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Illinois Council of Orchestras Announces 2015 Awards
Among the recipients is Thomas Sharp of Wilmette, who was named the Board President of the year
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ICO Awards Committee
Gregory Clemons, Chair Gregory Clemons, Professor of Music and Chair
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Illinois Council of Orchestras Announces Annual Awards
The Illinois Council of Orchestras is pleased to announce the 2015 recipients of its annual awards for excellence in the field of music performance and for support of musical organizations. An awards panel of judges drawn from the Illinois Council of Orchestras Board of Directors reviewed nominations representing orchestras, youth orchestras, and chamber ensembles from throughout Illinois.
The 2015 ICO Awards:
Professional Orchestra of the Year Quad City Symphony Orchestra
Mark Russell Smith, Music Director
Community Orchestra of the Year Knox-Galesburg Symphony Orchestra
Bruce Polay, Artistic Director and Conductor
Conductor of the Year (professional orchestra category) Andrew Grams, Music Director
Elgin Symphony Orchestra
Conductor of the Year (community orchestra category) Russell Vinick, Music Director & Conductor
Lake Shore Symphony Orchestra
Board President of the Year Thomas Sharp
Midwest Young Artists
Volunteer of the Year Sarah Flax
Evanston Symphony Orchestra
Programming of the Year Elgin Youth Symphony Orchestra
Randal Swiggum, Artistic Director
Community Relations of the Year Heartland Festival Orchestra
David Commanday, Artistic Director and Conductor
The Illinois Council of Orchestras was founded in 1974 with a mission:
- to encourage, promote, and assist orchestras throughout the State of Illinois
- to promote an exchange of information among members, including providing consultants and speakers
- to hold educational conferences for member organizations, including musicians, staff, boards, volunteers, and audiences.
Presentation of the ICO Awards will take place during March through July 2015 at local concerts and other events of the winning orchestras.
Information about the Illinois Council of Orchestras is available at: www.ilcouncilorchestras.org
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