Welcome Mr. Simmons has served on the Education and Community Engagement Committee of the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra. She has also taught in several public and private schools districts in the Greater Milwaukee area. Community outreach and giving back to the Milwaukee community are also at the heart of Frank Almonds artistic priorities. She was the adjunct trumpet teacher and faculty brass quintet member at Youngstown State University in Ohio. He has served as the First Violin Section Coach for the WSMA All-State Honors Orchestra. Thomas Lindow,Vice President and Chief Financial Officer He has performed professionally with the Ringling Brothers Barnum and Bailey Circus, the Temptations, the Manhattan Transfer, Ice Capades Show, the Rodeo Circus Show, and toured with the Lawrence Welk All Stars and the Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra. He takes pride in having developed over the years a distinctive and personal identity shaped by his musical and artistic exploration. Schley, Director of Event Services From there, she has spent the last eight years working with the metal sculpture community, ranging from restorative bronze sculpture work, to learning the ins and outs of chemical patina application. Be first to know about our concerts, special sales and MSO newssign up for our e-newsletter. Please enter your promo code in the box below and click the Apply Promo Code button. Previously, Lyda was the director of the community music schools for the University of Wisconsin-Madison and at the University of Memphis (TN) where she provided teacher training, lessons for students of all ages, and other music classes in theory, appreciation, and history. Manuel continued his education at Marquette University High School studying violin with Jerome Franke, former Concertmaster Emeritus of the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra. Orchestral experience includes the Milwaukee Symphony, the Milwaukee Ballet Orchestra, and guest concertmaster positions with a number of orchestras throughout the Midwest. Connie Kling currently serves as MYSOs HR Director in partnership with Lauber Business Partners. As a percussionist he was involved in NIUs Latin Jazz Band, where he played various percussion instruments, and arranged for the band. Visit PayScale to research Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra salaries, bonuses, reviews, benefits, and more! In his free time, Ben enjoys practicing marimba, making coffee, and hanging out with his dog, Lila. Throughout middle and high school, she played flute with her school band and continues to play regularly at her church. At this time, he is eagerly working on his newest project with a unique twist in salsa called DCalleSon. 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. Our organization wouldn't be what it is without the strategic direction provided by our amazing board of directors. Admittedly, we're being a little self-serving with the pick considering he's playing the stage at our Walker's Point . He Is assistant conductor and principal tubist with the Milwaukee Philharmonic. Marcella Morrow, Director of Marketing Frank Almond writes an online column, as he admits, instead of practicing. Nondivisioffers his thoughts, hopes and expectations for the present and future of classical music and other topics. As a student at the University of South Carolina, Sabrina developed a program entitled Find Your Beat, a recycled instrumental music education program for under-resourced children. He studied violin with Oswald Lehnert, Pasquale Laurino, and Patricia Anders. 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 . She attributes much of her success to the fact that she isnt a traditional HR professional. His educational background includes a Bachelors degree in Music Education from The Ohio State University and a Masters degree in Conducting from the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music, where he served as a Graduate Conducting Associate. 287 followers 288 connections. If you have further questions, please contact the MSO Ticket Office at or by calling 414.291.7605. 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. In the 1990s, Tony got involved in a new genre of music, Pop Rock, with award winners Sister Moon with whom he made a music video, recorded and toured. She believes it was the performing arts that shaped her into the person she is today, and she cant wait to share that with the staff and students at MYSO! While in Germany she played in the Friedrichshafen Symphony Orchestra and took private lessons from Concertmaster Pawel Zalejski of the Symohoieorchester Vorarlberg in Austria. Funky Fresh Spring Rolls. Marketing Manager Erica Mendoza is a proud first-generation Latina raised in Framingham, Massachusetts. Bret Dorhout, Vice President of Artistic Planning. Frank was also featured at Lincoln Center on The Moth Radio Hour,the critically acclaimed story-telling program heard on Public Radio stations nationwide. Originally from Minnesota, she moved to Wisconsin following her graduation from St. Olaf College. Since its inception in 1959, the "Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra" has consistently received critical acclaim for artistic excellence. She earned degrees in Violin and Viola Performance and her Music Education Certification at UW-Milwaukee (UWM). What an honor it is to have this moment to work with each of these young, creative, and eager students. The Client Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra, Bradley Symphony Center. She graduated summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Music degree in violin performance from West Virginia University and received a Master of Music with honors from the University of Colorado in performance and pedagogy. She hopes to carry down the legacy of these great teachers to her own students. As MYSOs Philanthropy Coordinator, Joanna Beamon is responsible for database management, and assists the development department. Mr. Winkle is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Peck School of the Arts and Carthage College. Manuel Landin Lopez was born in Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico. Mrs. Michels is also an active free-lance musician and teacher in Southeastern Wisconsin. In 2012, she led the Senior Symphony on a ten-day tour of Vienna and Prague where they were chosen to perform on the Gala Winners Concert as part of the 2012 Summa Cum Laude International Youth Music Festival. 