Jacksonville Symphony Society

10/31/2026

TONIGHT!

The World Series is over. You will be out with your kids Trick-or-Treating anyway. Why not come hear a concert at 7:30 pm? Kids are admitted for free. Our sponsor, Bound to Stay Bound, is giving away children’s books as a treat. What more could you ask?

We hope to see you there!

10/23/2026

Our Next Concert!

Ghosts, Goblins, and Macabre
Saturday, October 31, 2026 - 7:30 pm
Rammelkamp Chapel

Join the Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra on Halloween night for an evening of spooky music and fun. The orchestra will be in costume…feel free to wear yours too! Bring your entire family to celebrate with us.

This concert is underwritten by the generosity of Bound to Stay Bound, who will be providing children’s books as a treat.

10/05/2026

10/05/2026

Please share! Concertmaster opening.

The Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra of Jacksonville, Illinois, is seeking a concertmaster for the remainder of our 2026-27 season.

To apply or for more information, visit our website at www.jaxsym-il.org, or contact us at [email protected].

10/05/2026

Concertmaster opening. The Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra in Jacksonville, Illinois is in need of a concertmaster for the remainder of our 2026-27 season.

To apply or for more information contact John Steckel, Executive Director at [email protected].

09/26/2026

TONIGHT

“Made in America”
7:30 pm
Rammelkamp Chapel - Illinois College
Presented by Jacksonville’s own Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra under the baton of conductor Garrett Allman

Join us for the first concert of our 64th season. This concert features music by American composers including Aaron Copland, George Gershwin, Florence Price, Charles Ives, and Ferd Grofe. Also hear the new composition by Chicago’s own Michelle Isaac, “Reverie on the Mother Road.”

Tickets are $25, Children and students are free. If you have not purchased season tickets, those will be available to purchase at the door as well.

Come out and enjoy an evening of great music!

09/17/2026

Season ticket orders are already being received! If you are placing a season ticket order, please note that any order received prior to September 18 will be mailed to you. Any season ticket order received after that date will be available at our "Made in America" concert on September 26. Any unclaimed season tickets will be mailed after that concert.

If you did not receive a season brochure, the brochure can be found on our website at www.jaxsym-il.org. There are links on the site for you to purchase season tickets and individual concert tickets online using a credit card.

Thank you for your continued support of the Jacksonville Symphony Society!

09/02/2026

Reminder, Auditions Are Tomorrow. Contact [email protected] to set up your audition time!

09/01/2026

Bring your sound to the stage with the Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra! 🎻✨

We’re gearing up for an incredible season and looking for talented musicians to join our ensemble. Whether you're an experienced community musician, local educator, college performer, or passionate player looking to get back into orchestral performance, we’d love to hear you play.

Who We’re Looking For:

--Strings (Priority): Violin, Viola, Cello, and Double Bass players to join our core sections.

--All Instruments (Sub List): Woodwinds, brass, and percussionists interested in joining our substitute roster for upcoming concert cycles.

We will be holding open auditions this Thursday, September 3rd. All Auditions will be held at the McGaw Fine Arts building on the Illinois College campus. To sign up for an audition, email [email protected].

Feel free to share this post or tag a musician who belongs on our stage! 🎶

05/09/2026

Tonight is the night!! Two phenomenal soloists, one great concert!

Don't miss J Warren Mitchell and Tyler Carpenter for the Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra season finale!

7:30pm, Rammelkamp Chapel, Jacksonville, IL