Sangamon Valley Community Orchestra
Third Season, 2007-08

Join theSangamon Valley Community Orchestra

No auditions required!
Rehearsals: Wednesdays, 7-9 pm
Hoogland Center for the Arts

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Membership

The Sangamon Valley Community Orchestra is open to any adult who plays an orchestral instrument. There will be no auditions; community musicians of all skill levels are encouraged to participate.

How to Join

Show up with your instrument Wednesday evenings! Call Mr. Haglund at (217) 753-8000, or e-mail: richardhaglund@netscape.net for more information.

Rehearsals & Performances

Rehearsals will be held at the Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. 6^th St., Springfield, Illinois, on Wednesday evenings 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm during the academic year. The concert schedule has not yet been determined.

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

Richard A. Haglund will conduct the orchestra. Mr. Haglund is the Assistant Conductor of the Illinois Symphony Orchestra and in his fourth year as the Music Director of the Sangamon Valley Youth Symphony.

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. As the orchestra became professionalized, the level of skill required to pass the auditions greatly increased, 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!