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A Centennial Celebration

Margaret Hillis conducts a rehearsal in the 1970s.
Margaret Hillis conducts a rehearsal in the 1970s.

This week we'll feature a centennial celebration of Kokomo, Indiana's Margaret Hillis - one of the most prominent Hoosier musicians of the 20th Century. Hillis was an influential figure in American choral music, and a trailblazing pioneer for women in classical music. She is best remembered as the founder and director of the Chicago Symphony Chorus, she led the ensemble from 1957 to 1994.