Dubuque Symphony Orchestra League

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 58^th 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 3^rd and 5^th grade Arts Trek concerts and the 4^th 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 14^th 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.

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

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