The La Porte County Symphony Orchestra (LCSO) is brimming with excitement for Hoosier STAR this September 17th. Our very own Dr. Carolyn Watson will be at the helm leading the orchestra as they accompany our contestants. Grammy nominated Music Director of the South Bend Symphony Orchestra, Alastair Willis, will still be joining us again for Hoosier STAR 2022, though with a bit of a twist: Willis is returning as a Celebrity Judge! Willis has guest conducted many orchestras around the world in addition to his position in South Bend, including the Chicago Symphony, Orquestra Sinfonica de Rio de Janeiro, Deutsches Symphonie-Orchestra Berlin, the Silk Road Ensemble (with Yo-Yo Ma) among others.
Also joining us this year as a Celebrity Judge is Lou Voelker, partner at the Indiana law firm Eichhorn & Eichhorn by day and is a member of the popular music group Cripple Creek by night. He was a member of the Purdue University Varsity Glee Club and was even named to its Hall of Fame!
Our final Celebrity Judge for Hoosier STAR 2022 is known locally for her performances in musical theatre and has been part of the Hoosier STAR team on several occasions as an Audition Judge: Greta Stirling Friedman. In addition to her Superior Court Judge duties, Friedman is very active in the local theater scene. One of her favorite theatre roles was that of Peter in “Peter Pan,” where she was able to share the stage with her two children and gain a unique perspective of singing while soaring through the air!
Alastair Willis
Greta Stirling Friedman
Lou Voelker
About LCSO: The mission of the LCSO is to enrich the lives of people of all ages within and beyond La Porte County through the experience of excellent live orchestra performances. The LCSO is also supported by the Indiana Arts Commission, South Shore Arts, What's New La Porte, The Beacher and WIMS AM 1420, 95.1 FM, 106.7 FM, 96.7 The Eagle, Rock 106.5 and Art on the Air WVLP 103.1 Radio. Visit us at: www.lcso.net.
