Conductors

The Grand Rapid Symphony is led by an outstanding conducting staff. Visit their individual biographies to learn more about them.

Music Director
David Lockington
Steelcase Foundation Chair
Associate Conductor
John Varineau
Wege Foundation Chair
Laureate Pops Conductor
Richard Hayman
Chorus Director
Pearl Shangkuan
Covenant Chair
Youth Chorus Conductor
Sean Ivory
Cal & Pat Verduin Chair