Mr. Winkle is currently Director of the Jazz Ensemble at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. She volunteers her time on the boards for the Elmbrook Rotary Club (President 2017-18), Youth Orchestra Division of the League of American Orchestras (Secretary), Frankly Music (Governance Chair), and the Association of Wisconsin Symphony Orchestras. His primary cello teachers have included Dr. Carol Semmes, Dr. Emilio Coln, and Daniel McDonough of the Jupiter String Quartet, with additional long-term studies with Richard Aaron, Dr. Helga Winold, and Marc Coppey. Slide 2 Jun 25 Sun Out of the Blue Slide 3 Oct 6 Fri Bluey's Big Play Slide 4. Bachelor of Arts degree from UWM where she studied with Beth Giacobassi. MSO 2022.23 Pops Season Brochure by Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra - Issuu He also studied music theory with Dr. John Downey. She is currently the Director of Orchestras at Longfellow Middle School in Wauwatosa, WI. He has a bachelors degree in mass communications-journalism and a masters degree in history, both from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. Listen to MSO performances from our streaming radio series. She did her undergraduate work at The Ohio State University. Visit PayScale to research Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra salaries, bonuses, reviews, benefits, and more! After receiving his BM degree in Percussion, he went on to receive his MM from Arizona State University, where he served as Director of the ASU Pan Devils Steel Band. They couldnt be more excited to join the MYSO staff to direct the Prelude Wind Ensemble program to share the gift of music with the students of today. The orchestra also serves as the orchestra for Florentine Opera productions. Peter is a member of YPO (Young Presidents' Organization), and the Greater Milwaukee Committee. Currently, Jason can be heard playing his sax locally with The North Coast Orchestra, with polka icon Steve Meisner, and of course, with the All-Star SUPERband. As a soloist, Manuel was awarded First Place in the Menomonee Falls 2017 Young Artist Competition, performing the final movement of Shostakovichs Violin Concerto in A minor. Milwaukee, WI 53203. Progressions Cello Instructor Rayden Vaughan Montes is currently studying cello performance at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee with Dr. Stefan Kartman. Sabrina has performed with ensembles including the Racine Symphony, Kenosha Symphony, Festival City Symphony, Aiken Symphony, Columbia Choral Society, the Spark Collective Chamber Ensemble, and the University of South Carolina Symphony Orchestra where she performed as soloist. Ravenna Helson is a graduate of the Juilliard School of Music and Yale University where she received an MM degree and the Ellen Battell Stoeckel Award for Excellence in Chamber Music. In 2023, Simmons will lead MYSOs international concert tour of Belgium and The Netherlands including a performance in Amsterdams Royal Concertgebouw. He enjoys being part of an organization that uses music as a bridge to inspire confident, creative and collaborative young people. He is Music Director of Milwaukee Montessori School, and has sung for dozens of private and public organizations. Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra | LinkedIn During her down time, Joanna is a Certified Master Gardener for the SouthEastern Wisconsin Master Gardeners, volunteering at the MacCanon Brown Homeless Sanctuary Community Gardens and staffing booths at the Wisconsin State Fair Park in the Southeastern Wisconsin Master Gardner Area, Milwaukee County Zoo Ala Carte, and at the Milwaukee Realtors Home and Garden Show. Ijoister Harris is MYSOs String Orchestra Central Music Director and Prelude Orchestra Coach. Be first to know about our concerts, special sales and MSO newssign up for our e-newsletter. Progressions, Prelude Wind Ensemble, MYSO Scholars. She is currently Principal horn of the Wisconsin Philharmonic, and a member of the Milwaukee Ballet Orchestra, Fox Valley Symphony Orchestra, Festival City Symphony, and Lake County Symphony Orchestra. Connie and Mike are excited to be back at MYSO, team teaching the Prelude Wind Ensemble. While at Carthage, she held a position as a student assistant in the administrative offices of the music department and served a music librarian for the choral ensembles and a student coordinator during audition times through the school year. Community outreach and giving back to the Milwaukee community are also at the heart of Frank Almonds artistic priorities. Mary Pat Michels is MYSOs String Orchestra West Music