Meet Romona!

Romona N. Wenck is a lifelong educator, community builder, and — as it turns out — a natural fit for the conductor's podium. A long-time resident of Laurens, she served the Laurens Central School District for over four decades, first as a Physical Education and Health teacher and coach for nearly twenty years, then as Superintendent for twenty-three years before retiring in 2020. She has since served as Interim Superintendent for the Cooperstown, Milford, and Edmeston school districts — experiences she describes as deeply rewarding. Her coaching legacy is equally impressive, spanning Girls Varsity Soccer, Volleyball, Basketball, and Softball, the Boys Modified Soccer team, the Laurens Youth Soccer Program, and nearly twenty years directing the nationally recognized Laurens Jaguars Drill Colorguard Program. But perhaps most relevant to the evening ahead: Romona grew up performing with the Mello-Dears All Girl Drum and Bugle Corps from age ten to twenty-one, learning baritone and mellophone bugles, mastering colorguard and marching skills, and ultimately earning the Drum Major position. She has stood at the front of a marching ensemble before — and she is ready to do it again. As she puts it, the "Three Retired Superintendents" competition is simply another opportunity to serve her community and support outstanding musical experiences across the greater Oneonta area. Cast your vote for Romona and help her relive her days on the field — this time, with a full symphony orchestra behind her.

Help Romona win the baton and conduct the Catskill Symphony Orchestra at this year's Guest Conductor Competition!

How to vote:

Votes are tallied through dollars donated ($1 = 1 vote). Voting is now open and donations may be made through:

Donate online: GiveButter (givebutter.com/CSOWenck - this page!)
Donate by mail: Checks mailed to the Catskill Symphony Orchestra and received by May 6th (note the donation for Romona's campaign in the memo)
Donate live: Join us on May 9th at the Hunt Union Ballroom at SUNY Oneonta, to donate in person and meet Romona live, and take in a splendid evening of the works of George Gershwin!

Tickets available at catskillsymphony.org/concerts (all tickets are Cabaret-style seating; students always free -- including the May 9 concert -- and up to two parents/guardians accompanying students are only $10 per individual). Seating is limited -- reserve your tickets as soon as possible!

Romona Wenck - Catskill Symphony Guest Conductor Contender

Help Romona win the baton on May 9th!