Steven Alan Ovitsky

Background

Ovitsky, Steven Alan was born on October 12, 1947 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of Martin N. and Ruth (Katz) Ovitsky.

Education

Bachelor of Music, University of Michigan, 1968; Master of Music, Northern Illinois U., 1975.

Career

Fine arts director, Station WNIU-FM Public Radio, Dekalb, Illinois, 1972-1976; program manager, Station WMHT-FM Public Radio, Schenectady, New York, 1976-1979; general manager, artistic director, Grant Park Concerts, Chicago, 1979-1990; vice president, general manager, Minnesota Orchestra, Minneapolis, 1990-1995; vice president, executive director, Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra, since 1995. Panelist Illinois Arts Council, 1986, 87, 88, Chicago Artists Abroad, 1987-1991, National Endowment for the Arts, 1987-1989. Board directors Illinois Arts Alliance, Chamber Music Chicago.

Honorary director Chicago Sinfonietta.

Achievements

• Steven Alan Ovitsky has been listed as a notable Musician, symphony orchestra executive by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

With United States Army, 1968-1971, Korea. Member NARAS, American Symphony Orchestra League.

Interests

• Avocations: audio, record collecting, softball.

Connections

Married Camille Levy. 1 child, David Isaac.

Father:

Martin N. Ovitsky

Mother:

Ruth (Katz) Ovitsky

Spouse:

Camille Levy

child:

David Isaac Ovitsky