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| Orchestra or Ensemble | Practice Location | Day | Time Start - End | Director or Conductor (Contact Person) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Command Orchestra (1986) | W324 S7163 Squire Ln. Mukwonago 53149-9352 |
- | - | Richard Hanson, 262-392-2432 |
| Alverno Pro Musica (Recorders) |
Mount Mary College 3401 S. 39 St. Milwaukee 53215-4093 |
2nd Sn | 1:30 - 4:30 PM | Sister Rita Schweitzer, 414-258-4810 Pat Brenckle, 414-542-4551 |
| Andante Chamber Orchestra | Our Saviors Lutheran Church 145 Lisbon Rd. Oconomowoc 53066-2897 |
M | 7 - 9 PM Sep - Dec and Feb - May |
Matthew Masko, 262-367-5333, ext. 34 (Deanne Zawerschink, 262-567-2041) Open to community, $45 full season, $23 half. |
| Appleton North High School Orchestra (Wind Symphony) * Students * |
Appleton North HS 5000 N. Ballard Rd. Appleton 54913-8942 |
- | - | Gary Wolfman ANHS 920-832-4300 |
| Beaver Dam Area Orchestra (1954) | Beaver Dam HS 500 Gould St. Beaver Dam 53196-1995 |
M | 7 - 8:30 PM September - April |
Erin Ebersole (50 to 60 adult members) |
| Bel Canto Chamber Orchestra | Mequon United Methodist Church 11011 N. Oriole Ln. Mequon 53092-4915 |
- | - | Lori Babinec, 262-383-2642 (Debbie Rakestraw, 414-481-8801) Union, 60 members |
| Beloit College Orchestra | Beloit College Hendricks Center for the Arts 409 Pleasant St. Beloit 53511-6217 |
- | - | David Anderson (Beth Pohl, 608-363-2366) Students |
| Beloit Janesville Symphony Orchestra | See Rock River Philharmonic | |||
| Beloit Memorial High School Jazz Orchestra | Beloit High School Beloit |
- | - | Chris Behrens |
| Bonne Amie Musical Circle (1900-1982) |
See Milwaukee Mandoline Orchestra | |||
| Bradford High School Orchestra (Concert, Chamber, Symphony) * Students * |
Mary D. Bradford High School 3700 Washington Rd. Kenosha 53144-1641 |
- | - | Bradley Mann and David Schripsema, 262-653-6200 Symphony Musicians (PDF 17k), Community Musicians (PDF 14k) |
| Brookfield Assembly of God Sanctuary Orchestra | BAOG 3285 N. Calhoun Rd. Brookfield 53005 |
- | - | Jim Mayer, 262-783-2900 35 Musicians (PDF 71k) |
| Carnaval | Madison | Monthly | - | Chamber music for strings, winds, and piano. Scott Ellington, 608-233-8204 |
| Carroll Chamber Orchestra | Shattuck Auditorium Carroll College 100 N. East Av. Waukesha 53186-5593 |
W | 4 - 5:30 PM | Students (Dena, 262-524-7182) |
| Carroll College Orchestra (Restructured to be a college student only ensemble May, 1999) |
W | 7 - 9:30 PM except summer |
Short audition - solo, scales, sight read, open to community | |
| Carroll College Wind Symphony | T, Th | 4 - 5:45 PM | Larry Harper (Dena, 262-524-7182) | |
| Carthage College Chamber Orchestra (Strings) |
Carthage College 2001 Alford Park Dr. Kenosha 53140-1900 |
- | - | Dr. James C. Ripley, 262-551-5859 Audition Musicians (PDF 18k) |
| Carthage College Orchestra | Kneosha | - | Dr. James C. Ripley, 262-551-5859 Audition Musicians (PDF 19k) | |
| Carthage College Wind Orchestra (also Lincoln Chamber Ensemble) (1983) |
Kenosha | - | Dr. James C. Ripley, 262-551-5859 Audition | |
| Carthage lincoln Chamber Ensemble | Kenosha | - | - | Peter Denae |
| Central Wisconsin Symphony Orchestra, Inc. (1947) |
1128 Main St. Stevens Point 54481 |
- | Oct - May | Dr. Patrick Miles, 715-346-2027 (Nancy Viner CWSO, 715-345-2976) |
| Chamber Music Ensemble - MATC (Canceled September, 1997) |
Whitefish Bay Middle School 1144 E. Henry Clay St. Whitefish Bay 53217-5716 |
T | 7 - 9:40 PM Except summer |
Mary Pat Subjak (Joan Brink, 414-962-2846) (Registration & $53/12 weeks, strings only) |
| Chippewa Valley Symphony Orchestra (1976) |
UW Eau Claire Fine Arts Center 316 Eau Claire St. Eau Claire 54702-4004 |
T | 7:30 - 9:30 PM | Nobuyoshi Yasuda, 715-836-2284 CVSO, 715-832-6366 (Mary Keezer, 715-834-7530) |
| Chippewa Valley Youth Symphony * Students * |
UW Eau Claire Fine Arts Center 316 Eau Claire St. Eau Claire 54702-4004 |
T | 6 - 7:50 PM | Ivar Lunde, Jr., 715-836-3524 (Audition, $35/semester, Middle/HS) |
| Concord Chamber Orchestra (1975) |
Nicolet HS 6701 N. Jean Nicolet Rd. Glendale 53217-3799 |
W | 7:15 - 9:45 PM | Jamin Hoffman, 262- 236-4244 (Allison Berndt, 414-628-6018) Audition Musicians (PDF 66k) |
