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September 2022
MASTERWORKS I featuring works by three time Grammy Award nominated American composer Miguel del Aguila. Meet the new SOGD Board President, Jan Mandernach and more.
February 2022
MASTERWORKS IV featuring Afro-American Music, The Decatur Public School’s Instrument Library and Interview with High School Student, Car’lessiah Lee.
January 2022
An in-depth look at MASTERWORKS III, DYSO Concerto Winner and Millikin’s 2021/2022 Concerto/Aria Competition Winners.
October 2021
An in-depth look at MASTERWORKS II, DYSO returns, meet members of the board– and more.
August 2021
MDSO is BACK to in person concerts! An in-depth look at MASTERWORKS I with “Beethoven at 251,” meet Claire Taylor-principal basoon, and more.
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April 2021
An in-depth look at MASTERWORKS V, meet Aaron Villarreal-principal percussion, save the date for our RETRO September Guild event and more.
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Gather at the Gala 2021 Live and Silent Auction
We’re all looking forward to dozens of incredible auction items, from tickets to see Velocity Irish Dance to cooking classes for four adults courtesy of Murphy & Company.
MDSO: What to Expect In 2021 and 2022
Dr. William McClain, Conductor, shares what to expect in the 2021-2022 season of Millikin Decatur Symphony Orchestra. MDSO is BACK!
Meet Cecilia Antonelle, Millikin Concerto Aria Competition Winner
Meet Cecilia Antonelle, Millikin University Concerto/Aria Competition Winner Cece with Dr. William McClain, Beth Mason Creighton and Laura Ledford LL: Hi Cece CA: Hello BMC: Welcome back. Alright Cece, before we jump into the program, will you just tell us maybe where...
Meet Adrian Rodriguez, Millikin University Concerto/Aria Competition Winner
Meet Adrian Sanchez Rodriguez, Millikin University student and winner of the Concerto/Aria Competition. Adrian will perform Mozart's Violin Concerto in A Major with the MDSO on March 6th at MASTERWORKS IV. Dr. William McClain: That was wonderful, and really a terrific...
Meet William McClain, MDSO Conductor
Meet Dr. William McClain, conductor of the Millikin Decatur Symphony Orchestra.
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