Sipe has performed with the Milwaukee, Syracuse, Omaha, Green Bay, and Elgin Symphony Orchestras, Chicago Sinfonietta, Chicagoland Pops, and the Brass Band of Battle Creek. World Ballet Series: Cinderella Oct 12 at The Weidner. Travis Byrd, Facilities Coordinator James Burmeister recently retired as Assistant Dean of the UW-Milwaukee (UWM) Peck School of the Arts and Senior Lecturer in Music Theory. He then was asked to write original music for theatrical productions and films and has plans to continue arranging and composing after completing his cello studies. In 2010, he was one of five recipients of the UWM-SAC Award for excellence in teaching students with special needs while maintaining high academic standards.. Lisa has worked as a music educator, orchestra and band instructor at Whitewater Schools, North Lake School, Aldrich Middle School and Mukwonago High School. Prior to coming to Milwaukee, Ms. Deutsch served as Music Director of the Shreveport (LA) Symphony where she conducted classical, chamber orchestra, pops and childrens concerts, as well as operas. As a faculty member of the Wisconsin Conservatory of Music, Alverno College and Carroll University, she has taught cello and chamber music and performed concerts and educational workshops with the Carroll String Trio. Back In her spare time, Sydney spends time with her rescue Cattle Dog, Foley. Having studied at Carroll University and Cardinal Stritch University, Mr. Hacker holds a Bachelors degree in Music Education and a Masters degree in Educational Leadership respectively. In addition to teaching in the Music Theory area, Jim taught organ and graduate score reading (playing choral and orchestral scores at the piano). Because the symphony center is a former. Jason moved to Milwaukee in 2003 and has performed with local bands including The Booze Brothers, Cold Sweat, Paradise String Band, The Paul Silbergleit Quintet, The Milwaukee Jazz Orchestra, Rockin Robins, The Pipe Circus, and The Acid Sextet. Prelude Wind Ensemble Trumpet Instructor Michael Zens has served the young people of Wisconsin as a music educator since 2004, and has had the chance to teach students at every level from elementary school through university. After college, she moved to Chicago where she worked in the local storefront theatre community, most notably serving as production/company manager for the inaugural season of the Chicago Theatre Marathon. In 2018, Miss Sonora became certified to teach Suzuki violin and viola, and in 2020, she graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee with a degree in violin and viola performance. Having graduated from high school in 2019, Aidan quickly went on to pursue the avenues available to him pertaining to his passion for the cello. 1 with the University of South Carolina Symphony Orchestra in 2019. He is also active as a jazz performer, having worked with Chuck Hedges, David Hazeltine and Manty Ellis. He is an alumnus of MYSO/MFY (Music For Youth) and Wisconsin Youth Symphony Orchestra. For 30 years, Simmons leadership has been sought nationally and throughout our region where he has conducted for the Milwaukee Ballet, the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra, artists of the Florentine Opera, and the Wisconsin Philharmonic, among other regional orchestras. Terrell Pierce, Director of Operations Frank was also featured at Lincoln Center on The Moth Radio Hour,the critically acclaimed story-telling program heard on Public Radio stations nationwide. Ms. Koch teaches all levels of viola and beginner to intermediate violin at her private teaching studio in her Cedarburg home. Milwaukee Youth Arts Center (325 W Walnut St, Milwaukee, WI 53212) May 5 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm Fanfare and Finale Concert Bradley Symphony Center (212 W Wisconsin Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53203, United States) View Calendar The Senior Symphony Staff Paul Hauer Senior Symphony String Advisor Carter Simmons He was the Music Director and Conductor of the Brass and Percussion Ensemble at the University of North Texas during his doctoral studies. He received teacher of the year in 2013 from Milwaukee Public Schools, MMABSE, Civic Music Association, and the Milwaukee Symphony. She worked with the WSMA State Honors Music Project at both middle and high school levels as clarinet coach, low woodwinds coach, band coordinator, and high school honors chair. Her students have ranged from beginning to advanced college levels, ages 7 through adult. Ms. Edelstein leads a team