The 50-member Centralia Philharmonic Orchestra is one of the oldest, non-professional orchestras in Southern Illinois. A typical season offers something for everyone including classical music, a cabaret style pops concert, an outdoor concert complete with fireworks and a Christmas holiday concert with the Choral Society and area school choirs.

     Children's concerts are often given and a Young Artist Competition with monetary prizes is held to encourage young musicians. Workshops are provided in dulcimer music, the Suzuki method of violin, and others if interest is shown. Musicians are welcome for all of Southern Illinois. The Orchestra rehearses on Monday evenings at the Community Arts Center, at 7 p.m. prior to performances. Suzuki Violin Classes meet at 4:30 & 5:30 p.m. on Mondays.

CENTRALIA PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA
2012 – 2013 SEASON (as of 5/10/12)

October 21, 2012 Fall Concert
2:00 pm Community Arts Building—Home of the Centralia Cultural Society
Practices for this concert begin August 27 @ 7 pm at the Community Arts Building. No practice Sept. 3.

December 2, 2012 Holiday Festival of the Arts
2:00 pm Community Arts Building
Practices for this concert begin October 29 @ 7 pm at the Community Arts Building.

March 17, 2013 Sacred Music Concert
2:00 pm Trinity Lutheran Church, Centralia, IL
Practices for this concert begin January 21 @ 7 pm at the Community Arts Building.

May 5, 2013 Spring Concert
2:00 pm Community Arts Building
Practices for this concert begin March 25 @ 7 pm at the Community Arts Building.

Any questions: Contact Elizabeth Shuler eshuler1@hotmail.com or 548-3087 or 267-9812

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