Director. Mark Niehaus, President & Executive Director, Michael and Jeanne Schmitz Chair. She hopes to carry down the legacy of these great teachers to her own students. If you have further questions, please contact the MSO Ticket Office at tickets@mso.org or by calling 414.291.7605. In her teaching, Ms. Zakutansky focuses on building strong relationships with her students. Cynthia Moore, Human Resources, Diversity & Inclusion Manager His most recent series of recordings, A Violins Life, chronicles the extraordinary history and lineage of his current violin, the 1715LipiskiStradivarius. His principal teachers include David Bowlin, Alex Kerr, and Addison Teng. In her free time Lillian loves reading, Sci-Fi movies, hiking, and walking her dog, Oscar. Jason moved to Milwaukee in 2003 and has performed with local bands including The Booze Brothers, Cold Sweat, Paradise String Band, The Paul Silbergleit Quintet, The Milwaukee Jazz Orchestra, Rockin Robins, The Pipe Circus, and The Acid Sextet. In 2019, she retired from Northwestern Mutual. Progressions Bass Instructor Lillian Rutowski is a second year student at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. He mentors young musicians of all performing levels and backgrounds, and performs in nontraditional venues where classical music has a rare and unusual presence. He then was asked to write original music for theatrical productions and films and has plans to continue arranging and composing after completing his cello studies. The MSO set a fund-raising goal of $120 million (later raised to $139 million) and got to work. In November 2007, he served as the headliner/lecturer for the Manitoba Canada Province Music Educators Conference. Immediately following graduation, Erica served as a college counselor for two years under the Full-Time Volunteer Program at Cristo Rey New York High School (CRNYHS). He is currently in his second year as a Doctor of Musical Arts candidate in Orchestral Conducting at the University of Utah. There he received private instruction with the programs director, Dinorah Marquez, learning both mariachi and classical music. He earned his Bachelor of Music degree from the Cleveland Institute of Music, and a Master of Music degree from Michigan State University, where he studied on a full graduate fellowship. She is his muse in the uplifting world of music. Rosalie has performed in masterclasses with prominent bassoonists Nanci Belmont, Darrel Hale, Timothy McGovern, Frank Morelli, Leonard Hindell, Catherine Chen, Ted Soluri, and Barrick Stees. Also during this time, he had the privilege of working with local and international sensations-LaChazz Jazz Ensemble, Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra, The Love Monkeys, Punto de Vista, and Bahia. Mr. Wilkinson teaches applied percussion lessons, is assistant director of the UW-Whitewater Warhawk Marching Band, directs the UW-Whitewater Percussion Ensemble, and teaches percussion methods courses for future music educators. This instrument has direct ties to Giuseppe Tartini, Edvard Grieg, Johannes Brahms, and Robert and Clara Schumann. Since August 2011, she has lived with her two children in Waukesha. Prior to his appointment at Waukesha West, he served as Associate Director of Bands at Kansas State University. MYSO Scholars Cello Instructor Aidan Hogan is currently studying cello performance in Milwaukee Wisconsin. He currently freelances as a percussionist and instructor in the southeast Wisconsin area. After college, she moved to the Bay Area, and worked for a few non-profits, working primarily with homeless women and children. He hopes to share the gift of music with his students as the teachers in his life have so generously shared with him. Carmen Kitts attended UW-Oshkosh as a Music Education/Performance Major. He continues to play out mostly on upright and electric bass, and is privileged to share the stage with many of Milwaukees finest musicians. The Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra, Bradley Symphony Center - Staff Electric As a performer he has worked with the Rockford Symphony Orchestra, Oshkosh Symphony Orchestra, Green Bay Symphony Orchestra, Festival City Symphony, Kenosha Symphony Orchestra, the Wisconsin Philharmonic, Bel Canto Chorus and Orchestra, Skylight Opera, Milwaukee Ballet Orchestra, Florentine Opera and the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra. Chamber music and orchestral concerts have brought him to Italy, San Marino, Singapore, Mexico, and China. She worked with the WSMA State Honors Music Project at both middle and high school levels as clarinet coach, low woodwinds