On September 21, 2008, CHICO performed its most ambitious program since its inception, concluding with Beethoven's stirring Eroica Symphony.  The opening half of the concert was highlighted by CHICO principal bassoonist Cavit Celayir-Monezis' masterful interpretation of W.A. Mozart's concerto in B-flat.

Our concert November 2 also featured soloists from the orchestra.  Long-time Ventura County Symphony violists Delores Walker and Tom Turner in Bach's Brandenburg Concerto No. 6.  Concermaster Irv Weinstein was featured in Handel's Concerto Grosso N. 11.  The orchestra performed Mendelssohn's rousing Scottish Symphony.

December 7 will be the Messiah Sing-Along, featuring outstanding vocal soloists, CHICO, the First United Methodist Church Choir, and singing members of the audience, all under the direction of Kuan-Fen Liu.  Scores will be available at the performance, or just come and listen.