1930's - 1940's
Springfield Symphony Society was formed with James Robertson conducting and composed of approximately 40 local musicians
First concert was presented in Clara Thompson Hall on the campus of Drury College
Springfield Symphony Board of Directors was formed
Symphony performances moved to Central High School Auditorium to accommodate larger audiences
Springfield Symphony joins 39 other orchestras across the nation to help found and become charter members of the American Symphony Orchestra League. Now know as the League of American Orchestras, it is the largest and most prestigious international body representing the orchestra industry
Orchestra members begin receiving pay for their services; $.50/hr or $1.25 per service
Springfield Civic Symphony Association incorporated in the State of Missouri
Richard Rodgers, of the legendary duo Rodgers and Hammerstein, guest conducts a performance of the Springfield Symphony