Prairie Performances: The Danville Symphony Orchestra
On this week's episode of Prairie Performances, we are featuring a live concert from the Danville Symphony Orchestra, recorded here in the Collins Studio!
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Prairie Performances: The Danville Symphony Orchestra
The latest episode of Prairie Performances features a Danville Symphony Orchestra performance recorded in our Collins Studio, plus a conversation with Music Director Matthew Sheppard and a special surprise appearance.Latest News
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