Elgin Symphony Orchestra
| Elgin Symphony Orchestra (ESO) | |
|---|---|
| Orchestra | |
| Founded | 1950 |
| Concert hall | The Hemmens |
| Music director | Douglas Steensland 1950-1971 Margaret Hillis 1971-1985 Robert Hanson 1985-2011 Andrew Grams 2013-2023 Chad Goodman 2023-present |
| Website | www |
The Elgin Symphony Orchestra is a regional orchestra founded and headquartered in Elgin, Illinois. Its Music Director is Chad Goodman, former conducting fellow of the New World Symphony in Miami Beach, Florida. The Orchestra's season includes some 40 performances annually (Classics, Pops, Educational Programming, and Holiday performances) at the 1,200-seat Hemmens Cultural Center in Elgin and various locations in the greater Elgin area.
The Elgin Symphony Orchestra is committed to giving back to the community through its Adopt-a-School program that provides supplemental music education and in-school performances to local schools; Musicians Care program that brings live music performances to local hospitals, hospices, and retirement homes; informational Listener’s Club events and other free programs at public libraries; In Harmony Program in places of worship; Ainsworth Concerts for Youth; and free community concerts throughout the region.