Natchitoches-Northwestern Symphony Society Celebrates Diamond Jubilee Season!
Jacob Ruppert and Symphony Society President Mary Lou Brown welcomed Dosia McKay, center, who composed “Earthrise,” played as a world premier Tuesday evening by the symphony orchestra under the direction of Music Director Doug Bakenhus.
Yolande Pinckley
Cecilia Smith, Janice Paul, Tamela Aldredge, Gayle Howell and Samantha Thomas Smith is Society secretary, Howell is treasurer and Thomas is president-elect.
Jill Brown, Frank Fuller, David Zolzer and Bonnie Pace
Dr. Greg Handel, Toni Stroud and board member Mickey Stroud
Sally and Wayne Halm
Rebecca Wolfe, the Rev. Joe Arthur, Mike Wolff. Rev. Arthur is the new pastor of Christ the King Lutheran Church.
Tina Martin and Janine Storrs
Board member Michelle Waskom
Terry and Steve Sanders
Ed and Jennifer Colbert, Ferrell Christophe
Wilfred Delphin, Vicki and Sherbie Mathews
Lanny Minton and Deborah Howell
Carolyn and John Norris
Nazy LaCour and Peggy Aycock
Board member Chris Guillet and John Guillet
Mark Kerry and Deborah Perdue
In 1966, the symphony society was formed as a college/community collaboration to promote music and the arts in the Natchitoches community. It has grown from to just a few scholarships in the early years to over 29 students receiving symphony society scholarships for the 2025-26 school year. Tuesday evening, Sept. 23 the Symphony Society Board hosted a member appreciation reception preceeding the c…
