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Important Notice – Holiday Pops in the Heartland for December 13, 2025 has been CANCELLED due to inclement weather

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Important Notice – Holiday Pops in the Heartland for December 13, 2025 has been CANCELLED due to inclement weather

The Illinois Symphony Orchestra has made the decision to cancel our Holiday Pops in the Heartland concert at 7:30 PM on Saturday, December 13, 2025 at the ISU Center for the Performing Arts due to the inclement weather. 

For tonight’s ticket performance, you may do one of the following:

  • Exchange your ticket. You may exchange your ticket(s) for our Holiday Pops in the Heartland concert at 7:30 PM on Sunday, December 14, 2025 at the Illinois State Library in Springfield, IL. You may also exchange your ticket for a future performance this season
  • Donate your ticket(s). Your tax-deductible donation today means that the next time you join us for a concert or event, the orchestra will be here to share the joy of live music with you. You can contact the ISU Center for the Performing Arts Ticket Office at (309) 438-2535 to donate your ticket fee. Please contact them by Friday, December 19, 2025.
  • Other options and questions. For other options and questions, please feel free to contact the ISU Center for the Performing Arts Ticket Office at (309) 438-2535.

The Illinois Symphony Orchestra (ISO), under the inspiring leadership of Music Director Taichi Fukumura, is the premier professional orchestra of central Illinois—bringing world-class music to life for more than 35,000 patrons across Bloomington-Normal, Springfield, and surrounding communities. With thrilling symphony, Pops and chamber performances, engaging Concerts for Kids, and intimate and immersive chamber experiences like the Sips & Sounds, Around the Town and Beyond the Stage performances, the ISO is redefining what a regional orchestra can be.

The ISO’s reach goes far beyond the concert hall. Through transformative education programs like Itsy Arts and Music Matters, the orchestra sparks creativity in pre-K and elementary classrooms, while guest artist residencies and ensemble visits connect with middle schools, high schools, universities, and senior centers—building lifelong relationships with music.

In 2020, the ISO expanded its mission by acquiring the Sangamon Valley Youth Symphony, now the Illinois Symphony Youth Orchestras (ISYO), serving over 300 young musicians through five progressive ensembles. With strong partnerships through its’ PEACE (Partnership in Education and Community Engagement) with UIS-Music and Illinois State University, the ISO is cultivating the next generation of artists, educators, and arts advocates. ISO’s annual operating budget is $1.6 million.

Additional information about the Illinois Symphony Orchestra is available at www.ilsymphony.org.

This program is partially supported by a grant from the Illinois Arts Council.

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