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. In 2018, Ms. Zakutansky was awarded the Student Exemplary Service Award, the highest award given to a student, at the National ASTA convention. She plays violin and viola and enjoys experimenting on her electric violin and string bass in various impromptu groups. Paolo Scarabel, Stage Technician and Deck Supervisor Cait Manning joined MYSO in August 2019. His former conducting students now hold prominent positions in our nations middle and high schools, college and professional conducting positions, with youth orchestras and with the United States Service Bands. Lynn Trinkl is a cum laude graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Madison with a BM degree in Applied Viola. At CU, Mr. Emanuelson was a Suzuki Pedagogy student of William Starr and studied Baroque performance practices with Elizabeth Farr, performing in the CU Early Music Ensemble. 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. She sums up her educational philosophy as passionately pursuing teaching music as a vehicle to teaching the whole child, an approach embraced wholeheartedly at MYSO. In addition to his work as a musician, Isaiah enjoys cooking, and is an avid Milwaukee Bucks fan. She is currently the Director of Orchestras at Longfellow Middle School in Wauwatosa, WI. While at Akron, Connie performed with the University of Akron Faculty Brass Quintet and area professional orchestras. He is also active as a jazz performer, having worked with Chuck Hedges, David Hazeltine and Manty Ellis. 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. The brass breathing deeply. She performs with the Lakeshore Symphonic Band and teaches private lessons. Active as an orchestral violinist and violist, Mr. Emanuelson has performed with the Milwaukee Symphony and is a frequent member of the Kenosha and Festival City Symphony Orchestras. Lisa Klimczak, House Manager Passionate about the achievement of excellence through musical performance, Mr. Duffy served on the board of directors of the National Band Association Wisconsin Chapter, was the NBA Wisconsin All-State Band Coordinator, and served as percussion section coach of the Wisconsin School Music Association State Honors Band and Orchestra. 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. 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. His latest is the Jeno Somlai Sextet, a Latin jazz group heavily influenced by a variety of styles in the Afro-Cuban/Latin genres. Rosalie has performed with groups such as the Racine Symphony Orchestra, Sheboygan Symphony Orchestra, and Cardinal Stritch Orchestra. The grueling schedule led him to yearn for an environment where he could focus his methods on students who were interested in jazz. She graduated from the College of the Holy Cross in 2018 with a double major in Anthropology and Italian. Published April 26, 2023 at 11:29 AM CDT. She currently has a studio in the Summit area teaching violin, viola, and beginner piano to students of all ages. Milwaukee, WI 53203. 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. Hannah Esch, Senior Education & Engagement Manager Mr. Fitzpatrick earned his degrees from Indiana University Bloomington and the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. She loves playing upright bass, and sharing her love of music with other students. Earlier, he worked for 20 years as a copy editor at the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel and The Milwaukee Journal. Mikes goal is to give every child the opportunity to excel in musicand experience the joy of music as a form of expression as he has. Soon after, he began arranging, composing, recording, and producing his own music. He is thrilled and honored to be a part of the conducting faculty of MYSO and is excited to share his knowledge of and passion for orchestra music with the talented student musicians of the Metropolitan Symphony. In 2008, she returned to the MYSO staff as the Orchestra Director for the Progressions Program. Also in that same year Neil began teaching private lessons to aspiring guitarists at all levels. Since first playing professionally at the age of 13, Jeno has worked with a variety of musicians and now spearheads his own projects. Previously, Ms. Edelstein held numerous positions at the United Performing Arts Fund from 2005-2012, culminating in Chief Operating Officer. Monica Meyer, Vice President of Advancement Constance Aguocha, Assistant Personnel Manager MYSOs Communications Director, Michelle Hoffman, held the position of Program Coordinator for MYSO from 1991 to 2000, and returned to the organization in 2008. Cheryl Frazes Hill, Chorus Director, Margaret Hawkins Chorus Director Chair. The groups first CD was released in 2004. She maintains a private violin and viola studio and was previously an instructor in the Waukesha Symphonys Success Through Music Program. 