| Concordia University String Ensemble (Chamber Winds, Symphonic Wind Ensemble) |
Concordia University Chapel 12800 N. Lake Shore Dr. Mequon 53097-2402 |
- | - | Dr. Louis A. Menchaca (D. L. Giacobassi, 414-462-8821) |
| Drum Brigade, Project Create Percussion Ensemble | Carroll College 100 N. East Av. Waukesha 53186-5593 |
- | Summer 4 weeks |
James A. Sewrey, 262-255-2947 PC, 262-524-7190 (Ages 13 to 53) |
| Duluth-Superior Symphony Orchestra (1932) (Youth Symphony, Sinfonia, Youth Ensembles) |
506 W. Michigan St. Duluth, MN 55802-1579 (also Superior, WI) |
- | - | Markand Thakar, 218-733-7575 |
| Eau Claire Chamber Orchestra (1998) |
Chippewa Valley Convention & Visitors Bureau 3625 Gateway Dr. Eau Claire 54702-4875 |
- | - | Ivar Lunde, Jr., 715-836-2386 |
| Edgewood Chamber Orchestra | Edgewood College 1000 Edgewood College Dr. Madison 53711-1997 |
- | - | Sergei Pavlov, 608-663-2394 |
| Falls Patio Players Orchestra | Menomonee Falls North Junior HS N88 W16750 Garfield Dr. Menomonee Falls 53051-2899 |
- | - | Michael Crain, President, 262-255-8372 Curtis Hart, Musical Director, 414-321-3107 FPP Musicians Photos (PDF 224k) |
| Festival City Symphony (Formerly Milwaukee Civic Symphony Orchestra before 1934 to 1994) |
MATC Auditorium, Room C129 1036 N. 8 St. Milwaukee 53233-1400 Music for Families Concerts: Pabst Theater, 144 E. Wells St. Pajama Jamborees: Marcus Center for the Performing Arts, Bradley Pavilion, 929 N. Water St. |
T | 7 - 9:30 PM | Monte L. Perkins, 414-352-4678 (Linda E. Jones, 414-963-9067) (Resume, Sept. audition 10 minutes concerto or sonata and sight reading, must be member of musicians' union to play in Pajama Jamborees). Musicians (PDF 60k) 414-286-3663 |
| Fine Arts Quartet (1946 - 2018) |
UW Milwaukee | - | - | Wolfgang Laufer, 770-384-0915 |
| First Congregational Church Senior Orchestra (Formerly Washington Park Symphony) (1996-2002) |
First Congregational Church 1511 Church St. Wauwatosa 53213-2593 |
M | 10 - 11:30 AM except summer |
William "Bill" Polley, passed away February 29, 2016. Open to community |
| Fond du Lac Chamber Orchestra (Also Fond du Lac Symphonic Winds and Percussion) | UW Fond du Lac University Center 400 University Dr. Fond du Lac 54935-2998 |
- | - | Pat Eby UWFDL, 920-929-3661 |
| Fond du Lac High School Symphonic Winds and Percussion | Fond du Lac HS Fond du Lac |
- | - | Matt McVeigh |
| Fort Atkinson High & Middle School Orchestras (1984) (The FAHS Chamber Ensemble (2001), FAMS Jazz Strings (2003)) |
Fort Atkinson H & M Schools 310 S. 4th St. East Fort Atkinson 53538-2368 |
- | - | Patricia Nielsen, 920-563-7811 ext. 1122 Alison Jewer, 920-568-4465 ext. 100 |
| Four Lakes String Ensemble (Formerly New Horizon Orchestra before 1995) |
Ward-Brodt 5976 Executive Dr Suite A Fitchburg 53719-5329 |
T | 6 - 8 PM Presentation Rm. |
WB, 608-271-1460 |
| Four Lakes String Ensemble Beginners | Th | 7 - 8 PM Studio 2 | ||
| Fox Valley Symphony Orchestra (1966) |
FVSO 111 W. College Av., Suite 550 Appleton 54911-5781 |
M | 7 - 9:30 PM | Brian Groner (Melissa Gurholt, FVO, 920-968-0300, FAX 920-968-0303) |
| Fox Valley Youth Symphony Orchestra (1974) * Students * |
FVYSO 111 W. College Av., Suite 550 Appleton 54911-5781 |
Sn | 4:30 - 6:45 PM | Gary Wolfman, 920-968-0300, Ext. 26 Lynn Lichte, Youth Orchestras Manager, $350 |
| Fox Valley Youth Philharmonia Strings (1991) * Students * |
FVYPS 111 W. College Av., Suite 550 Appleton 54911-5781 |
Sn | 4:30 - 6:45 PM | Greg Austin, 920-968-0300, Ext. 26 Lynn Lichte, Youth Orchestras Manager, $250 |
| Gracenotes Community Orchestra (2013) * Students * |
Mukwonago High School 605 W. Veterans Way Mukwonago 53149 |
T | 7:00 - 9:00 PM | Nancy Groubert, 262-470-3811 70 piece Community Orchestra |
| Greater Milwaukee El Sistema (2009) * Students * |
Hadfield Elementary School Music Room 733 Linden St. Waukesha 53186-5161 |
M T W | 4:15 - 5:45 PM | Kelly Schmitt, 262-278-8480 (Sarena Lawrence, 262-271-1928) |
| Green Bay Civic Symphony (1995) |
West HS; Saint Norbert College; Bay Port HS Howard 147 N. Broadway Green Bay 54303-2727 |
T | 7 - 9 PM | Seong-Kyung Graham, 920-468-4676 (Stephanie S. Dantinne) |
