“The Illinois Council of Orchestras, supported by the Illinois Arts Council, recently announced the 2016 recipients of its annual awards for excellence,” writes Stephen Raskauskas on Tuesday (3/29) at Chicago classical music station WFMT. “Organizations were invited to apply for the awards in eight categories.… The winners include: Professional Orchestra of the Year, Elgin Symphony Orchestra, Andrew Grams, Music Director; Community Orchestra of the Year, Lakeview Orchestra, Gregory Hughes, Artistic Director; Youth Orchestra of the Year, Chicago Youth Symphony Orchestra, Allen Tinkham, Music Director; Conductor of the Year (professional orchestra category), Steven Larsen, Music Director, Rockford Symphony Orchestra; Conductor of the Year (community orchestra category), Gregory Hughes, Artistic Director, Lakeview Orchestra; Executive Director or General Manager of the Year, Laura Evancho, Executive Director, Heartland Festival Orchestra; Guild of the Year, Friends of the Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra; Volunteer of the Year, Taylor Scott, Lakeview Orchestra. Awards will be presented throughout May and June 2016 at concerts and events presented by the recipients.”
Posted March 31, 2016
