
La Porte County Symphony Orchestra (LCSO) Principal Tuba Musician, Richard Watson, has had a chair named in his honor by an anonymous donor.
With music degrees from the University of Michigan and Northwestern University, Watson will celebrate his 31st year with the LCSO's 2023-2024 season. He also has been an adjunct professor of tuba/euphonium at Valparaiso University’s Department of Music for 30 years.
“What a wonderful honor for Rich Watson,” said Executive Director, Tim King. “Thanks to our anonymous donor who has recognized Rich’s contributions to the LCSO as well as his music education efforts.”
Watson joins seven other musicians in the Orchestra who are now sitting in named chairs as a result of the Orchestra’s 50th Anniversary MUSIC FOREVER campaign.
For more information on the naming of chairs inside the LCSO, go to:
https://lcso.net/sponsor-us/music-forever-case-statement/
Contact the La Porte County Symphony Orchestra office at (219) 362-9020 or executive@lcso.net for more information as well.
This opportunity to honor a loved one, colleague or musician in the LCSO will go on after the MUSIC FOREVER campaign has concluded at the end of the Orchestra’s 50th Anniversary season.

Richard Watson, Principal Tuba Musician
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, 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.