The Lafayette Symphony Orchestra has become the cultural standard-bearer in the Lafayette community since its first performance in 1951. The LSO is led by an 18-member Board, consisting of prominent community leaders. Musical influences are vital to a person’s and a community’s health and well being. The LSO is driven to provide musical opportunities to everyone through orchestral performances and educational programs. Since the appointment of our conductor, Dr. Nicholas Palmer, the LSO has seen a tremendous increase in quality performances, educational opportunities, and overall level of enjoyment from our patrons.
LSO Staff
Nick Palmer Music Director & Conductor
Sara Mummey Executive Director
Jodi Taylor Operations Manager
Renée Gaarder Patron Experience Manager
José Valencia Assistant Conductor
Sharon Weyser Personnel Manager
Bethany Jackson Music Librarian & Education Director
Dan Becker Stage Manager
LSO Board
Larry Sommers President
Beth McCuskey Vice President
Stacey Mickelbart Secretary
Ryan McLaughlin Treasurer
Natasha Harris
Kari Higbee
Betty M. Nelson
Kyle Pierce
Erin Ramirez
Theresa Silver
Roger Stewart
Colton Withers
Sarah Wyatt
EX-OFFICIO:
Sara Mummey
Nick Palmer
Pris Gerde
Sue Carr
Foundation Board
Pris Gerde President
Charlene Sullivan Vice President
David Williams Secretary
Kimberley Morisette Treasurer
Kari Higbee
Greg Kapp
John McBride
Beth McCuskey
Ryan McLaughlin
Rab Mukerjea
Dorothy Reed
John Schneider
Larry Sommers
Dana Smith
Roger Stewart
Shirley West
EX-OFFICIO:
Sara Mummey
Larry Sommers
Randy Wagner (Advisor)
Nick Palmer