of more than fifty full- and part-time administrative and artistic staff and oversees more than 40 program offerings serving nearly 1,000 students from up to 14 counties, 60 cities and more than 200 schools in southeastern Wisconsin and northern Illinois. He also plays with Camerata Milwaukee, and with the Sheboygan Symphony Orchestra as principal second violin. He is the founder of his own chamber music series in Milwaukee, Frankly Music, consistently recognized for innovative programming and its ability to attract leading performers from around the world, most recently including Lynn Harrel, Orion Weiss, and the Mir Quartet. She has been a member of the Milwaukee Ballet Orchestra since 2001 and performs as a substitute musician with the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra and other orchestras throughout Wisconsin and Illinois. since 2005. 2023 Milwaukee Youth Symphony Orchestra. In the summer of 2011, he toured Europe with the Denver Young Artists Orchestra as the soloist for the Barber Violin Concerto. She has been a string sectional coach for the Wisconsin State High School Honors Music Project and has taught for the Waukesha, West Allis, and South Milwaukee School Districts, as well as maintaining a private studio. Her primary teachers were Ted Thayer, Dick Mackey, and Gail Williams. She is currently the Director of Orchestras at Longfellow Middle School in Wauwatosa, WI. Mr. Krofta was selected for the 2016 Symphonic Bands & Orchestras (SBO) National Magazines 50 Directors Who Make A Difference, the 2017 Phi Beta Mu- Wisconsin Band Master of the Year Award, and received the Citation of Excellence from the National Band Association three times for his teaching excellence, and achievements and contributions to concert bands. Chris Mell currently lives in Milwaukee and is a freelance artist for various groups throughout the greater Milwaukee area and Wisconsin. A highlight of Connies MFY/MYSO career was the tour to Aberdeen, Scotland, for the Aberdeen International Orchestra Festival. She was honored to be chosen to perform in the International Orchestra with students from all over the world. Ron worked in consumer marketing and product management at: Guaranty Bank, M&I Bank/BMO Harris, Nationwide Bank, National City (now PNC), Bank One (now Chase), Bank of America and Chiquita Brands. MYSO alumna Sonora Brusubardis has been a coach for MYSOs String Orchestra North for the last five years. Connie Kling currently serves as MYSOs HR Director in partnership with Lauber Business Partners. Lisa Klimczak, House Manager He currently serves as the organizations Conductor Laureate. Marie Holtyn, Box Office Supervisor He has also served on the faculty of the Wind and Percussion Institute at Carroll University in Waukesha, WI. He has twice been honored by the prestigious American School Band Directors Association for lectures he has presented at two of their national conventions, in Duluth, MN, and in Brookfield, WI. He hopes to share the gift of music with his students as the teachers in his life have so generously shared with him. Ms. Chang received her Bachelor of Music in Music Education degree at the UW-Madison and is certified to teach instrumental music. He has also held the Concertmaster position with the Rotterdam Philharmonic with Valery Gergiev and Guest Concertmaster of theLondon Symphony Orchestrawith Kurt Masur. She has lived and worked overseas and has managed teams across many cultures. He has been active with the Wisconsin Conservatory of Music (Band Buddies), the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra Arts in Community Education (ACE) Program, Summerfest Band Camps, Wisconsin School Music Association as a Solo & Ensemble Festival adjudicator, and the Rochester Symphony and Cardinal Stritch Orchestra as a violinist. His primary cello teachers have included Dr. Carol Semmes, Dr. Emilio Coln, and Daniel McDonough of the Jupiter String Quartet, with additional long-term studies with Richard Aaron, Dr. Helga Winold, and Marc Coppey. This past year, Professor Dvorak was honored by having a doctoral dissertation written on his life as a conductor and educator. Sabrinas teachers include Jennifer Parker-Harley and Katherine Borst-Jones. As a first-generation student and child of immigrants, she values the importance of creating, fostering, and maintaining equitable spaces for people, particularly students, to not only succeed but excel. Deutsch has conducted the orchestra in performances at Carnegie Hall, Chicagos Orchestra Hall, the Wisconsin Music Educators