library. “It's great classical music for everybody, and the price is right: free!"
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Both concerts are free and open to the public, with donations gratefully accepted to support the orchestra’s mission of bringing quality classical music to the Lexington community.

LEXINGTON, KY (March 18, 2024) — The Lexington Community Orchestra (LCO) will present their 2023-24 season finale concert at 3:00pm on Sunday, April 28 at Bryan Station High School. 
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This “Celebration of Sibelius'' program includes music exclusively by late-romantic, early modern era composer Jean Sibelius. Perhaps best known worldwide for his tone poem Finlandia, Sibelius is widely regarded as the greatest composer from Finland and credited with strengthening the nation’s identity in the late 19th century. In addition to Finlandia, the orchestra will perform his Symphony No. 1 in E minor.

This performance features Dr. Sila Darville, assistant professor of violin and viola at Eastern Kentucky University, as soloist for Sibelius’s Violin Concerto in D minor. Dr. Darville holds degrees from Istanbul Mimar Sinan Fine Arts University State Conservatory, University of Minnesota and Texas Tech University. She has performed with the Lubbock Symphony Orchestra, Paducah Symphony Orchestra and Louisville Orchestra. This is her first appearance with the Lexington Community Orchestra.
This concert is free and open to the public, with pre-registration requested because seating is limited. Visit www.lexingtoncommunityorchestra.org to RSVP.

When:     Sunday, April 28 at 3:00pm
Where:     Bryan Station High School Auditorium (201 Eastin Rd.)
Program:    

• Finlandia (Sibelius)
• Violin Concerto in D minor (Sibelius)
• Symphony No. 1 in E minor (Sibelius)

Cost:         Free of charge. Visit www.lexingtoncommunityorchestra.org to RSVP.

The Lexington Community Orchestra is a nonprofit arts organization of volunteer musicians committed to bringing classical music to central Kentuckians free of charge. LCO is on Facebook and Instagram.

LCO is thankful to our friends at Kenwick Table for inviting us to bring a small ensemble to perform Christmas carols this season! A festive time was had by all.

Conductor Tim Wiggins and a trio of musicians from the Lexington Community Orchestra recently visited the Fox 56 studios for a brief Christmas carol performance and a chat about upcoming LCO events!

Sunday, April 30, 2023
Bryan Station High School

La scala di seta: Overture - Gioachino Rossini
Vltava (The Moldau) - Bedrich Smetana
Symphony No. 3 in E-flat major, Op. 97 - Robert Schumann

Photos by Tim Candelaria Photography.

Dr. Wiggins will make his official debut at the Lexington Community Orchestra Fall Concert on November 18, 2018, at 3pm at Bryan Station High School.

(Lexington, KY) November 12, 2018 – Dr. Timothy Wiggins, Assistant Professor of Music Education and Associate Director of Bands at Eastern Kentucky University, has been named as the new Music Director of the Lexington Community Orchestra (LCO). The announcement was made by the Lexington Community Orchestra Board of Directors. Dr. Wiggins has assumed the title of Music Director in time for the upcoming 2018-19 Season.

Wiggins has been well-received by the musicians of LCO. Board member and principal cellist Nancy McKenney highlights his experience and rapport with the members of the orchestra, stating that, "LCO is fortunate to have a director who is not only a very talented musician, but highly personable as well."

Dr. Wiggins succeeds Jeremy Mulholland, who led the Lexington Community Orchestra for ten years.

Dr. Timothy Wiggins
Dr. Wiggins is an Assistant Professor of Music Education and Associate Director of Bands at Eastern Kentucky University. He holds a PhD in Music Education from Florida State University, a MM in Wind Conducting from the University of Memphis, and BM in Orchestral Bassoon Performance and Instrumental Music Education from Arizona State University. With an impressive history of teaching and conducting musicians of all levels, as well as his accomplishments as a professional musician, his talents will be a great asset to Lexington Community Orchestra.

Dr. Wiggins expressed his enthusiasm about this new position. “I am honored to be working with such a talented group of musicians from the greater Lexington area. I have always advocated that great music comes from within all walks of life, and I am thrilled to be a part of this experience for these musicians and the supporters of this fantastic organization.”

Dr. Wiggins will conduct LCO’s first concert this season on Sunday, November 18, 2018 at 3pm at Bryan Station High School. The Beethoven program will include:

Egmont Overture, Op. 84
Rondino for 8 winds, WoO 25
Symphony No. 5 in C minor, Op. 67

Lexington Community Orchestra
Currently celebrating its 29th Season, LCO is comprised of professional, semi-professional and amateur musicians, devoted to providing free, high-quality performances of classical music.

For more information, interviews, and images contact: [email protected].

For more details of the upcoming 2018-19 Season visit www.lexingtoncommunityorchestra.org.