Illinois Symphony Orchestra

Specialties

Provides a wide range of professional concert experiences for people of all ages, races and means.

Recognizing that live music has the potential to transform and rejuvenate, to encourage and inspire, the Illinois Symphony proudly serves as a vital cultural resource, an educational partner, and an invaluable enhancement to the quality of life in Springfield and Bloomington-​Normal.

History

Established in 1993.

2011 – 2012 marks the 19^th season of beautiful music making by the Illinois Symphony Orchestra. This season, 5 young conductors from across the US will guest conduct 2 concerts each in the hopes of becoming the new Music Director and Conductor of the ISO.

Over the decade, the orchestra has enlarged its commitment to community service, adding educational concerts for K-​3 students, free public parks concerts, and the award-​winning Step-​by-​Step in-​school program for K-​6 students. In 2002 the Illinois Symphony Orchestra won the Illinois Council of Orchestras’ award for Meritorious Service in Outstanding Programming, and in 2004 won its award for Community Service, both in recognition of the orchestra’s overall service to the citizens of central Illinois.