| Green Bay Symphony Orchestra | Weidner Center UW Green Bay 2420 Nicolet Dr. Green Bay 54311-7001 |
- | Various | Bridget-Michaele Reischl (920-435-3465) Audition |
| Green Bay Symphony Youth Orchestra (String Orchestra, Philharmonia, Youth Symphony) * Students * |
UW Green Bay 2420 Nicolet Dr. Green Bay 54311-7001 |
Sn | PM | Mike Ross, Audrey Nowak and Micah Hoffman (Audrey Nowak, 920-435-3465) Audition, age 8 to undergraduate college |
| Harp Ensemble, The (1994) * Students * |
Saint Matthew's Lutheran Church 1915 Hogeboom Av. Eau Claire 54701-4356 |
M | 7 - 9 PM Oct-Dec, Feb-Apr |
Serena O'Meara,715-830-5070 Auditon, Middle/HS |
| Harps Unlimited | Milwaukee Chapter American Harp Society 3941 N. 71 St. Milwaukee 53216-2021 |
- | - | Jeanne Henderson, 414-462-1809 |
| Homestead Symphony Orchestra * Students * |
James Barr Auditorium Homestead HS 5000 W. Mequon Rd. Mequon 53092-2099 |
- | - | HHS, 262-238-5900 |
| Kenosha Orchestra Boosters | Kenosha |
- | - | Susan Jensen President, 262-654-0927 |
| Kenosha Symphony Orchestra (1939)(Chamber Orchestra) |
Reuther Alternative HS Auditorium 913 57th St. Kenosha 53140-4064 |
Varies | - | Miriam Burns (Deborah Ruffolo, 262-654-9080) Audition January, 1942, Program (PDF 192k) |
| Kettle Moraine High School Strings * Students * |
KMHS 349 N. Oak Crest Dr. Wales 53183-9711 |
- | - | KMHS, 262-968-6200 |
| Kettle Moraine Middle School Srings * Students * |
KMMS 301 E. Ottawa Av. Dousman 53118-9700 |
- | - | KMMS, 262-965-6515 |
| Kettle Moraine Symphony, Inc. (Formerly Moraine Symphony Orchestra from 1968 to 2002) |
PO Box 52 West Bend 53095 |
Th | 7 - 9 PM Oct - May |
Paul Thorgaard, 262/334-3469 Audition Sep., Musicians (PDF 64k) |
| Kettle Moraine Youth String Orchestra | See: Schauer Youth String Orchestra | |||
| Knightwind Ensemble | See Bands page | |||
| La Crosse Symphony Orchestra (1898) | Xcel Energy Building 3217 Commerce St. La Crosse 54603-1755 |
- | - | Amy R. Mills, 608-783-2121 |
| La Crosse Youth Symphony Orchestra * Students * |
Xcel Energy Building 3217 Commerce St. La Crosse 54603-1755 |
- | - | Dawson Strutt, 608-783-2121 |
| Lake Cities Youth Symphony Orchestra (1982) * Students * |
Wilson Jr. HS Band Rm. PO Box 606 Manitowoc 54221-0606 |
T | 6 - 7:45 PM | Geoff Stenson, 920-683-8350 10 to 18 years, $40 |
| Lake Country Orchestra (Affiliated ensemble of the Oconomowoc Chamber Orchestra) |
Nature Hill Intermediate School 850 Lake Dr. Oconomowoc |
M | 7 - 9:15 PM | Robert J. Ignaszak (15 years or older, register online |
| Lake Geneva Symphony Orchestra (2001) |
Badger High School 220 South St. Lake Geneva 53147 |
Th | 7 - 9:30 PM | David Anderson, 847-741-2685 (Mike Frazier, 262-248-1198) |
| Lakeshore Wind Symphony | Thomas More HS 2601 E. Morgan Av. St. Franics 53207-3796 |
W | 7:30 - 9:30 PM Except summer |
Robert V. Awe, 414-545-4122 (Audition, $50 per year suggested) |
| Lakeshore Youth Philharmonic * Students * |
Carthage College Johnson Arts Center, 3rd Fl. 2001 Alford Park Dr. Kenosha 53140-1994 |
Sn | 1 - 3 PM | Alexander Mandl MS or HS, $150 registration (Michael J. Cyzak, 262-694-3201) |
| Lakeshore Youth Sinfonia * Students * |
Carthage College Johnson Arts Center, 3rd Fl. 2001 Alford Park Dr. Kenosha 53140-1994 |
T | 6:30 - 8 PM | Diana M. Iorio MS or HS, $150 registration (Michael J. Cyzak, 262-694-3201) |
| Lawrence Symphony Orchestra (Chamber Orchestra) |
Lawrence University Conservatory of Music PO Box 599 Appleton 54912-0599 |
- | - | Bridget-Michaele Reischl, 920-832-6619 Pierre Plax |
| Madison Chamber Music Society | 3831 Winnemac Av. Madison 53711-1757 |
- | - | Scott D. Ellington, 608-233-8204 (Amateur wind and string musicians perform chamber music for small ensembles) |
| Madison Community Orchestra (1965) |
Madison Area Technical College 3550 Anderson St. Madison 53704-2599 |
T | 7:15 - 9:15 PM Also 4 weeks in summer |
Blake T. Walter, 608-259-0259 MMB, 608-246-6012 |
| Madison Flute Choir | Bethany Methodist Church 3910 Mineral Point Rd. Madison 53705 |
T | 7:00 - 8:30 PM | Berlinda Lopez, Large Flute Choir Danielle.Breisach, Chamber Choir |
| Madison Symphony Orchestra, Inc. (1925) |
211 N. Carroll St. Madison 53703-2211 |
