About SISO
SISO History
Since 1903, the Southern Illinois Symphony Orchestra (SISO), composed of faculty and students of Southern Illinois University Carbondale (SIUC), talented community members and area professionals, has brought outstanding music to Southern Illinois. In 1997, a Patrons Committee of prominent members of the community formed to raise funds and promote the orchestra as a community resource. Read more »
Meet The Symphony
Since 1903, the Southern Illinois Symphony Orchestra (SISO), composed of faculty and students of Southern Illinois University, talented community members and area professionals, has presented live orchestral music in Southern Illinois. In January 2001, the Illinois Council of Orchestras named SISO the Community Volunteer Orchestra of the Year in Illinois, and awarded it a Certificate of Recognition of Meritorious Programming for the 2001-2002 season. Read more »
Bios & Photos
Edward Benyas is Music Director of the Southern Illinois Symphony Orchestra, Music Director Designate of the Chicago Chamber Orchestra, with which he made his European conducting debut, and founder and Artistic Director of the Southern Illinois Music Festival, which presents over 40 concerts in a three-week period. Read more »
