| Source | CBS Local |
|---|---|
| Original Load Date | July 20, 2026, 7 p.m. |
| Last Updated | July 20, 2026, 7 p.m. |
| Original URL | https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/elgin-symphony-musicians-syria-students-yes-academy/ |
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Two musicians with The Elgin Symphony on Monday shared their talents with young
performers in Syria.
Music is the language Marc Thayer and John Ferguson speak fluently wherever they
go. Thayer is CEO of The Eglin Symphony and Ferguson is a pianist.
On Monday, they were in Damascus, hosting a music...