Various | 10 AM- 12 PM | John DeMain, 608-259-2922 MSO, 608-257-3734 |
| Manitowoc Symphony Orchestra (1950) |
PO Box 606 Manitowoc 54221-0606 |
- | - | Wayne Wildman (Peggy Pitz, 920-684-3492) |
| Marquette University Orchestra (1983) |
Marquette Varsity Theatre 1326 W. Wisconsin Av. Milwaukee 53223-2241 |
M, W | 6 - 8 PM | Steven Rindt, 414-288-7476 (Student registration) |
| Medio Arte Woodwind Ensemble (Quintet) (1999-2001, 2010-2011) |
White House of Music 2101 N. Springdale Rd. Waukesha 53186-2853 |
W | 9 - 10:30 AM | John J. Jurek (Passed away 9/25/2011) |
| Menomonee Falls High School Orchestra | Menomonee Falls HS W142 N8101 Merrimac Dr. Menomonee Falls 53051 |
- | - | Arthur Ulichny, 262-255-8444 |
| Menomonee Falls Symphony Orchestra (Formerly Milwaukee Catholic Symphony Orchestra) (1998) |
Hamilton Fine Arts Center W220 N6151 Town Line Rd. Sussex 53089 |
M | 7:30 - 9:30 PM except summer |
Michael F. Kamenski, 414-453-1928 Sept. audition, prepared piece, sight reading and scales |
| Merrill MS Orchestra 108 W. New York Av. Oshkosh 54901-3760 |
- | - | - | Stephan Wucherer, 920-424-0442 |
| Middleton Community Orchestra (2010) | Middleton HS 2100 Bristol St. Middleton 53562 |
W | 7:15 - 9:30 PM | Mindy Taranto, 608-212-8690 |
| Milwaukee Area Recorder Society | Mount Mary College, Rm. 37 2900 N. Menomonee River Prkwy. Milwaukee 53222-4597 |
2nd Sn | 1:30 - 4:30 PM | Sister Rita Schweitzer, 414-258-4810, ext. 388 $30 per year includes lessons |
| Milwaukee Ballet Orchestra | Jodi Peck Center 504 W. National Av. Milwaukee 53204-1792 |
- | Various weeks except summer | Andrews Sill (Lori Babinec, 414-643-7677) Audition, Musicians (PDF 18k) |
| Milwaukee Catholic Symphony Orchestra (1942-1998) |
See Menomonee Falls Symphony Orchestra | |||
| Milwaukee Chamber Orchestra (1974) |
WI Lutheran College, Raabe Theater 8815 W. Wisconsin Av. Milwaukee 53226-3513 |
- | - | William Helmers (Sarah Schwab, 414-881-9900) |
| Milwaukee Civic Symphony Orchestra (1948 - 1994) |
See Festival City Symphony | |||
| Milwaukee Mandolin Orchestra (1982) (Previously - Bonne Amie Musical Circle 1900) |
Quaker Friends Meeting House 3224 N. Gordon Pl. Milwaukee 53212-2250 |
Th | 7 - 9:30 PM | Renee Izquierdo and Elina Chekan Linda Binder, 414-573-2180 Dave Moynihan, 414-964-5161 |
| Milwaukee Municipal Orchestra | Hamilton HS 6215 W. Warnimont Ave., Door #5 off south parking Lot Milwaukee 53215-4498 |
T | 7 - 9 PM except summer |
Jennifer M. Cummings, 414-803-2057 (Milwaukee Public Schools Recreation Division, 414-475-8811, registration per semester fee: $43 resident, $64.50 non-resident) |
| Milwaukee Summer Philharmonia (2004-2014) |
Brass Bell Music Store 210 W. Silver Spring Dr. Glendale 53217-4503 |
T | 7 - 9:30 PM Jun - Aug |
Ralph H. Lane (Passed away February 6, 2014) |
| Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra (Wisconsin's largest performing arts organization) (1959) |
Suite 900 330 E. Kilbourn Av. Milwaukee 53202-3141 |
- | - | Edo de Waart (Mary Novak, 414-291-6010) Resume, October auditions, union Musicians (PDF 54k) Meet the Performers |
| Milwaukee Symphony Pops | - | - | Marvin Hamlisch (Mary Novak, 414-291-6010), resume, October auditions, union Musicians (PDF 66k) | |
| Milwaukee Youth Symphony Orchestra - String Orchestra (1956) (Beginning string orchestra) * Students * |
North: Nicolet HS 6701 N. Jean Nicolet Rd. Milwaukee 53217-3701 |
M | 4:30 - 5:45 PM | Denice Haney and Lynn Trinkl (Amber L. Oosterwaal, 414-267-2950 ) Generally 3 - 7 grade, fee $380 |
| South: Greenfield MS 3200 W. Barnard Av. Greenfield 53221-2647 |
M | 4:45 - 6 PM | ||
| West: Wauwatosa West HS 11400 W. Center St. Wauwatosa 53222-4213 |
M | 6:45 - 8 PM | ||
| Milwaukee Youth Symphony Orchestra - Chamber Flute Ensemble (High school flute choir) * Students * |
Milwaukee Youth Arts Center 325 W. Walnut St. Milwaukee 53212-3868 |
M | 4:30 - 6 PM | Lenee Stevens (Amber L. Oosterwaal, 414-267-2950) Generally 10-12 grade, fee $380 |
| Milwaukee Youth Symphony Orchestra - Flute Chorale (Middle school flute choir) * Students * |
Milwaukee Youth Arts Center 325 W. Walnut St. Milwaukee 53212-3868 |
M | 6:15 - 7:30 PM | Lenee Stevens (Amber L. Oosterwaal, 414-267-2950) Generally 6-9 grade, fee $380 |
