Board of Directors

Laurie Peterson has studied violin for more than fourty years, starting when she was 5 and shares her musical talents by instructing violin students from the Tri-State area.  Laurie previously performed in the Southeast Iowa Symphony Orchestra and  in the Quincy Symphony Orchestra for two seasons.  Prior to that she has played in the America West Symphony for approximately 10 years, and the Springfield Drury Civic Orchestra for 2. She played in the Granite Youth Symphony as a youth for 3 years.  She also now plays in the Nauvoo String Quartet as well and principle mistress in the Nauvoo Orchestra.

Rick Marshall, the present Nauvoo Orchestra Conductor, holds a Bachelors of Arts degree in Music from Brigham Young University and has directed various community groups including: Elementary School Band Director; Easter Cantata, West Valley City, Utah (orchestra and choral) 1991; Easter Cantata, West Valley City, Utah (orchestra and choral) 1992; Produced and Directed Single Adult Choir for Senator Gordon Smith (Beaverton, Oregon) July 4th Celebration; Produced and Directed Nauvoo City Smithsonian Institute "Journey Stories" Concert, Sep 2012; and Choir Conductor for Nauvoo City First Annual Messiah Performance (Dec 2013).  Mr. Marshall has been a committed member of our orchestra and a member of our board since 2010.  Under Marshall’s conductorship, our plans for the 2021-2022 season are to continue our goal of holding three concerts per season.  

Other Board Members: 


Sarah Ljungkull - President

Marie Allen - Secretary

Kristy Combs - Treasurer

Laurie Peterson - Manager and founder

Rick Marshall - Conductor

Janette Glass - Food/Consessions/Fund raising

Sharon Nicholl - Advertising

Brock Stout - Advertising