Welcome to Legacy Performing Arts
of Central Illinois
What is Legacy Performing Arts?
Legacy Performing Arts of Central Illinois, a community showband, brings musicians of all ages and abilities together to perform in a unique and dynamic musical setting. Our 2021 and 2022 season welcomed over 60 musicians throughout the Spring/Summer months and featured musicians from all over Central Illinois.
Instruments used at Legacy Performing Arts of Central Illinois includes a variety of woodwinds, brass, strings, percussion, piano, guitar, and more. This includes our very popular and charismatic “Drum Orchestra” featuring very talented percussionists and drummers from all over Central Illinois. Legacy also features a full rhythm section including drumset, bass guitar, electric and acoustic guitar, synth, piano, and more.
Legacy’s Performance repertoire includes a variety of “Greatest Hits” and “Popular Movie Soundtracks including music from “Michael Jackson”, “Queen”, “Frozen”, “Elvis Presley”, “Disney Encanto”, and more. New shows for 2023 will feature an updated “Queen” show and music from the “Beatles”.
Legacy Performing Arts of Central Illinois is a music program provided by
Chris K Music Lessons and Repairs.
Please fill out this registration form to participate with Legacy Performing Arts of Central Illinois!
INSTRUMENTATION
We accept all instruments and abilities. Email LegacyPAEnsemble@gmail.com to find your place at Legacy Performing Arts of Central Illinois!
REHEARSALS
Rehearsals will be on a few Sunday afternoons throughout the year. Rehearsals are currently located at Broadway Christian Church, 1205 S 9th Street Mattoon, IL. For more information please Email LegacyPAENsemble@gmail.com. There is also a rehearsal before every show for interested musicians that like to sight read.
Rehearsals are not mandatory but encouraged.
UPCOMING PERFORMANCES 2023
June 25th @ 6:00 PM, Heritage Park , 105 S 17th St Mattoon.
July 23rd @ 6:00 PM, Heritage Park , 105 S 17th St Mattoon.
August 26 @ Coles County Relay for Life at Mattoon Peterson Park.
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Donations are appreciated to help off set rentals and operational costs.
paypal.me/LegacyPerformingArts
or send to LegacyPAEnsemble@gmail.com with PayPal.