Sign up for this once-in-a-lifetime experience and journey across the scenic Kettle Moraine countryside aboard a horse-powered covered wagon. Ours is a faithful reproduction of the Prairie Schooners that traveled west across the continent in the 1800s; it was manufactured by Hansen Wheel & Wagon Shop and finished in the traditional colors of prairie schooners. […]
Join Festival City Symphony as we partner with Violins of Hope – Wisconsin to present “Hope, Resilience, and Copland’s American Symphony.” Hear the voices of the past through restored instruments once played by Jewish musicians during the Holocaust – symbols of resilience, courage, and survival. The concert will include powerful performances of David Diamond’s Kaddish […]
A journey through rhythm and movement across centuries and cultures. Rediscover the physical joy of music – from Autumn Maria Reed’s bold new commission to the courtly elegance of Warlock’s Capriol Suite, the fluid grace of Bonis, the bold swagger of Gershwin, and the vibrant energy of klezmer. This program explores dance as a deep […]
Composer Glenn Burleigh and the CAS have a 35-year history of electrifying performances. In a unique fusion of classical, gospel, jazz and contemporary styles, Alpha Mass weaves the traditional into […]
The UW-Milwaukee Youth Wind and Percussion Ensembles program (“UWAY”) will present a concert of chamber ensemble pieces and repertoire for a large, symphonic wind-band. UWAY musicians are enrolled in grades eight through twelve and are actively involved in their school band/music program. Artist-faculty from the Peck School of the Arts at UW-Milwaukee lead UWAY rehearsals […]
Experience the sound of today with UWM’s Pop Ensemble! This powerhouse group of students delivers a vibrant mix of pop, soul, and modern rock in a concert that highlights the creativity and artistry of student musicians. A must-see for fans of live commercial music! The UWM Pop Ensemble is a chamber ensemble that focuses on […]
Join Wisconsin Public Radio with “Drivetime Classics” host Jason Heilman for an evening of classical music featuring young musicians in Milwaukee. Spend the evening celebrating and supporting classical music performed by some of the great young talent from the Milwaukee area. The performance will be in Allen-Bradley Hall, a unique opportunity for both performers and […]
Join us for an evening of jazz featuring the UWM Jazz Ensemble, the UWM Afro-Caribbean Jazz Orchestra and the UWM Youth Jazz Ensemble (UJAY). The UWM Jazz Ensemble focuses on styles from the Swing Era through contemporary composers. The ensemble is open to all UWM undergraduate and graduate music majors, as well as non-music major […]
Learn the art of blacksmithing at Wade House! Strike while the iron is hot, hear the “clang” of the hammer and feel the heat from the forge as you learn the art of blacksmithing in our 1860s-era Dockstader Blacksmith Shop at Wade House. During your forging tutorial, you’ll shape unique knives from various materials and […]
This program by an unusual trio of duo harpsichord, lute, and recorder, focuses on a collection of suites composed in 1724 by François Couperin. Also included are works by Denis Gaultier, Domenico Scarlatti, Arcangelo Corelli, and the Canzoni by Vincenzo Pellegrini.
Join Milwaukee’s Festival City Symphony for a thrilling Halloween concert—free for all! Come in costume, get cozy, and enjoy a hauntingly fun evening of magical and monstrous music. Whether you’re a first-time listener or a concert veteran, there’s something to enchant everyone. The orchestra will cast a spell with spine-tingling favorites and cinematic classics, including […]
Enjoy a new work from the irrepressible Viet Cuong; an Evan Chambers’ song-cycle The Old Burying Ground and traditions of the Mexican Day of the Dead. Deanna Tham conducts.