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Menomonee Falls
Symphony Orchestra
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 October 30, 2010,7:30 p.m. |
Fall Concert – Light Classics and Pops: Mike as teacher – the Elements of Music. Continuing in the new tradition begun this past Fall, the audience will be allowed numerous occasions to be seated ON STAGE amongst the musicians. In the style of a hero of Mike’s – Leonard Bernstein – his role as teacher will guide this concert on the topic of The Elements of Music. With numerous orchestral examples, music’s very essence and creative process will be explained and demonstrated.
Also featured are our 1st and 2nd place winners of the Young Artist Competition!
Hamilton Fine Arts Center, W220N6151 Town Line Rd., Sussex. Map and Directions.
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| December 11, 2010, 7:30 p.m. |
| February 11 and 12, 2011, 6:30 p.m. |
Valentine’s Pops Concert – Creative Expressions from Mike. A full concert of compositions and arrangements by Mike with favorite soloists from the past.
Silver Spring Country Club, N56 W21318 Silver Spring Dr., Menomonee Falls.
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| May 21, 2011, 7:30 p.m. |
Spring Concert - The Program opens with Mahler’s 1st Symphony and concludes with Karl Jenkins’ The Armed Man, a multi-movement, dramatic work for chorus, soloists and orchestra, exploring the devastation of wars and the absolute need for peace and harmony between peoples.
Hamilton Fine Arts Center, W220N6151 Town Line Rd., Sussex. Map and Directions.
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| May 8, 2010 |
Concert completed...
Spring Classical ConcertFeatures 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.
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| February 12 and 13, 2010 |
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Concert completed...
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.
Concert Brochure.
Silver Spring Country Club, N56 W21318 Silver Spring Dr., Menomonee Falls.
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| December 12, 2009 |
Concert completed...
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.
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| November 21, 2009 |
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Concert completed...
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
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| September 11, 2009 |
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Concert completed...
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.
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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.
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 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.
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| Ticket Sales |
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For tickets please phone 414-235-3834. Credit cards are accepted.
Or mail your ticket requests with a self-addressed stamped-envelope to:
Menomonee Falls Symphony Orchestra
S70W15469 SANDALWOOD CIR
MUSKEGO WI 53150-7909
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| Membership |
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 Supporting Membership Form.
Menomonee Falls Symphony Orchestra
PO BOX 844
MENOMONEE FALLS WI 53052-0844
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| Young Artists Competition |
2011 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.
2010 Young Artists Winners
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2009 Young Artists Winners
- Christina Brier, harp, Otter Lake, MI. Maranatha College, Watertown - Gliere Harp Concerto, $500.
- Ari Helson, violin, Milwaukee, WI. Jerome Franke, teacher - Sibelius Violin Concerto D-minor, $200.
2008 Young Artists Winners
- Colleen White, 22, flute, Madison
- Ernest Brusubardis IV, 17, violin, Dousman
- Hong-Enchen, 16, piano, Madison
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| 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.
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| 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.
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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) |
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