KEN-DAVID MASUR conductor ALDO LPEZ-GAVILN. Chris Mell has been part of MYSO since 2008, starting as a drum set technique instructor and in 2012, he became the Jazz Studies Director. In 2016 and 2017, Ben was the front ensemble instructor with the Grove City High School Marching Band, which included a trip to the Rose Parade in Pasadena, California. Lauren Roznowski Hayden was named MYSOs Music Director of Sinfonia in July 2021. Cynthia Moore, Human Resources, Diversity & Inclusion Manager Michael Gauger is MYSOs Philanthropy Officer Foundations and Institutional Giving. Kelly earned a Bachelor of Music degree from New England Conservatory and an Master of Music degree from Northwestern University, and is an alum of the Civic Orchestra of Chicago. Chris was also a founding member of the UW-Whitewater Jazz Symposium that did two tours of Europe playing the North Sea Jazz Festival, the Montreux Jazz Festival and several club dates in Germany, London, and Paris. Paolo Scarabel, Stage Technician and Deck Supervisor Rick Snow, Vice President of Facilities & Building Operations William Loder, Director of Advancement She has taught violin and viola performance at Ohio State University and Florida State University while performing and organizing various groups. She earned a Bachelor of Arts in dance and participated heavily in the schools two dance companies, Veselica and Companydance, as well as the Ballroom Performance and Competition Team. Back He has a bachelors degree in mass communications-journalism and a masters degree in history, both from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. He also taught at the Fairbanks Suzuki School of Talent Education, the Anchorage Suzuki Institute, the Fairbanks Summer Arts Festival, the Alaska Cello Intensive, and founded the Fairbanks Cello Festival. While at UWM, Mrs. Michels was the Orchestra Music Librarian/Project Assistant, the Assistant to the Director of Bands, managed the UWM Brass Choir, and was the UWM Youth Wind Ensemble Program Coordinator. Funky Fresh Spring Rolls. Confectionately Yours Cafe. It truly was the best experience, and I cant wait to impart the gift of music to others.. As a musician, Michelle performs with the Concord Chamber Orchestra on flute and piccolo. Most recently, she worked as the Front Office Receptionist and Administrative Assistant at a private school in Pewaukee for 3 years before finding her way to MYSO. Lindsey Ruenger, Donor Stewardship and Engagement Manager She has been directing orchestras and teaching music in the greater Milwaukee area since 2007. Mary Pat Michels (ne Subjak) is an MYSO/MFY alumnaand played violin and viola in all of the orchestras from 1982-1991. He is the senior author of a repertoire series for school bands entitled Best Music for Beginning, for Middle School, and for High School Band.. Prelude Wind Ensemble Clarinet and Saxophone Instructor Mary Burczyk is recently retired after teaching music for 38 years in Wisconsin public schools. Sabrinas compositions have been performed by ensembles such as the Pivot Duo, Spark Collective, and the Milwaukee Youth Symphony Orchestra. 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 repertoire includes recordings with Del Bennet, the Bystanders, Alaria Taylor, Barbara Stephan, Johnny Padilla, and Keith Polvermucker. In addition, he has served as Vice President of Community Engagement for the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra. Mrs. Fellows is excited to have the opportunity, through MYSO and its many benefactors, to bring the joy and excitement of music education and performance to students who otherwise may not have the opportunity to learn to play a band instrument. The average salary for Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra employees is $40,729 per year. Ijoister is proudly in his fourth year as a Music Teacher Leader for Milwaukee Public schools. Mr. Babbitt has been an instructor with the Wisconsin Conservatory of Music since 1994 in bass, theory and music history. 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. Mr. Winkle is currently Director of the Jazz Ensemble at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. My account and performances. She currently teaches orchestra to grades 3-8 for the Oshkosh School District and maintains a private studio as a registered Suzuki teacher. In addition to his work as a musician, Isaiah enjoys cooking, and is an avid Milwaukee Bucks fan. Ijoister currently performs with the Ricky Price Ensemble and the West Allis Players. Director of Communications at Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States. In 2015, the Civic Music Association of Milwaukee named Mr. Hacker as Music Teacher of the Year and the University of Chicago recognized Mr. Hacker in 2020 through a student nomination for an Outstanding Educator Award.. Zachary Reinardy, Lead Designer As a performer, she has been a member of the Kettle Moraine Symphony, Wisconsin Philharmonic, Concord Chamber Orchestra, Madison Symphony, and Wisconsin Chamber Orchestra. 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. Eric brings more than 20 years of experience working in an executive leadership capacity at several leading non-profit organizations, including the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra, where he increased corporate giving by 25%, doubled contributions to the annual fund, and helped secure numerous seven figure gifts; the Boys and Girls Club of Greater Milwaukee, where under his leadership . At the age of 6, Manuel began his musical studies at the Latino Arts Strings Program based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Most recently, she has developed a strong and enthusiastic instrumental music program in four area Catholic Schools, including Holy Apostles in New Berlin, St. Anthony on the Lake in Pewaukee, St. Charles in Hartland, and St. Jerome School in Oconomowoc. Connie and her husband, Mike Krofta, met in MYSO when it was MFY, and her children, Ryan and Erin, played their string and brass instruments in many of the MYSO performing groups. Recently, she received her Masters of Music degree in bassoon performance from University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM) under the tutelage of Rudi Heinrich. He has also held the Concertmaster position with the Rotterdam Philharmonic with Valery Gergiev and Guest Concertmaster of theLondon Symphony Orchestrawith Kurt Masur. 