Tickets for our Spectacle of Light concert are still available and may be purchased at the door. The ticket office will open one hour prior to the concert on Friday at First Presbyterian Church in Springfield and Saturday at Second Presbyterian Church in Bloomington.

Symphony Guilds

The mission of our guilds is to promote the activities of the Illinois Symphony Orchestra, to assist in raising funds for its benefit, and to support educational projects. In addition to contributing financially to the Orchestra, the two Guilds also award annual music scholarships to talented youth. 

What We Do: 

  • Assist with Fundraising Efforts
  • Youth Outreach
  • Concerts for Kids 
  • Itsy Arts Emotions & Melodies Program
  • Volunteer at Midwest Food Bank
  • Pre-Concert Dinners
  • Musician Housing 
  • Rehearsal Dinners for Musicians
  • Post-Concert Receptions 
  • Social Events
  • Music Scholarships 
  • Serve on Guild Board
  • Mah jongg, Bridge, and Book Club

Get Involved with Illinois Symphony

Our patrons, donors, and sponsors are a large part of what makes our orchestra great and our concerts successful! If you'd like to take part in making a difference for our orchestra, click the button below to learn more. Thank you!