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Kettle Moraine Symphony
Community Orchestra at its Finest, based in West Bend and Hartford, Wisconsin
To see the complete list of concerts and events for the upcoming season, see the Season Calendar page. View ticket information here.
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Washington County Young Artists Concerto Competition Concert
Saturday, February 28, 2010
Kettle Moraine Symphony's annual concerto competition is a cooperative endeavor between the our symphony, Moraine Area Private Music Teachers Association (MAPMTO), and the University of Wisconsin - Washington County. Students who apply to compete must be residents of Washington County. Winners of the competition perform their pieces in concert with the orchestra at the Schauer Arts & Activities Center in Hartford.
There are Senior (High School), Junior (Middle School), and 6th grade levels in the Piano division. For the Instrumental division, Senior and Junior levels are offered; the Vocal division is not broken into levels.
Senior and Junior winners in all divisions will perform with the orchestra. Senior winners receive cash scholarship awards, while Junior winners receive gift certificates. Sixth grade winners perform at a special MAPMTO recital in the spring.
The competition originated in 1973. The first winners were pianist Pat Bielinski (now Pat Hauser) and violinist Glenn Asch, now with the Milwaukee Symphony. This year's winners will be determined a few weeks prior to the concert.
Past Performances and Events
Season Opener Concert
October 11, Our Savior's Lutheran Church
- Mussorgsky / Ravel: Pictures at an Exhibition
- Mozart: Flute Concerto No. 1 in G, K.313 with flutist Amy Casper
- Beethoven: Egmont Overture, Op. 84
- Sibelius: Finlandia
Lamm's Garden Concert VII
7th Annual Garden Concert
Sunday, August 2, 2009
Many thanks to Lamm's for hosting our concert, for Thrivent's sponsorship, and for the families of Living Word Lutheran School who prepared and sold food for the occasion. The day was beautiful, and we had a great audience.
Miller Lite Ride for the Arts
June 7, 2009
Shown at Meyer Festival Park after completing the 25 mile course are Nate Medsker, Jill Casper, and Al Casper.
KMS team captain Cheryl and husband Mike
6,300 Riders and Volunteers Participated
KMS was represented by a team of thirteen bikers, as well as a small group of dedicated volunteers. Over 6,300 riders and volunteers braved Sunday morning's cool, damp weather. Sentinels along the route cheered and encouraged us in creative and entertaining ways, and the rain held off until most riders were near the end of the route. A fun time was had by all, while demonstrating to the public the greater Milwaukee community's commitment to supporting the arts.
See official Miller Lite Ride photos
The Kettle Moraine Symphony was founded in 1968 as the Moraine Symphony Orchestra by its current Music Director, Albert (Bud) Asch and a group of classical music enthusiasts, and was sponsored by University of Wisconsin - Washington County in West Bend.
Now in its 41st year, the Kettle Moraine Symphony is a regional orchestra whose approximately 60 playing members and its Board of Directors come from 20 different communities in the Kettle Moraine area. The orchestra's mission is to enhance music appreciation, provide musicians with opportunities to perform, educate audiences, and build community support for the arts. The KMS is a 501 ( c ) 3 non-profit organization that relies on community support, grants, donations, and sponsorships.
Tickets are generally $15 and $12/students & seniors. Call for large group rates. Children may attend most concerts for $5. (Adult admission to the Children's Concert is $10, and $20 total for 2 Adults and 2 Children.) Please call, write or email the KMS Office to place ticket orders. You will find our contact information at the bottom of this page. To print a Season Ticket order form, click here.
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