Indianapolis Chamber Orchestra

The Indianapolis Chamber Orchestra (ICO) advances and promotes music composed for the small orchestra through professional concert performances and educational programs. The 2015-2016 season welcomed Maestro Matthew Kraemer as the third Music Director in ICO’s 30+ year history. James Aikman serves as the ICO’s first Composer- in-Residence, having been named to the position in 2013.

Comprised of 34 professional musicians, the ICO annually presents a concert series of seven performances and provides orchestral accompaniment for many local arts and educational organizations, including Indianapolis Symphonic Choir, Indianapolis Opera and American Pianists Association. The ICO serves as Orchestra-in-Residence for the Indiana State University Contemporary Music Festival, annually conducts a national competition for the composition of new works and resides as professional orchestra-in-residence at the Schrott Center for the Arts, Butler Arts Center. The ICO Radio Broadcast airs each Monday evening at 10 p.m. and Sunday night at 9 p.m. on WFYI.