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Menomonee Falls
Symphony Orchestra
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 May 17, 2008, 7:30 p.m. |
| Feb. 8 & 9, 2008, 6:30 p.m. |
Concert completed...
A Valentine Concert - Neapolitan Love
February is the month of love. We would like to invite you to the elegant setting of the Silver Spring Country Club.
• Come and listen to a Valentine theme based on Neapolitan Love, featuring the Menomonee Falls Symphony Orchestra.
• This annual event is very popular for all ages - the music includes popular as well as classical love songs.
• Treat yourself, your significant other, family and friends to a lovely evening.
• Silver Spring Country Club, N56 W21318 Silver Spring Dr., Menomonee Falls.
• Valentine Brochure (DOC 34k). This includes all particulars plus an application form for tickets.
• Adult $35. Tickets phone Delores Chrzan, 262-679-0779.
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| Dec. 2, 2007 |
Concert completed...
Messiah Sing-A-Long
• Enjoy our annual Messiah Sing-a-long, especially if you love to sing.
• Features the Master Singers of Milwaukee with soloists from this ensemble.
• Favorite sing-a-long format, where everyone can be part of the choir.
• St. Sebastian Church, 5400 W. Washington Blvd, Milwaukee.
• Free will offering.
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| Nov. 17, 2007 |
Concert completed...
Fall Classical Concert - Hispania
• Featuring Soloist - Classical Guitarist. Hear Spanish classical guitar at its finest, surrounded with delightful works of Hispanic rhythms and melody!
• Menomonee Falls North Jr. High School, N88W16750 Garfield Dr., Menomonee Falls.
• Map directions.
• Adult $15, Senior $12, Student $6. Tickets phone 414-529-5402.
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| October 6, 2007 |
| May 19, 2007 |
Concert completed...
Spring Concert
• Young Artist Competition $500 winner. James Waldo is a senior at UW-Madison pursuing a Bachelor's of Music in Cello Performance under the guidance of Uri Vardi, his teacher. James enjoys playing chamber music and gardening.
• Moussorgsky's Pictures at an Exhibition, Precession of the Nobles by Rimsky-Korsakov, Masquerade Suite by Khachaturian, Chamber Concerto by Sr. M. Theophane, O.S.F. and Violoncello Concerto by Haydn.
• Menomonee Falls North Jr. High School, N88W16750 Garfield Dr., Menomonee Falls.
• Map directions.
• Adult $15, Senior $12, Student $6. Tickets phone 414-529-5402.
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| April 1, 2007 |
Concert completed...
Opera Concert
Opera - Mozart's Cosi Fan Tutti featuring the Milwaukee Opera Theater
• Hamilton Fine Arts Center, W220 N6151 Town Line Road, Sussex, WI 53089
• Tickets: Milwaukee Opera Theater 262-490-3401.
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| March 31, 2007 |
Concert completed...
Opera Concert
• Opera - Mozart's Cosi Fan Tutti featuring the Milwaukee Opera Theater
• Hamilton Fine Arts Center, W220 N6151 Town Line Road, Sussex, WI 53089
• Tickets: Milwaukee Opera Theater 262-490-3401.
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| About the MFSO |
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The Menomonee Falls Symphony Orchestra (formerly known as the Milwaukee Catholic Symphony Orchestra from 1942 to 1998) has a tradition of quality music making.
Through the effort, support and dedication of Robert J. Steliga, President of the Menomonee Falls Festival Corporation, the Orchestra is now part of the Menomonee Falls Community.
The objectives of the Orchestra are to:
• Promote appreciation of classical symphonic music for audiences and playing musicians.
• Provide an opportunity for young artists and professional soloists to appear in concert with symphonic accompaniment.
• Make available an educational and an enjoyable opportunity for you, your children and your friends.
• Open membership in this community orchestra to all capable adults. Auditions are held in September.
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| Meet the Maestro |
Michael F. Kamenski, Music Director and Conductor,
received his Master's Degree in symphonic and operatic conducting from the Conservatory of Music in Warsaw, Poland.
• Following his studies, he was appointed Music Director of the Conservatory Orchestra in Warsaw and guest conducted numerous orchestras including the Warsaw Philharmonic. He premiered a Polish Opera by Kaminski in the State Opera House of Warsaw.
