Since 1956, Milwaukee Youth Symphony Orchestra (MYSO) has been NURTURING, CHALLENGING and INSPIRING generations of students, profoundly changing lives and our community for the better. MYSO has grown from one orchestra and 30 students to become, by several measures, the largest and one of the most respected youth orchestra programs in the United States. We serve 1,000 students during the academic school year who come from more than 200 schools throughout 14 counties in the greater Milwaukee area. In 2015 we were selected as a winner of the National Arts and Humanities Youth Program Award, the country s highest honor for after-school youth arts programs, presented by the President s Committee on the Arts and the Humanities. MYSO is the only youth orchestra program in the U.S. to have received this award. Today we offer more than 40 ensemble and enrichment options, ranging from symphony and string orchestras, jazz and steel pan bands, to music theory, composition, and international tours, providing quality musical experiences for a wide range of skill levels. MYSO is a proud founding member of the United Performing Arts Fund. BAYSHORE TOWN CENTER 5800 N. Bayshore Dr., Glendale BADER CONCERT HALL HELENE ZELAZO CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS 2419 E. Kenwood Blvd., Milwaukee GOLDA MEIR SCHOOL AUDITORIUM 1615 N. Martin Luther King Jr. Dr., Milwaukee MILWAUKEE YOUTH ARTS CENTER (MYAC) 325 W. Walnut St., Milwaukee SCHWAN CONCERT HALL WISCONSIN LUTHERAN COLLEGE 8815 W. Wisconsin Ave., Milwaukee SHATTUCK MUSIC CENTER AUDITORIUM CARROLL UNIVERSITY 218 N. East Ave., Waukesha UIHLEIN HALL MARCUS CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS 929 N. Water St., Milwaukee WILSON THEATER AT VOGEL HALL MARCUS CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS 929 N. Water St., Milwaukee 1 2
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2017 10:30 AM - 5:45 PM MYSO S 2017 PLAYATHON, PRESENTED BY BAYSHORE TOWN CENTER Bayshore Town Center Following an intense period of student fundraising, the 1,000 members of MYSO, who make up five symphony orchestras, six string orchestras, a wind ensemble, two flute choirs, numerous jazz combos and two steel bands, will perform. This is the organization s only annual event that features every ensemble! WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 2017 7 PM SEASON PREMIERE FEATURING THE CHAMBER ORCHESTRA Wilson Theater at Vogel Hall, Marcus Center for the Performing Arts The acclaimed Chamber Orchestra will perform. SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2017 3 PM FOUNDERS CONCERT This annual performance showcases our flagship orchestra, the Senior Symphony, and will feature Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra Principal Trumpet Matthew Ernst as guest soloist. THURSDAY, JANUARY 25, 2018 5:30 PM PROGRESSIONS WINTER WONDERS Golda Meir Auditorium The students of the Progressions program will perform. FRIDAY, JANUARY 26, 2018 7 PM RHYTHMIC REVOLUTION Performance features select Jazz combos plus the Calypso and Soca steel bands. SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2018 7:30 PM SYMPHONIC SPECTACULAR Featuring the Prelude Orchestra, combined String Orchestras Central & North and Philharmonia. SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2018 3 PM CLASSIC CADENCES The combined String Orchestras West & South, Sinfonia and Chamber Orchestra are featured. SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2018 7 PM RUSSIAN RHAPSODIES Helen Bader Concert Hall Showcasing our flagship orchestra, the Senior Symphony, the concert will also feature internationally renowned bayan artist, Stas Venglevski, as guest soloist. SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2018 3 PM SYMPHONIC POWER Uihlein Hall, Marcus Center for the Performing Arts Featuring the Metropolitan Symphony Orchestra, Wind Ensemble and Percussion Ensemble. WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2018 6:30 PM THURSDAY, MARCH 1, 2018 6:30 PM SATURDAY, MARCH 3, 2018 1 PM JAZZ HERITAGE FESTIVAL Jazz combo performances by the young musicians in the Jazz Studies program as well as clinics led by professional jazz