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Music for Life program for young children receives high praise:
Classical for kids, without being dull
Chicago Tribune, October 24, 2008
Getting kids in on the classical act
Evanston Review,
October 23, 2008
2011–2012 Season Concerts
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Illinois Council of Orchestras 2008 Orchestra of the Year
Ars Viva is pleased to announce that the Illinois Council of Orchestras has named Ars Viva as Orchestra of the Year.
Ruggiero Ricci Lifetime Achievement Award
Ars Viva presented a Lifetime Achievement Award to legendary violinist Ruggiero Ricci at its October 22, 2006 concert. Maestro Ricci was present to receive the award. October 21st was named as Ruggiero Ricci Day by the City of Chicago and the State of Illinois in recognition of his great achievements. View photos in our 2006-2007 album…
2005 Conductor of the Year
We are honored that Maestro Heatherington has been named Conductor of the Year for 2005 by the Illinois Council of Orchestras.
2004 Chicagoan of the Year
Alan Heatherington has been named a Chicagoan of the Year by the Chicago Tribune.
2003 Orchestra of the Year
The Ars Viva Symphony Orchestra has been named the 2003 Orchestra of the Year by the Illinois Council of Orchestras.