Conductor Wannabe, Pastor Mark Kvale of the La Crosse Youth Symphony Orchestra, in the WIZM studio for La Crosse Talk making his pitch to win the competition.

Five groups are competing to win the fundraiser put on by the La Crosse Symphony Orchestra (vote here). A minimum $2 donation toward will get split between the symphony and the group being voted for. The winner will be a conductor at the May 3 concert.

With Kvale, we talked about how to get involved with the La Crosse Youth Symphony Orchestra and what donations are used for (scholarships, instruments, attire, travel).

We also chatted about Kvale being a drummer and the irony of someone who's used to being in the back of the band could win this competition and be leading an orchestra.

Kvale is also having a get together from 6-9 p.m. at the Root Note, downtown, on Thursday, where there will be coffee, cocktails and perhaps a certain Pastor-Drummer on the stage helping play some jazz.

Kvale is the Pastor at English Lutheran Church in La Crosse. He's been doing that for three years and is in his 20th year as a pastor.

Conductor Wannabe, Pastor Mark Kvale of the La Crosse Youth Symphony Orchestra, in the WIZM studio for La Crosse Talk making his pitch to win the competition.
Five groups are competing to win the fundraiser put on by the La Crosse Symphony Orchestra (<a href="https://www.lacrossesymphony.org/contribute/conductor-wannabes/">vote here</a>). A minimum $2 donation toward will get split between the symphony and the group being voted for. The winner will be a conductor at the May 3 concert.
With Kvale, we talked about how to get involved with the La Crosse Youth Symphony Orchestra and what donations are used for (scholarships, instruments, attire, travel).
We also chatted about Kvale being a drummer and the irony of someone who's used to being in the back of the band could win this competition and be leading an orchestra.
Kvale is also having a get together from 6-9 p.m. at the Root Note, downtown, on Thursday, where there will be coffee, cocktails and perhaps a certain Pastor-Drummer on the stage helping play some jazz.
Kvale is the Pastor at English Lutheran Church in La Crosse. He's been doing that for three years and is in his 20th year as a pastor.

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WIZM's LaCrosse Talk. News and talk about the issues of the day for Western Wisconsin.

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WIZM’s La Crosse Talk brings you the voices shaping Western Wisconsin.
Broadcast live weekday mornings on WIZM News Talk 92.3 FM, 106.7 FM, 1410 AM, and streaming at wizmnews.com and on the WIZM app, La Crosse Talk dives into the headlines, local politics, community issues, and conversations that matter most to listeners in the Coulee Region. Hosted as part of the La Crosse Talk Morning Show, each episode features in-depth interviews with newsmakers, elected officials, experts, and everyday citizens offering real perspectives on the events and decisions impacting La Crosse and surrounding communities. Whether it's breaking news, civic discussions, or community stories, La Crosse Talk keeps you informed and connected to the place you call home.

WIZM&rsquo;s La Crosse Talk brings you the voices shaping Western Wisconsin. Broadcast live weekday mornings on WIZM News Talk 92.3 FM, 106.7 FM, 1410 AM, and streaming at <a href="https://www.wizmnews.com/">wizmnews.com</a> and on the WIZM app, La Crosse Talk dives into the headlines, local politics, community issues, and conversations that matter most to listeners in the Coulee Region. Hosted as part of the La Crosse Talk Morning Show, each episode features in-depth interviews with newsmakers, elected officials, experts, and everyday citizens offering real perspectives on the events and decisions impacting La Crosse and surrounding communities.&nbsp;Whether it's breaking news, civic discussions, or community stories, La Crosse Talk keeps you informed and connected to the place you call home.