The Heartland Festival Orchestra’s Mission is to serve Central Illinois with a unique level of musical excellence, innovation, imagination, and outreach. Recruiting the finest among the region's professional musicians, our performances vary in musical styles and periods, ensemble type and size, and venue. Our concerts challenge the stereotypes of classical music performance, inviting audiences to participate in an informal, spontaneous, and interactive experience.

The HFO is committed to seeking out Community Partners from among local and regional charitable organizations, in order that they may share in both outreach and financial benefit from our concerts.