Senate Resolution 826 honors Samuel Magad, former concertmaster of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, for his contributions to music and the arts.
Senate Resolution 826 memorializes Samuel Magad, the former concertmaster of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, who passed away on May 25, 2026. Born in Chicago in 1932, Magad made his solo debut with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra at age 11 and later received a bachelor's degree from DePaul University. He held the position of concertmaster for 35 years, from 1972 until his retirement in 2007, and also served as a soloist and conductor. Magad founded the Northbrook Symphony in 1980 and received numerous awards, including the Governor's Award from the Recording Academy and the Pro Musica Award.
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