The Fort Worth Civic Orchestra began as a group of volunteer musicians in the community who came together to form a "reading orchestra" to rehearse classical music. In 1977, the Fort Worth Civic Orchestra was officially formed under the direction of Yves L'Helgoual'ch and began performing publicly with the mission of providing the community with classical music at a reasonable price. In the spirit of creating a musical outlet for adult, amateur musicians, Yves L'Helgoual'ch grew the orchestra to 65 loyal members during his term as conductor. The orchestra is formed of musicians from various cities in North Central Texas and the members include teachers, students, retired professional musicians, as well as business professionals and homemakers.

In 1992, Marion Nesvadba became musical director of the FWCO and led the orchestra in it's continuing mission to enrich the orchestral experience of young students and musicians. Sponsored by a grants from the Arts Council of Fort Worth & Tarrant County, the FWCO provided an Honors Program for the Fort Worth ISD Music Department, as well as bringing a mixture of classical and jazz music to East Tarrant County in conjunction with the Texas Wesleyan School of Fine & Performing Arts. With the help of many sponsors in the community, the FWCO provides free tickets and transportation to children living in shelters for a children's concert during the holidays.

The Fort Worth Civic Orchestra celebrated it's 25th year of music making in 2002 by welcoming it's new conductor, Dr. Kurt A. Sprenger. Dr. Sprenger, with good humor and musical expertise, is enthusiastically continuing the tradition of bringing musicians from diverse backgrounds and abilities together for the love of making music. The Fort Worth Orchestra is still growing, and hopes to reach more people in the community with each season.

Information from the Orchestra's site

Musicians

• David Savage: trombone
• Corbitt Vann: trombone
• Nadia Raney: tuba
• Alan Chinworth: timpani
• Judie Savage: percussion
• Suzanne Winter: percussion
• Kurt A. Sprenger: conductor, music director
• Mary Margaret Haraden: violin
• Mack Ed Swindle: violin
• Gabriel Almendarez: violin
• Byrwec Ellison: violin
• Jerry Findley: violin
• Michael Francis: violin
• Michael Jamnongjit: violin
• Robb Newman: violin
• James Rhudy: violin
• Erica Soler: violin
• Peggy Tinius: violin
• Anna Weger-Mason: violin
• Emily Williams: violin
• Lisa Zwerver: violin
• Sue Stevens: violin
• Kathy Berry: violin
• Laura Clark: violin
• Rose Gore: violin
• Tony Hilligoss: violin
• John Hopkins: violin
• Debbie Kaiser Krebs: violin
• Bruce Miller: violin
• Diane Parman: violin
• Nina Reed: violin
• Pamela Rossing: violin
• Harvey Walls: violin
• Jennette Woodard: violin
• Mark Roberson: viola
• Craig Barnthson: viola
• Charlotte Conner: viola
• D'Arlene Ver Duin: viola
• Monda Weir: viola
• Paul Shyn: cello
• Kristen Blair: cello
• David Holland: cello
• Rachel Jarvis: cello
• Kay Lovett: cello
• Paul Wilks: cello
• Tony Crowley: double bass
• Toby Guynn: double bass
• Janice Spooner: flute
• Shari Harber: flute
• Kathleen Holley: flute, piccolo
• William Jackson: oboe
• Michael Brown: clarinet
• Ed Gutierrez: clarinet
• Jessica Sullivan: clarinet
• Terry Ruthruff: bassoon
• Anne Ellison: bassoon
• Bob Waterbury: french horn
• Douglas Elliot: french horn
• Trey Jones: french horn
• Phil Silvernail: french horn
• Steve Carr: trumpet
• Tim Lynch: trumpet
• Antonino Pace: trumpet
• Tom Thompson: trumpet
• Jim Bennett: trombone
• Hank Blair: trombone

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