The 9th annual Southern Illinois Music Festival features over Three-Dozen Performances in venues from Sesser to Cairo and Murphysboro to Marion, and various other points around Southern Illinois University at Carbondale, a major sponsor of the festival. In addition to the New Chicago Chamber Orchestra, musicians from throughout North and South America, Europe and Asia perform orchestral music, chamber music, opera, ballet, and jazz in an informal and inviting atmosphere. Casual dress is welcome!

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