1970 |
First annual children’s concerts presented |
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1973 |
Springfield Symphony sponsors |
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1976 |
Ensembles-in-Schools program introduced into the Springfield Public School system |
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1978 |
Charles Bontrager is hired as conductor to succeed Charles Hall; Bontrager becomes first full-time conductor of the orchestra; serves until 1993 |
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1979 |
First Carols of Christmas concert performed under Bontrager’s direction |
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