The Milwaukee Festival Brass will perform a special concert of Christmas Music on Sunday December 20 at 3 PM in the Schwan Concert Hall on the campus of Wisconsin Lutheran College. The theme is Christmas for Kids and the concert features the Milwaukee Festival Youth Brass Band.
The MFB will perform with the Youth Brass on three selections, including the World Premiere of The Twelve Days of Christmas, penned by Music Director Dr. Pat Bachhaus.
Lots of other favorite tunes and carols will fill the hall, by the likes of Brass Band composers William Himes, Philip Sparke, James Curnow, and Goff Richards. Should be a very nice concert; but then the MFB concerts are always entertaining! Don't miss it. I know I won't!
One important note: the Milwaukee Festival Brass is teaming up with the U.S. Marine Corps' Toys For Tots Campaign. So, bring a new toy to the concert, and the Marines will be sure to get it to kids that might otherwise not have a happy Christmas. We can't let that happen!
See you there!
Sunday, December 13, 2009
Sunday, December 6, 2009
Upcoming Concerts this week
Don't forget the two performances today: one by the Hartland Community Band at the Holy Hill Shrine, and the other by the Milwaukee American Legion Band at Milwaukee Lutheran High School. Both concerts are at 3 PM.
There are two concerts coming up this week for your listening pleasure.
The first is on Friday December 11th at 7:30 in Shattuck Auditorium on the campus of Carroll University. The Waukesha Area Symphonic Band performs their annual concert of Holiday music. The performance will include music by smaller ensembles within the band, as well as full band pieces. Admission is $5, but free admission will be given to all who bring non-perishable food items for the Waukesha Food Pantry. Items in need include peanut butter, canned chili, stews and meats, canned vegtables, pasta, rice, and soups. For more information, see their web site: http://www.wasband.org/.
And on Saturday December 12, the Menomonee Falls Symphony Orchestra celebrates the Holiday Season with their first Holiday Pops Concert. In the past, the Symphony performed a Sing-along Messiah. This year, they chose a Pops concert. It begins at 7:30 on the 12th in the Hamilton Fine Arts Center attached to Sussex-Hamilton High School. See their web site for more information, including directions: http://my.execpc.com/~regent/mfso.htm
Enjoy the concerts. They are a nice respite from the hustle and bustle of the preparation for the Holidays!
There are two concerts coming up this week for your listening pleasure.
The first is on Friday December 11th at 7:30 in Shattuck Auditorium on the campus of Carroll University. The Waukesha Area Symphonic Band performs their annual concert of Holiday music. The performance will include music by smaller ensembles within the band, as well as full band pieces. Admission is $5, but free admission will be given to all who bring non-perishable food items for the Waukesha Food Pantry. Items in need include peanut butter, canned chili, stews and meats, canned vegtables, pasta, rice, and soups. For more information, see their web site: http://www.wasband.org/.
And on Saturday December 12, the Menomonee Falls Symphony Orchestra celebrates the Holiday Season with their first Holiday Pops Concert. In the past, the Symphony performed a Sing-along Messiah. This year, they chose a Pops concert. It begins at 7:30 on the 12th in the Hamilton Fine Arts Center attached to Sussex-Hamilton High School. See their web site for more information, including directions: http://my.execpc.com/~regent/mfso.htm
Enjoy the concerts. They are a nice respite from the hustle and bustle of the preparation for the Holidays!
Sunday, November 29, 2009
A short reminder
UPDATE Tuesday 12/1: The Friday concert in the Greendale Library begins at 5 PM.
Just a reminder that the Horns A Plenty Christmas concert at the Marcus Center is Wednesday evening this week at 7 PM, and that the Hornucopia Quartet is playing in the Greendale Library at 5 PM on Friday evening as a part of the Dickens of a Christmas celebration in Greendale.
Be sure to enjoy at least one concert this season...it makes the hustle and bustle go a lot easier!
See you on Wednesday and Friday! I'll be at both!