Conference (North Central Division) and the Mid-West International Band and Orchestra Clinic. A MYSO alum, he performed in Vienna and Budapest with the Milwaukee Youth Symphony Orchestra in 2015; and toured California with the Latino Arts Strings Program in 2016. Lyda received National Board Certification as a Teacher in Early Adolescent/Young Adults with an orchestra emphasis in 2010. The orchestra also serves as the orchestra for Florentine Opera productions. About | Attendance | Careers | Contact | Donate | Sitemap. Her other teachers include Thomas Briccetti, Franco Ferrarra, Bruno Bartoletti, Piero Bellugi, Sergiu Commisiona and Dennis Russell Davies; she has also studied flute with Samuel Baron and voice with Jan DeGaetani. She serves as the adjunct clarinet teacher for Concordia University and is an adjudicator for Wisconsin School Music Association (WSMA). She has taught violin and viola performance at Ohio State University and Florida State University while performing and organizing various groups. Heather Whitmill, Front of House Staff, 212 West Wisconsin Avenue As a soloist, Manuel was awarded First Place in the Menomonee Falls 2017 Young Artist Competition, performing the final movement of Shostakovichs Violin Concerto in A minor. Christine McElligott, Box Office Assistant Her career has focused on financial management, budgeting, analytics, and process streamlining for businesses and clients around the world. Being a part of a creative community is a very integral part of her life and is the community she hopes to cultivate at MYSO. Lyda began playing the violin at the age of four, learning the Suzuki method which had just arrived in the United States. Manuel continued his education at Marquette University High School studying violin with Jerome Franke, former Concertmaster Emeritus of the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra. Sinfonia Coach and violist Amanda Grettie Koch received her education at Oberlin Conservatory of Music, with a Bachelor of Music degree, and The Juilliard School with a Master of Music degree. She maintains a private violin and viola studio and was previously an instructor in the Waukesha Symphonys Success Through Music Program. Prior to relocating to the Milwaukee area, Ms. Koch performed as full-time member of the Virginia Symphony and taught on the faculties of the Eastern Music Festival in Greensboro, NC, and The Academy of Music in Norfolk, VA. Tara Kozik joined MYSO in September 2021 as Chief Financial Officer. Admittedly, we're being a little self-serving with the pick considering he's playing the stage at our Walker's Point . Originally from Minnesota, she moved to Wisconsin following her graduation from St. Olaf College. He currently maintains an active Suzuki cello studio in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. She and her husband, Paul, currently reside in Cudahy. Ms. Edelstein holds an Executive MBA from Marquette University, a Master of Music from Yale University and a Bachelor of Music Performance from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. She was a member of the Carthage Choir for all four years of study, during which time she studied under conductors Weston Noble and Eduardo Garcia-Novelli and participated in several domestic and one international tour. Mr. Winkle is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Peck School of the Arts and Carthage College. Mr. Kroftas undergraduate work was completed at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and also studied at Indiana University in Bloomington, Indiana. Tara brings an in-depth background of finance, accounting, and process improvement expertise to MYSO. From 1994 to 1999 she held the position of general manager of the Concord Chamber Orchestra. Rora Sanders, Box Office Assistant, Franoise Moquin, Director of Orchestra Personnel He studied violin with Oswald Lehnert, Pasquale Laurino, and Patricia Anders. Welcome Outside of the music world, Sabrina is an avid photographer, a self-identified foodie, sports fan, and dog mom. Christina Williams,Chorus Manager, Patrick G.H. He is also half of the Davis\Peplin Duo. He is has been an accompanist for the UWM dance dept. Please check that you have entered the correct code, and that it has not expired. He is a frequent adjudicator/clinician and performs as a free-lance percussionist. Soon after, he began arranging, composing, recording, and producing his own music. Ms. Wood is an active board member for the Suzuki Association of South Central Alaska, and is a current member