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Conductor Wannabes 2025

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 127th year 2026, please email Eva Marie at [email protected].

Conductor Wannabes 2025

CW25 Erik Vose

Erik Vose for the La Crosse Community Theatre (LCT) - At La Crosse Community Theatre, our mission is to honor and celebrate our rich theatrical heritage while establishing a sustainable foundation for the years to come. With collaboration as a cornerstone, we are a dynamic, educational, and visionary force shaping the destiny of our community by adapting to the ever-changing arts landscape and showcasing excellence in local community entertainment.

CW25 Jake and Jamie

Jake and Jamie for the La Crosse Community Non-Profit Initiative (LCNI) - La Crosse Community Non-Profits Initiative (LCNI) is an umbrella organization for La Crosse area grassroots groups and fundraising efforts. We provide comprehensive charitable fiscal sponsorship and administrative support for projects that bring people together to make a positive impact on the livability of the greater La Crosse area.

CW25 Jed Nelson

Jed Olson for the Outdoor Recreation Alliance (ORA Trails) - The Outdoor Recreation Alliance (ORA Trails) is a 501c3 nonprofit. We are dedicated to building happy, healthy, and resilient communities by providing access to equitable and sustainable outdoor recreation experiences.

CW25 Kelly Colgan

Kelly Colgan for Habitat for Humanity - "Habitat for Heroes" Project - “Habitat for Heroes” is an important initiative at Habitat for Humanity of the Greater La Crosse Region. This program was born out of the collaboration of local veterans, veteran’s family members, local businesses, and veteran organizations including the La Crosse Vet Center, Logistics Health, the UW-La Crosse Student Veterans Association, the La Crosse Area Veterans Mentor Program, the La Crosse County Veterans Services, and the local VFW. All of the supporters have the same goal in mind; create a path for veterans towards homeownership.

CW25 Mark Kvale

Mark Kvale for the La Crosse Area Youth Symphony Orchestras (LYSO) - The mission of the La Crosse Area Youth Symphony Orchestras is to provide a unique opportunity for youth to develop and showcase their artistry in the symphonic tradition and to enhance their lives and the cultural environment of the communities we serve.

For more information

Contact the LSO office at (608) 783-2121