Just a reminder that the Horns A Plenty Christmas concert at the Marcus Center is Wednesday evening this week at 7 PM, and that the Hornucopia Quartet is playing in the Greendale Library at 5 PM on Friday evening as a part of the Dickens of a Christmas celebration in Greendale.
Be sure to enjoy at least one concert this season...it makes the hustle and bustle go a lot easier!
See you on Wednesday and Friday! I'll be at both!
Thursday, November 26, 2009
Happy Thanksgiving!
No post this week, just a wish that you have a wonderful Thanksgiving Holiday. Enjoy the feast and be sure to enjoy music during the celebrations!
The next post is on the morning of Sunday December 6th.
Until then, enjoy...and get going on your Christmas Shopping!!!
The next post is on the morning of Sunday December 6th.
Until then, enjoy...and get going on your Christmas Shopping!!!
Sunday, November 22, 2009
The Holiday Season of Concerts
Update November 23: Note the time change for the concert on Friday December 4 to 5 PM.
And now, here is the calendar of Holiday / Christmas Concerts that I have, and the links to more information. (Note that all of the concerts I have listed are in December.) If you know of other concerts, leave a comment and add your concert to the list. Thanks.
2 - Horns A Plenty Christmas in Milwaukee at the Marcus Center, 7 PM
4 - Dickens of a Christmas Celebration in Downtown Greendale, performance by the Hornucopia Quartet, Greendale Library on Broad Street, 5 PM for about an hour
6 - Milwaukee American Legion Band, Milwaukee Lutheran High School, 3 PM
6 - Hartland Community Band, Holy Hill National Shrine, 3 PM
11 – Waukesha Area Symphonic Band, Carroll University – Holiday Favorites, 7:30
12 - Milwaukee Metropolitan Community Concert Band, Mitchell Park Domes, 1 PM, concert is included with paid admission to the Domes
12 – Menomonee Falls Symphony Orchestra, Sussex Hamilton Fine Arts Center, 7:30
13 – Lakeshore Symphonic Band, Holy Hill National Shrine, 6 PM
19 - Horns A Plenty Christmas in Appleton at St. Joseph Middle School, 2 PM
20 – Milwaukee Festival Brass, Wisconsin Lutheran College – Christmas for Kids, 3 PM
So be sure to enjoy at least one concert this Holiday Season.
And now, here is the calendar of Holiday / Christmas Concerts that I have, and the links to more information. (Note that all of the concerts I have listed are in December.) If you know of other concerts, leave a comment and add your concert to the list. Thanks.
2 - Horns A Plenty Christmas in Milwaukee at the Marcus Center, 7 PM
4 - Dickens of a Christmas Celebration in Downtown Greendale, performance by the Hornucopia Quartet, Greendale Library on Broad Street, 5 PM for about an hour
6 - Milwaukee American Legion Band, Milwaukee Lutheran High School, 3 PM
6 - Hartland Community Band, Holy Hill National Shrine, 3 PM
11 – Waukesha Area Symphonic Band, Carroll University – Holiday Favorites, 7:30
12 - Milwaukee Metropolitan Community Concert Band, Mitchell Park Domes, 1 PM, concert is included with paid admission to the Domes
12 – Menomonee Falls Symphony Orchestra, Sussex Hamilton Fine Arts Center, 7:30
13 – Lakeshore Symphonic Band, Holy Hill National Shrine, 6 PM
19 - Horns A Plenty Christmas in Appleton at St. Joseph Middle School, 2 PM
20 – Milwaukee Festival Brass, Wisconsin Lutheran College – Christmas for Kids, 3 PM
So be sure to enjoy at least one concert this Holiday Season.
Sunday, November 15, 2009
Final concerts of the fall season
Today's post is a reminder of the last two concerts of the fall season. Next week I'll summarize the Holiday concerts that I have on the calendar.
