The Kishwaukee Symphony Orchestra is a non-profit community orchestra which provides a place for area musicians to use their talents in an orchestral setting. The orchestra consists of professional, student, and dedicated amateur musicians. It began informally in 1976 and engages in weekly rehearsals and an annual series of concerts.
At times, its programs are enhanced by including guest conductors and soloists from the region and beyond. The orchestra's plans and policies are established by the Music Director and a Board of Directors composed of citizens from the community.
The Illinois Council of Orchestras named the Kishwaukee Symphony Orchestra the 2009 Community Orchestra of the Year, has named the KSO Music Director, Linc Smelser, the 2009 Conductor of the Year (Small Orchestra), has named the Kishwaukee Symphony Associates the 2012 Orchestra Guild of the Year, and named KSO General Manager Amanda Nelson as its only recipient of a 2013 Honorable Mention as a designation of person who has made outstanding contributions to an orchestra within Illinois.
The Kishwaukee Symphony Orchestra is supported, in part the DeKalb County Community Foundation; by corporate sponsorship; by WNIU/WNIJ station sponsorship; and by private donations.
Summer Concert in the Park
Thursday, June 27, 2013, 8:00 p.m.
Hopkins Park, DeKalb
The Kishwaukee Symphony Orchestra will present its annual family-oriented free concert at the band shell in DeKalb's Hopkins Park.
15th Annual Benefit Golf Outing
Friday, July 19, 2013
Sycamore Golf Club
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11:30 a.m. Registration and Lunch
1:00 p.m. Shotgun Start
5:00 p.m. Auction Preview
5:45 p.m. Dinner & Awards,
Auction Results, and
Raffle