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. He has taught trumpet at Carroll University and Carthage College, and led masterclasses at the University of DePaul, University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, and the Eastman School of Music. He has also held the Concertmaster position with the Rotterdam Philharmonic with Valery Gergiev and Guest Concertmaster of theLondon Symphony Orchestrawith Kurt Masur. He received degrees in music education and music performance from The Ohio State University in 2016 and 2017, respectively. Besides singing and music in general, Marna loves to spend time reading, traveling, and working on her writing portfolio. 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. After completing her two-years in full-time volunteer service, she worked in the Office of Alumni Relations at Holy Cross in Worcester, MA. Prior to her work at UPAF, Ms. Edelstein was the Executive Director of the Waukesha Symphony Orchestra (now Wisconsin Philharmonic) for seven years, at which she created the organizations Success Through Music program engaging children from diverse backgrounds to discover their potential through music education. Sabrina was the first to receive the Master of Music and Community Partnership degree at the University of South Carolina. While studying at Ohio State, he was awarded the prestigious Presser Foundation Scholarship. Other honors include winning the Indianapolis Matine Musicale Collegiate Competition in 2013, which resulted in a performance at the Indiana Landmarks Center with pianist David Keep. Peter is a member of YPO (Young Presidents' Organization), and the Greater Milwaukee Committee. Additionally, she was a graduate teaching assistant at UWM, where she taught bassoon methods and undergraduate lessons. 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. Restoration was the first task. Watch for Jasons new jazz quintet to make a splash on the local scene in the near future. Paul performs in various groups around the Milwaukee area. James Burmeister recently retired as Assistant Dean of the UW-Milwaukee (UWM) Peck School of the Arts and Senior Lecturer in Music Theory. Lyda began playing the violin at the age of four, learning the Suzuki method which had just arrived in the United States. Mr. Kroftas undergraduate work was completed at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and also studied at Indiana University in Bloomington, Indiana. Here is a chronological list of Milwaukee Symphony classical concerts during the 2023-'24 season; all programs and soloists are subject to change. Lynn has also performed with several local groups, including the Milwaukee Ballet Orchestra, the Wisconsin Philharmonic and the Wisconsin Chamber Orchestra. MYSO Scholars Cello Instructor Aidan Hogan is currently studying cello performance in Milwaukee Wisconsin. Rise and Grind Cafe. All Rights Reserved. Slide 2 Jun 25 Sun Out of the Blue Slide 3 Oct 6 Fri Bluey's Big Play Slide 4. 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. Rayden is very excited to begin his first year of teaching as Progressions Cello Instructor. She believes that by being empathetic and compassionate, she can not only build strong, well-rounded musicians, but kind humans too. He also serves on the board of directors of Jewish Family Services Housing. He leads his own band, Caribbean Eclipse, and continues to freelance on steel pan and percussion. He was formerly Music Director and Conductor for the Carthage College Orchestra and has taught conducting, music education courses, and applied brass at UW-Milwaukee, UW-Parkside, Carroll University, and Carthage College. 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. 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. Mr. Duffys performance groups have received critical acclaim at regional and national events since 1985. 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. Mr. Babbitt has been an instructor with the Wisconsin Conservatory of Music since 1994 in bass, theory and music history. Originally from Texas, she received her Bachelor of Arts degree in international studies with a focus on women and gender. 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. In 2015, Paul took first place in the UW-Milwaukee Concerto Competition, playing Tzigane by Ravel. Previously, Rosalie served as an Americorps Artistyear Teaching Fellow in the Roaring Fork Valley. 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. She serves as the Music Director of UWMs University Community Orchestra, an ensemble of over 120 musicians ranging in age from 12 to 100. 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. In addition, she has worked with the Sewanee Music Festival (TN), Sheboygan Symphony, Aurora Universitys Music by the Lake Opera Theater, Womens Philharmonic (CA), Plymouth (MI) Symphony, Dayton Philharmonic, Charleston (SC) Symphony, Nebraska Sinfonia, Monroe (LA) Symphony, South Dakota Symphony, and the all-state orchestras of Massachusetts, Kansas, Missouri, Washington, Minnesota, Montana, Delaware, Maine and most recently, New York, as well as numerous district festivals throughout the country. Theater work includes the Milwaukee Repertory Theaters Twelfth Night and Anna Karenina. Mr. Fitzpatrick currently performs on a 2017 William Whedbee cello. Chamber music credits include the Chicago Symphony Orchestra Brass Ensemble, the Chicago Brass Quintet, Fulcrum Point New Music Ensemble, the UW-Milwaukee Faculty Brass Quintet, and the Summit Brass. 212 West Wisconsin Avenue In addition to continuing her private teaching studio, she is head teacher for the Greater Milwaukee El Sistema Chapter. He is a frequent adjudicator/clinician and performs as a free-lance percussionist. Because the symphony center is a former. In addition to her work as a music educator and performer, Connie is very active in her small Presbyterian church as the choir director and mission council chair. 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 joined MYSO in October 2021 after 11 years as a grant writer for community health and hospital programs for Ascension Wisconsin Foundations.
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