LPO Volunteers

Dedicated to service and support for the
Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra

News

  • Pictures from the Opus Ball

    Pictures from the Opus Ball

    Our Roving Reporter, Barbara Sands, was on the prowl at the Opus Ball and got some magnificent pictures.

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  • President’s Membership Letter, May 2023

    President’s Membership Letter, May 2023

    President Barbara Sands summarizes recent events and looks forward to the Opus Gala on May 20, the Book Fair on June 2, 3, & 4, as well as Le Soiree des Adieu on June 25.

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  • Bucket Brigade at the LPO’s Swing in The Oaks at City Park

    Bucket Brigade at the LPO’s Swing in The Oaks at City Park

    We hope you were able to bring a chair and refreshments to the LPO’s Swing in The Oaks at City Park. What a concert it was!!!!  Carlos danced the Charleston with cellist Jeanne Jaubert, Doreen Kitchens wowed the crowd with an amazing rendition of When the Saints Go Marching In and the crowd showed their appreciation by generously donating to the LPO Volunteers Bucket Brigade. Twenty-five enthusiastic members comprised the “Yellow Bucket” team.

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  • Suite Sunday – Afternoon with Carlos

    Suite Sunday – Afternoon with Carlos

    Everyone enjoyed stories and violin and piano duets from Music Director Carlos Miguel Prieto accompanied by Cara McCool Woolf, Executive Director of The Musical Arts Society, at our last Suite Sunday for the season. Carlos talked about his life in music and answered questions from the attendees. A reception featuring champagne and delicacies followed the concert.

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  • Encore Shop donates $25,000 to PLO

    Encore Shop donates $25,000 to PLO

    Mimi Kruger and Anwar Nasir accept a $25,000 check from Melissa Gordon on behalf of the Encore Shop.

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  • Suite Sunday – Irish Italian Parade

    Suite Sunday – Irish Italian Parade

    See pictures from the Irish-Itallian Parade Suite Sunday featuring Michael Matushek and Hunter Gordon.

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  • Bass Talks – Sunday Salon

    Bass Talks – Sunday Salon

    Pictures of Double Bassists Dave Anderson and Paul Macres with Harpist Cathrine Anderson at our Sunday Salon on January 29,2023 at the Chalstrom Parish House of St. Andrews Episcopal Church.

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  • President’s New Year Letter: January 2023

    President’s New Year Letter: January 2023

    Our President, Barbara Sands, share news of our activities and what has been accomplished as an organization that is dedicated to the orchestra.

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  • LPO Volunteers Book Fair wins a National Award

    LPO Volunteers Book Fair wins a National Award

    We are very pleased to announce that the LPO Volunteers has been chosen to receive the coveted CLASSIC AWARD for our Symphony Book Fair by the Volunteer Council of the League of American Orchestras.

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  • Holidays December 2022

    Holidays December 2022

    Pictures taken during the holiday season at the volunteer party.

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  • Book Fair at the LPO Holiday Concert

    Book Fair at the LPO Holiday Concert

    Symphony Book Fair sold holiday themed books at the LPO Holiday Concert.

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  • Baubles & Bubbly for Beethoven: October 2022

    Baubles & Bubbly for Beethoven: October 2022

    Pictures from Bubbles & Bubbly for Beethoven event held in conjunction with our Encore Shop.

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  • Suite Sunday: Beer Salon: September 2022

    Suite Sunday: Beer Salon: September 2022

    The Sunday Suite, known as the beer salon, was held on September 18, 2022 in partnership with the Deutsches Haus. The salon matched German music with German beer for a delightful afternoon.

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  • Photos from 2021-22 year and earlier

    Photos from 2021-22 year and earlier

    Travel Group Nov 14, 2011 and LPO Volunteers activities in the 2021-22 year.

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