2026 Conductor Wannabe Reveal on March 13

VOTING OPENS AT 11 AM, MARCH 13

The 2026 Conductor Wannabe Contestants will be announced at 11 am Friday, March 13 at a press conference at the La Crosse Club in Downtown La Crosse. All are welcome to witness the announcement and meet the Conductor Wannabes in person!

Thank You To Our 2025 Conductor Wannabes

Thank you to everyone who voted and helped contribute to a successful 2025 Conductor Wannabe Fundraiser! With the help of our generous La Crosse community, we were able to raise more than $70,000 for area non-profits!

  1. Kelly Colgan - Habitat for Humanity - Habitat for Heroes Project ($42,335 raised)
  2. Erik Vose - La Crosse Community Theatre ($13,645 raised)

If you're interested in becoming a Conductor Wannabe for our 128th year 2027, please email Eva Marie at [email protected].

CW25 Erik Vose

Erik Vose for the La Crosse Community Theatre (LCT)

CW25 Jake and Jamie

Jake and Jamie for the La Crosse Community Non-Profit Initiative (LCNI)

CW25 Jed Nelson

Jed Olson for the Outdoor Recreation Alliance (ORA Trails)

CW25 Kelly Colgan

Kelly Colgan for Habitat for Humanity - "Habitat for Heroes" Project

CW25 Mark Kvale

Mark Kvale for the La Crosse Area Youth Symphony Orchestras (LYSO)

For more information

Contact the LSO office at (608) 783-2121