Rockford Symphony Orchestra Email Format
Non-profit OrganizationsIllinois, United States11-50 Employees
The Rockford Symphony Orchestra is a nonprofit cultural organization based in Rockford, Illinois, serving Northern Illinois. It stages classical and pops concerts each year at the Coronado Performing Arts Center, a historic 2,200-seat venue, with offices located in Riverfront Museum Park. The ensemble traces its origins to 1934 and was incorporated in 1943. The orchestra's programming aims to entertain and educate regional audiences through a mix of symphonic repertoire and popular works, often featuring guest artists. Its leadership over the years has broadened its offerings, including a pops series, an outdoor summer series, and youth concerts; Yaniv Attar became the fifth music director in January 2023. In 2024, the organization added Blakeley Menghini as education and community engagement director to strengthen its community outreach.