Alton Symphony OrchestraPO Box 1205Alton, IL 62002Phone: (618) 792-4002Primary Contact: Steven McCannaltonsymphony@gmail.comMusic Director: Maestro Wm. Shane Williamswww.altonsymphonyorchestra.org
American Youth Symphony Orchestra 60 55th StClarendon Hils, IL 60181Phone: 630-850-8505Primary Contact: Remus BadeaAYSO@amimusic.orgMusic Director: Nicholas Wallinwww.aysomusic.org
Camerata SinfoniettaEastern Illinois University 600 Lincoln AvenueCharleston, 35 61920Phone: 217-520-1888Primary Contact: Richard Robert Rossirrrossi@eiu.eduMusic Director: Richard Rossiwww.eiu.edu/camerata/
Centralia Cultural Society PhilharmonicCentralia Cultural Society1250 E. Rexford StreetCentralia, IL 62801Phone: (618) 532-2951Primary Contact: Elizabeth Shulereshuler1@hotmail.comMusic Director: Angelina McLaughlin-Heil and Roy Kroezenwww.centraliaarts.org
Champaign-Urbana Symphony701 Devonshire Drive, #C-24Champaign, IL 61820-7337Phone: (217)351-9139Primary Contact: Gerri Kirchnermusic@cusymphony.orgMusic Director: Stephen Alltopwww.cusymphony.org
Chicago Arts OrchestraAthenaeum Theatre2936 N. Southport AvenueChicago, IL 60657Phone: (773)248-0644Primary Contact: Eleanor Ranneyeranney@chicagoartsorchestra.orgMusic Director: Javier Jose Mendozawww.chicagoartsorchestra.org
Chicago Bar Association Symphony OrchestraChicago Bar Association321 S. Plymouth CourtChicago, IL 60604Phone: (312) 554-2081Primary Contact: Emily Riojaseriojas@chicagobar.orgMusic Director: David Katzcbasymphonyandchorus.blogspot.com
Chicago City Wide Symphony OrchestraJefferson Park Field House4822 North Long AvenueChicago, IL 60630Primary Contact: Martha Ashcitywidesymphony@gmail.comMusic Director: Michael Pecakwww.citywideorchestra.org
Chicago College Of Performing Arts Symphony Orchestra430 S. Michigan Ave, Rm 926Chicago, IL 60605Phone: 312-341-2182Primary Contact: Elizabeth Sustar Nyeesustar@roosevelt.eduMusic Director: Emanuele Andrizziwww.roosevelt.edu/ccpa
Chicago Jazz Philharmonic1111 N WELLS ST STE 501CHICAGO, Illinois 60610-7633Phone: 3125738932Primary Contact: Rhapsody Snyderrhapsody.snyder@chijazzphil.orgMusic Director: Orbert Daviswww.chicagojazzphilharmonic.org
Chicago Metamorphosis Orchestra Project2941 N McVicker AveChicago, IL 60634Phone: 315-212-2714Primary Contact: Thomas MadejaThomas@chimop.orgwww.chimop.org
Chicago Metropolitan Symphony OrchestraPO Box 8638Chicago, IL 60680Phone: 3124939889Primary Contact: Donna Millerdonna.miller@cmsorch.orgMusic Director: Russell Vinickwww.cmsorch.org
Chicago Philharmonic401 S. LaSalleSuite 1600-JChicago, IL 60605Phone: (312) 957-0000Primary Contact: Donna Milanovichdmilanovich@chicagophilharmonic.orgMusic Director: Scott Speckwww.chicagophilharmonic.org
Chicago Symphony Orchestra220 S. Michigan AvenueChicago, IL 60604Phone: (312) 294-3000Primary Contact: Liz Madejamadejae@cso.orgMusic Director: Riccardo Mutiwww.cso.org
Chicago Youth Symphony Orchestras410 S. Michigan AvenueSuite 833Chicago, IL 60605Phone: (312)939-2207Primary Contact: Madalyne Maxwellmmaxwell@cyso.orgMusic Director: Allen Tinkhamwww.cyso.org
