LAKEVIEW ORCHESTRA, INC. (CHICAGO)
www.lakevieworchestra.org
Lakeview Orchestra was founded in 2013 and is Chicago's leading non-professional orchestra. Under the baton of Artistic Director Gregory Hughes, the orchestra presents acclaimed performances that engage, entertain, and educate. The orchestra is home to professionally-trained musicians that revel at opportunities to perform a diverse variety of music.
The orchestra's commitment to artistic excellence has been noted by audiences, critics, and artists alike. In 2016, Lakeview Orchestra garnered three awards in a single year from the Illinois Council of Orchestras, including the prestigious Orchestra of the Year award.
The mission of Lakeview Orchestra is to engage, entertain, and educate audiences through symphonic music, provide an opportunity for Chicago area musicians to develop and perform, and strengthen the appreciation for and understanding of classical music in the Lakeview community and beyond.