About this episode
Dr. Mae Gilliland interviews Lidia Riley about the Central Illinois Youth Symphony's 60th anniversary concerts.
On this week’s episode of Out and About, Dr. Mae Gilliland of ArtsPartners of Central Illinois talks with Lidia Riley, Executive Director of the Central Illinois Youth Symphony, about the group’s upcoming 60th anniversary concerts on May 3 at Five Points Washington. This milestone event brings together current students and alumni for a homecoming-style performance celebrating generations of young musicians. Riley shares how the program reflects both the organization’s history and its future, with a mix of classic works, new compositions, and a grand finale featuring the 1812 Overture.
People in this episode
Host: Dr. Mae Gilliland
Guest: Lidia Riley
Topics covered
- youth symphony
- anniversary concert
- music education
- community event
- classical music
Keywords
- Central Illinois Youth Symphony
- 60th anniversary
- concert
- music
- Lidia Riley
- Dr. Mae Gilliland
- 1812 Overture
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Central Illinois Youth Symphony, ArtsPartners of Central Illinois
Books & works: 1812 Overture
Places: Five Points Washington
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