The mission of the Galesburg Symphony Society is to promote an appreciation for live classical music. Our vision is: Learn. Perform. Inspire. Our goal at Symphony Center is to provide the highest quality music education to people of all ages and backgrounds.
Our teachers
We know that teachers can be the most important musical influence for students. All of our teachers are professional musicians that are passionate performers and dedicated teachers.
Piano Faculty
Jennalynn Cisna
“My goal in teaching is to help each student nurture a lifelong love of music.”
Solee Lee-Clark
“Through diverse teaching materials and personalized lesson plans, I strive to help students achieve their goals and develop a lifelong passion for music.”
String Faculty
Dominique Li Archambeau, violin & viola
“Music is for everyone. The sensitivity and discipline we learn from music extends beyond playing our instrument: through music, we can develop our own means of expression and discover an ability to deeply connect with others.”
Adrián Gómez hernández, cello
“Every person can learn, regardless of their age and background. Music, and the desire and joy to participate in it, is inherent to the human nature; it empowers us to show the best of ourselves.”
Karen Martin, Violin
Wind Faculty
Eric Ginsberg, clarinet
“I stress for students to develop ease of tone production and the skills to achieve an agile and light technique. I strive for every student to develop a sensitivity to different musical styles.”
Kian Hyatt, Bassoon
“Music extends our inner selves, offering a unique emotional outlet and transformative power to those considering it. Give it a try.”
Voice Faculty
Thomas Clark
“I am dedicated to creating a safe and nurturing space where students can freely explore and express their authentic voice, fostering both personal growth and musical development.”