For insight into our MasterWorks programming, join us from 6:45pm to 7:15pm in the Wharton Center's Jackson National Lounge prior to each MasterWorks concert. You'll have a chance to hear selected passages of music, ask the artists a few questions, and head into the concert feeling more connected to the evening's program. PreView Conversations are led by WKAR Classical host Jody Knol.

Jody Knol began announcing classical music on 90.5 WKAR while a student at MSU in 1982. After receiving his degree in Interdisciplinary Humanities—music, theater, and political science—Jody worked as chief announcer for WMUK in Kalamazoo as two years before returning to WKAR to host the morning program in 1986. He now hosts the afternoon classical program from 1:00 to 4:00pm weekdays. In 1986, Jody became the host for Lansing Symphony Orchestra broadcasts on 90.5 Classical. He has also worked on a number of projects with the LSO, including "Sing Lansing" and the LSO/90.5 FM "Listening Contest" for elementary students. This is Jody's ninth season hosting LSO PreView Conversations.

LSO PreView Conversations are generously sponsored by MSU Federal Credit Union. Media Partner: WKAR.

Since the spring of 2020, we have made a commitment to put the health and safety of our audience, musicians, staff, and volunteers at the forefront of our planning and performances.  We have followed the advice of experts when it comes to the best practices around preventing the spread of COVID.  Based on the current guidance, we believe it is time to update our policies for LSO audiences.

LSO will no longer require event attendees to show proof of vaccination or negative test. Masking will be optional but encouraged for vaccinated persons. Unvaccinated attendees will be asked to mask at all times. This update will take effect for the April 23, 2022 concert and all remaining concerts for the season including the Link-Up Concert for elementary schools and MasterWorks 5.

LSO will continue to monitor the CDC and local guidance and adjust our policies and practices accordingly if guidelines change.