Sangamon Valley Community Orchestra
Join theSangamon Valley Community Orchestra
No auditions required!
Rehearsals: Wednesdays, 7-9 pm at the Hoogland Center for the Arts
Featuring
Fall & Spring Concerts
Pops Concert in February
Play-Along with the Illinois Symphony Orchestra
Lots of Fun and Great Music Making
Membership
The Sangamon Valley Community Orchestra is open to any adult who plays an orchestral instrument. There are no auditions; community musicians of all skill levels are welcome.
How to Join
Show up with your instrument Wednesday evenings! Call Dr. Glenn Block at 309-828-9993, or e-mail: glennb7618 aol.com for more information.
Rehearsals & Performances
Rehearsals will be held at the Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. 6th St., Springfield, Illinois, on Wednesday evenings 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm during the academic year. See the SVYS concerts page for concert dates, and the SVYS calendar page for more schedule information.
Cost
There is no charge to play in the orchestra. Donations from member musicians will be accepted to offset the costs of the rehearsal space and conductor. We will be seeking sponsorships and will offer advertising in the concert programs.
Conductor
Dr. Glenn Block has been selected as the new conductor for the 2011-12 season.
Equipment
Sheet music, music stands and percussion instruments will be provided.
Community Orchestra History in Springfield
The Springfield Civic Orchestra was founded 1932 and flourished as a non-professional orchestra for several years. Later, the orchestra became professionalized and many of the original amateur community members no longer participated. The new Sangamon Valley Community Orchestra is re-establishing the tradition of a thriving amateur orchestra in the Springfield area!
The orchestra will resume rehearses at the Hoogland Center for the Arts on Wednesday evenings from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. Please come play with us!
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