Award Winning Organization

The Dayton Philharmonic Volunteer Association’s Young People’s Concert Previews were named a Gold Award winner by the League of American Orchestras. The award was presented to the DPVA at the League’s annual convention June 9-12, 2010 in Chicago IL.

Rave reviews from elementary school teachers in a 14-county area prompted the DPVA to submit the Young People’s Concert Preview Program for national award consideration. These highly visual presentations quickly capture the attention of the over 90,000 elementary school children in 249 schools that view one of these presentations prior to attending a Young People’s Concert.

Marsha Wood and Richard Hulsman, two members of the DPVA, head the award winning team. The team is being recognized for its well written concert preview scripts and their animated electronic presentations complete with embedded sound files.

The League of American Orchestras leads, encourages and supports America’s orchestras. It also communicates to the public the value and importance of orchestras and the music they perform. Annually the League recognizes outstanding educational programs across the nation through its Gold Award.