Belleville Philharmonic Orchestra

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Belleville Philharmonic was already in major transition. Now its director has died.

Teri Maddox

Robert Hart Baker, music and artistic director for Belleville Philharmonic Society, told board members in September that he needed to take a leave of absence due to kidney-related problems. By November, the 69-year-old died.
Arts

Belleville Philharmonic Has Played In The Metro East For 155 Years. This Year, It’s Free.

The second oldest orchestra in the country will not charge for its programs this season.
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Belleville Philharmonic looks for a new conductor — and a shiny timpani — to open its 150th season

Mary Delach Leonard

When Robert Charles Howard retires as conductor of the Belleville Philharmonic Orchestra in a few weeks, he hopes a certain musical instrument will follow…