The Lakes Area Music Festival
Mission The Lakes Area Music Festival sparks connections between its central Minnesota community and the nation’s top classical performers to create transformative musical experiences. Vision To be a creative cultural…
The Lakes Area Music Festival is a thriving worldwide hub for classical music and a force for broad and sustained development in central Minnesota. Learn more about the organization and the people behind it.
Press
For all media inquiries, please contact Artistic & Executive Director Scott Lykins at scott@lakesareamusic.org or 585-355-6868. Press Releases: June 24, 2025 – Lakes Area Music Festival Launches New Era of…
Jobs
ADMINISTRATION The Lakes Area Music Festival employs a small year-round staff with expanded opportunities for seasonal (summer) employment. When there are vacant positions to apply for they will be listed…
Board And Staff
Board Administration SCOTT LYKINS. Executive and Artistic Director. JOHN TAYLOR WARD. Artistic Director. DON SHIER. Development Director. MARC HARROO. Director of Youth Education. MARY HANSON. Bokeeper. Seasonal Staff GABRIELLE ILLG. Stage Manager….
