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Who We Are:The Association of Professional Orchestra Leaders was founded in 1978 as a not-for-profit corporation.Our membership-whose bands are heard at thousands of social, corporate, and charity events annually-includes most of the Chicago area's prominent and successful bandleaders. Guided by the APOL Code Of Ethics And Professional Standards, the organization encourages the highest values of professionalism and musical excellence.The APOL's monthly meetings serve as forums for the free exchange of matters of mutual concern to its members, including; music and musicianship, business practices, client and employee relations, sales and marketing, and new technology.The organization strives to educate the public regarding the value of live musical entertainment in general, and professional orchestras specifically.In 1998 the APOL established a Musical Scholarship Fund. Each fall and spring a committee selects a qualified college music student to receive an unrestricted cash award.The APOL hosts an annual dinner dance that is open to its members, the musical community, and the public. Past events have featured the big bands of Glenn Miller, Tommy Dorsey, Woody Herman and Count Basie.FFor additional information about the APOL or its members, please call 773-725-0509APOL
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