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.

 

  • Lena Gaetz, Concertmaster

    Luann Bradford Benoit

    Vicky Cain

    Rose Marie Domeny

    Neelesh Kantheti

    Nancy Otto

    Claudia Piemontese

    Kristen Robinson

    Matt Rutherford

    Roxanne Zwier-Swanson

  • Nataliya Nikonova-Schoen, Anton Dyhdalo Principal Violin Chair

    Elaine Abernathy

    Rebekah Chatburn

    Shivani Dhebar

    Perry Harig

    Connie Jelatis-Hoke

    Kate Lin

    Carol Purington

    Diane Signatur

    Jacqueline Steele

  • Venus Fu, Principal

    Jan Billings

    Sara Lubezny

    Alissa Miller

    Urid Pacillas

    Emilie Reimer

    Andrea Stratton

  • Julia Fiore, Principal Cello

    Ben Arditti

    Marlene Hersh

    Doris Nagel

    Emma Russell

    Jeff Schaefer

    Toni Slepak

    Susan Sullivan

  • Elijah Medina, Cheryl Marie Palesh Principal Bass Chair

    Karl Seigfried, Interim Principal

    Paul Martinez

    Howard Martino

    Jim Metz

  • Marc Needlman

    Melinda Vajdic

    Lauren Moldenhauer

  • Charles Emmons, Principal

    Suzanne Ingold

    Toni Slepak, English Horn

  • Scott Schappe, Principal

    Gail Schechter

    David Levinson

  • LoriLee Bielski, Principal

    Samuel Huber

  • Marry Black

    Bob Kenehan

    Charles Payette

    Laurie Whisler

  • Amy Nelson, Principal

    Thomas Mensch

    Joe Perry

  • Robert Holland, Principal

    Mike Bennett

    Jennifer Schmeiser

  • Jared Romero

  • Bret Sher