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April 2024

MASTERWORKS IV Season Finale featuring the Duke Ellington suite of short jazz pieces, “The River” as well as an in-depth look at Jennifer Higdon’s, “Blue Cathedral.”  

October 2023

MASTERWORKS I featuring Guest Soprano Indra Thomas and a behind the scenes look at the MDSO by Mackenzie Mann, MDSO music librarian. 

 

April 2023

MASTERWORKS IV featuring soloist Pei-I Wang and and in depth look at the return of live performances by Millikin faculty and students in the Decatur Public Schools.

March 2023

Masterworks III featuring the Milikin’s 2022/2023 Concerto/Aria Competition Winners – Victor Lawton, David Gartner and Risako Hida. 

November 2023

MASTERWORKS II featuring guest conductor Richard Haglund, and an in depth look at how the Symphony Orchestra Guild of Decatur brought music into the schools in the Decatur, IL community. Highlights of our upcoming Holiday Gala.

February 2024

MASTERWORKS III featuring the Milikin’s 2023/24 Concerto/Aria Competition Winners – Mackenzie Mann and Devon Hill.

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Symphony Orchestra Guild Announcements

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Highlights from “A Winter Wonderland”

Symphony Orchestra Guild of Decatur hosted the 2022 Holiday Gala on December 2, 2022. Guests enjoyed a Silent Auction, Live Auction, Fine Dinner and Lovely Music by Terry Brennan and Friends at the Country Club of Decatur. Take a glance through some of the highlights...
Highlights from “A Winter Wonderland”

Highlights from “A Winter Wonderland”

Symphony Orchestra Guild of Decatur hosted the 2022 Holiday Gala on December 2, 2022. Guests enjoyed a Silent Auction, Live Auction, Fine Dinner and Lovely Music by Terry Brennan and Friends at the Country Club of Decatur. Take a glance through some of the highlights...

Meet Cecilia Antonelle, Millikin Concerto Aria Competition Winner

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...

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Contact the Guild

Phone

(217) 423-3189

Email

decaturorchestra@gmail.com

Address

P.O. Box 1541
Decatur, IL 62525-1541