| Milwaukee Youth Symphony Orchestra - Junior Wind Ensemble (Middle school wind ensemble) * Students * |
Milwaukee Youth Arts Center 325 W. Walnut St. Milwaukee 53212-3868 |
Th | 6:45 - 8:30 PM | Thomas L. Dvorak (Amber L. Oosterwaal, 414-267-2950) Generally 6 - 9 grade, fee $380 |
| Milwaukee Youth Symphony Orchestra - Philharmonia (Advanced full orchestra) * Students * |
Milwaukee Youth Arts Center 325 W. Walnut St. Milwaukee 53212-3868 |
M | 6:30 - 9 PM | Carter Simmons and Ronald Melby (Amber L. Oosterwaal, 414-267-2950) Generally 9 - 11 grade, fee $380 |
| Milwaukee Youth Symphony Orchestra - Senior Symphony (Advanced full orchestra) * Students * |
Milwaukee Youth Arts Center 325 W. Walnut St. Milwaukee 53212-3868 |
M | 6:15 - 9 PM | Margery Deutsch and Shelby K. Dixon (Amber L. Oosterwaal, 414-267-2950 ), Generally 10 - 12 grade, fee $380 |
| Milwaukee Youth Symphony Orchestra - Sinfonia (Middle school string orchestra) * Students * |
Milwaukee Youth Arts Center 325 W. Walnut St. Milwaukee 53212-3868 |
Th | 4:30 - 6:15 PM | Steven Rindt (Amber L. Oosterwaal, 414-267-2950) Generally 6 - 9 grade, fee $380 |
| Milwaukee Youth Symphony Orchestra - Jazz Studies * Students * |
Milwaukee Youth Arts Center 325 W. Walnut St. Milwaukee 53212-3868 |
Various | Various | Barry Oosterwaal, Clifford Gribble (Amber L. Oosterwaal, 414-267-2950), Generally 10 - 12 grade, fee $380 |
| Milwaukee Youth Symphony Orchestra - Progressions * Students * |
Milwaukee Youth Arts Center 325 W. Walnut St. Milwaukee 53212-3868 |
Various | Various | Stephane Deimer (Amber L. Oosterwaal, 414-267-2950), Intensive string program for students in grades 3-4 who have been nominated from partner MPS schools, fee $380 |
| Mitchell Middle School Orchestra (Symphony) (1996) * Students * |
Mitchell Jr. HS 2701 Drexel Av. Racine 53403-2998 |
- | - | Rex Rukavina, 262-664-6400 |
| Moraine Symphony Orchestra | See Kettle Moraine Symphony | |||
| Neenah High School Orchestra * Students * |
Neenah HS Pickard Auditorium 1275 Tullar Rd. Neenah 54956 |
- | - | Kristina Stingle, 920-751-6900 ext. 203 |
| New Horizon Orchestra | See Four Lakes String Ensemble | |||
| North Shore Symphony Orchestra (2003) |
Concordia University 12800 N. Lake Shore Dr. Mequon 53097-2402 |
T | 7:30 - 9:30 PM | Dr. Louis A. Menchaca, 262-243-5700 |
| Oconomowoc Chamber Orchestra | Oconomowoc Arts Center 641 E. Forest St. Oconomowoc 53066 |
- | - | Roberta Carpenter (Info and to receive Newsletter) |
| Oconomowoc Orchestra O | See Lake Country Orchestra | |||
| Oconomowoc High School Orchestra (Middle School Orchestra, Chamber Strings) * Students * |
Oconomowoc HS W360 N7077 Brown St. Oconomowoc 53066-1197 |
- | - | Robert J. Ignaszak, 262-567-6632 FAX 920-474-7595 |
| Oshkosh Elementary School Orchestras * Students * |
18 Various Elementary Schools 215 S. Eagle St. Oshkosh 54902-5626 |
- | - | Amanda Sommers, 920-424-0320 |
| Oshkosh High School Orchestras * Students * |
Oshkosh North HS 1100 W. Smith Av. Oshkosh 54901-1848 |
- | - | Yukiko Grine, 920-420-4020 |
| Oshkosh West HS | Oshkish West HS 375 N. Eagle St. Oshkosh 54902-4294 |
- | - | Yukiko Grine, 920-420-4020 |
| Oshkosh Middle School Orchestras * Students * |
Carl Traeger MS Orchestra 3000 W. 20th Av. Oshkosh 54904-6344 |
- | - | Kris Schwebke, 920-424-0065 |
| Perry Tipler MS Orchestra 325 S. Eagle St. Oshkosh 54902-5626 |
- | - | Amanda Sommers, 920-424-0320 | |
| South Park MS Orchestra 1551 Delaware St. Oshkosh 54902-6547 |
- | - | Kris Schwebke, 920-424-0431 | |
| Webster Stanley MS Orchestra 915 Hazel St. Oshkosh 54901-4057 |
- | - | Stephan Wucherer, 920-424-0442 | |
| Oshkosh Symphony Orchestra (1940) |
200B City Center PO Box 522 Oshkosh 54903-0533 |
- | - | Dr. William LaRue Jones (Dr. James Grine, 920-233-7510) |
| Oshkosh Youth Symphony Orchestra (1969) * Students * |
U.W. Oshkosh A/C Building Room N-14 800 Algoma Blvd. Oshkosh 54901-8636 |
M | 6 - 8:15 PM Sep - May |
Geraldine Grine, 920-231-0176 Grades 6 - 12, Audition |
| Park View Orchestra * Students * |
Park View Middle School 930 N. Rochester St. Mukwonago 53149-1144 |
- | - | Roxanne Carloni, 262-363-6292 |
