Hiking, biking, swimming, running and eating, are all things they both enjoy. His most recent series of recordings, A Violins Life, chronicles the extraordinary history and lineage of his current violin, the 1715LipiskiStradivarius. Mrs. Michels is also an active free-lance musician and teacher in Southeastern Wisconsin. 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. Website. Ken-David Masur, Music Director, Polly and Bill Van Dyke Music Director Chair. The series, perfect for families and children, will feature three iconic films - "Star Wars: The Force Awakens," Marvel Studios' "Black Panther" and "Jaws.". He finds it moving and powerful to hear many voices come together as one, and create beautiful sounds together. Emma Zei, Advancement Coordinator, Rebecca Whitney,Director of Education They will play 95 concerts in the 2305-seat hall this season, but will also give 45 performances in other venues. She volunteers her time on the boards for the Elmbrook Rotary Club (President 2017-18), Youth Orchestra Division of the League of American Orchestras (Secretary), Frankly Music (Governance Chair), and the Association of Wisconsin Symphony Orchestras. 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. More information about Frankly Music,A Violins Lifeand theLipiskiStradivarius is available at frankalmond.com. He also attended graduate school in history and political science at UW-Madison and the University of Michigan. In both, you need a message, something you really want to say that tells why you exist, what you do and how you do it differently. In 2019, she retired from Northwestern Mutual. He has been an active member of the National Association for Music Education (NAfME), served on the board for the Alaska Music Educators Association (AMEA), and been a regular presenter at various state Music Education conferences. Theater work includes the Milwaukee Repertory Theaters Twelfth Night and Anna Karenina. Funky Fresh Spring Rolls. Music truly is the universal language! 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. In Milwaukee she has played with the Milwaukee Symphony, Skylight Opera Orchestra, Ensemble Musical Offering, Bel Canto Chorus and Orchestra and is currently principal cello of the Milwaukee Ballet Orchestra. He studied music education at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, with additional work at Northwestern University and the University of Minnesota. Ms. Deutsch is actively involved with high school-age musicians throughout the country and is in frequent demand as a guest conductor, clinician and adjudicator. As advisor for the UWM Delta Eta Chapter of the Delta Omicron International Music Fraternity, Jim was instrumental in the chapters numerous awards for excellence and scholarship. Ms. Chang received her Bachelor of Music in Music Education degree at the UW-Madison and is certified to teach instrumental music. He is has been an accompanist for the UWM dance dept. He earned his Bachelor of Music degree from the Cleveland Institute of Music, and a Master of Music degree from Michigan State University, where he studied on a full graduate fellowship. Michael Stebbins, Front of House Staff 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. Brennan Martinez, Front of House Staff 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. She was honored to be chosen to perform in the International Orchestra with students from all over the world. 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. Al Bartosik,Box Office Manager Mr. Hacker is a member of the National Association for Music Education, Phi Beta Mu Wisconsin, and the Association of American Educators. Cait Manning joined MYSO in August 2019. In her free time Lillian loves reading, Sci-Fi movies, hiking, and walking her dog, Oscar. The Milwaukee Symphony's cherished tradition continues! Solo concerts have brought Mr. Hauer to the countries of Germany, Greece, France, the Czech Republic, and the Philippines. About | Attendance | Careers | Contact | Donate | Sitemap. Marie Holtyn, Box Office Supervisor Prelude Wind Ensemble Clarinet and Saxophone Instructor Mary Burczyk is recently retired after teaching music for 38 years in Wisconsin public schools. Mr. Hauer is a native of Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, and performs with the Peninsula Music Festival each summer. 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. His past duties include conductor of the nationally-acclaimed Oconomowoc High School Wind Symphony, as well as director of the Concert Band, Jazz Ensembles, and Jazz Combo. 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. Anne Sempos, Front of House Staff On January 27, 2014, theex-Lipiski Stradivarius was stolen from Mr. Almond in an armed robbery after a concert. 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 Is assistant conductor and principal tubist with the Milwaukee Philharmonic. Then you have to create processes for saying and doing these things. As well as playing jazz Neil uses his talent in the world of Modern Dance. She believes that by being empathetic and compassionate, she can not only build strong, well-rounded musicians, but kind humans too. Office Manager Sydney Goodman joined the MYSO team in October 2021. Mrs. Michels is also the manager and founder of the Lakeside Strings, which performs chamber music at special events throughout Wisconsin and Illinois. Mary Pat Michels (ne Subjak) is an MYSO/MFY alumnaand played violin and viola in all of the orchestras from 1982-1991. Mr. Simmons has served on the Education and Community Engagement Committee of the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra. Anthony Andronczyk, Front of House Staff Welcome She currently lives in Oconomowoc with her husband and two beautiful rescue dogs, a greyhound and a Bernese mountain dog mix. Join us for a unique dining experience at Milwaukee ChopHouse with Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra. He is on the board of the Palm Springs International Film Festival and the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra. It truly was the best experience, and I cant wait to impart the gift of music to others.. 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. Since first playing professionally at the age of 13, Jeno has worked with a variety of musicians and now spearheads his own projects. In 2008, she returned to the MYSO staff as the Orchestra Director for the Progressions Program. 