Peoria-Area Community Impact Guide 2023-2024

PEORIA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA Our Mission is to entertain, educate, and inspire through music. The Peoria Symphony Orchestra presents excellent live musical performances, innovative music education programs, and engaging community outreach efforts that significantly impact the cultural life of Central Illinois.

101 State Street Peoria, IL 61602 Phone: (309) 671-1096 Website: www peoriasymphony org Facebook: @peoriasymphony Twitter: @peoriasymphony Instagram: @peoriasymphony LinkedIn: @peoriasymphonyorchestra BOARD MEMBERS Brian Buralli, President Bridget Burke, Interim Vice-President Daryl R Dagit, Treasurer Pam Orear, Secretary

Dave Cover Don Forrest Anne Fox

Sean Garrett Dennis Glavin Hiral Patel Hudson Dr Taunya L Jenkins Yingying Kuai

Michael R Lied Jennifer Morris Dave Osborn

Heather Bean Oyler Christopher Render John G Sahn Keila Sierra Cintron Lynette Woelfle Steger Jonathan Wright Amy Kelly, Symphony Guild President Denise Cooksey, Orchestra Representative KEY STAFF Anthony Marotta, Executive Director George Stelluto, Music Director MacKenzie Taylor, Director of Marketing and Communications Kelly Schneider, Director of Development Shellie Schwanke, Development Manager Michelle Seibert, Artistic Operations and Community Engagement Manager Shannon Ganzevoort, Patron Services Manager Leslie Kierski, Financial Records

VALUES Excellence, Sustainability, Collaboration, Integrity, and Gratitude DID YOU KNOW? Did you know that the Peoria Symphony Orchestra is not only the 14th oldest symphony in the nation but is about to celebrate its 126th Season? WHAT WE DO The Peoria Symphony Orchestra presents eight excellent concerts per season, educational programs throughout the central Illinois region, community outreach, and a Soundbites Collaboration with WTVP-PBS

VISION The Peoria Symphony Orchestra will be widely recognized as the leading professional orchestra in central Illinois with an influence that reaches beyond the region, serving as a national model of innovation, artistic excellence, music education, community collaboration, and financial sustainability.

HOW TO HELP There are many ways you can support the PSO! From an Annual Fund Gift to Underwriting Opportunities, or a Legacy Gift, the PSO appreciates all in the central Illinois community who support our mission all year long. To learn more, visit: peoriasymphony.org/support

Kelly Garrett, Data Specialist Caleb Pearson, Stage Manager

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