Lakeshore Rush is a Chicago based ensemble that comprises six extraordinary musicians from across the Midwest. Our mission is to provide high-quality performances of new and traditional classical music, championing underperformed works, commissioning new repertoire, and increasing access for new audiences to classical and contemporary music. Lakeshore Rush is named after a previously endangered species of grass indigenous to the shores of Lake Michigan. Since its founding in 2014, the group has become known for its riveting performances, programming innovation, and synergistic collaboration.

We rely on the generous support of our donors to bring our vision to life. Please consider making a donation to help support our mission. Lakeshore Rush NFP is a tax-exempt organization as defined by the Internal Revenue Code section 501(c)3. All donations are tax-deductible to the fullest extent of the law.

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Prefer to send us a check? You can reach us at:

Laura McLaughlin
Lakeshore Rush NFP
150 S 74th St
Milwaukee, WI 53214

our Board of directors

Executive Director: Laura McLaughlin
Chair of the Board: Erin Murphy
Treasurer: Bernard Parish
Secretary: April Dannelly-Schenck
Directors: Christopher Ferrer, Amos Gillespie, and Kristen McManus

business donors

Our Supporters

Great Angelica ($10,000 and above)

  • Oklahoma State University


Royal Catchfly ($1,000 - $9,999)

  • Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events

  • Cliff Dwellers Arts Foundation

  • Ellen Kendall


Starry Campion ($500 - $999)

  • Victoria Dorgan

  • Susan Jamerson

  • Matthew and Laura Kendall

  • Dr. Tim Lyman

  • Bruce Oltman

  • Mike Owens


Illinois Rose ($100 - $499)

  • Joni Baker

  • Laura Bayley

  • James Brusek

  • Burkart Flutes & Piccolos 

  • Matthew Cataldi

  • Genevieve Delonis

  • Jay deVries

  • Mike Ehr

  • Mark Fielden

  • Will Freshwater

  • Amos Gillespie

  • Drostan Hall

  • Christopher Hartman

  • Borko Jovanovic 

  • June Macchiaverna

  • Betsy Mitchell

  • Miyazawa Flutes - USA 

  • James & Sandra Murphy

  • Sue Sidoti

  • Carolyn Sweers

  • Gregory Szkarlat

  • Elsa Verderber

  • Dr. Marylou Witz

  • Leona Zheng


Savanna Blazing Star ($1 - 99 )

  • Joyce Barton

  • John Bierbusse

  • Kathleen Bonetti

  • Susan Caseu

  • Angela Fisher

  • Emily Friedrich

  • Dan Ginsburg

  • Ashlee Hardgrave

  • Rene Hernandez

  • Isabelle Innocenti

  • Andy McLaughlin

  • Erick Olsen & Alyson Berger

  • Joon Park & Wing Lau

  • Russell Rolen

  • Lois Rose

  • Kimberley Schlechter

  • John Tuck

  • Nora Williams

  • John Yeh

  • Henry Zheng