Concert Calendar for the new season

Here is the Milwaukee Community Music Group concert season calendar as I have been able to assemble it.  If I missed some concerts. please drop an email and I will update the calendar.  Thanks for the help.

September

• ·        30 at 3 PM, Kettle Moraine Symphony at the Kettle Moraine High School

October

• ·        13 at 7PM, Concord Chamber Orchestra at St. Sebastian Church
• ·        20 at 7:30, Menominee Falls Symphony at Hamilton Fine Arts Center
• ·        20 at 7:30, Lakeshore Symphonic Band at Cedarburg Performing Arts Center
• ·        27 at 7:30, Milwaukee Festival Brass at St. John’s Lutheran Church
• ·        28 at 3PM, Milwaukee Metropolitan Community Concert Band at Wisconsin Lutheran College

November

• ·        4 at 2PM, Milwaukee Concert band at Oak Creek Community Center
• ·        9 at 7:30, Waukesha Area Symphonic Band at Carroll University
• ·        11 at 3PM, Kettle Moraine Symphony at Kettle Moraine Lutheran High School
• ·        16 at 7:30, Greenfield Concert Band at Greenfield Performing Arts Center

December

• ·        1 at 7PM, Concord Chamber Orchestra at the Basilica of St. Josephat
• ·        8 at 7:30, Menominee Falls Symphony at Hamilton Fine Arts Center
• ·        9 at 2PM, Milwaukee Metropolitan Community Concert Band at Southridge Shopping Center
• ·        9 at 3PM, Waukesha Area Symphonic Band at Carroll University
• ·        9 at 6PM, Lakeshore Symphonic Band at Holy Hill

January

·        27 at 2PM, Concord Chamber Orchestra at North Shore Congregational Church

February

·        15 at 7PM, Greenfield Concert band at Greenfield Performing Arts Center

·        16 at 6:30, Menominee Falls Symphony at the Silver Spring Country Club

·        16 at TBA, Waukesha Area Symphonic Band at Carroll University

·        24 at 3PM, Kettle Moraine Symphony at Stinger High School

March

• ·        3 at 2PM, Milwaukee Concert Band at the Oak Creek Community Center
• ·        17 at 2PM, Lakeshore Symphonic Band at the Cedarburg Performing Arts Center
• ·        23 at 7PM, Concord Chamber Orchestra at St. Sebastian Church
• ·        24 at 3PM, Milwaukee Metropolitan Community Concert Band at Wisconsin Lutheran College

April

• ·        13 at 7:30, Menominee Falls Symphony at Hamilton Fine Arts Center

May

• ·        3 at 7:30, Waukesha Area Symphonic Band at Carroll University
• ·        5 at 2PM, Milwaukee Concert band at Oak Creek Community Center
• ·        5 at 3PM, Kettle Moraine Symphony at Holy Hill
• ·        11 at 7PM, Concord Chamber Orchestra at St. Sebastian Church
• ·        11 at 7:30, Lakeshore Symphonic Band at Cedarburg Performing Arts Center
• ·        17 at 7PM, Greenfield Concert Band at AMP at Konkel Park
• ·        27 at 4PM, Milwaukee Metropolitan Community Concert Band at Milwaukee County War Memorial

A new season has begun

I apologize for not posting each week during the summer.  Sometimes other responsibilities take precedence.  As a result, I will be posting news every couple of weeks instead of every week. 

The first post of the season lists the different community music groups in the area.  If you are a musician, and you would like to play, there are groups at all talent levels that would love to have you play with them.  If you know of other groups, drop me an email and I will add them to the list.  I've organized the list by the day of the week that they rehearse.

Sunday: The Milwaukee Metropolitan Community Concert Band is under the direction of Karen Lippert. They welcome all players regardless of ability and play traditional concert band music. You can check their web site for more information.

Monday: The Menomonee Falls Symphony, under the direction of Mike Kamenski, rehearses on Monday evenings in Sussex at Hamilton High School. An audition is required.   You can get more information on the concerts, and on joining the orchestra, from their web site.

Tuesday: The Wauwatosa Community Band, under the direction of Donna Kummer, rehearses at Longfellow Middle School. Tosa Band performs as a symphonic band and also as Tosa Jazz, so folks who like both genres of music may find a good fit with this group. See their web site for more information.

Tuesday: For the folks in the western suburbs, the Waukesha Area Symphonic Band also rehearses on Tuesday. The group's Conductor Laureate, Rick Kirby, has also composed music for some of the concerts. Their web site also has more information.

Tuesday: The Milwaukee Festival Brass, the only British style Brass Band in the area, rehearses on Tuesday as well. This group is unique in that they have an apprentice program for high school students. All the details are on their site.

Wednesday:  The Concord Chamber Orchestra, under the direction of Jamin Hoffman, rehearses at Nicolet High School and requires an audition.  See their web site for information.

Wednesday: The Milwaukee American Legion Band is a traditional, patriotic-style community band. They are directed by Mike Van Pelt. Their site has information on their history, which is extensive, and on becoming a member.

Wednesday: The Lakeshore Symphonic Band serves the north shore and Ozaukee County communities, performing their concerts at the Cedarburg Performing Arts Center. Click here for their information.

Thursday: The Milwaukee Concert Band is another group with a long history, having been sponsored at one time by the Civic Music Association. See their web site for more information.

Thursday:  The Greenfield Concert Band is relatively new, having been in existence for only a few years.  They rehearse at Greenfield High School and do require an audition in order to place new members into the sections.  See their web site for information.

Thursday: The Greendale Village Band welcomes members of all playing abilities. They are a part of the School System in the Village of Greendale, and you can get more information from their web page.

And if I missed information on your group, send me an email and I'll be sure to post it.  Thanks.