I'm proud to be nearing my first anniversary as President of the Lakeview Orchestra board—and what a year it has been! In this time of exciting transition and growth, I’ve been continually inspired by the dedication, passion, and teamwork of our entire leadership. Both board and committee members have stepped up in extraordinary ways to strengthen our governance, improve how we operate, and help us move forward with purpose. We’ve also deepened our commitment to accessibility with a new free student ticket program generously sponsored by a member of our orchestra.

A highlight of this year was hiring our fantastic new General Manager, Zoe Markle. Involving members of the orchestra in the search process was a rewarding experience, and Zoe has already begun helping to lead us into a new chapter.

We’ve also hosted incredible guest conductors, and our orchestra continues to grow, both artistically and in vision. You can hear the magic for yourself in our recent performance of Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 6—available now on YouTube!

Lakeview Orchestra isn’t just about music—it’s about people coming together to create something vibrant and lasting. That’s why I’m proud to support Our Symphony, Our Future—because the future of this orchestra belongs to all of us.

If you believe in the power of community, creativity, and great music, I hope you’ll make a gift today. Every donation—no matter the size—helps shape Lakeview’s next chapter.

Lakeview Orchestra is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization celebrating more than a decade of artistic excellence. This spring, the orchestra has a goal to raise at least $25,000 as part of our Our Symphony, Our Future! campaign, which will allow us to continue bringing classical music to the greater Lakeview community. 

Every dollar raised will go directly to helping us achieve our mission and this year’s priorities that include:

• Increasing Accessibility for the Community – This season, we’re offering 250 free student tickets to help young audiences and families experience the magic of live orchestral music without financial barriers.
• Expanding the Guest Conductor Program – We’re welcoming three distinguished guest conductors, each bringing fresh perspectives and elevating our artistic programming. Their expertise will challenge and inspire both our musicians and our audience.
• Enhancing Member Experience – With 88 dedicated musicians, we’re investing in rehearsal space upgrades and new artistic development opportunities to ensure our members continue to refine their talents and deliver exceptional performances.

Donations to Lakeview Orchestra are 100% tax-deductible. Questions? Contact us at info@lakevieworchestra.org.