Peoria Symphony Orchestra: A Regional Outlet For Classical Music In Contemporary Society

Part I of Essay
The Peoria Symphony Orchestra has provided classical music to central Illinois for over a century. Each year it presents a world-class program of music to large, diverse audiences. Such renowned soloists as Itzhack Perlman, Benny Goodman, and Jerry Hadley have played wit ....

Part II of Essay
.... volunteers and staff, the guild helps make the arts accessible to all, especially area youth. Board of Directors is headed by Joyce Stanisic, President, and Cecile Langford, Vice-President. In 1989, the Peoria Symphony Foundation was incorporated to provide long term financial security to the symphony. The foundation is a 501Ó3 non-profit corporation. Proceeds after expenses that don’t go to the endowment are added to the Symphony’s Operating income. The Guild donated over $15,000 to the Symphony last year. Current Projects of the Sy ....