OSO conductor honoured

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The Okanagan Symphony Orchestra (OSO) is pleased to announce that Rosemary Thomson, Music Director of the Okanagan Symphony Orchestra received the “Honour in the Arts” award at the City of Kelowna 41st Annual Civic Awards held Wednesday, April 27th at the Kelowna Community Theatre.

“We are thrilled that our very own was the 2015 Honour In the Arts Award recipient, comments Ginette Williams, board of directors, Okanagan Symphony Orchestra. “She has a passionate commitment to bring music to the young with presentations in schools and other public arenas; she co-conducts the Okanagan Symphony Youth Orchestra and the extensive OSO Outreach programs originate from Rosemary's ideas and creativity. She is an ambassador for the Okanagan’s musical reputation by conducting in Edmonton, Calgary and Vancouver."

Kelowna's Civic and Community Awards recognize outstanding contributions and achievements in the Kelowna community each year. Mayor Basran stated "These awards allow us the opportunity to honour and applaud the efforts of our outstanding citizens as we recognize the many groups and individuals who contribute to the success of this great city."

“Rosemary Thomson is one of the few recognized professional female orchestra conductors in Canada. She is music director of the OSO, 3rd largest professional orchestra in BC. Each concert generates an economic impact of over $71,000 in Kelowna (City of Kelowna, 2012-2017 Cultural Plan), and we are pleased to have her a part of our community,” notes Williams.

View Rosemary Thomson’s acceptance speech here.