1980's

Springfield Symphony inaugurates first Firefall concert at the fairgrounds

Springfield Symphony moves season performances to Evangel College Auditorium to accommodate increasing crowds; annual Firefall concert moved to Springfield/Branson National Airport to accommodate demand

Springfield Symphony celebrates 50th anniversary season

Pops concerts and Chamber music series begin

Annual Young People's Concerts expanded to include regional, private and home schools in addition to Springfield Public School students

First televised Carols of Christmas concert performance aired on KYTV-3