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 image David Lockington
Steelcase Foundation Chair

Associate Conductor

John Varineau image John Varineau
Wege Foundation Chair

Laureate Pops Conductor

Richard Hayman image Richard Hayman

Chorus Director

Pearl Shangkuan image Pearl Shangkuan

Youth Chorus Conductor

Sean Ivory image Sean Ivory