Menomonee Falls
 Symphony Orchestra

Wisconsin

2010 - 2011 Season

February 12 and 13, 2010, 6:30 p.m.
A Valentine Concert A Valentine Concert - Romance: Mars and Venus. Could it be that husbands and wives speak different “love” languages? Come and enjoy a musical portrayal romantic encounters between the sexes.

Reservations for dinner and concert due February 8.
Concert Brochure.
Tickets $40 each.

Silver Spring Country Club, N56 W21318 Silver Spring Dr., Menomonee Falls.

May 8, 2010, 7:30 p.m.
Spring Concert Spring Classical Concert - Features first and second place winners of Young Artist Competition: Christina Brier, harp and Ari Lipchik, violin.

Also National Treasures featuring Dvorak’s famous New World Symphony.

Hamilton Fine Arts Center, W220N6151 Town Line Rd., Sussex. Map and Directions.

Tickets $15 for adults, $12 for senior citizens, $6 for students.

Completed Events

December 12, 2009
Concert completed... Sing-along Christmas Pops Concert - Christmas Holiday Treats.

Join us in ringing in our Christmas season with some of the best-loved of Christmas carols and Holiday tunes.

November 21, 2009
Concert completed... Fall Concert Fall Youth Concert - Welcome to the Symphony.

While not our first concert on this stage, it will be the first as our home stage. The concert is dedicated to the students of the Hamilton Sussex School district. It will have many light classical works with explanations, attempting to engage students in the sounds of the orchestra, the stories of the composers and the styles of various eras and countries. Repertoire will even include some movie favorites like Star Wars, Lord of the Rings, and Harry Potter. Program Flier

September 11, 2009
Concert completed... Karl Jenkins The Armed Man: A Mass for Peace - Karl Jenkins

8th Commemoration of September 11th. A powerfully moving choral work for symphony orchestra, chorus and 7 soloists, featuring the St. Sebastian Adult Choir with members from the Milwaukee Archdiocesan Choir.

May 16, 2009
Concert completed... Spring Classical Concert - Springtime

Featuring winner of Young Artist Competition - Flutist Colleen White of Madison

February 13 & 14, 2009
Concert completed... Valentine Dinner and Pops Concert - Viennese Romance

Back by popular demand - MFSO's Valentine Concert with your choice of 2 dates. We would like to invite you to the elegant setting of the Silver Spring Country Club. The music includes popular as well as classical love songs. Treat yourself, your significant other, family and friends to a "lovely" evening.

About the MFSO
The Menomonee Falls Symphony Orchestra (formerly known as the Milwaukee Catholic Symphony Orchestra from 1942 to 1998) has a tradition of quality music making.

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 Michael F. Kamenski 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 serves as Assistant Professor of Music Theory at Alverno College in Milwaukee since 1992. He was recently commissioned to compose the Alma Mater for Alverno College.
  • Mr. Kamenski has been Director and Conductor of the MFSO since 1987, is married to Sherri and has three boys, Martin, Brian and Paul.

Board of Directors
President
Trombone
Ed Beale
Edward Beale
Vice President
Violin
Lillian Bautch
Lillian Bautch
Secretary
Flute
Nancy Wiecki
Nancy Wiecki
Treasurer and Stage Manager Henry Gottschlich
Henry Gottschlich
Concert Coordinator
Violin
Dolores Chrzan
Dolores M. Chrzan
Librarian
Bassoon
Keith MacGaffey
Keith MacGaffey
Orchestra Representative
Cello
Joshua Parman
Joshua B. Parman
Young Artist Competition Coordinator Doris H. Nadolny
Doris H. Nadolny
Menomonee Falls Fesitval Corporation Representative Robert J. Steliga
Robert J. Steliga
Music Director and Conductor Michael F. Kamenski
Michael F. Kamenski

Ticket Sales
For tickets please phone 414-235-3834. Credit cards are accepted.

2009 - 2010 Concert Season Brochure with Ticket Request Form.

Or mail your ticket requests with a self-addressed stamped-envelope to:

Menomonee Falls Symphony Orchestra
S70W15469 SANDALWOOD CIR
MUSKEGO WI  53150-7909

Membership
Menomonee Falls Symphony Orchestra Become a Supporting Member
  • Friend $10-$49
  • Patron $50-$99
  • Sponsor $100-$499
  • Benefactor $500 or more

Be appropriately recognized in printed programs
  • 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 of a service: the printing of programs or flyers, allow the orchestra the use of moving equipment, or a thousand other tax deductible services that you or your business might be able to offer
  • Ask about company matching gifts.

Please fill out and mail this Suporting Membership Form.

Menomonee Falls Symphony Orchestra
PO BOX 844
MENOMONEE FALLS WI  53052-0844

Young Artists Competition
2010 Young Artists Competition awarding $500 cash. Applications are due February. Auditions will be held at Alverno College, Milwaukee, in March. Contact Doris H. Nadolny, 414-543-1016.
2009 Young Artist Winners
  1. Christina Brier, harp, Otter Lake, MI. Marinartha College, Watertown - Gliere Harp Concerto, $500.
  2. Ari Helson, violin, Milwaukee, WI. Jerome Franke, teacher - Sebelius Violin Concerto D-minor, $200.

2008 Young Artist Winners
  1. Colleen White, 22, flute, Madison
  2. Ernest Brusubardis IV, 17, violin, Dousman
  3. Hong-Enchen, 16, piano, Madison

Volunteer Opportunities
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.

Musicians
  • Application - Musician's Application.
  • Auditions - All musicians from the greater Milwaukee Metro area are welcome. Auditions will be held on Mondays in September 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. Further information from Michael Kamenski, Director, 414-453-1928.
  • Rehearsals - Mondays, 7:30 p.m., at Hamilton Fine Arts Center, W220N6151 Town Line Rd., Sussex. Map and Directions.
  • Musicians - Musicians for 2008-2009.

Our History
Founder and First PresidentRev. Stanley L. Bartnicki (Deceased)
Past PresidentsRev. 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 ConductorsEugene Wilczewski (Deceased)
Edward Zielinski (Deceased)

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