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Orchestra Announces 64th Season 

The Centralia Philharmonic Orchestra will launch its 64th season on Sunday, October 20 at City Hope Church Auditorium with "American Spirit: A Musical Tribute." It's a patriotic start as we celebrate America through its music. Special guests include Centralia native and retired President's Own Marine Band member Jay Niepoetter as clarinet soloist and Greater Centralia Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Marcus Holland who will be narrating a piece entitled "Within These Hallowed Halls." The Centralia Choral Society will be joining the Orchestra for this event. Additional events include the Holiday Festival Concert on December 7, the return of the Sacred Music Concert on March 23 and a new edition of the Coffee & Donuts Concert on Mary 10. More information about each event is available on the Events page. 

Orchestra Thanks 2023-2024 Sponsors at Luncheon
The Centralia Philharmonic Orchestra recently hosted a Sponsor Luncheon to thank those who supported the Orchestra during the 2023-2024 season. The afternoon included a welcoming and recap of the recently completed season by Board Representative Leila Crain and President Mike Loomis as well as a look at the new season with conductor Mathew Webster. Entertainment was provided by Cynthia Spencer, harpist and oboist with the Orchestra. 

Mathew Webster (R), Orchestra Conductor, was joined at the luncheon by Maryann Langenfeld, a 2023-2024 Season and Event Sponsor.

Mike Loomis (R) of the Centralia Philharmonic Orchestra accepts a sponsorship check from Vicki Sledge of Midland States Bank. 

SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital was a 2023-2024 Season Sponsor of the Orchestra. Pictured are: Damon Harbison (L), President of SSM St. Mary's Hospital along with Leila Crain and Mike Loomis of the Orchestra.

2023-2024 Sponsors attending the luncheon (L to R): Lorraine Bassett, Maryann Langenfeld, Viki Oliver Loomis, Lucille McLaughlin, Dr. Lyle Pahnke, Paulette Pahnke, Julianne Boltz, Joan Beguelin, and Andrew Miller of Crain, Miller & Wernsman, Ltd. Not able to attend: Sandra Beguelin, Damon Harbison, and representatives of Midland States Bank and Jackman's Fabrics.

Season & Event Sponsor

Maryann Langenfeld

Season Sponsor

Conductor Level Sponsors

Joan Beguelin

Marvin Miller of Crain, Miller & Wernsman

Performer Level Sponsors

Lorraine Bassett     Sandra Beguelin     Viki Oliver Loomis

Supporter Level Sponsors

Julianne Boltz     Jackman’s Fabrics     Damon Harbison

Lucille McLaughlin     Midland States Bank

Dr. Lyle and Paulette Pahnke

2023-2024 Sponsors

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