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Celebrate the Power of Music—Advertise with Us in the 2025–2026 Season!
We invite you to be part of our 2025–2026 season, a celebration of community and history inspired by the 100th Anniversary of Route 66 and the 250th Anniversary of American Independence. With music by Beethoven, Rachmaninoff, Mozart, Copland, Bernstein, and a world premiere by Michelle Isaac, this season promises to uplift, inspire, and connect.
Why advertise with us?
- Reach a highly engaged audience across 19 concerts in Bloomington-Normal and Springfield
- Showcase your business in two full-color program books
- Connect with patrons who value the arts and support local businesses
- Receive two complimentary concert tickets with your ad reservation
This last season welcomed our new Music Director, Taichi Fukumura, whose dynamic leadership energized our performances. Our Concerts for Kids reached over 5,000 students in Bloomington-Normal and Springfield, and audiences were captivated by pianist Aristo Sham’s breathtaking rendition of Liszt’s Piano Concerto.
Advertisers' ads were seen by more than 10,000 concertgoers at:
- 4 Symphony Orchestra concerts
- 2 Chamber Orchestra concerts
- 3 Illinois Symphony Youth Orchestra concerts
- 2 Pops concerts, including the fan-favorite Magical Music of Harry Potter
Reserve your ad space today to be included in both issues and enjoy exclusive benefits. Enclosed is our updated ad rate information. If you have any questions or need assistance, we’re here to help.
Thank you again for your generous support. Let’s make the next season even more extraordinary—together.
Full Season Advertising
Advertise all season with your Illinois Symphony Orchestra! Your ad will run in both of our program booklets (October 2025-May 2026). Dimensions and rates are listed below.
Full Page Vertical Ad
7"W x 11"H, Full Bleed
$2,000
Half Page Horizontal Ad
6.5"W x 5.125"H
$1,500
Quarter Page Vertical Ad
3.125"W x 5.125"H
$650
Eighth Page Horizontal Ad
3.125"H x 2.4375"H
$350
Important Details & Dates
- All ads are full color and should be provided in high-resolution JPEG, Photoshop, InDesign, PNG, or print-optimized PDF files.
- Reserve space by August 27, 2025 and submit digital files by September 3, 2025. Email digital files to Beth Wakefield ([email protected]).
- Digital files for second printing are due no later than January 7, 2026.
Design Assistance
Advertisers may pay an additional fee for graphic design assistance.
- Eighth Page Ads: $40 per ad with one round of changes.
- For all other ads: $50 per ad with two rounds of changes.
- Excessive changes will be charged at $10 per charge.