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. In his free time, Ben enjoys practicing marimba, making coffee, and hanging out with his dog, Lila. After moving to Milwaukee in 2015, Rayden attended Milwaukee High School of the Arts as a music major. In addition, he has performed for many of the touring Broadway productions as part of the Marcus Center for the Performing Arts Broadway Across America series. Rosalie has performed in masterclasses with prominent bassoonists Nanci Belmont, Darrel Hale, Timothy McGovern, Frank Morelli, Leonard Hindell, Catherine Chen, Ted Soluri, and Barrick Stees. Michelle has designed publications for several non-profit organizations since 2001, and has completed coursework in digital media at the Milwaukee Institute of Art and Design. She currently has a studio in the Summit area teaching violin, viola, and beginner piano to students of all ages. Wisconsin's Leading Community Music School An Education That Lasts A Lifetime The Wisconsin Conservatory of Music is the largest non-profit music school in Wisconsin, consisting of world-renowned teachers and musicians eager to provide you or your child with the quality music education you desire. She hopes to carry down the legacy of these great teachers to her own students. In addition to her conducting role, she serves as the flute instructor for MYSOs Prelude Wind Ensemble program, is a faculty member at the Wisconsin Conservatory of Music, and instructs a small private flute studio. 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). He became the first American conductor to serve at the University of Laucestons Summer Music School in Tasmania, Australia, where he also performed as Principal Trumpet in the faculty brass quintet in 1994. Erica is currently a part of the Trinity Fellows program at Marquette University pursuing a Masters Degree in Public Service. Venue Policies: Click here for the latest information for visitors to the Bradley Symphony Center. By MPL Staff on Sep 1, 2021 12:00 AM. She also served as a violin and viola coach for Super Strings, a Suzuki-based preparatory string orchestra. 71 st Season Since 1953 THE SYMPHONY SERIES August 1-19, 2023 Door Community Auditorium - Fish Creek, WI www.musicfestival.com 920.854. . Outside philanthropy, Michael writes and edits for scholarly publications in American history and political science. Join us for a unique dining experience at Milwaukee ChopHouse with Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra. Mr. Hacker is an active musician in the state of Wisconsin and frequently performs on tuba, bass trombone, and euphonium with a wide range of ensembles. Steve Pfisterer, Front of House Staff Thomas Lindow,Vice President and Chief Financial Officer He started playing jazz in Milwaukee in 2002. 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. Simmons has toured throughout Europe, South America, and China, and led performances in Germany, the Czech Republic, Beijings Forbidden City Concert Hall, and Chicagos Orchestra Hall. While studying at Ohio State, he was awarded the prestigious Presser Foundation Scholarship. His wife, Kari Gunderson, is currently teaching Suzuki violin. She has served four terms on the Board of Directors of the League of American Orchestras Youth Orchestra Division. Anthony Andronczyk, Front of House Staff Her primary teachers were Ted Thayer, Dick Mackey, and Gail Williams. He currently serves on the Faculty at Roosevelt University in Chicago and is the Johnston Family Artist-in-Residence at the Milwaukee Youth Symphony, one of the largest youth arts programs in the United States. Throughout middle and high school, she played flute with her school band and continues to play regularly at her church. Deutsch has been a frequent guest conductor for the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestras Youth, Childrens and Family concert series. Over the last 29 years she has dedicated herself to learning everything there is to know about the administrative/clerical industry, from entry level clerical to advanced administrative positions, while earning a bachelors degree in professional communications from Alverno College. He is a graduate of the University of Colorado at Boulder and Lawrence University. * Senior staff Public Relations Consultant Grandma's Hands. Returning to MYSO as co-directors of the Prelude Wind Ensemble is coming full circle. His current projects include playing with the North Coast Orchestra, the Stomata Trio, and the Carlos Adames trio. He was featured on Buenaventura, a Grammy-nominated album by La Santa Cecilia. This week's must-see show has to go to singer-songwriter Felix Ramsey. Under her leadership and direction, the Senior Symphony has performed in Hungary, Austria, Czech Republic, China, France, Switzerland, Italy, Spain, Canada (British Columbia and Quebec) and Scotland, where the orchestra performed as part of the Festival of British Youth Orchestras and the Edinburgh Festival. Yaniv Dinur, Resident Conductor. Click here for more box office info and hours. Violinist Frank Almond held the Charles and Marie Caestecker Concertmaster Chair the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra for 25 years. Prior to his appointment at Waukesha West, he served as Associate Director of Bands at Kansas State University. She also holds an MM in Performance and Literature from the Eastman School of Music. Christina Williams,Chorus Manager, Patrick G.H. Mr. Kroftas undergraduate work was completed at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and also studied at Indiana University in Bloomington, Indiana. Mon-Fri, 10:00 am 4:00 pm 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. 