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Dubuque Symphony Orchestra League

Now in its’ 58th year, the Dubuque Symphony Orchestra League (DSOL) and its membership of dedicated volunteers has provided support for the financial and educational endeavors of the Dubuque Symphony Orchestra.

About the DSOL

The Dubuque Symphony Orchestra League (DSOL) has been an integral support group for the Dubuque Symphony Orchestra (DSO) since its inception in 1966. Consisting of dedicated volunteers, the DSOL focuses on both financial support and music education opportunities for the DSO. In our 58th year, the DSOL has contributed over $1,130,000 to the DSO. Additionally, its dedicated members have volunteered an impressive 231,094 hours, supporting various activities such as orchestra luncheons, guest artist gifts, fundraising activities, and event assistance.

Every year the League contributes support to the youth education programs in the community such as the 3rd and 5th grade Arts Trek concerts and the 4th grade Adopt-A-Musician programs. We also support the Dubuque Symphony Youth Orchestra by sponsoring the Concerto Competition and contributing to the Dubuque Symphony Youth Ensembles. The League sponsors other events that include Sound Bites luncheons held on the Friday prior to the Classics concerts, Musical Musing prior to the Sunday concerts, as well as the Senior Classics program, now in its 14th year. The Senior Classics program provides performances by DSO musicians and the Youth Orchestra to entertain residents and their families at local nursing homes and assisted living centers.


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    League News

    Spring Newsletter 2025 PDF Fall Newsletter 2024 PDF State of the League 2023-24 PDF Spring Newsletter 2024 PDF State of the League 2022-23 PDF 2025 Annual Meeting Invitation PDF

    Become a Member!

    It’s wonderful to see such a strong commitment to both the arts and education in our community! We encourage and welcome you to join us in our 58th year supporting the DSO. We have a full year of events and fundraisers scheduled, which may be found on the DSO website. Visit dubuquesymphony.org/dubuque-symphony-orchestra-league. Our projects and events are the perfect way to have fun and meet new people, while supporting the tremendous Dubuque Symphony Orchestra. Please contact Joyce Johnson, Chair of the Membership Committee, at jen65j14@icloud.com if you are interested in learning more about joining the DSOL. Don’t delay, join today!

    Vickie LaGrotta
    President
    DSOL

    2024 2025 League Membership Brochure PDF

    Leadership

    DSOL Executive Committee

    • Vickie LaGrotta, President
    • Gail Appel, Vice President
    • Marilynne Field*, Treasurer
    • Angie Jordan, Assistant Treasurer
    • Joanne Gebauer, Recording Secretary
    • Carrie Bielle, Corresponding Secretary
    • Kristen Kemp-Hodges, Administration
    • Cindy Mueller, Education Chair
    • Amy Weber, Fundraising Chair
    • Richelle Gentile*, Nominations Chair
    • Joan Harvieux*, Past President

    DSOL Board Members

      Gail Appel
      Sandy Bertsch
      Carrie Bleile
      Deb Burton
      Lisa Fackleman
      Marilynne Field*
      Joanne Gebauer
      Richelle Gentile*
      Bernie Gilbertson
      Ellen Gukeisen
      Ruth Hartig
      Joan Harvieux*
      Joyce Johnson
      Angie Jordan
      Kristen Kemp-Hodges
      Sudha Koneru
      Vickie LaGrotta
      Cindy Mueller
      Kathe Richardson*
      Jacquie Roth*
      Fusako Sato
      Theresa Thielen
      Amy Weber

    * Past President