of the Suzuki Association of the Americas and the Suzuki Association of Wisconsin. Additionally, she was a top finalist for the National Flute Associations C.R.E.A.T.E. Venue Policies: Click here for the latest information for visitors to the Bradley Symphony Center. The robbery and recovery are the subject of a new documentary film, Plucked, which premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival in April (2019). Previously, he has served on the Boards of the International Trombone Association, Historic Tennessee Theatre Foundation, Arts Wisconsin, and Kenosha Symphony Orchestra. Michael R. Krofta completed his Masters Degree in Music Education at The Ohio State University in Columbus, Ohio with a conducting emphasis, studying with Craig Kirchhoff. He received his Bachelor of Music Performance and Bachelor of Music Education degree at Central Michigan University, and his Master of Music degree in Percussion Performance at Rice University in Houston, TX. In 2023, Simmons will lead MYSOs international concert tour of Belgium and The Netherlands including a performance in Amsterdams Royal Concertgebouw. Ms. Zakutansky has served as a clinician for several string festivals including the Wisconsin Young Artists Honors Orchestra and the UW-Whitewater Symphony Orchestra High School Honors concert and taught lessons for the Lake Geneva Symphony and the UW-Whitewater String Academy. While at UW-Whitewater, she served as the president of the collegiate chapter of ASTA for three years. They couldnt be more excited to join the MYSO staff to direct the Prelude Wind Ensemble program to share the gift of music with the students of today. Prelude Wind Ensemble Bassoon Instructor Rosalie Avery is a freelance bassoonist and music educator located in the greater Milwaukee area. They will play 95 concerts in the 2305-seat hall this season, but will also give 45 performances in other venues. He also served as a jazz clinician at UWWs jazz camp for five years. Davis is honored and excited to be a part of the Jazz Studies Program at MYSO. Please check that you have entered the correct code, and that it has not expired. Mrs. Michels was Principal Violist (2010-2018), music librarian and personnel manager of the Wisconsin Philharmonic, of which she has been a member since 2000. In addition to her role as a MYSO coach, she is a violin instructor for MYSOs Progressions Program. He was born and raised in El Paso, Texas, where he began studying cello at age 10. In Oshkosh, she had a private studio of 45 students; and performed in the Oshkosh Symphony Orchestra, Fox Valley Symphony, Fond du Lac Philharmonic and in professional chamber ensembles. His wife, Kari Gunderson, is currently teaching Suzuki violin. She has led masterclasses in both the United States and in Chile, where she was a guest artist for the international Pealoln Flute Festival. After twelve years with Progressions, she is thrilled to be the music director for String Orchestra West, which is the first orchestra she played in at MYSO/MFY! He is presently serving in his 21st year as Director of Orchestras at Homestead High School in Mequon, where he has also taught AP Music Theory. Elise McArdle, Grant Writer Watch for Jasons new jazz quintet to make a splash on the local scene in the near future. Ben served as a graduate assistant for the University of South Carolina percussion studio and was the percussionist for the Spark Collective, a graduate quintet focusing on community engagement through music. Tristan Wallace, Technical Manager and Live Audio Supervisor He has given several regular solo recitals and performed in numerous orchestras, including serving as the assistant principal in the Civic Orchestra of Chicago and participating in the Aspen Music Festival. Director of Communications at Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States. Violinist Frank Almond held the Charles and Marie Caestecker Concertmaster Chair the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra for 25 years. A finalist of the National Conducting Institute of the National Symphony Orchestra, Mr. Simmons also participated in seminars conducting the Civic Orchestra of Chicago, and the Eastman Wind Ensemble. Returning to MYSO as co-directors of the Prelude Wind Ensemble is coming full circle. Crave BBQ. MYSOs Director of Brass Studies Don Sipe is the principal trumpet of the Milwaukee Ballet Orchestra, a member of the new music group Present Music and the large brass ensemble Isthmus Brass. Eliana Kiltz, Front of House Staff In fourth grade, Jason wanted