CENTRALIA
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Orchestra News
Holiday Festival Concert is December 7
The Holiday Festival Concert will return to the beautifully decorated City Hope Church Auditorium for its 65th edition as the Philharmonic Orchestra and Choral Society come together with holiday music to celebrate the season. This year's performance celebrates classic favorites including "Sleigh Ride", " Rudolph, the Red-Nosed Reindeer", "Go Tell It on the Mountain", "Jingle Bells" and more. Be sure to come early and enjoy complimentary refreshments and entertainment in the cafe prior to the performance. Admission to the 3:00 p.m. concert is free with a free-will offering being taken. City Hope Church Auditorium is located at 1000 E. Third St. in Centralia.
Season 65 Kicked Off On October 19
The Family Concert series continued with a program that featured the Orchestra's woodwind section. Audience members had an opportunity to hear, see and learn about woodwind instruments from around the world. The Orchestra and woodwind ensembles performed a variety of popular and classical pieces with students from Centralia Junior High School and Iuka Grade School joining the Orchestra for the final two pieces. A reception was held for performers and attendees following the performance.
Centralia Junior High School Student Musicians
Iuka Grade School Student Musicians
Successful String Workshop Held in July
The Orchestra sponsored a Summer String Workshop in July at the Community Arts Center. The workshop was led by Orchestra Concert Master Philip Tinge and cellist Michael Trinklein who provided instruction for players of all ages and levels. Participants came from communities throughout southern Illinois. The week-long event concluded with a recital for parents and friends. Ongoing instruction in private and class settings for string instruments is available throughout the year. For more information call (618)532-2951.
Mathew Webster (R), Orchestra Conductor, was joined at the luncheon by Maryann Langenfeld, a 2024-2025 Season and Event Sponsor.
Orchestra Thanks 2024-2025 Sponsors at Luncheon
The Centralia Philharmonic Orchestra hosted a Sponsor Luncheon to thank those who supported the Orchestra during the 2024-2025 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 Susan Patterson, orchestra keyboardist, who demonstrated several instruments including the orchestra's recently acquired xylophone. The xylophone was a gift from the William Crain family in his memory.
2024-2025 Sponsors
Season & Event Sponsor
Maryann Langenfeld
Season Sponsor
Conductor Level Sponsor
Marvin Miller of Crain, Miller & Wernsman
Performer Level Sponsors
Lorraine Bassett Sandra Beguelin Joan Beguelin
Julianne Boltz Viki Oliver Loomis
Supporter Level Sponsors
Damon Harbison Family Lucille McLaughlin
Dr. Lyle and Paulette Pahnke