On Saturday November 21, the Menomonee Falls Symphony Orchestra will perform at the Hamilton Fine Arts Center on the campus of Sussex-Hamilton High School. The concert is dedicated to the students of the school district. There will be a number of light classical works showcasing the many sounds of the symphony orchestra. The director, Michael Kamenski, will introduce the different pieces, explaining the different sounds to listen for, or explaining a bit about the composer of the music. There will also be movie music from Star Wars and Harry Potter. A great concert to enjoy, and maybe get a younger one interested in classical music!
On Sunday November 22nd, the Knightwind Ensemble will present Milestones at 3 PM in the Schwan Concert Hall on the campus of Wisconsin Lutheran College. All the details are at the Knightwind web page: www.knightwind.org. And, if you print out the page with the concert information, you'll receive $1 off the adult admission for everyone in your party. I know that will happen because I will be selling the tickets at the door. Stop by and say Hi!
As far as the concert, the music will be amazing, and I expect the performance will match the music! (The rehearsals have been going very well!) See you on the 22nd!
On Saturday November 21, the Menomonee Falls Symphony Orchestra will perform at the Hamilton Fine Arts Center on the campus of Sussex-Hamilton High School. The concert is dedicated to the students of the school district. There will be a number of light classical works showcasing the many sounds of the symphony orchestra. The director, Michael Kamenski, will introduce the different pieces, explaining the different sounds to listen for, or explaining a bit about the composer of the music. There will also be movie music from Star Wars and Harry Potter. A great concert to enjoy, and maybe get a younger one interested in classical music!
On Sunday November 22nd, the Knightwind Ensemble will present Milestones at 3 PM in the Schwan Concert Hall on the campus of Wisconsin Lutheran College. All the details are at the Knightwind web page: www.knightwind.org. And, if you print out the page with the concert information, you'll receive $1 off the adult admission for everyone in your party. I know that will happen because I will be selling the tickets at the door. Stop by and say Hi!
As far as the concert, the music will be amazing, and I expect the performance will match the music! (The rehearsals have been going very well!) See you on the 22nd!
Sunday, November 8, 2009
New Event for Christmas
Here's something new and exciting for the Milwaukee area that has been around for a number of years in the Fox Valley...
To celebrate Christmas, the Fox Valley Horn Club and Choir (lots of French Horns) performs Christmas Music every year, the Saturday before Christmas. They call it Horns A Plenty Christmas. Two years ago, they set a Guinness world record for most French Horns playing Christmas Music. This year, they will again perform in Appleton on the Saturday before Christmas, Saturday December 19 at St. Joseph Middle School in Appleton, but Milwaukee will also get to experience Horns A Plenty Christmas concert at the Marcus Center for the Performing Arts on Wednesday December 2. The concert begins at 7 PM.
The fun part is that, if you play a French Horn, you are welcome to join the group and play along! The music is not difficult so students are encouraged to play. And experienced horn players tell me that the concert is lots of fun. Just think of playing a concert with 80 other horn players! What fun!
Registration for hornists will begin at 5:30 at the Marcus Center on December 2.
For more information, or to get copies of the music, see their web site: http://www.hornsaplentychristmas.com/.
And I'll be there taking pictures, so say hi!
To celebrate Christmas, the Fox Valley Horn Club and Choir (lots of French Horns) performs Christmas Music every year, the Saturday before Christmas. They call it Horns A Plenty Christmas. Two years ago, they set a Guinness world record for most French Horns playing Christmas Music. This year, they will again perform in Appleton on the Saturday before Christmas, Saturday December 19 at St. Joseph Middle School in Appleton, but Milwaukee will also get to experience Horns A Plenty Christmas concert at the Marcus Center for the Performing Arts on Wednesday December 2. The concert begins at 7 PM.
The fun part is that, if you play a French Horn, you are welcome to join the group and play along! The music is not difficult so students are encouraged to play. And experienced horn players tell me that the concert is lots of fun. Just think of playing a concert with 80 other horn players! What fun!
Registration for hornists will begin at 5:30 at the Marcus Center on December 2.
For more information, or to get copies of the music, see their web site: http://www.hornsaplentychristmas.com/.
And I'll be there taking pictures, so say hi!
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