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. Under Mr. Kroftas direction, the Oconomowoc Wind Symphony has performed numerous times at the Bands of America/Music For All National Concert Band Festival. Peter is a member of YPO (Young Presidents' Organization), and the Greater Milwaukee Committee. The Enchanting Tale for All Ages - Tickets Go On Sale Friday Apr 28. His repertoire includes recordings with Del Bennet, the Bystanders, Alaria Taylor, Barbara Stephan, Johnny Padilla, and Keith Polvermucker. Manuel continued his education at Marquette University High School studying violin with Jerome Franke, former Concertmaster Emeritus of the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra. Oct 12 Thu Cinderella Ballet Slide 0 May 7 Sun Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra Slide 1 May 20 Sat PAW Patrol Live! William Loder, Director of Advancement She studied viola and orchestral conducting with Matthew Michelic, Dr. David Becker, and Dr. Robert Hasty. In addition to continuing her private teaching studio, she is head teacher for the Greater Milwaukee El Sistema Chapter. As a student she was invited to participate in the Casals Festival in Puerto Rico with Alexander Schneiders NY String Orchestra and additionally has been a fellow at the Oberlin Baroque Institute, the International Baroque Institute at Longy and the Bach Aria Festival in New York. Marcella Morrow, Director of Marketing Published April 26, 2023 at 11:29 AM CDT. She earned degrees in Violin and Viola Performance and her Music Education Certification at UW-Milwaukee (UWM). While at Carthage, she held a position as a student assistant in the administrative offices of the music department and served a music librarian for the choral ensembles and a student coordinator during audition times through the school year. Rayden graduated from Milwaukee High School of the Arts and The Cello Institute of Milwaukee in 2018. Together with the Managing Director of First Stage, she provides administrative leadership for MYAC, including but not limited to budget, fundraising, personnel, security, scheduling, and public relations, and serves on the MYAC Board of Directors. Adam Cohen,Patron Systems Manager From 1991-2000, Mrs. Michels coached various MYSO orchestras and chamber ensembles and served as an administrative assistant. His wife, Kari Gunderson, is currently teaching Suzuki violin. Emily Wacker Schultz, Artist Duty Assistant Since 1997, she has taught in the School District of West Allis-West Milwaukee (WAWM) and is currently the Orchestra Director at Frank Lloyd Wright and Lane Intermediate Schools, Director of the WAWM Shining Strings and is the Music Coordinator for the district where she oversees the music programs of 24 teachers in 17 schools. He is currently the band director at St. Anthony in Pewaukee, St. Charles in Hartland, and Holy Apostles in New Berlin. 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. Ijoister Harris is MYSOs String Orchestra Central Music Director and Prelude Orchestra Coach. Jack Waeltz, Front of House Staff He also served as a jazz clinician at UWWs jazz camp for five years. He was a member of the East Side Jazz Orchestra in Dallas-Fort Worth, Director of the Starliner Big Band, and performed regularly with the Albuquerque Jazz Orchestra. Their dynamic mix of old-time music, original songs, and family folk music has appealed to children and adults, giving everyone a chance to actively participate.<br/><br/>Fox and Branch recordings have won five Parent's Choice recommended awards . Yaniv Dinur conducts the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra and pianist Joyce Yang in concerts May 5 and 6 at Bradley Symphony Center, 212 W. Wisconsin Ave. For tickets, visit mso.org or call . Prior to coming to MSYO, he spent over 20 years in consumer marketing in retail banking, at both large and small institutions. He performs across many genres, including classical, jazz, rock and Broadway. She graduated Magna Cum Laude from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater in 2018 with a Bachelor of Music Education degree with an instrumental emphasis. 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. Her career has focused on financial management, budgeting, analytics, and process streamlining for businesses and clients around the world. Immediately following graduation, Erica served as a college counselor for two years under the Full-Time Volunteer Program at Cristo Rey New York High School (CRNYHS). Find out more about volunteer opportunities with the Milwaukee Symphony and Forte. He started playing jazz in Milwaukee in 2002. Ashley Patin, Front of House Staff She received her music education certification from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, and has also studied at the Aspen Music Festival. He currently freelances as a percussionist and instructor in the southeast Wisconsin area. In July 2014, he was honored with the Austin Harding outstanding achievement award for his contributions in the development of American school bands at the 60th annual convention of the American School Band Directors Association (ASBDA). Mr. Winkle is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Peck School of the Arts and Carthage College. 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 formal training began on the trombone while in middle school and he picked up the guitar and bass shortly thereafter. Learning and understanding music is a life long skill that can bring joy and beauty to ones life. Confectionately Yours Cafe. Maggie Seer, Director of Institutional Giving Looking back, she considers some of her fondest memories to be related to MYSO, especially those involving the 1997 MYSO tour of Spain and Italy. * Senior staff Public Relations Consultant Back As a soloist, Ms. Hofman has performed Mozarts First Horn Concerto, Mozarts Sinfonia Concertante for Four Winds, Strauss First Horn Concerto, and Brittens Serenadefor Tenor, Horn, and Strings. The MSO set a fund-raising goal of $120 million (later raised to $139 million) and got to work. She attributes much of her success to the fact that she isnt a traditional HR professional.
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