The Illinois Council of Orchestras announced their award winners this year, including Executive Director of the Year 2024-25 for HPYS Executive Director Tim Corpus.

An awards panel that included judges from the Illinois Council of Orchestras Board of Directors and from independent arts organizations reviewed nominations representing orchestras, youth orchestras, and chamber ensembles from throughout Illinois. 

“I am honored and thankful to the Illinois Council of Orchestras for this generous recognition. I’m so proud of all the Hyde Park Youth Symphony has accomplished and thrilled that we can celebrate this great honor as a community”. – Tim Corpus

Mr. Corpus will be honored by the organization at the May 2nd “Cheers to 70 Years” event. Tickets are on sale now.