Beloit-Janesville Symphony Orchestra

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The Beloit Janesville Symphony Orchestra (briefly known as the Rock River Philharmonic from 2014-2016, but originally known as the Beloit Civic Symphony) is a semi-professional symphony orchestra based in Beloit and Janesville, Wisconsin, USA. [1] Often referred to by its acronym, BJSO.

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Lewis Dalvit founded the Beloit Civic Symphony in 1953. In 1971, it became the Beloit Janesville Symphony Orchestra, performing concerts regularly in the two Rock County communities. The founder was succeeded by composer and Beloit College professor Crawford Gates, who served as music director from 1963 until 1999 when Robert Tomaro assumed the post of music director and conductor. Tomaro is a jazz guitarist and the Shogren Family Conductor and professor of music at Beloit College.

The Beloit Janesville Symphony Orchestra has attracted players from southern Wisconsin and northern Illinois as it has developed from a community orchestra of volunteers to a professional organization and non-profit corporation. The group performs a number concerts each year in Beloit and Janesville. [2]

In 2014 the orchestra changed its name to the "Rock River Philharmonic" to reflect a shift in programming within the organization. [3] In 2016, however, following a year-long performance hiatus, the original name was brought back. [4]

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References

  1. ↑ "Beloit Janesville Symphony Orchestra". Beloit Janesville Symphony Orchestra. Retrieved 2023-09-20.
  2. ↑ Brands, Rachel (2023-04-06). "Beloit Janesville Symphony Orchestra to host Annual Gala". Beloit Daily News. Retrieved 2023-09-20.
  3. ↑ Debra Jensen De Hart (April 13, 2014). "Symphony now known as Rock River Philharmonic". Beloit Daily News. Retrieved October 24, 2014.
  4. ↑ Elliot Hughes (May 11, 2016). "Beloit Janesville Symphony Orchestra is born anew". Janesville Gazette. Retrieved 2017-04-01.

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