In the spirit of collaboration and community, the La Crosse Symphony Orchestra has introduced the seven community teams competing for the opportunity to conduct the orchestra this spring. This fundraiser pairs "Conductor Wannabes" with non-profit organizations that will receive half of the money they each raise during the campaign.

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Each “vote” is a minimum of $2.00 – one dollar going to the LSO and the other dollar going to the candidate’s chosen charity. The winner and runner-up with the most “votes” will make their conducting debuts with the LSO on May 2, 2026. The competition begins March 13 and ends 11:59 pm on April 27th.