
Meet the Orchestra
Passion. Dedication. Creativity.
These are words that describe the professional and amateur members of the Lake Forest Civic Orchestra. Our passion brings life to the music on the printed page. Our dedication drives us to rehearse and perfect our craft. Our creativity makes each performance unique.
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Lena Gaetz, Concertmaster
Vicki Adler
Luann Bradford Benoit
Rose Marie Domeny
Cathie Lowmiller
Nancy Otto
Claudia Piemontese
Kristen Robinson
Matt Rutherford
Roxanne Zwier-Swanson
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Nataliya Nikonova Schoen, Anton Dyhdalo Principal Violin Chair
Elaine Abernathy
Shivani Dhebar
Connie Jelatis-Hoke
Kate Lin
Lisa Michener
Carol Purington
Diane Signatur
Jacqueline Steele
Anna Tendero
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Venus Fu, Principal
Jan Billings
Sara Lubezny
Alissa Miller
Urid Pacillas
Emilie Reimer
Andrea Stratton
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Julia Fiore, Principal Cello
Ben Arditti
Marlene Hersh
Doris Nagel
Emma Russell
Jeff Schaefer
Toni Slepak
Susan Sullivan
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Elijah Medina, Cheryl Marie Palesh Principal Bass Chair
Paul Martinez
Howard Martino
Jim Metz
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Marc Needlman
Melinda Vajdic
Lauren Moldenhauer
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Charles Emmons, Principal
Suzanne Ingold
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Scott Schappe, Principal
Gail Schechter
David Levinson
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LoriLee Bielski, Principal
Samuel Huber
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Marry Black
Bob Kenehan
Charles Payette
Laurie Whisler
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Amy Nelson, Principal
Thomas Mensch
Joe Perry
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Robert Holland, Principal
Mike Bennett
Jennifer Schmeiser
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Dan Kenemore
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Brett Sher