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The Rockford Symphony Orchestra’s Holiday Pops concert will air on WREX-TV Christmas Day.
Steven Larsen is the music director of the orchestra. He said although the concert is still taking place, a few things needed to change due to COVID-19.
“First of all, we are in the situation now where we can t have a live audience. So, our only chance to have a concert was to record it,” he explained. “Secondly, we can t have a full orchestra together.”
Larsen said that this year they are using just the brass and percussion sections. This decreases the orchestra’s size by around half.
Annual budget: $1.3M
Mission: To enlighten, educate, and entertain through symphonic music
What the nominator said: “While there are many hard-working organizations in Rockford involved with helping the least of us and other groups that provide for the elite of us, the Rockford Symphony Orchestra caters to what is the best in us. The RSO is the soul of the city. Of course, they perform to entertain their audiences, but they do so much more. Every time this organization performs someone comes into their concert venue, whether it be the Coronado, Starlight, Sinnissippi Park, or even a local polling place, someone comes in hurting, lost, or feeling hopeless and is uplifted by the power of live music and its ability to literally bring harmony, healing and peace into one s life. The years of dedication and practice from this marvelous group of musicians and teachers and the leadership of its director and staff give everyone who hears them a new outlook on life. They affirm everything
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Carole and Alan Larsen
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved parents Carole Elisabeth Larsen, Thursday, Dec. 10, 2020, and Alan Eugene Larsen, Friday, Dec. 11, 2020. Their remains have been cremated.
Due to COVID-19 and in accordance to CDC guidelines, a Facebook livestreaming service will be held 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020, via Ritchie Funeral Home Facebook page. Al Rusk will officiate.
The burial of their remains will occur at a later date. Memories may be shared at www.ritchiefuneralhome.com. In lieu of flowers, donations can be given to your local animal shelter in Carole and Alan s names. Arrangements were entrusted to the Ritchie Funeral Home of Lenox.