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.
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Cecilia Smith, Janice Paul, Tamela Aldredge, Gayle Howell and Samantha Thomas Smith is Society secretary, Howell is treasurer and Thomas is president-elect.
Wilford Delphin, Melanie Braquet, Farrell Christophe
Jill Brown, Frank Fuller, David Zolzer and Bonnie Pace
Dr. Greg Handel, Toni Stroud and board member Mickey Stroud
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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
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Ed and Jennifer Colbert, Ferrell Christophe
Wilfred Delphin, Vicki and Sherbie Mathews
Lanny Minton and Deborah Howell
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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 th...
