Under the direction of Harold Bauer, the New Philharmonic has enjoyed a steady growth and development and is widely recognized as a leading orchestra in the Chicago area. Now, New Philharmonic and the McAninch Arts center welcome conductor and music director Kirk Muspratt.

DuPage Opera Theatre, directed by Kirk Muspratt and founded by Harold Bauer has evolved into a major component of the regional opera scene.

Buffalo Theatre Ensemble, directed by Connie Canaday Howard and founded by Craig Berger, performs a repertoire that includes both contemporary works and works that reflect the human condition.

The New Classic Singers, a 36-voice chorus under the baton of Lee R. Kesselman, have been lauded for their imaginative programs and performing excellence, frequently commissioning and performing premieres of new works.

The Arts Center Jazz Ensemble, led by Tom Tallman, is a big band comprising players from many Chicago and suburban communities. ACJE’s guest artists have included Louis Bellson, Clark Terry, J.J. Johnson and Ellis Marsalis.