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Additionally, Rosalie holds a There she worked at Carbondale Middle School and Roaring Fork High School with their band programs. 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. In addition to having performed regularly as a substitute/extra musician with the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra and Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra, he performed with Present Music for 20 years, and has held tenor trombone and bass trombone positions with the Milwaukee Ballet Orchestra, Breckenridge Chamber Orchestra, Waco Symphony Orchestra, Los Colinas-Garland Symphony Orchestra, East Texas Symphony Orchestra, Waukesha Symphony Orchestra, Music Under the Stars, Kenosha Symphony Orchestra, Racine Symphony Orchestra, and Manitowoc Symphony Orchestra. Currently, he holds the position of Principal Timpanist with the Racine Symphony Orchestra and serves as the President for the Wisconsin Chapter of the Percussive Arts Society. 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. Prior to his work in Oconomowoc, Mr. Krofta was the Marching Band Director at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio, as well as Director of Bands at River Valley High School in Spring Green. Krista Hettinger, Individual Giving Manager www .mso .org. 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. Connie is thrilled to help MYSO realize its vision to nurture, challenge, and inspire young people through music. While at Akron, Connie performed with the University of Akron Faculty Brass Quintet and area professional orchestras. Constance Aguocha, Assistant Personnel Manager If you have further questions, please contact the MSO Ticket Office at or by calling 414.291.7605. Ijoister is proudly in his fourth year as a Music Teacher Leader for Milwaukee Public schools. Ijoister was a co-pilot teacher that helped develop the World Drumming Curriculum being used around the world in conjunction with Dr. Will Schmidt, Remo, and UW-Milwaukee. Marna Bestul holds a Bachelors degree in English and Creative Writing and a minor in Music from Carthage College, Kenosha, WI. Kathryn Hausman, Individual Giving Manager He currently maintains an active Suzuki cello studio in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Since first playing professionally at the age of 13, Jeno has worked with a variety of musicians and now spearheads his own projects. Published April 26, 2023 at 11:29 AM CDT. His extensive recording discography includes a wide range of repertoire on various labels that have garnered multiple Grammy nominations. Prelude Wind Ensemble Bassoon Instructor Rosalie Avery is a freelance bassoonist and music educator located in the greater Milwaukee area. He Is assistant conductor and principal tubist with the Milwaukee Philharmonic. * Senior staff Public Relations Consultant 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. Bachelor of Arts degree from UWM where she studied with Beth Giacobassi. 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. Hes also performed with The Temptations and The Dorsey Brothers Band. He enjoys being part of an organization that uses music as a bridge to inspire confident, creative and collaborative young people. He studied violin with Oswald Lehnert, Pasquale Laurino, and Patricia Anders. Kelsey Padron, Artistic Coordinator Mr. Babbitt has been an instructor with the Wisconsin Conservatory of Music since 1994 in bass, theory and music history. Rick Snow, Vice President of Facilities & Building Operations Davis is honored and excited to be a part of the Jazz Studies Program at MYSO. 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. By MPL Staff on Sep 1, 2021 12:00 AM. David Jensen, Marketing & Communications Coordinator Monica Meyer, Vice President of Advancement 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. 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 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. 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. She loves playing upright bass, and sharing her love of music with other students. 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. Kerry Tomaszewski, Communications Manager, Luther Gray, Director of Ticket Operations & Group Sales Ken-David Masur, Music Director, Polly and Bill Van Dyke Music Director Chair. An active free-lancer, she plays viola and violin for the Milwaukee Ballet Orchestra, Bel Canto, Kenosha Symphony Orchestra, Bach Chamber Choir and Orchestra, the Festival City Symphony, Gabriels Horns, and Les Artistes. 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. She has lived and worked overseas and has managed teams across many cultures. 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). 2022 Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra. Throughout middle and high school, she played flute with her school band and continues to play regularly at her church. She is a member of the Milwaukee Philharmonic Orchestra and the Cosmo Reed Quintet. 