to play trumpet in the school band, but his braces cut his lips when he played, so he switched to saxophone as a compromise. In addition to working with the MYSO students, Kelly currently teaches private lessons at her home studio in Whitefish Bay, WI, and at Falls Baptist Academy and College of Ministry in Menomonee Falls, WI. 287 followers 288 connections. summers she has participated in summer music festivals Madeline Island Chamber Music Clinic and the Lousiana State University Collaborative Piano Institutes Bassoon Intensive. She has been directing orchestras and teaching music in the greater Milwaukee area since 2007. Mr. Wilkinson teaches applied percussion lessons, is assistant director of the UW-Whitewater Warhawk Marching Band, directs the UW-Whitewater Percussion Ensemble, and teaches percussion methods courses for future music educators. After teaching for eight years in Oshkosh, Carmen relocated to Florida where she played in the Treasure Coast Symphony and taught in Vero Beach. Zachary Reinardy, Lead Designer As a member of the Green Bay Symphony Orchestra (GBSO) for 20+ years, she even played Star Spangled Banner at a Green Bay Packers Game with the GBSO Brass Section. Serving as the Chief Executive Officer of Milwaukee Youth Symphony Orchestra, Inc., Linda Edelstein takes the leadership role in strategic planning, donor cultivation and fundraising, financial and managerial controls, and serves as vice president of the Milwaukee Youth Arts Center (MYAC). Her success is based on the guiding principle to first understand the business strategy and goals; and then use this information to work with leaders to develop and implement a people strategy that will help ensure they have the talent needed to be successful. Connie is passionate about helping organizations make sure they have the right people in the right roles, at the right time, and at the right cost to effectively deliver business results. Hauer also studied with Stphane Tran Ngoc, Carol Leybourn, and Catherine Walby through the Lawrence Academy of Music. MYSOs Communications Director, Michelle Hoffman, held the position of Program Coordinator for MYSO from 1991 to 2000, and returned to the organization in 2008. If you have further questions, please contact the MSO Ticket Office at or by calling 414.291.7605. The Milwaukee Symphony's cherished tradition continues! The Warner was one of eight movie theaters lining W. Wisconsin Ave. from the Milwaukee River to 6th St. Thomas Dvorak is Professor Emeritus/Director of Bands at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, where he served as Professor and Director of Bands from 1979 until his retirement in 2007. The official page of Milwaukee's world-class hometown orchestra. His principal teachers include David Bowlin, Alex Kerr, and Addison Teng. Metropolitan Symphony Orchestra Music Director Jonathan Winkle is an accomplished educator, performer, and arts administrator. Currently, Jason can be heard playing his sax locally with The North Coast Orchestra, with polka icon Steve Meisner, and of course, with the All-Star SUPERband. Prelude Wind Ensemble Director Michael R. Krofta recently retired as director of instrumental music at Oconomowoc High School. Cream City Sports Bar. He is a Past President of the Board of Directors of Milwaukees Civic Music Association who recognized Simmons as a Distinguished Professional in the Arts. Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra Revisited I n the October 1996 issue of Harmony, Michael J. Schmitz, a past president of the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra (MSO) board, shared with readers an essay on musician participation in symphony orchestra management. Since its inception in 1959, the "Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra" has consistently received critical acclaim for artistic excellence. He also received the Outstanding Educator Award from the Mequon-Thiensville School District, the MT Education Foundation Excellence in Teaching Award, and is a Herb Kohl Foundation Excellence in Teaching Kohl Fellowship recipient. His first composition was performed at a statewide conference in front of hundreds of students and teachers, receiving high praise by vote and standing ovation. Kathryn Reinardy, Vice President of Marketing & Communications Constance Aguocha, Assistant Personnel Manager Sipe earned his Bachelors and Masters degrees in music from the Eastman School of Music in Rochester, NY, where he studied trumpet with Barbara Butler. As a high school musician, he participated in Sphinx Performance Academy in the summers of 2012 to 2015, and in the WSMA High School Honors Orchestra from 2013-2016. Mon-Fri, 10:00 am 4:00 pm Kathryn Reinardy, Vice President of Marketing & Communications. He served as coordinator of the UWM Music Department Tutoring Center providing peer tutoring in all of the required freshman and sophomore music theory and piano courses. Box Office Hours: On January 27, 2014, theex-Lipiski Stradivarius was stolen from Mr. Almond in an armed robbery after a concert. Hannah Esch, Senior Education & Engagement Manager Thank you.