Danville Symphony Orchestra715 W Fairchild StDanville, Illinois 61832Phone: (217) 443-5300Primary Contact: Ryan Loeckelinfo@danvillesymphony.orgMusic Director: Jeremy Swerlingwww.danvillesymphony.org
DePaul Symphony Orchestra804 W Belden AveChicago, IL 60614Primary Contact: Cliff Colnotcliffccm@aol.comMusic Director: Cliff Colnotmusic.depaul.edu/academics/ensembles
DuPage Symphony Orchestra1515 Legacy Circle Suite 3HNaperville, Illinois 60563-3161Phone: 630-778-1003Primary Contact: Amber Broderickinfo@dupagesymphony.orgMusic Director: Barbara Schubertdupagesymphony.org
Edwardsville Community Symphony 124 East Olive StreetStaunton, IL 62088Phone: 6185201904Primary Contact: Keith Bakerkeithallenbaker@yahoo.comMusic Director: Angelina McLaughlin-HeilEdwardsvilleCommunitySymphony.com
Elgin Symphony Orchestra20 DuPage CourtElgin, IL 60120-6424Phone: (847)888-0404Primary Contact: David Beardend.bearden@elginsymphony.orgMusic Director: Andrew Gramswww.elginsymphony.org
Elgin Youth Symphony Orchestra60 S. Grove Ave.Ste. 2Elgin, IL 60120Phone: 18478417700Primary Contact: Eric Larsonelarson@eyso.orgMusic Director: Matthew Sheppardwww.eyso.org
Elmhurst Symphony OrchestraP.O. Box 345Elmhurst, IL 60126Phone: (630) 941-0202Primary Contact: Cynthia Kraincesoexecdirector@gmail.comwww.elmhurstsymphony.org
Elmhurst University Philharmonic Orchestra190 Prospect AvenueElmhurst, IL 60126Phone: 630-617-3620Primary Contact: Taka Matsunagataka.matsunaga@elmhurst.eduMusic Director: Taka Matsunagawww.elmhurst.edu/academics/departments/music/performing-ensembles/orchestras/
EMA Youth Orchestra87 N. Williams StreetCrystal Lake, IL 60014Phone: 8153826569Primary Contact: Cynara Pierzinacpierzina@encoremusicacademy.orgMusic Director: Terry Fosterwww.encoremusicacademy.org/
Evanston Symphony Orchestra AssociationPO Box 778Evanston, IL 60204Phone: (847)864-8804Primary Contact: David Ellisesomusic@evanstonsymphony.orgMusic Director: Lawrence Eckerlingwww.evanstonsymphony.org
Grant Park Music Festival205 E Randolph DrChicago, IL 60601Phone: (312)742-7638Primary Contact: Paul Winbergpaul.winberg@gpmf.orgMusic Director: Carlos Kalmarwww.grantparkmusicfestival.com
Harper Symphony Orchestra1200 W Algonquin Rd. P206Palatine, IL 60067-7398Phone: (847)925-6568Primary Contact: Greg Clemonsgclemons@harpercollege.eduMusic Director: William Anthony Porter
Heartland Festival Orchestra8500 N Knoxville Ave, Ste GPeoria, IL 61612Phone: (309)339-3943Primary Contact: Ellen Dayellen@heartlandfestivalorchestra.orgMusic Director: David Commandaywww.heartlandfestivalorchestra.org
Highland Park Strings1601 Oakwood Ave #105Highland Park, IL 60035Phone: (847) 831-3622Primary Contact: Lawrence Blocklawrenceblock100@gmail.comMusic Director: Robert Hastywww.highlandparkstrings.org
Hyde Park Youth SymphonyLogan Center for Arts915 East 60th Street, Suite 217Chicago, IL 60637Phone: (312) 525-9642Primary Contact: Dileep Gangollied@thehpys.orgwww.thehpys.net
Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra377 Artists WalkPark Forest, IL 60466Phone: (708)481-7774Primary Contact: Mary Kate Luzzomluzzo@ipomusic.orgMusic Director: Stilian Kirovwww.ipomusic.org
Illinois Valley Symphony OrchestraPO Box 306Ottawa, IL 61350Phone: (815) 780-7117Primary Contact: Barbara Lukancicbjlukancic@comcast.netMusic Director: Daniel Sommervillewww.ivso.org
Illinois Wesleyan Symphony OrchestraIllinois Wesleyan UniversityBloomington, IL 61701Phone: (309) 556-3063Primary Contact: Lev Ivanovlivanov@iwu.eduwww.iwu.edu/music/ensembles/symphony-orchestra.html
Jacksonville Symphony Society215 Park StJacksonville,, IL 62650Music Director: Dr. Garrett Allmanwww.jaxsym-il.org/
Kankakee Valley Symphony Orchestra AssociationPO Box 52Kankakee, IL 60901Phone: (815) 214-9555Primary Contact: Yvonne Chalfantoffice@kvso.orgMusic Director: Allan Denniswww.kvso.org
Kankakee Valley Youth Symphony OrchestraPO Box 572Kankakee, IL 60901Phone: (815) 334-7773Primary Contact: Dana Jacobucciinfo@kvyso.comMusic Director: Katrina Cessnakvyso.com
Kishwaukee Symphony OrchestraPO Box 310DeKalb, IL 60115Phone: (815)756-3728Primary Contact: Kelsey Chelbergcontact@kishorchestra.org Music Director: Linc Smelserwww.kishorchestra.org
Knox-Galesburg Symphony OrchestraKnox College, Box K-1952 East South StreetGalesburg, IL 61401Phone: (309)341-7268Primary Contact: Lucas Woodlucas@knoxgalesburgsymphony.orgMusic Director: Dr. Bruce Polaywww.knoxgalesburgsymphony.org
Lake County Symphony Orchestra2729 EnochZion, IL 60099Phone: (847)746-3472Primary Contact: Ron Ardenardenmusik@gmail.comMusic Director: Ron Ardenwww.lakecountysymphonyorchestra.com
Lake Forest Civic OrchestraP.O. Box 889Lake Forest, Illinois 60045Primary Contact: Laura Whislerlaurawhisler@hotmail.comMusic Director: Christopher Raemaekerswww.lakeforestcivicorchestra.org
Lake Shore Symphony OrchestraPO Box 57237Chicago, IL 60657Phone: (773) 263-8816 Primary Contact: Deborah Grimesinfo@lsso.orgMusic Director: Russell Vinickwww.lsso.org
Lakeview OrchestraPO Box 1165Chicago, IL 60690Phone: 312-380-9049Primary Contact: Gregory Zinklgregory.zinkl@lakevieworchestra.orgMusic Director: Greg Hugheswww.lakevieworchestra.org
McHenry County Youth Orchestra & Academy401 Country Club RdCrystal Lake, IL 60014Phone: (815)356-6296Primary Contact: Emanuele Andrizzie.andrizzi@mcmusiccenter.orgMusic Director: Emanuele Andrizziwww.mcmusiccenter.org
Metropolitan Youth Symphony Orchestrac/o Audra Sybert655 Wooley RdOswego, IL 60543Phone: (815) 212-0524Primary Contact: Audra Sybertmysoexecutivedirector@gmail.comMusic Director: Lawrence Siskwww.mysomusic.org
Midwest Philharmonic Orchestra15 Scully DriveSchaumburg, IL 60193Phone: (847) 312-3690Primary Contact: Taka Matsunagataka@midwestconservatory.comMusic Director: Taka Matsunagawww.midphil.org
Midwest Young Artists Conservatory878 Lyster RoadHighwood, IL 60040Phone: (847)926-9898Primary Contact: Allan Dennisallandennis@mya.orgMusic Director: Allan Denniswww.mya.org
