Nobody told Jed Olson quite what “conductor” meant, as the executive director of ORA Trails came into the WIZM studio ready to run a train.

As Olson advocates for ORA Trails, he is also part of the La Crosse Symphony Orchestra’s conductor wannabe competition. 

So, we poke fun at the idea of Olson running a symphony, in between talking about everything that ORA Trails is doing in the La Crosse community.

Olson also talks about the competition being about community. While the group that raises the most funds wins the competition to conduct the La Crosse Symphony Orchestra at its May 3 concert finale, Olson discusses how all the five groups are connected in some way to each other and La Crosse.

Voting ends April 28 (vote here).

Nobody told Jed Olson quite what &ldquo;conductor&rdquo; meant, as the executive director of ORA Trails came into the WIZM studio ready to run a train.
As Olson advocates for ORA Trails, he is also part of the La Crosse Symphony Orchestra&rsquo;s conductor wannabe competition.&nbsp;
So, we poke fun at the idea of Olson running a symphony, in between talking about everything that ORA Trails is doing in the La Crosse community.
Olson also talks about the competition being about community. While the group that raises the most funds wins the competition to conduct the La Crosse Symphony Orchestra at its May 3 concert finale, Olson discusses how all the five groups are connected in some way to each other and La Crosse.
Voting ends April 28 (<a href="https://www.lacrossesymphony.org/contribute/conductor-wannabes/">vote here</a>).

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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.