The La Porte County Symphony Orchestra (LCSO) is brimming with excitement for Hoosier STAR this September 17^th. Our very own Dr. Carolyn Watson will be at the helm leading the orchestra as they accompany our contestants. Grammy nominated Music Director of the South Bend Symphony Orchestra, Alastair Willis, will still be joining us again for Hoosier STAR 2022, though with a bit of a twist: Willis is returning as a Celebrity Judge! Willis has guest conducted many orchestras around the world in addition to his position in South Bend, including the Chicago Symphony, Orquestra Sinfonica de Rio de Janeiro, Deutsches Symphonie-Orchestra Berlin, the Silk Road Ensemble (with Yo-Yo Ma) among others.

Also joining us this year as a Celebrity Judge is Lou Voelker, partner at the Indiana law firm Eichhorn & Eichhorn by day and is a member of the popular music group Cripple Creek by night. He was a member of the Purdue University Varsity Glee Club and was even named to its Hall of Fame!