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. He has also served on the faculty of the Wind and Percussion Institute at Carroll University in Waukesha, WI. Thomas Lindow, Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. Also in that same year Neil began teaching private lessons to aspiring guitarists at all levels. At the age of 6, Manuel began his musical studies at the Latino Arts Strings Program based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. 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. Back Rayden is very excited to begin his first year of teaching as Progressions Cello Instructor. Professor Dvorak has had a very distinguished career, appearing as a conductor/guest lecturer in 29 states as well as Canada, Europe, Japan and Australia. After receiving his BM degree in Percussion, he went on to receive his MM from Arizona State University, where he served as Director of the ASU Pan Devils Steel Band. Tobie L. Wilkinson has been Senior Lecturer of Music/Percussion at UW-Whitewater since 2002. 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. At 17, Frank Almond was one of the youngest prizewinners in the history of the Nicolo Paganini Competition in Genoa, Italy, and five years later was one of two American prizewinners at the Eighth International Tchaikovsky Competition in Moscow, which was documented in an award-winning PBS film. Courtney Buvid, Education Coordinator, Cathy OLoughlin, Controller 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. 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. 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. Adam Cohen,Patron Systems Manager As a founding member of the 414 Quartet, he performs with his MSO colleagues in venues across southeast Wisconsin. Please enter your promo code in the box below and click the Apply Promo Code button. Zachary Reinardy, Lead Designer Hauer also studied with Stphane Tran Ngoc, Carol Leybourn, and Catherine Walby through the Lawrence Academy of Music. 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. 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. 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. Mr. Winkle currently serves on the Board of Directors for the Association of Wisconsin Symphony Orchestras and the Civic Music Association of Milwaukee. 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. Click here for more box office info and hours. 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. She also loves to travel to her hometown of Wausau, Wisconsin, to visit family and spend some time outside in the countryside. One of those helpful weeks starts today: Milwaukee Black Restaurant Week, which is back for the eighth time and runs through Sunday, April 30. 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. Originally from Minnesota, she moved to Wisconsin following her graduation from St. Olaf College. Daniel Duffy has enjoyed serving as Music Director of MYSOs Philharmonia since 2014, and joined the MYSO administrative team as Artistic Administrator in 2020. Sabrina was the first to receive the Master of Music and Community Partnership degree at the University of South Carolina. 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 also active as a jazz performer, having worked with Chuck Hedges, David Hazeltine and Manty Ellis. Most recently, he was the principal cellist of the Fairbanks Symphony Orchestra and a member of the Alaska Trio, which performed with pianists at the 2017 Yamaha International E-Piano Competition. His wife, Kari Gunderson, is currently teaching Suzuki violin. Ky Catlett, Front of House Staff She has performed with the Akron Symphony, Canton Symphony, Manchester Symphony, Cleveland Ballet Orchestra, and Cleveland Womens Orchestra. Schley, Director of Event Services Because the symphony center is a former. Outside of the music world, Sabrina is an avid photographer, a self-identified foodie, sports fan, and dog mom. As a performer, she has been a member of the Kettle Moraine Symphony, Wisconsin Philharmonic, Concord Chamber Orchestra, Madison Symphony, and Wisconsin Chamber Orchestra. 90 minutes before all performances Prelude Wind Ensemble Director Michael R. Krofta recently retired as director of instrumental music at Oconomowoc High School. FREE Show! A student of Karen Tuttle, Lynne Ramsey, and Jeff Irvine, Ms. Kochs teaching philosophy and curriculum focuses on a relaxed and confident approach to playing string instruments. Hiking, biking, swimming, running and eating, are all things they both enjoy. In addition to being the music librarian at MYSO, Paul also works at Hal Leonard as an assistant classical music editor. 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.. Junior's Smoked BBQ. Paul performs in various groups around the Milwaukee area. Listen to MSO performances from our streaming radio series. He leads his own band, Caribbean Eclipse, and continues to freelance on steel pan and percussion. 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. He is an alumnus of MYSO/MFY (Music For Youth) and Wisconsin Youth Symphony Orchestra. Violinist Frank Almond held the Charles and Marie Caestecker Concertmaster Chair the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra for 25 years. Watch for Jasons new jazz quintet to make a splash on the local scene in the near future. During the summers, she performs and teaches at Eastern Music Festival in Greensboro, NC. Mrs. Michels is also the manager and founder of the Lakeside Strings, which performs chamber music at special events throughout Wisconsin and Illinois. 