coach, band coordinator, and high school honors chair. Mon-Fri, 10:00 am 4:00 pm Prior to moving to Milwaukee, Equipment Manager/Community Artists Coordinator Ben Haimann recently completed his Masters degree in music performance at the University of South Carolina. Mr. Winkle currently serves on the Board of Directors for the Association of Wisconsin Symphony Orchestras and the Civic Music Association of Milwaukee. Venue Policies: Click here for the latest information for visitors to the Bradley Symphony Center. He also serves on the board of directors of Jewish Family Services Housing. In addition, Aidan organizes and performs recitals, often playing at events within his community. Meet the house managers at Milwaukee Symphony who conduct experience After college, she moved to Chicago where she worked in the local storefront theatre community, most notably serving as production/company manager for the inaugural season of the Chicago Theatre Marathon. At the age of 6, Manuel began his musical studies at the Latino Arts Strings Program based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. In the summer of 2011, he toured Europe with the Denver Young Artists Orchestra as the soloist for the Barber Violin Concerto. He is also active as a jazz performer, having worked with Chuck Hedges, David Hazeltine and Manty Ellis. Tara brings an in-depth background of finance, accounting, and process improvement expertise to MYSO. Emma Zei, Advancement Coordinator, Rebecca Whitney,Director of Education The Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra (MSO) is an American symphony orchestra based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Additionally, Rosalie holds a He teaches private lessons and drum line for six MPS schools including Bradley Tech, Humboldt Park, MacDowell Montessori, Milwaukee School of Languages, Obama, and Washington High School. Santa Rosa, CA. In addition to his work teaching music in public schools, Mr. Zens has previously served as the Music Director and Conductor of the Lakeshore Symphonic Band in Cedarburg, WI, and the Associate Conductor of the Waukesha Area Symphonic Band. Amy Rook, Front of House Staff As a founding member of the 414 Quartet, he performs with his MSO colleagues in venues across southeast Wisconsin. While she is not a musician, the performing arts have always been an integral part of her life and growing up she studied ballet, traditional Irish dance, and theatre. After twelve years with Progressions, she is thrilled to be the music director for String Orchestra West, which is the first orchestra she played in at MYSO/MFY! Manuels musical tastes are diverse, and he is passionate about continuing to explore various genres of Latin music, including Mariachi, Latin Jazz, Tango, and classical music written by Latin American composers as part of his future professional career. Average Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra Salary | PayScale She also served as Principal Viola of the Racine Symphony Orchestra (RSO) from 2000-2007, and has soloed twice with the RSO. Ben served as a graduate assistant for the University of South Carolina percussion studio and was the percussionist for the Spark Collective, a graduate quintet focusing on community engagement through music. This 13 week Sunday series of two-hour concerts is hosted by WPR's Lori Skelton. John Simons has been playing music professionally since his late teens. The Jazz Symposium was so successful that it became part of the UW-W Jazz curriculum. The series appeals . Music truly is the universal language! Under directors Al OConnor and Cliff Alexis, his time with NIU included a two-week tour of Taiwan in 1998. Previously, he has served on the Boards of the International Trombone Association, Historic Tennessee Theatre Foundation, Arts Wisconsin, and Kenosha Symphony Orchestra. Anthony Andronczyk, Front of House Staff Ijoister is proudly in his fourth year as a Music Teacher Leader for Milwaukee Public schools. Born and raised in Milwaukee, Progressions Viola Instructor Evan Lane began viola in the fourth grade. He was featured on Buenaventura, a Grammy-nominated album by La Santa Cecilia. Growing up in the Milwaukee area in the 1980s, Mr. Emanuelson participated in the MYSO program (then MFY), starting in sixth grade as a violinist and string bassist. The Enchanting Tale for All Ages - Tickets Go On Sale Friday Apr 28. The violin was recovered nine days later, and the story continues to make headlines around the world. Recently, Tonys love for music and eclectic experiences have given rise to his first original salsa band and WAMI award