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. She was the adjunct trumpet teacher and faculty brass quintet member at Youngstown State University in Ohio. Ms. Roznowski received her Master of Music degree from Northwestern University and is a graduate of Lawrence University where she received her Bachelor of Music degree, graduating summa cum laude, majoring in music education and viola performance. Music director. She is a National Board-Certified Teacher in Instrumental Music. His 37 years teaching public and private schools included teaching in Wisconsin and Ohio. Her career has focused on financial management, budgeting, analytics, and process streamlining for businesses and clients around the world. Neil is sought after as a sideman and also leads his own quartet. Born outside Washington, D.C., Mr. Simmons training included participation at the Interlochen Center for the Arts, the Eastern Music Festival, and lessons at the Tanglewood Music Center. Carmen Kitts attended UW-Oshkosh as a Music Education/Performance Major. 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. Professor Dvorak is the author of many articles concerning repertoire, composers and conducting. From the age of 9 to 20, Sydney played the clarinet with her schools wind ensemble, both in grade school and university. She also served as a violin and viola coach for Super Strings, a Suzuki-based preparatory string orchestra. While she is not a musician, the performing arts have always been an integral part of her life and growing up she studied ballet, traditional Irish dance, and theatre. He has also played in symphony and pit orchestras across the state and has been hired for private events throughout Wisconsin as a soloist and as a member of various groups. Tobie L. Wilkinson has been Senior Lecturer of Music/Percussion at UW-Whitewater since 2002. Growing up in the Milwaukee area in the 1980s, Mr. Emanuelson participated in the MYSO program (then MFY), starting in sixth grade as a violinist and string bassist. While in Alaska, Ms. Wood was a member of the Fairbanks Symphony Orchestra, with whom she traveled internationally, as well as the Anchorage Civic Orchestra and other local ensembles. Welcome since 2005. She performs with the Lakeshore Symphonic Band and teaches private lessons. James Burmeister recently retired as Assistant Dean of the UW-Milwaukee (UWM) Peck School of the Arts and Senior Lecturer in Music Theory. Manuels musical tastes are diverse, and he is passionate about continuing to explore various genres of Latin music, including Mariachi, Latin Jazz, Tango, and classical music written by Latin American composers as part of his future professional career. Tristan Wallace, Technical Manager and Live Audio Supervisor Read the latest stories in our digital magazine. Originally from Texas, she received her Bachelor of Arts degree in international studies with a focus on women and gender. She has led masterclasses in both the United States and in Chile, where she was a guest artist for the international Pealoln Flute Festival. Mark Niehaus, President & Executive Director, Michael and Jeanne Schmitz Chair. Prelude Wind Ensemble Director Michael R. Krofta recently retired as director of instrumental music at Oconomowoc High School. She serves as the Music Director of UWMs University Community Orchestra, an ensemble of over 120 musicians ranging in age from 12 to 100. As well as playing jazz Neil uses his talent in the world of Modern Dance. summers she has participated in summer music festivals Madeline Island Chamber Music Clinic and the Lousiana State University Collaborative Piano Institutes Bassoon Intensive. Senior Symphony Orchestra Manager Lisa Werner is a trombonist who also performs publicly on flute, clarinet, saxophone, trumpet, horn, baritone, tuba, and percussion in various community groups. He studied violin with Oswald Lehnert, Pasquale Laurino, and Patricia Anders. Ensembles under his direction have performed at three WMEA State Music Conferences, eight National Band Association Wisconsin State Conventions, and four NFL half-time shows for the Green Bay Packers and the Minnesota Vikings. He also plays with Camerata Milwaukee, and with the Sheboygan Symphony Orchestra as principal second violin. Jason attended UW-Whitewater, where he received his bachelors degree in saxophone performance under the tutelage of Maynard Ferguson alum Steve Wiest, who is currently professor of jazz at North Texas University. He has worked extensively throughout the Midwest as a professional bassist and educator. All Rights Reserved. After completing her two-years in full-time volunteer service, she worked in the Office of Alumni Relations at Holy Cross in Worcester, MA. Previously, Ms. Edelstein held numerous positions at the United Performing Arts Fund from 2005-2012, culminating in Chief Operating Officer. Promo codes apply to single ticket orders only and are not valid on gift certificates or ticket packages. Rosalie is currently an instructor in multiple woodwind instruments at White House of Music and Milwaukee Public Schools where she teaches bassoon, clarinet, alto saxophone, and flute to students aged 10-60.
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