Millikin-Decatur Symphony OrchestraMillikin University 1184 West Main StreetDecatur, Illinois 62522Phone: 217-424-3774Primary Contact: William McClainwmcclain@millikin.eduMusic Director: William McClainsymphonyguildofdecatur.org/
Moline High School Orchestras3600 Avenue of the CitiesMoline, IL 61265Phone: 309-738-7332Primary Contact: Zack Mortonzmorton@molineschools.orgMusic Director: Zack Mortonsites.google.com/a/molineschools.org/moline-music-program/
Music Institute of Chicago300 Green Bay RoadWinnetka, IL 60093-4088Phone: (847)905-1500 x 580Primary Contact: Jim Setapenjsetapen@gmail.comMusic Director: Jim Setapenwww.musicinst.org
Music of the Baroque25 E Washington StSuite #823Chicago, IL 60602Phone: (312) 551-1415Primary Contact: Julie Griffinjuliegriffin@baroque.orgwww.baroque.org
New PhilharmonicMcAninch Arts Center, College of DuPage425 Fawell BoulevardGlen Ellyn, IL 60137-6599Phone: (630)942-4239Primary Contact: Paula Cebulacebula@cod.eduMusic Director: Kirk Musprattwww.atthemac.org
NIU Community School of the Arts1425 W Lincoln HWYDeKalb, IL 60115Phone: 8157531450Primary Contact: Joshua Andersonjanderson17@niu.eduMusic Director: Linc Smelserwww.niu.edu/extprograms/csa/ensembles/sinfonia.shtml
North Park University Orchestra - Music in Human Values3225 West Foster Ave.Chicago, Illinois 60625Phone: 7732445631Primary Contact: Tom Zelletzelle@northpark.edu
Northbrook Symphony Orchestra899 Skokie Boulevard, Suite LL 12Northbrook, IL 60062Phone: (847)272-0755Primary Contact: James Karagianisinfo@northbrooksymphony.orgMusic Director: Lawrence Rapchaknorthbrooksymphony.org
Northwest Indiana Symphony1040 Ridge RoadMunster, Indiana 46321Phone: (219) 836-0525 Primary Contact: Shari Ebertinfo@NISOrchestra.org Music Director: Kirk Musprattwww.nisorchestra.org
Northwest Symphony Orchestra AssociationPO Box 46Mount Prospect, IL 60056Phone: (847)965-7271Primary Contact: Judith Amundsonnsochicago@gmail.comwww.northwestsymphony.org
Olivet-Nazarene University OrchestraSchool Of Music1 University AvenueBourbonnais, IL 60914Primary Contact: Dr. Neal Woodruffnwoodruff@olivet.eduwww.olivet.edu/music-ensembles
Park Ridge Fine Arts SymphonyPO Box 89APark Ridge, IL 60068Primary Contact: Chris Poindexterprfas@yahoo.comMusic Director: Barbara Schubertwww.prfas.org
Peoria Symphony Orchestra101 State StreetPeoria, IL 61602Phone: 3096711096Primary Contact: Susan Hoffman shoffman@peoriasymphony.orgMusic Director: George Stelluto peoriasymphony.org
Philharmonic Society of Belleville116 N. JacksonBelleville, IL 62220Phone: (618) 235-5600Primary Contact: Barbara Comptonbvillephilharm66@att.netwww.bellevillephilharmonic.org
Quad City Symphony Orchestra327 Brady StDavenport, IA 52801Phone: (563)322-0931Primary Contact: Beth SindtBsindt@qcso.orgMusic Director: Mark Russell Smithqcso.org
Quincy Symphony Orchestra Association200 N. 8th St., Suite 102Quincy, IL 62301-3930Phone: (217)222-2856Primary Contact: Jane Polettqsoa@adams.netMusic Director: Bruce Brineywww.qsoa.org
Ravenswood Community Orchestra5841 N KIMBALL AVEChicago, Il 60659Phone: 7732033537Primary Contact: Amy Rasmussenamyoboe1@gmail.comMusic Director: Richard Corriganwww.facebook.com/Ravenswood-Community-Orchestra-67117898552/
