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The Symphony Orchestra Guild of Decatur

The Guild was formed in 1974 by a group of residents in Decatur, Illinois, to provide financial support and service to the Millikin-Decatur Symphony Orchestra  and to provide educational opportunities for young students and adults and to provide scholarships for musical opportunities for students.

Each year the Symphony Orchestra Guild of Decatur [SOGD] provides a grant to the Millikin-Decatur Symphony Orchestra [MDSO] to help augment the financial budget provided by Millikin University. This additional source of funding helps with the musicians’ expenses, music rental, and helping with expenses for guest performers.

What Does the Symphony Orchestra Guild Do?

  • Sponsors the Millikin-Decatur Symphony Orchestra
  • Provides Symphony Orchestra Guild Scholarships
  • Provides Live Performances in Schools
  • Promotes the Instrument Library
  • Organizes Instrument Petting Zoos
  • Sponsors the Decatur Youth Symphony Orchestra
  • For more,  click on Education

Purpose of the Symphony Orchestra Guild of Decatur

The Guild purpose is to:

  1. Promote and provide support for the Millikin-Decatur Symphony Orchestra.
  2. Provide educational opportunities for young people and adults.
  3. Provide scholarships for musical opportunities for students.

 

Mission Statement of the Symphony Orchestra Guild of Decatur
To promote and support symphonic music; to encourage educational opportunities that include all segments of our population; and to provide an ever increasing level of artistry and audience appreciation.

 

 

Symphony News

  • Gavin Butts

    Guild Awards Scholarships for 2019-2020 Season

  • Sergey Bogza

    Dr. Sergey Bogza Hosts Pre-Concert Talks Series

    Concerts & Events

    • Women 2020 - Centennial Vote Celebration!
      • Saturday, February 1, 2020 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
    • The Pirates of Penzance
      • Thursday, February 20, 2020 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
    • Beethoven 250 Anniversary Celebration!
      • Saturday, February 29, 2020 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
    • Click here to view all events

    Symphony Orchestra Guild of Decatur
    Post Office Box 1541 | Decatur, IL 62525-1541

    The Symphony Orchestra Guild of Decatur is a 501(c)3 organization. Your donations may be tax deductible within the limits of the law.


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