About 1996 the group began to rehearse at John A. Logan College. When the new construction was finished at the school, they began rehearsing in the new music room on the south end of the main building complex. Member musicians receive one semester hour of academic credit and no tuition fee is required. The original purpose of providing amateur musicians an opportunity to develop their skills and enjoy playing quality music continues as the main purpose for the group. The orchestra presents several concerts durng the year at Logan college, as well as at other public, charitable, and area community events.
Musicians come from nine different communities and four counties.
The group seeks to serve the entire junior college district and welcomes invitations to present concerts as the schedules of the musicians permit. There are no dues or costs required to be a member, only the love of music and the ability to play an instrument. Rehearsal area, music, and much of the equipment are provided by the college. These volunteers have various levels of musical experience. Some members have played for over 60 years, others are new musicians, both beginning adults and school youth.