The Musical Arts
Artists & Organizations
in the Middle Mississippi river Valley

Jean King PO Box 322 Alton jking@ezl.com		Composer Jean King writes music about the Great River Road region, downtown Alton, and Native Americans as a tribute to them during the Lewis and Clark Bicentennial commemorations.
Alton Symphony Orchestra Hatheway Cultural Center Lewis and Clark Community College 5800 Godfrey Road Godfrey, IL 618-467-2326		Founded in 1945, the Alton Symphony Orchestra is one of only a few organizations dedicated to the performance of live symphonic music in the southern Illinois region.  For sixty years it has serviced the residents and artists throughout this area and has served as a cultural force, broadening the awareness and importance of the arts in the community, and making itself easily accessible to persons of all ages and backgrounds.
Greater Alton Concert Association Foundation PO Box 1069 Alton, IL		GACAF is a nonprofit presenter organization run by an all volunteer board that has been brining quality entertainment to the Alton area since 1941. Its productions are held at the Whitney Olin Theater at Lewis and Clark Community College in Godfrey.
Great Rivers Choral Society PO Box 366 Godfrey, IL		Great Rivers Choral Society is comprised of 40 voices from both sides of the river accompanied by piano and guest soloists. Programs range from classical to folk and popular music.
Lewis and Clark Community College Music Department 5800 Godfrey Road Godfrey, IL 618-468-4731		The Music Department of Lewis and Clark Community College provides students core instruction in theory and piano, and has an expanded course offerings in vocal music, jazz instruction, and music technology. L & C also offers a variety of performing groups including show choir, concert choir, jazz band, concert bans, guitar ensemble, and the ASO.
Masterworks Chorale, Inc. 36 Robin Hill Lane Belleville, IL 618-236-0182		Founded in 1974 Masterworks Chorale is an auditioned ensemble of experienced choral singers. The Chorale holds six major concert events per season as well as additional appearances at other community events. Masterworks Children's Chorus offers similar opportunities to young singers.
New Horizons Band PO Box 42 Godfrey, IL 618-377-8709  or 618-462-8202		Nationally known for creating opportunities for amateur musicians, fifty years of age or older, the New Horizons Band entertains at a variety of events.
St. Charles County Symphony 17 Red Mill Court St. Peters, MO 636-447-8335		The SCCS is an all-volunteer Symphony Orchestra comprised of area music teachers, professional musicians, interested adults, and talented students. The repertoire includes standard symphonic music as well as Broadway show tunes and popular favorites. The SCCS holds 5-7 performances each year, plus 2 or 3 Pops concerts during the summer.
St. Charles County Youth Orchestra PO Box 547 St. Peters, MO 636-916-0515		The St. Charles County Youth Orchestra is open to students in St. Charles County and surrounding region. The Orchestra provides opportunities for young musicians to study symphonic literature and gain experience by performing before audiences.
Southwestern Illinois College 2500 Carlyle Road Belleville, IL 618-222-5393  0r 1-800-222-5131		The Community Education Department's classes offer residents from pre-school age to adults numerous opportunities to explore a variety of artistic programs.