A listing of symphony orchestras and ensembles in Illinois.
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Illinois Symphony Orchestras for Beginners
Learn about symphony orchestras in IllinoisBy Marjorie Gilbert Illinois is home to many symphony orchestras. To lovers of classical music, you can experience several established orchestras throughout the state - and not just in Chicago.
Illinois symphony orchestras generally fall into the following categories:
1. A professional symphony in Illinois may feature internationally known performers as guests and usually consists of at least 80 musicians.
2. Smaller community symphony orchestras that offer free public concerts and may be available for private events.
3. Youth and Univesity symphony orchestras that feature younger players. These orchestras typically require players to be within a specified age range or students.
Enjoy a professional Illiniois symphony orchestra
The Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra, Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Southern Illinois Symphony Orchestra and Illinois Valley Symphony Orchestra are some of the major professional orchestras in Illinois, where you can hear a wide selection of classical music. These orchestras have a long history and loyal following.
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The Illinois Philharmonic features several guest performers, as well as various special events, throughout the season. The Danville Symphony Orchestra is a non-profit, professional orchestra that performs at the Danville High School Auditorium.
Experience a community orchestra
Illinois is known for its fabulous community orchestras, especially in and around Chicago.
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Two of the most noted community orchestras are the Lake Shore Symphony Orchestra and the Evanston Civic Orchestra.
Listen to the Illinois Youth
Young musicians hone their talent in university and youth symphonies throughout Illinois. These young musicians are well-respected and perform many of the same pieces as professional orchestras.
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Playmusic.org has many music-related links, including an alphabetical list of youth symphonies by state. The University of Illinois Orchestra Program has information about its various orchestras, which include the University of Illinois Symphony Orchestra and the University of Illinois Philharmonia Orchestra.
- Become members of the symphony orchestras in Illinois and receive season tickets. This allows you to save money and be a part of your favorite orchestras.
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Web site contains biographies and history about this symphony orchestra.
http://www.chicagosymphony.org/
Chicago Youth Symphony Orchestra
Provides music experience to high school musicians through an organization comprising three orchestras, a chamber music program, international touring and an annual summer residency at Chicago's Grant Park Music Festival.
Symphony orchestra offering subscription concerts in Hammerschmidt Chapel at Elmhurst College.
http://www.elmhurstsymphony.org/
The Orchestra performs at the Grant Park Music Festival, the nation's only free, municipally funded, outdoor, classical music festival.
http://www.grantparkmusicfestival.com/
Professional organization that was formed by the consolidation of the Bloomington-Normal Symphony Society and the Springfield Symphony Orchestra Association. Web site also provides concert and ticketing information.
Professional chorus and orchestra specializing in 16th, 17th and 18th century music.
Music director and conductor William Wilsen leads this symphony that provides concerts and community music education to the Peoria, Illinois community.
http://www.peoriasymphony.org/
Philharmonic Society of Belleville
Arts society that supports the Belleville Philharmonic Orchestra, the nation's second oldest continuously performing symphony orchestra.
Suburban Youth Symphony Orchestra
The SYSO is composed of about sixty young musicians from Chicago's southern suburbs who present an annual subscription series as well as a number of other performances in the Chicago area.
Symphony of Oak Park & River Forest
Lead by Jay Friedman, this community symphony of both amateur and professional musicians perform classical music concerts in the Chicago, Illinois area.
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