| Philharmonia Racine, Ltd (1998-2008) |
- | W | 7:15 - 9:45 PM Jun - Aug |
Ralph H. Lane (Passed away February 6, 2014) |
| Present Music (1982) |
PM 1840 N. Farwell Av., #502 Milwaukee 53202-1716 |
- | - | Kevin P. Stalheim PM, 414-271-0711 (Colleen O'Donnell) |
| Prospect Hill Orchestra * Students * |
Prospect Hill Elemetary School 5330 S. Racine Av. New Berlin 53146-3933 |
- | - | Kristin Anne Gleason, 262-789-6587 |
| Racine Kiwanis Youth Symphony (String Symphonette, Grades 4-6; String Orchestra, Grades 7-8; High School Symphony) * Students * |
Gilmore Middle School 2330 Northwestern Av. or First United Methodist Church 745 Main St. Racine 53403 |
M | 7:30 - 9:30 PM Except summer |
Patty Poulos, 262-886-0388 Cynthia Nelson, 262-633-4400 Audition, $125 per year |
| Racine Symphony Orchestra (1932) |
Various PO Box 1874 Racine 53401 |
- | - | Andrew Massey (Jennifer Samuelson, 262-636-9285) |
| Red Cedar Symphony, Ltd. (1982) |
UW Barron County Fine Arts Rehearsal Rm. 1800 College Dr. Rice Lake 54868-2497 |
Sn | 2:30 - 4:30 PM | Edward G. Thompson, 715-234-8176, ext. 5410 Community members welcome (70 members) |
| T | 7:30 - 9:30 PM | |||
| Red Oak Strings | Madison Police - Midtown District Community Room 4020 Mineral Point Rd Madison 53705-5126 |
2nd Sa | 1:00 PM | John Lockhart |
| Rock Prairie Chamber Orchestra (2002) |
UW Colleges Rock Campus, Cultural Center Room WCC139 2909 Kellogg Av. Janesville 53546-5699 |
M | 7:30 - 9:30 PM | Jeff Suarez, 608-758-6554 |
| Rock River Philharmonic (Formerly Beloit Janesville Symphony Orchestra and Beloit Civic Orchestra) (1953) |
Beloit College Eaton Chapel 706 Emerson St. PO Box 185 Janesville 53512-0185 |
- | - | Dr. Robert Tomaro, 608-313-1200 Info |
| Saint Norbert College Ensembles and Instrumental Choirs | See Bands page | |||
| Schauer Youth String Orchestra Formerly: Kettle Moraine Youth String Orchestra * Students * |
Schauer Arts & Activities Center 147 N. Rural St. Hartford 53027-1407 |
W | 5:30 - 6:30 or 6:45 - 8:15 PM | Phil Scales (Tianna Conway, Director of Education, 262-670-0560, ext. 204) |
| Sheboygan Area Youth Symphony * Students * |
North HS Auditorium 1042 School Av. Sheboygan 53083-4099 |
M | 6:30 - 9:30 PM | Debbie Williamson, 920-457-1473 (SAYS, 920-452-1985) |
| Sheboygan Symphony Orchestra (1919) |
Stefanie H. Weill Center for the Performing Arts 921 N. 8th St., Suite 208 Sheboygan 53081-6320 |
T | 7 - 10 PM | McMahon, 920-452-1985 FAX 920-452-0165 |
| Skylight Opera Theatre Chamber Orchestra | 158 N. Broadway St. Milwaukee 53202-6015 |
- | - | Richard L. Carsey, 414-962-5832 (Joan Lounsbery, 414-291-7811) |
| South Milwaukee High School Orchestra * Students * |
South Milwaukee HS 1001 15th Av. South Milwaukee 53172-1503 |
- | - | Craig Kellenberger SMHS, 414-768-6322 |
| South Shore Youth Ensemble | Milwaukee | - | - | - |
| Southwestern Suburban Symphony * Students * |
Saber Center for the Performing Arts Franklin HS 8222 S. 51st St. Franklin 53132-9276 |
Sn | - | Christine Flasch 414-427-9428 or 414-434-2028 |
| Stained Glass Brass | Milwaukee | - | - | Musicians from MSO and Florentine Opera Orchestra |
| String Academy of Wisconsin at UW Milwaukee (1996) * Students * |
UW Milwaukee 2400 E. Kenwood Blvd Milwaukee 53211-3363 |
- | - | Darcy Drexler, 414-963-4069 (Mimi Zweig, 414-963-4729) Ages 5-18, violin, viola, cello |
| String Orchestra for All Ages (2001) |
Wisconsin Conservatory of Music 1584 N. Prospect Av. Milwaukee 53202-6501 |
M | 6:30 - 7:30 PM except summer |
Danielle Pardo, 414-276-5760 $100 per 12-week class |
| Studio Orchestra, The (1977) |
The Jefferson 9401 Old Sauk Rd Middleton 53562-4409 |
W | 7 - 9 PM Sept - May |
Bryce Sanville |
| Summer Backyard Orchestra (1995 - 2003) Summer Pops Orchestra (2000 - 2003) |
Greendale Youth Memorial Building 6898 Crocus Ct. Greendale 53129-2300 |
W | 6:15 - 7:45 PM summer |
Susan Stachelski, 414-423-0521 Greendale, Franklin, West Allis, Hales Corners, New Berlin SBO 7th grade or lower SPO 8th grade or higher |
| Sun Prairie High School Orchestra * Students * |
Sun Prairie HS 220 Kroncke Dr. Sun Prairie 53590-2985 |
- | - | Deirdre Abbott, 608-834-7882 |
