above, Arthur Fiedler Conducts Rockford Symphony Orchestra Sept 1977
Source: from “Rockford Through Our Eyes,” page 109
Steven Larsen, Director entering 16th season, Fall 2006 hired in 1991 to rebuild RSO native of Chicago graduate of Northwestern.
RSO inncorporated in 1943
Source: Northwest Quarterly magazine, Fall 2006, page 31
Source: Rockford Register Star 9/12/2010
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Source: Rock River Times March 9-15,2011
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