Organization Mission and HistorySince 1974, the Illinois Council of Orchestras (ICO) has served as the statewide advocacy and service organization for the orchestral community in Illinois. The Illinois Council of Orchestras was founded with the following mission:
The Illinois Council of Orchestra, serves over 130 organizations and their 1,000 plus board, staff and musician members. ICO’s members are comprised of professional, academic, youth, and community-based orchestras, choruses, and festivals in Illinois and across the midwest. ICO is governed by a 20-member Board of Directors who hail from arts organizations all over the state of Illinois. ICO's headquarters are in Chicago. |