| University Community Orchestra | Zelazo Center for the Performing Arts, Room 280 UWM Campus 2419 E. Kenwood Blvd. Milwaukee 53211-3338 |
W | 7 - 9:30 PM | Margery Deutsch Registration, 414-229-4609; $99 for 10 weeks: Sep-Dec, Jan-Apr, May-Jul |
| UW Baraboo Concert Orchestra | UW Baraboo 1006 Connie Rd. Baraboo 53913-1098 |
- | - | Gerald L. Stich (UWB, 608-356-8351) |
| UW Eau Claire University Orchestra (Jazz Orchestra) | UW Eau Claire 105 Garfield Av. Eau Claire 54702-4004 |
- | - | Nobuyoshi Yasuda, 715-836-2284 Student and audition |
| UW Green Bay Wind Ensemble | UW Green Bay 2420 Nicolet Dr. Green Bay 54311-7001 |
- | - | UWGB, 920-465-2000 Student and audition |
| UW La Crosse Chamber Orchestra | UW La Crosse 1725 State St. La Crosse 54601-3788 |
- | - | Enaldo De Oliveira, 608-785-8409 (Auditions in Fall, 32 members) |
| UW La Crosse Jazz (Jazz Ensemble I & II, Combos) |
- | - | Dr. Gregory Balfany, 608-785-8409 | |
| UW La Crosse Symphonic Orchestra | - | - | Enaldo De Oliveira, 608-785-8409 (70-80 members) | |
| UW Madison Orchestra Program (University Symphony, Chamber Orchestra) |
UW Madison 455 N. Park St. Madison 53706-1483 |
- | - | Student, audition |
| UW Madison All-University String Orchestra | - | - | Student, no audition | |
| UW Madison University Ensembles (Cello Choir, Early Music Ensemble, Duets, Trios, Quartets) |
- | - | Student, audition | |
| UW Manitowoc Lakeshore Wind Ensemble (1983) |
UW Manitowoc 705 Viebahn St. Manitowoc 54220-6699 |
- | - | Michael J. Arendt, 920-683-4688 Open to community |
| UW Marshfield/Wood County Symphony Orchestra | UW Marshfield/Wood County 2000 W. Fifth St. Marshfield 54449-3310 |
Th | 7 - 9 PM | Tim McCollum, 715-389-6542 |
| UW Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra (Chamber Orchestra, String Orchestra - 1999) |
UW Milwaukee Fine Arts Music Bldg., Rm. 180 2223 E. Kenwood Blvd. Milwaukee 53211-3314 |
T,Th | 1:30 - 3:20 PM | Margery Deutsch (414-229-4609) (Audition 3 minute prepared solo, sight reading & consent) |
| F | 3:30 - 5:20 PM | |||
| UW Milwaukee Wind Ensemble (1981) |
M,F | 2:30 - 3:20 PM | Thomas L. Dvorak, 414-229-4560 (Audition & consent) | |
| W | 1:30 - 3:20 PM | |||
| UW Milwaukee Youth Wind Ensemble I * Students * |
- | - | Thomas L. Dvorak, 414-229-4560 | |
| UW Milwaukee Youth Wind Ensemble II * Students * |
- | - | John Hibler, 414-229-4560 | |
| UW Oshkosh Jazz Lab Ensemble | UW Oshkosh 800 Algoma Blvd. Room N206 Oshkosh 54901-8601 |
- | - | Dr. Marty Erickson, 920-424-7015 Audition |
| UW Oshkosh Orchestra | - | - | Dr. Lucia Matos, 920-424-4227 Audition | |
| UW Oshkosh Percussion Ensemble | - | - | Dr. Alison Shaw, 920-424-7030 Audition | |
| UW Oshkosh Wind Ensemble | - | - | Dr. Rob McWilliams, 920-424-7016 Audition | |
| UW Parkside Community Orchestra (2002) | UW Parkside Communications Arts Bldg., D-118 900 Wood Rd. Kenosha 53141-2345 |
T | 7:30 - 9:30 PM | Alvaro Garcia, 262-595-2528 (UWP, 414-595-2457) 3 concerts per season Musicians |
| UW Parkside Guitar Ensemble | UW Parkside Communications Arts Building D-118 900 Wood Rd. Kenosha 53141-2345 |
M | 12 - 12:50 PM | George Lindquist, 262-595-2581 (UWP, 414-595-2457) |
| UW Parkside Percussion Ensemble | T | 5:30 - 8 PM | David Bayles, 262-595-2562 (UWP, 414-595-2457) | |
| UW Parkside Symphony Orchestra (Chamber Orchestra) |
- | - | Alvaro Garcia, 262-595-2528 (UWP, 414-595-2457) Musicians | |
| UW Parkside Wind Ensemble | M,W | 2 - 3:40 PM | Mark Eichner, 262-595-2438 (UWP, 414-595-2457) Audition Musicians | |
| UW Platteville Orchestra (Wind Ensemble) |
UW Platteville Doudna Hall 1 University Plaza Platteville 53818-3099 |
- | - | Director (UWPLATT, 608-342-1125) |
| UW River Falls Ensembles (Symphonic Wind, Percussion, Brass, Woodwind, Piano, Guitar, New Music) |
UW River Falls 410 S. Third St. River Falls 54022-5001 |
- | - | Dr. Kristin Tjornehoj, 715-425-3940 |
| UW River Falls University/Community Orchestra | - | - | Dr. Kristin Tjornehoj, 715-425-3940 | |
| UW Stevens Point - Wind Ensemble | UW Stevens Point 1108 Freemont St. Stevens Point 54481-3109 |
W,F | 1 - 2:50 PM | James Arrowood, 715-346-4599 Student, Room C-140 |
| UW Stevens Point - University Orchestra | T,Th | 1 - 2:50 PM | Patrick Miles, 715-346-2027 Student and audition, Room C-126 | |
