Music Director

Christopher Ramaekers

Christopher Ramaekers joined the LFCO in the 2018-2019 as co-music director and become sole music director in the 2020-2021 season.

Dr. Ramaekers is currently Director of Orchestras at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater and Associate Conductor of the Chicago Composers Orchestra. He was winner of the 2011 American Prize in Orchestral Conducting and holds degrees from Western Michigan University and Northwestern University.

“I am elated to work with the Lake Forest Civic Orchestra” said Ramaekers. “The pandemic created opportunities for us to be innovative and creative, and we’re excited to be back together as a full orchestra with a full audience this year!”