Elgin Symphony Orchestra
With an annual operating budget of over $3 million, the Elgin Symphony Orchestra is Illinois' premier regional orchestra. Currently conducting a search for a new Music Director, the Orchestra's season includes over 50 concerts annually (Classics, Pops, Educational Programming, and Holiday performances) at the 1,200-seat Hemmens Theatre in Elgin and the 440-seat Prairie Arts Center in Schaumburg. Audiences of over 50,000 are served each year: 20,000 students are reached and educated through several music education programs.
Read more about Elgin Symphony Orchestra: History, 2012-2013 Season
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