Springfield Guild

The Illinois Symphony Guild of Springfield’s mission is to support the Illinois Symphony Orchestra by promoting its activities, raising funds for its benefit and fostering the art of music through educational projects. We invite anyone who is interested to join us—no auditions or musical talent is required! Our membership consists of men and women who share an enthusiasm and appreciation of the ISO’s contributions to our cultural and educational landscape.

Become a member today!

Be part of the Illinois Symphony Guild of Springfield by becoming a member today! Select the membership that's right for you and place your membership in one of the following ways:

• Mail a check payable to the Illinois Symphony Guild of Springfield (ISGS) to P.O. Box 9641, Springfield, IL  62791-9641
• Online! Click the button below.

What We Do: 

Fundraising Efforts

The Guild hosts fundraising activities throughout the year including our largest event, the Spring Gala featuring dinner, silent and live auctions, and exciting entertainment.

Youth Outreach

• Music Matters! is our award-winning classroom presentation for all students in Kindergarten – 6th grade organized by the Guild and taught by ISO musicians.
• Concerts for Kids! Central Illinois students attend a live ISO concert geared for young listeners at the concert hall. The Guild provides a lunch for the ISO musicians
• Music Scholarships Guild scholarships are awarded annually to promising ISYO musicians in grades 6 – 12 to help them pay for summer music camps or private lessons.

Backstage Dinners

Guild members host dinners for musicians of the ISO during our Symphony Orchestra concert cycles between the Thursday afternoon and evening rehearsals. These dinners allow musicians of the ISO a chance to mingle with other musicians, members of the Guild, and guest conductor and assistant conductor of the ISO.

Symphony Suppers 

The Guild organizes pre-concert dinners at UIS’s PAC Restaurant for those attending the performances. 

Musician Housing

Guild members volunteer to host musicians in their homes during concert weeks. This helps save the ISO money on lodging orchestra members.

Social Events 

Guild members share a common love of orchestral music and value the ISO’s contribution to our community. We enjoy each other’s company, and Guild events and parties are well attended.