musicians. SUNDAY, MARCH 11, 2018 3 PM FLUTE FANFARE Schwan Concert Hall, Wisconsin Lutheran College This concert will feature MYSO s two flute choirs, Flute Chorale and Chamber Flute Ensemble. SUNDAY, MARCH 18, 2018 1 PM, 3 PM, 5 PM, 7 PM DAVIDSON CHAMBER RECITALS Presenting various performances from the extensive Davidson Chamber Ensemble Program. SUNDAY, APRIL 29, 2018 6 PM FANFARE AND FINALE Uihlein Hall, Marcus Center for the Performing Arts The Brass Choir, Metropolitan Symphony Orchestra and Senior Symphony are showcased in the ensembles final performances of the season. WEDNESDAY APRIL 11 - SUNDAY APRIL 15, 2018 AUDITIONS FOR 2018-19 SEASON MILWAUKEE YOUTH ARTS CENTER 3 Pay-What-You-Can 4
SATURDAY, MAY 12, 2018 3 PM A FLUTE FESTIVAL Schwan Concert Hall, Wisconsin Lutheran College The two flute choirs are highlighted in the ensembles final appearances of the season. SATURDAY, MAY 12, 2018 1 PM - 5 PM RHYTHM AND BLUES Performance features all Jazz combos, including the elite Bronzeville Jazz Ensemble, plus Calypso and Soca steel bands. SATURDAY, MAY 19, 2018 1 PM STRING SERENADE The all-string ensembles Prelude Orchestra, String Orchestras South/West and String Orchestras North/ Central will be featured. SATURDAY, MAY 19, 2018 7 PM METAMORPHOSIS The Sinfonia Philharmonic and Wind Ensemble will be featured. SUNDAY, MAY 20, 2018 6 PM SYMPHONIC CELEBRATION This performance will feature the Percussion Ensemble, Philharmonia and Chamber Orchestra. WEDNESDAY, MAY 23, 2018 5:30 PM PROGRESSIONS MAY MELODIES The Progressions program presents its final performance of the 2017-18 season. Take advantage of the opportunity to hear your favorite MYSO ensembles at a reduced price by purchasing tickets in advance (up to the last business day prior to the event). Tickets purchased at the door will be available at full price (general admission @ $12 adult & $10 student/senior or premium reserve @ $25). HOW TO ORDER YOUR CONCERT TICKETS 1. Complete your contact info below. 2. Indicate how many tickets of each type you would like for each concert (page 7): Adult: $10 Student/Senior: $8 Premium Reserve: $20 3. Calculate amount due (page 7). 4. Choose your form of payment (page 7). Tickets are non-refundable. 5. Detach order form and mail to (or drop off at): Milwaukee Youth Symphony Orchestra at the 325 W. Walnut St. Milwaukee, WI 53212 6. Pick up tickets at the MYSO office; unclaimed tickets will be sent to WILL CALL at the box office on the day of the concert, held under the purchaser s name. PURCHASER S NAME EMAIL PHONE MEMBER S NAME (IF APPLICABLE) ENSEMBLE (IF APPLICABLE) ADDRESS CITY, STATE ZIP 5 Pay-What-You-Can 6
INDICATE QUANTITY 0N THE LINE NEXT TO EACH CONCERT YOU WOULD LIKE TO ATTEND ADULT GENERAL ADMISSION STUDENT*/SENIOR** GENERAL ADMISSION PREMIUM RESERVE SEATING Season Premiere 11/1 (Chamber Orchestra) Founders Concert 11/19 (Senior Symphony) Symphonic Spectacular 2/10 (Prelude Orchestra, Central, North, Philharmonia) Classic Cadences 2/11 (West, South, Sinfonia, Chamber Orchestra) Russian Rhapsodies 2/17 (Senior Symphony) Symphonic Power 2/18 (Metropolitan, Wind Ensemble, Percussion Ensemble) Flute Fanfare 3/11 (Flute Chorale, Chamber Flute Ensemble) Davidson Chamber Recitals 3/18 (Chamber Ensemble Program) Fanfare and Finale 4/29 (Brass Choir, Metropolitan, Senior Symphony) A Flute Festival 5/12 (Flute Chorale, Chamber Flute Ensemble) String Serenade 5/19 (Prelude Orchestra, all String Orchestras) Metamorphosis 5/19 (Sinfonia Philharmonic, Wind Ensemble) Symphonic Celebration 5/20 (Percussion Ensemble, Philharmonia, Chamber Orchestra) Children 4 and under are FREE. * Students: any child age 5+ through college student (with a valid student ID) ** Senior citizen: age 60 & over CALCULATE AMOUNT DUE ADULT x $10»»» $ STUDENT/SENIOR x $8»»» $ PREMIUM RESERVE x $20»»» $ Qty. SUBTOTAL $ My donation to MYSO $ MYSO is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization. Gifts are tax-deductible to the full extent of the law. GRAND TOTAL $ A check is enclosed payable to MYSO. Charge to my credit card: MASTERCARD VISA DISCOVER AMERICAN EXPRESS NAME ON CARD CREDIT CARD # BILLING ADDRESS CITY, STATE ZIP EXP. DATE (MM/YY) CVV SIGNATURE