• Locally, Mr. Kamenski has conducted the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra. He has participated in conducting workshops with various conductors including Daniel Barenboim.
• Additionally, he has worked as a Staff Arranger at Hal Leonard Publishing and arranged and orchestrated a symphonic ballet for Les Grands Ballets Canadiens de Montreal.
• Currently, he is Director of Liturgy and Music at St. Sebastian Church in Milwaukee and has been on the music faculty at Alverno College in Milwaukee since 1992. He was recently commissioned to compose the Alma Mater for Alverno College.
• Mr. Kamenski Directed the MFSO since 1987, is married to Sheri and has boys Martin, Brian and Paul.
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| Board of Directors |
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| Box Office |
Menomonee Falls Symphony Orchestra
PO Box 844
Menomonee Falls, WI 53052-0844
Lillian Bautch, 414-481-3880 or
Dolores Chrzan, 262-679-0779
(save ten percent by purchasing four concert season tickets)
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| Young Artists Competition |
2008 Young Artists Competition awarding $500 cash.
• Announcement Letter (PDF 28k). Auditions will be held at Alverno College on February 24, 2008.
• Application Form and Rules (PDF 42k). Applications are due February 15, 2008.
• Information from Doris H. Nadolny, 414-543-1016.
2007 Winners
- James Waldo (Madison), cello, Elgar Concerto E minor, op.85 (Teacher: Uri Varde)
- Jordan Santiaga (Fond du Lac) Sibelius Concerto D minor (Teacher: Anthea Kreston)
- Alex Ayers (Waukesha) violin, Prokofiev Concerto D major (Teacher: Darey Dreyder)
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| Membership |
Become a Supporting Member
• Friend $10-$49
• Patron $50-$99
• Sponsor $100-$499
• Sustainer $500-$999
• Benefactor $1,000 or more
Be appropriately recognized in printed programs
• See the list of 2005 - 2006 Supporting Members (PDF 27k).
• Sponsor or co-sponsor a performance by a renowned soloist or an entire classical concert.
• Sponsor a special purchase, such as musical scores or specialty instruments.
• Make a donation for services, printing and needed materials.
• Ask about company matching gifts.
Please fill out and mail this Membership Form (PDF 18k).
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| Musicians |
• Auditions - First two Mondays of September Rehearsals, 7:30 p.m., will be open rehearsals. All musicians from the greater Milwaukee Metro area are welcome. Auditions will be held after rehearsals. Please be prepared to play a selection of your choice at the audition. The MFSO performs five scheduled concerts per season, both classical and pops. Rehearsals are held at the Menomonee Falls Junior HS, N88 W16750 Garfield Dr., Menomonee Falls. Further information from Michael Kamenski, Director, 414-453-1928.
• Schedule - Musicians 2005-2006 Schedule, Revision B (PDF 7k).
• Rehearsals - Mondays, 7:30 p.m., at Menomonee Falls North Jr. High School, N88W16750 Garfield Dr., Menomonee Falls. Map directions.
• Application - Musician's Application (PDF 14k).
• Musicians - Musicians for 2005-2006 (PDF 23k).
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| Volunteer Opportunities |
 Want to help promote your Menomonee Falls Symphony Orchestra?
• The MFSO Guild, a volunteer organization for you who love music and want to see the Orchestra prosper in your community, gives promotional and financial support to the Orchestra.
• Join the Guild and your membership and support will insure the continued development of the Orchestra.
• Information, Dolores Chrzan, 262-679-0779.
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| Our History |
| Founder and First President |
Rev. Stanley L. Bartnicki (Deceased) |
| Past Presidents |
Rev. Msgr. Alphonse S. Popek (Deceased) |
| Rev. Eldred Lisniewski (Deceased) |
| Robert H. Jansen |
| Rev. Robert F. Mueller |
| Rev. Thomas Lijewski |
| Dolores M. Chrzan |
| Henry Gottschlich |
| Lillian Bautch |
| Denise Piché |
| Doris Nadolny |
| Past Conductors |
Eugene Wilczewski (Deceased) |
| Edward Zielinski (Deceased) |
| Falls Weather |
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Spring Classical Concert and Young Artist Winner
Show Biz Music
