The Illinois Council of Orchestras has announced that the Peoria Symphony Orchestra
has been named as the 2013 Professional Orchestra of the Year

This prestigious award is given annually by the Illinois Council of Orchestras recognizing excellence in the field of music performance.

According to Greg Clemons, ICO Awards committee chair “There were a number of highly qualified applicants this year in that particular category and the selection of a winner was a difficult decision for the committee. The ICO Awards Committee voted unanimously in favor of the PSO for the award.”

The award will be presented by a representative of the Illinois Council of Orchestras in the near future.