| UW Superior Orchestra (Trillium Trio) |
UW Superior Thorpe Langley and Old Main PO Box 2000 Superior 54880-4500 |
- | - | Diane Balko, 715-394-8287 Audition in February, open to community |
| UW Whitewater Symphony Orchestra | UW Whitewater 800 W. Main St. Whitewater 53190-1790 |
- | - | Chris Ramaekers, 262-472-5623 |
| UW Whitewater Symphonic Wind Ensemble (Various individual instrument ensembles) |
- | Also summer camp | Glenn C. Hayes, 262-472-1337 | |
| Washington County Youth Orchestra (2005) |
UW Washington County 400 University Dr. West Bend 53095 |
- | - | Dr. Daniel Ackley, 262-335-5200 |
| Water City Chamber Orchestra (2008) |
200B City Center Oshkosh 54901 |
- | - | Jeffery Meyer, 920-233-7510 |
| Watertown Area Chamber Orchestra (1987) |
Watertown HS Auditorium 825 Endeavour Dr. Watertown 53098-1728 |
- | - | Mark Leiser, 920-887-2966 |
| Waukesha Area Youth Orchestras (1992) (Phledgling Philharmonic, Sinfonietta, Chamber Symphony) * Students * |
University Lake School Fine Arts 4024 Nagawicka Rd. Hartland 53029-9363 |
T | 6 -7 PM | Timothy Cobb, 414-299-9829 Heather Broadbent, Matthew Masko |
| 7 - 9 PM | ||||
| Waukesha Symphony Orchestra (1947) | See Wisconsin Philharmonic | |||
| Waunakee High School Orchestra * Students * |
Waunakee HS 1001 S. St. Waunakee 53597-1651 |
- | - | Michael Barrett, 608-849-2060 |
| Wausau Area Youth Symphony * Students * |
Wausau Conservatory of Music 401 4th St. Wausau 54402-0392 |
T | 7 - 9 PM | Sean Michael Keelan WCOM, 715-845-6279, ext. 207 Audition Sep. |
| Wausau Symphony Orchestra (Formerly Wisconsin Valley Musicians prior to 1997) |
D. C. Everest HS 6500 Alderson St. Weston 54476-3900 |
M | 8:30 - 9:30 PM | Kurt Van Tiem, 715-845-2144 |
| Wauwatosa East Symphony Orchestra * Students * |
Wauwatosa East HS 7500 Milwaukee Av. Wauwatosa 53213-2299 |
- | - | Andy Johnson, 414-773-2192. |
| Wauwatosa West High School Orchestras * Students * |
Wauwatosa West HS 12121 W. North Av. Wauwatosa 53226 |
- | - | David Topolovec, 414-773-3164 |
| West Bend High School Orchestra * Students * |
West Bend HS 1305 East Decorah Rd. West Bend 53095-4313 |
- | - | Chris Kraly, 262-335-5557 |
| Whitewater Chamber Players | Irvin L. Young Auditorium 930 W. Main St. Whitewater 53190-ND |
- | - | John Tuinstra, 262-472-5709 |
| Whitewater Symphony Orchestra | Irvin L. Young Auditorium 930 W. Main St. Whitewater 53190-ND |
- | - | Carmen J. Diagostine Wiest, 262-472-5621 |
| Whitnall High School Orchestra * Students * |
Charles B. Whitnall HS 5000 S. 116 St. Hales Corners 53228-3197 |
- | - | Christian Blanchard Clay Wachholz, 414-425-4200, ext. 449 |
| Winds of Southern Wisconsin (1991) (Chapter of the American Recorder Society) |
Trinity Lutheran Church 2376 W. Lawn Av. Madison 53711-1954 |
3rd Sn Sep - May |
2 - 4 PM | David Grindrod, 608-238-6288 recorder and similar early instruments |
| Wisconsin Chamber Orchestra (1962) |
22 N. Carroll St., Ste. 104 Madison 53703-2724 |
- | - | Andrew Sewell (WCO, 608-257-0638) |
| Wisconsin Intergenerational Orchestra (2016) | New Berlin West High School 18695 W Cleveland Ave New Berlin 53146 |
T | 6:30 - 8:00 PM | Jian Sun, 414-378-3660 (Benjamin Leon, Anne Marie Peterson, Siew Eng Goh) |
| Wisconsin Philharmonic (1947) (Formerly Waukesha Symphony Orchestra) |
Shattuck Auditorium Carroll College 100 N. East Av. Waukesha 53186-5593 |
- | - | Alexander Platt Office, 262-547-1858 (Charles Grosz) Musicians (PDF 39k) |
| Wisconsin Valley Musicians, Inc. (1897 - 1997) |
See Wausau Symphony Orchestra | |||
| Wisconsin Wind Orchestra (1995) |
Caroll College, Shattuck Auditorium 100 N. East Av. Waukesha 53186-5593 |
Varies | Evenings | Larry D. Harper, 262-524-7188, 262-970-9654 (Audition) |
| Wisconsin Youth Symphony Orchestra (Youth, Concert, Philharmonia, Sinfonietta, Ensemble, Sectional) (1966) * Students * |
UW Madison Humanities Bldg., Rm. 1625 485 N. Park St. Madison 53706-1405 |
- | - | James Smith 360 students from 80 schools grades 5 - 12 608-263-3320 |
| Xavier Orchestra * Students * |
Xavier HS 1600 W. Prospect Av. Appleton 54914-5199 |
- | - | Gwen Hamel, 920-997-9314 |
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