Introduction. Who was Margaret Hillis. The Margaret Hillis effect -- The Haynes/Hillis family
... legacy. Elwood Haynes ; Kokomo, Indiana in the early 1920s -- The Hillis/Haynes dynasty. The Hillis family dynasty begins -- The early years of Margaret Hillis. Indiana University and the war years -- An historical perspective. Chronology of orchestra, opera, and professional choirs in America ; History of women pursuing professional music careers ; Female conductors find a way -- New York: the Juilliard years. Studying with Robert Shaw ; Alice Parker, Margaret Hillis, and the Juilliard experience -- A career is launched. Margaret's private world ; Building her network ; Setting the stage for a conducting career: 1949-1951 -- Margaret Hillis and the New York Concert Choir: 1951-1953 ; Margaret's life outside of music -- A pivotal season: 1953-1954. Fritz Reiner comes to town ; Extending her reach--opera conducting -- The 1954-1955 season: new beginnings. Strategic planning; a Hillis hallmark ; Chicago: that toddlin' town -- A new foundation: the 1955-1956 season. A dedication to paying choristers a respectable wage ; A glimpse into Margaret's social world -- Change is on the horizon: 1956-1958. A new Chicago Symphony Chorus: 1957-1958 ; Balancing Chicago and New York -- Success in a music career requires more than musical talent. Hillis and Reiner ; Hillis and Martinon -- A tale between two cities: 1958-1968. Chicago: the building blocks for a symphonic chorus ; Kenosha and Kokomo ; Seasons of change ; A new decade for Hillis and the Chicago Symphony Chorus -- Everything comes together 1968-1975. The Hillis-Solti duo -- A balancing act. Assembling her "A" team ; Establishing the choral institute: a workshop for choral conductors -- The crossroad: 1976-1977. The Association for Professional Vocal Ensembles ; Personal sacrifices for a conducting career -- Finding her path: 1977-1986. Continuing her service to the industry ; California: here she comes! ; A rude awakening -- Marking the best of the worst of times: 1986-1989. Fall 1986: troubling times ahead ; A grave error in judgment ; Resiliency in action ; Margaret finding her voice -- The age of fulfillment: 1989-1990. Europe 1989 ; Turbulence back home ; Focusing on service to the profession ; Season of change -- The final years. 1991-1998. A new era for the Chicago Symphony Chorus ; A new way of life ; Bidding farewell -- Epilogue. Her work continues ; The great lessons to be learned from Margaret Hillis ; Finale. Read More
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