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Springfield Symphony Orchestra Invites Community Members to Bid for Once-in-a-Lifetime Conducting Experience This Fourth of July

What if your Fourth of July plans included stepping onto the podium and conducting the Springfield Symphony Orchestra in front of thousands?  As part of Springfield’s celebration of America’s 250th anniversary, the Springfield Symphony Orchestra (SSO) is offering a truly unforgettable opportunity: one community member will have the chance to conduct the orchestra during one piece at the city’s Independence Day festivities.  No formal music training or conducting experience is required—just enthusiasm,