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. With the musicians of the orchestra, MYSO Artistic and Music Director Carter Simmons is grateful to bring music to our wonderful community where he also serves as Music Director of the Festival City Symphony. He now has his first EP produced and streaming everywhere. Those on the board are community members who are deeply engaged in helping guide our organization to help our members grow through music. Previous Next. Ann Wood is a violinist and registered Suzuki teacher who enjoys working with students of all ages. Prelude Wind Ensemble Clarinet and Saxophone Instructor Mary Burczyk is recently retired after teaching music for 38 years in Wisconsin public schools. Milwaukee, WI 53203. Chris has been performing and teaching drums for more than three decades and has taught students ranging in age from 3 to 70 in a wide variety of percussion and drum set styles. 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. The Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra (MSO) is an American symphony orchestra based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Her students have ranged from beginning to advanced college levels, ages 7 through adult. 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. The Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra, Bradley Symphony Center (MSO) has been captivating audiences through acclaimed musical performances and inclusive education since 1959. Since August 2011, she has lived with her two children in Waukesha. 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. Mr. Kroftas undergraduate work was completed at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and also studied at Indiana University in Bloomington, Indiana. A new season is waiting in the wings, and with it, the rush of renewal that only symphonic music . His repertoire includes recordings with Del Bennet, the Bystanders, Alaria Taylor, Barbara Stephan, Johnny Padilla, and Keith Polvermucker. 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. 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. 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. Versed in both orchestral and choral repertoire, she was Music Director of the Long Island Singers Society and, in Milwaukee, has guest conducted The Master Singers, Bel Canto Chorus, Milwaukee Choristers, Lawrence University Choir, Milwaukee Childrens Choir and the Milwaukee Symphony Chorus. He finds it moving and powerful to hear many voices come together as one, and create beautiful sounds together. His principal teachers include David Bowlin, Alex Kerr, and Addison Teng. In addition, Aidan organizes and performs recitals, often playing at events within his community. Prior to his current position, he spent 28 years in MPS as an orchestra director leading students in grades 3-12 to excellence in string performance. Composer and pianist Aldo Lpez-Gaviln performs his Emporium, with influences from jazz and Cuban culture, and bookended by monumental Beethoven works. Later, she moved to Minnesota where she was Associate ConcertMaster of the Dakota Valley Symphony (DVS), played in the Rochester Orchestra and Choral (ROC), Kenwood Symphony, performed regularly with DVS chamber groups and was Principal Second Violinist in the Arious Chamber Music Society. He is has been an accompanist for the UWM dance dept. Kelly also maintains an active performing career. Mr. Krofta is a member of The National Band Association (NBA), The American School Band Directors National Association (ASBDNA), The National Association for Music Education (NAfME), The Wisconsin School Music Association (WSMA), and the Phi Beta Mu International Bandmasters Fraternity. The Wind Symphony was also selected to perform numerous times at the Wisconsin State Music Convention and the Wisconsin Association of School Boards and Administrators. In 2019, she retired from Northwestern Mutual. In addition to continuing her private teaching studio, she is head teacher for the Greater Milwaukee El Sistema Chapter. Al Bartosik,Box Office Manager Then you have to create processes for saying and doing these things. Retired, Executive Director, Princeton Symphony Orchestra; Trustee, Highland Center for the Arts. Originally from New Orleans, she was a theatre major at Loyola University, specializing in theatre management, in addition to lighting design. In the summer of 2011, he toured Europe with the Denver Young Artists Orchestra as the soloist for the Barber Violin Concerto. 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. 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. Sat, 12:00 pm 5:00 pm Connie Kling currently serves as MYSOs HR Director in partnership with Lauber Business Partners. The Milwaukee Symphony's cherished tradition continues! Outside philanthropy, Michael writes and edits for scholarly publications in American history and political science. Ms. Chang received her Bachelor of Music in Music Education degree at the UW-Madison and is certified to teach instrumental music.