Great Music, World-Class Orchestra and Internationally recognized soloists Artists
Artistic Director:
Edward Benyas, Conductor
Chicago Chamber Orchestra/SIUC

Performing Artists:
Sandra Agans, Mezzo-Soprano, St. Louis
Christopher Allen, Guitar, Wisconsin
Michael Barta, Violin, Hungary/SIUC
Kara Benyas, Piano, Southern Illinois/SIUC
Brandon Christensen, Violin, Cape Girardeau
Kurt Civilette, Horn, Michigan 
David Dillard, Baritone, SIUC
Sarah Edgerton, Cello, Cape Girardeau
Emily Fons, Mezzo-Soprano, Milwaukee
Boja Kragulj, Clarinet, Chicago
Junghwa Lee, Piano, Korea/SIUC
Eric Lenz, Cello, SIUC
David Lyons, Piano, Massachussetts/SIUC
Eric McCluskey, Tenor, Southern Illinois
Joseph Palermo, Guitar, Southern Illinois/SIUC
Aurelien Petillot, Viola, France/SIUC
Sarah Price, Soprano, St. Louis
Karl Rsaza, Bassoon, Chicago
James Ryon, Oboe, Baton Rouge
Gary Seydell, Tenor, Philadelphia 
Martha Stiehl, Harpsichord, Milwaukee
Linda Veleckis, Violin, Chicago
Michael Wheatley, Conductor, Cincinnati
Amber Williamson, Flute, Murphysboro
 
Ensembles:
Chicago Chamber Orchestra:
     Dieter Kober, Music Director
     David Tuttle, Personnel Manager
The New Arts Jazztet
     Bob Allison, Phil Brown, Ron Coulter, Dick Kelley,
     Tim Pitchford and Mel Goot
      Gina Galati, Artistic Director
SI Festival Dance Company
     Sydelle Fulk, Artistic Director and Choreographer

Southern Illinois Festival Opera and Chorus


Principal Dancers
Adam Bloodgood, Ballet Austin
Carrie Patterson, Butler University
Preston Patterson, Ballet Austin
Daniella Zlatarev, Ballet Austin