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CENTRALIA
PHILHARMONIC
ORCHESTRA
Sunday, October 16
Community Arts Center
2:30 p.m.
2022-2023 Season
Join us for our 62nd season as we welcome guest instrumental and vocal ensembles and seek to introduce the orchestra to a new generation of listeners.
FAMILY CONCERT: Introduction to the Orchestra
Mathew Webster, Conductor
Join the Orchestra for a performance of classical and popular music for the whole family. Highlights include selections from the Broadway musicals Annie and Frozen along with an introduction to the instruments in the orchestra. A post-concert "Meet the Instruments" event will take place in the Arts Center Gallery with the musicians and their instruments. Desserts and drinks will be available for purchase before and after the performance.
Tickets:
Regular - $10, CCS Patron - $8
Youth (12 & under) - $5
Call 618.532.2951 for information.
Win Tickets to Frozen!
Those in attendance at the October 16th concert will have a chance to win 4 tickets to see Frozen at the Fox Theatre in St. Louis.
Tickets:
Admission Free
Season & Event Sponsor
Maryann Langenfeld
Performer Sponsors
Dr. Seth & Leslie Hahs
Rebecca Carpenter Timmermann
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Supporter Sponsor
Sunday, December 4
City Hope Church Auditorium
3:00 p.m.
Centralia Cultural Society presents the
HOLIDAY FESTIVAL CONCERT
Centralia Philharmonic Orchestra
Mathew Webster, Conductor
Centralia Choral Society
Roy Kroezen, Director
Kaskaskia College Concert Choir
Lynda Marshall, Director
We'll be home for Christmas as the Orchestra, Choral Society and KC Concert Choir return to where it all began 62 years ago, the City Hope Church Auditorium (formerly the Centralia High School Auditorium). Join us in this beautifully restored and holiday decorated venue to celebrate the season with holiday favorites. The Phil'zHarmoniks student string ensemble will greet audience members with Christmas selections in the lobby/cafe prior to the performance while costumed characters and a season-themed photography exhibit complete the holiday experience.
Tickets:
Admission Free with free-will offering
Season Sponsor
Maryann Langenfeld
Performer Sponsor
Lorraine Bassett
Supporter Sponsors
Dr. Lyle and Paulette Pahnke
Sandy Beguelin
Lucille McLaughlin
SACRED MUSIC CONCERT
Centralia Philharmonic Orchestra
Mathew Webster, Conductor
Centralia Choral Society
Marge Kasten, Director
Kaskaskia College Community Chorale
Lynda Marshall, Director
The biennial event returns as the Orchestra, Choral Society and Kaskaskia College Community Chorale come together for an afternoon of instrumental and vocal selections highlighting the sacred music repertoire. Featuring a combination of ensembles and soloists, this event has become an inspirational musical precedent for the Easter season.
Sunday, March 26
City Hope Church Auditorium
3:00 p.m.
Tickets:
Regular - $10, CCS Patron - $8
Youth (12 & under) - $5
Call 618.532.2951 for information
SPRING CONCERT
Mathew Webster, Conductor
Kaskaskia College Percussion Ensemble
Cliff Jourdan, Director
The Orchestra closes the season with a performance highlighting the percussion section and all of the instruments and sounds that includes. In addition to the Orchestra's percussionists, the Kaskaskia College Percussion Ensemble will perform. Meet the percussion players and see a display of percussion instruments from around the world in the Arts Center Gallery following the performance.
Sunday, May 7
Community Arts Center
6:30 p.m.
Please note: All programs, guests and activities are subject to change. Changes and cancellations may be required if advised by health authorities. Ticket refunds are only available for canceled events.
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