Join the Illinois Valley Symphony Orchestra for an exhilarating journey across the American frontier in “Go West, Young America.” Under the baton of guest conductor Stephen Squires, the program celebrates the rugged landscapes, spirited folk tunes, and cinematic sweep of the American West.

Featuring work by John Williams, and American classics like selections from Rodeo, this concert is a celebration of adventure, resilience, and the open prairie—don’t miss this musical salute to the American spirit!

Experience a vibrant afternoon of passion, color, and expressive power as the Illinois Valley Symphony Orchestra ignites the stage in Rhythms of Fire and Soul.

The concert opens with Arturo Márquez’s electrifying Conga del Fuego Nuevo, a fiery fusion of Latin rhythms and orchestral brilliance that pulses with energy and celebration.

Acclaimed guitarist An Tran then takes the stage for Joaquín Rodrigo’s beloved Concierto de Aranjuez. and the program concludes with Antonín Dvořák’sSymphony No. 8 in G major.

With dancers from three local dance studios, our bi-annual performance of The Nutcracker is an Illinois Valley holiday favorite. General admission ticket sales are closed for this concert until 10/15 to give our subscribers priority seating access.

With dancers from three local dance studios, our bi-annual performance of The Nutcracker is an Illinois Valley holiday favorite. General admission ticket sales are closed for this concert until 10/15 to give our subscribers priority seating access.

Featuring the winners of the 2026 IVSO Young Performers Competition. Conducted by Silas Huff, this concert will feature imaginative works from the romantic era, including "Prelude to the Afternoon of a Faun" and others.

In the summer of 1893, Czech composer Antonín Dvořák traded the bustle of New York City for the quiet beauty of Spillville, Iowa—a small Czech-American village nestled among the cornfields. There, he found peace, inspiration, and a sense of home. One Summer in Spillville invites audiences to retrace that journey, blending music, history, and cultural storytelling into a uniquely evocative concert experience.