Rockford Symphony Orchestra711 N. Main StreetRockford, IL 61103Phone: (815)965-0049Primary Contact: Julie Thomasjthomas@rockfordsymphony.comMusic Director: Yaniv Attarwww.rockfordsymphony.com
Rockford Symphony Youth Orchestra711 N. Main StreetRockford, IL 61103Phone: (815)965-0049Primary Contact: Margo Stedmanmstedman@rockfordsymphony.comMusic Director: Linc Smelserwww.rockfordsymphony.com
Salt Creek Chamber Orchestra100 W. Cossit Ave.LaGrange, IL 60525Phone: (734) 945-2914Primary Contact: Dr. Tim Semaniktsemanik@gmail.comsaltcreekchamberorchestra.org
Sangamon Valley Youth Symphony420 S 6th StSpringfield, IL 62701Phone: (217)753-8000Primary Contact: Jacquelyn Everssvys.svco@gmail.comMusic Director: Matthew Sheppardsvys.org
Schaumburg Youth OrchestraPrairie Center for the Arts201 Schaumburg CtSchaumburg, IL 60193Phone: 847-895-3600Primary Contact: Robert Pileckisrpileckis@villageofschaumburg.comMusic Director: Joseph Malmquistschaumburgyouthorchestra.org
Senior Suburban Orchestra1517 Hillcrest CtLombard, IL 60148Phone: (630) 303-1663Primary Contact: Gerry NortonBeancounter1@ameritech.netMusic Director: Dan D'Andreawww.seniorsuburbanorchestra.org
Sinfonia Camerata1733 Amelia CtCrest Hill, IL 60403Phone: (815) 741-2185Primary Contact: Dr. Richard SiegelRSiegel920@aol.com
Southern Illinois Symphony and Music Festival1000 S. Normal Ave.Carbondale, IL 62901Primary Contact: Edward Benyasbenyas@siu.eduMusic Director: Edward Benyaswww.SouthernIllinoisSymphony.org
Southwest Symphony Orchestra6601 W. College Dr. Box 270Palos Hts., IL 60463Phone: (708) 802-0686Primary Contact: Shari Ebertsouthwestmanager@gmail.comMusic Director: David Cranewww.southwestsymphony.com
Suburban Youth Symphony OrchestraP O Box 662Flossmoor, Illinois 60422Phone: 7084140431Primary Contact: Janet Kuesterthesyso@gmail.comMusic Director: David Forsmanwww.SuburbanYouthSymphony.org
Symphony of Oak Park & River ForestPO Box 3564Oak Park, IL 60303-3564Phone: (708)218-2648Primary Contact: Beth Hooverthesymphonyoprf@gmail.comMusic Director: Jay Kenneth Friedmanwww.symphonyoprf.org
Urbana Pops Orchestra207 W California AveUrbana, IL 61801Phone: 2179791910Primary Contact: Debra Larsondebra@urbanapops.orgMusic Director: Stephen Larsonsites.google.com/urbanapops.org
Waukegan Symphony Orchestra39 Jack Benny DrWaukegan, Illinois 60087Phone: 847-360-4740Primary Contact: Debra Carldcarl@waukeganparks.orgMusic Director: Alexander Plattwaukegansymphony.org/
West Suburban Symphony OrchestraPO Box 565Hinsdale, IL 60522Phone: (630)887-7464Primary Contact: Kathryn Macalfinance@westsubsymphony.orgMusic Director: Peter Lipariwww.westsubsymphony.org
Windy City Winds 1414 N Well St Apt 505Chicago, IL 60610Phone: 773-732-0625Primary Contact: Mark Mosleymwsgmosley@outlook.comwww.windycitywinds.org
Youth Symphony of DuPageP.O.Box 55Naperville, IL 60566Primary Contact: Kay Burdikburdi@ysdp.orgMusic Director: Dr. Mark Liuwww.ysdp.org
