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The Knox-Galesburg Symphony is ready to open its 70th concert season this weekend. And it's a season of change for the KGS. While the organization has worked to stay active, and even opened its own permanent headquarters on S. Seminary St., the bulk of its concerts have been hampered since the break out of COVID-19. Now they've got a full symphony season planned with a new conductor and new facility. Kedrick Armstrong was recently appointed as Creative Partner and Principal Conductor of the Galesburg Symphony Society/Knox-Galesburg Symphony. In this role, he'll provide oversight and continuity over all Galesburg Symphony Society orchestral, chamber, and community programming. Also, after years of holding KGS concerts at the Orpheum Theater, they'll now use Galesburg High School's newly renovated Hegg Performing Arts Center. This Saturday's concert entitled, "Hometown Melodies" will feature Edvard Grieg's Piano Concerto in A minor, as well as ....
QUINCY, Ill. — The Quincy Symphony Orchestra, directed by Dr. Bruce Briney, begins its 75th anniversary season with a celebratory concert at 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 2 at Quincy Junior ....
It's been two years since the Knox-Galesburg Symphony had a full season. But they announced their 70th concert season this weekend which begins in October. And with the new season brings a new conductor and new venues. KGS says this season has been "reimagined" to try to reach more residents of Galesburg and the surrounding communities. They're moving their Masterworks Concerts to the brand new, state-of-the-art Hegg Performing Arts Center at Galesburg High School. KGS Executive Director Lucas Wood says that "aside from operational benefits, rehearsing and performing at the high school will give numerous opportunities to connect with local students through internships with the orchestra." There are also several "Pay What You Can" community concerts planned. Kedrick Armstrong was appointed as a Creative Partner and will also serve as Principal Conductor of the Symphony through June 2025. Creative Partners are a new position created by the KGS Boar ....