Alton
Symphony Orchestra
Hatheway Cultural Center
Lewis and Clark Community College
5800 Godfrey Road
Godfrey, IL
618-467-2326
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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. |
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Greater
Alton Concert
Association Foundation
PO Box 1069
Alton, IL
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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. |
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Great Rivers
Choral Society
PO Box 366
Godfrey, IL |
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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. |
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Lewis
and Clark
Community College
Music Department
5800 Godfrey Road
Godfrey, IL
618-468-4731 |
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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. |
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Masterworks
Chorale, Inc.
36 Robin Hill Lane
Belleville, IL
618-236-0182 |
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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. |
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New
Horizons Band
PO Box 42
Godfrey, IL
618-377-8709
or 618-462-8202 |
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Nationally
known for creating opportunities for amateur musicians, fifty years
of age or older, the New Horizons Band entertains at a variety of
events. |
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St. Charles
County
Symphony
17 Red Mill Court
St. Peters, MO
636-447-8335 |
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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. |
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St. Charles County
Youth Orchestra
PO Box 547
St. Peters, MO
636-916-0515 |
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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. |
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Southwestern
Illinois
College
2500 Carlyle Road
Belleville, IL
618-222-5393
0r 1-800-222-5131 |
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The
Community Education Department's classes offer residents from
pre-school age to adults numerous opportunities to explore a variety
of artistic programs. |
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