winner Nabori with whom he also produced music and recorded. As an arts administrator, Mr. Winkle served as Executive & Artistic Director of Performance Santa Fe, President & CEO of the Sharon Lynne Wilson Center for the Arts, and Executive Director for the Knoxville Symphony Orchestra. While serving as teaching assistant to Addison Teng, he performed and taught lessons with the Teng Studio on their international tours. Welcome His introduction to music was singing with his school choir at age six at a Starbucks for the holidays and learning about folk and bluegrass music from his family. Hauer received his degrees from Oberlin Conservatory and Indiana Universitys Jacobs School of Music. In addition to her teaching in the Mukwonago schools, Ms. Zakutansky teaches cello lessons to a variety of students ranging in age and ability and currently serves as treasurer for the Wisconsin chapter of the American String Teachers Association (ASTA). Prelude Wind Ensemble Director Michael R. Krofta recently retired as director of instrumental music at Oconomowoc High School. Adam Cohen,Patron Systems Manager Courtney Buvid, Education Coordinator, Cathy OLoughlin, Controller Metropolitan Symphony Orchestra Music Director Jonathan Winkle is an accomplished educator, performer, and arts administrator. The official page of Milwaukee's world-class hometown orchestra. This past year, Professor Dvorak was honored by having a doctoral dissertation written on his life as a conductor and educator. Rosalie also has volunteered in her community by coaching small groups at local high schools and youth programs including Nathan Hale High School, Girls Rock MKE, and UWM Youth Wind Ensemble. As an active member of the Suzuki Association of the Americas, he has completed training with Pam Devenport, Carey Beth Hockett, Barbara Wampner, Dr. Tanya Carey, Dr. Beth Cantrell, Dr. Shu-Yi Scott, Laura Shaw, and Avi Friedlander. Kathryn Reinardy, Vice President of Marketing & Communications In 2016 and 2017, Ben was the front ensemble instructor with the Grove City High School Marching Band, which included a trip to the Rose Parade in Pasadena, California. He was the Music Director and Conductor of the Brass and Percussion Ensemble at the University of North Texas during his doctoral studies. He currently serves as co-chair for the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra Capital Campaign and previously founded the Wisconsin AIDS Fund. As a faculty member of the Wisconsin Conservatory of Music, Alverno College and Carroll University, she has taught cello and chamber music and performed concerts and educational workshops with the Carroll String Trio. Lisa has worked as a music educator, orchestra and band instructor at Whitewater Schools, North Lake School, Aldrich Middle School and Mukwonago High School. Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra | Wisconsin Public Radio Board of Directors - americanorchestras.org Cynthia Nord, Front of House Staff In addition to her work as a music educator and performer, Connie is very active in her small Presbyterian church as the choir director and mission council chair. He has performed professionally with the Ringling Brothers Barnum and Bailey Circus, the Temptations, the Manhattan Transfer, Ice Capades Show, the Rodeo Circus Show, and toured with the Lawrence Welk All Stars and the Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra. Our organization wouldn't be what it is without the strategic direction provided by our amazing board of directors. Please enter your promo code in the box below and click the Apply Promo Code button. Ms. Koch teaches all levels of viola and beginner to intermediate violin at her private teaching studio in her Cedarburg home. He is also half of the Davis\Peplin Duo. Schley, Director of Event Services In her spare time, Sydney spends time with her rescue Cattle Dog, Foley. Under her leadership and direction, the Senior Symphony has performed in Hungary, Austria, Czech Republic, China, France, Switzerland, Italy, Spain, Canada (British Columbia and Quebec) and Scotland, where the orchestra performed as part of the Festival of British Youth Orchestras and the Edinburgh Festival. Elliot White, Front of House Staff Sat, 12:00 pm 5:00 pm Versed in both orchestral and choral repertoire, she was Music Director of the Long Island Singers Society and, in Milwaukee, has guest conducted The Master Singers, Bel Canto Chorus, Milwaukee Choristers, Lawrence University Choir, Milwaukee Childrens Choir and the Milwaukee Symphony Chorus. As a high school musician, he participated in Sphinx Performance Academy in the