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The Illinois Symphony Orchestra is central Illinois' longest-running professional performing arts organization, bringing world-class music to Bloomington-Normal and Springfield for 34 years. As Maestro Taichi Fukumura opens his third season as Music Director, we're reaching out because we believe your business belongs in our program book — one of the most cost-effective, high-visibility ways to reach an engaged, loyal, and civic-minded audience in our region.

Last season alone, ISO ads were seen by approximately 8,000 concertgoers across our Masterworks, Chamber Orchestra, and Pops performances — including a sold-out Star Wars Greatest Hits — and our education programs reached more than 4,000 area students. This season's lineup features Till Eulenspiegel's Merry Pranks, Pictures at an Exhibition, the music of Gershwin, Bach's Magnificat, and Brahms' Symphony No. 2, alongside acclaimed guest artists Claire Wells, Jeremy Denk, Jeffrey Biegel, and Gao Hong.

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Why advertise with the Illinois Symphony Orchestra?
  • Reach an audience that acts. Symphony patrons are established, community-invested professionals, business owners, and civic leaders — exactly the customer base most local businesses want in front of them.
  • Two communities, one investment. Your ad runs in two full-color program books distributed at 19 performances across both Bloomington-Normal and Springfield — doubling your exposure for a single ad buy.
  • Affordable, flexible options. Ad sizes range from an eighth-page to a full page, so businesses of any size can find a price point that fits their marketing budget.
  • Goodwill that builds your brand. Association with the arts signals that your business invests in the cultural life of the community — a reputation asset that pure media buys can't replicate.
  • A gift back to you. Reserve your space by August 28, 2026, and receive a certificate for two complimentary concert tickets to experience the season firsthand.

Advertising rates for the 2026-2027 season, along with sizing and file specifications, are enclosed. Our team is also happy to assist with ad design for a modest additional fee if you don't have artwork ready to go.

We'd welcome the opportunity to discuss how a program ad — or a broader sponsorship — can help you reach new customers while supporting the music that enriches our community. Please don't hesitate to call or email with any questions, or to reserve your space today.

We hope you'll join us for an extraordinary season.

Warm regards,

Beth Wakefield
Director of Marketing & Communications
(217) 522-2838 Ext. 4
[email protected]

Place your ad today!

Full Season Advertising

Advertise all season with your Illinois Symphony Orchestra! Your ad will run in both of our program booklets (October 2026 - May 2027). Dimensions and rates are listed below.

Stifel
Full Page Vertical Ad

7"W x 11"H, Full Bleed
$2,000

The Music Shoppe
Half Page Horizontal Ad

6.5"W x 5.125"H
$1,500

IL Prairie Community Foundation
Quarter Page Vertical Ad

3.125"W x 5.125"H
$650

La Piazza
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 28, 2026 and submit digital files by September 4, 2026. Email digital files to Beth Wakefield ([email protected]).
  • Digital files for second printing are due no later than January 7, 2027.
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.

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