, Timothy Benson, Assistant Chorus Director. Join us for a unique dining experience at Milwaukee ChopHouse with Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra. Paolo Scarabel, Stage Technician and Deck Supervisor She runs her own private teaching studio for band instruments, is the Associate Camp Director and Sectionals Teacher at the UW-Whitewater Summer Band and Jazz Camps, and has served as an Executive Board Member and Performer with the Burlington Kiwanis Civic Band since 1993. Steve Pfisterer, Front of House Staff Emma Zei, Advancement Coordinator, Rebecca Whitney,Director of Education She is currently Principal horn of the Wisconsin Philharmonic, and a member of the Milwaukee Ballet Orchestra, Fox Valley Symphony Orchestra, Festival City Symphony, and Lake County Symphony Orchestra. Mr. Babbitt graduated in 1985 from the UWM with an MM degree in double bass performance. Ms. Wood is an active board member for the Suzuki Association of South Central Alaska, and is a current member of the Suzuki Association of the Americas and the Suzuki Association of Wisconsin. He mentors young musicians of all performing levels and backgrounds, and performs in nontraditional venues where classical music has a rare and unusual presence. Researched and written by Dr. Scott Corley of the University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA, the dissertation is housed in the library collection at the University of Iowa. During her down time, Joanna is a Certified Master Gardener for the SouthEastern Wisconsin Master Gardeners, volunteering at the MacCanon Brown Homeless Sanctuary Community Gardens and staffing booths at the Wisconsin State Fair Park in the Southeastern Wisconsin Master Gardner Area, Milwaukee County Zoo Ala Carte, and at the Milwaukee Realtors Home and Garden Show. The orchestra is comprised of college, high school, and middle school students and community members. In addition to continuing her private teaching studio, she is head teacher for the Greater Milwaukee El Sistema Chapter. Work by 31 local and regional artists will be on display, and for sale, at Art in the Green in the greenhouse at the Mitchell Park Domes, 524 S. Layton Blvd., from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. April 29-30 . The event is organized by BlankSpace MKE, an urban artist cooperative co-founded by Symphony Swan-Zawadi and Bridget Whitaker, with the intention of getting more attention and more money flowing . Recent highlights include performing The Music of Prince with Symphony in concert and recording the Isthmus Brass latest CD We Need a Little Christmas, Summit Records (December 2018). Ms. Edelstein has also worked as a music faculty member at UW-Whitewater, UW-Oshkosh, Wisconsin Conservatory of Music, Hartland Music Center, Yale University, and in a private studio. Ann Wood is a violinist and registered Suzuki teacher who enjoys working with students of all ages. The tympani tuning. He enjoys being part of an organization that uses music as a bridge to inspire confident, creative and collaborative young people. He finds it moving and powerful to hear many voices come together as one, and create beautiful sounds together. Thereafter he joined Claudio y la Orquesta, making his directorial debut with Salsa Power. In addition to his work as a musician, Isaiah enjoys cooking, and is an avid Milwaukee Bucks fan. Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra staff is grieving after the sudden death of leader Susan Loris Obituary Jim Higgins Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 0:04 1:41 It wasn't uncommon to get a call from. He attended Milwaukee High School of the Arts, where he was a music major and had his first paid gig playing in a string quartet for the Milwaukee County Zoo. He is currently the band director at St. Anthony in Pewaukee, St. Charles in Hartland, and Holy Apostles in New Berlin.International Chuck Roast Recipes,
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