summers of 2012 to 2015, and in the WSMA High School Honors Orchestra from 2013-2016. He received his MBA from the University of Chicago, and his bachelors degree from Whitman College. Mr. Fitzpatrick currently performs on a 2017 William Whedbee cello. About Present Music The Milwaukee Symphony's cherished tradition continues! summers she has participated in summer music festivals Madeline Island Chamber Music Clinic and the Lousiana State University Collaborative Piano Institutes Bassoon Intensive. Click here for more box office info and hours. Andrew Hacker is Director of Instrumental Music and Music Department Manager at Menomonee Falls High School. His 37 years teaching public and private schools included teaching in Wisconsin and Ohio. A highlight was the MYSO tour to Scotland and the Aberdeen, Scotland Festival orchestra, as principal viola of MYSOs Senior Symphony. Mike and his wife Connie first met in MFY/MYSO in the Senior Symphony trumpet section. In 2010, he was one of five recipients of the UWM-SAC Award for excellence in teaching students with special needs while maintaining high academic standards.. While at Akron, Connie performed with the University of Akron Faculty Brass Quintet and area professional orchestras. She attributes much of her success to the fact that she isnt a traditional HR professional. Anne Sempos, Front of House Staff Here is a chronological list of Milwaukee Symphony classical concerts during the 2023-'24 season; all programs and soloists are subject to change. Other honors include winning the Indianapolis Matine Musicale Collegiate Competition in 2013, which resulted in a performance at the Indiana Landmarks Center with pianist David Keep. Also in that same year Neil began teaching private lessons to aspiring guitarists at all levels. Michaels job is to tell MYSOs story a story of nurturing, challenging, and inspiring young musicians, a story of lifelong impact on students, audiences, and our community to raise grant funding for our programs. Over his career he has studied and toured with John Becker, Steve Wiest, Ed Shaughnessy, Brad Leahi, Dave Pietro, Michael Spiro, Billy Cobham, the Maynard Ferguson Big Band, Joan Rivers among many more. With the musicians of the orchestra, MYSO Artistic and Music Director Carter Simmons is grateful to bring music to our wonderful community where he also serves as Music Director of the Festival City Symphony. Eliana Kiltz, Front of House Staff Ryan Fitzpatrick is a registered Suzuki cello teacher and has worked internationally with students, schools, and ensembles as a clinician. Grandma's Hands. In the summer of 2015, she led them on a concert tour to Vienna and Budapest where they performed at MuTh Concert Hall, the Musikvereins Golden Hall, Bla Bartk National Concert Hall and Gdll Palace. Thereafter he joined Claudio y la Orquesta, making his directorial debut with Salsa Power. He has held offices as President and Vice-President in both the College Band Directors National Association and the National Band Association. Sipe earned his Bachelors and Masters degrees in music from the Eastman School of Music in Rochester, NY, where he studied trumpet with Barbara Butler. After teaching for eight years in Oshkosh, Carmen relocated to Florida where she played in the Treasure Coast Symphony and taught in Vero Beach. In 2009, he was invited to lecture on the topic of Improvisation Through Folk Wind Music for the international convention of Gauverband Nordamerika and repeated this clinic at the 2011 and 2013 conferences. Mr. Krofta is a member of The National Band Association (NBA), The American School Band Directors National Association (ASBDNA), The National Association for Music Education (NAfME), The Wisconsin School Music Association (WSMA), and the Phi Beta Mu International Bandmasters Fraternity. Prior to this, she served as Director of Orchestras at Kettle Moraine High School and Lake Geneva Middle School. As a student she was invited to participate in the Casals Festival in Puerto Rico with Alexander Schneiders NY String Orchestra and additionally has been a fellow at the Oberlin Baroque Institute, the International Baroque Institute at Longy and the Bach Aria Festival in New York. Thomas Dvorak is Professor Emeritus/Director of Bands at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, where he served as Professor and Director of Bands from 1979 until his retirement in 2007. Constance Aguocha, Assistant Personnel Manager He studied music education at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, with additional work at Northwestern University and the University of Minnesota.