Kettle Moraine Symphony
Community Orchestra at its Finest, based in West Bend and Hartford, Wisconsin
Please Note: Changes to our 2008-09 Calendar
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It was cold, but fun!See you next year!
Order Your 2009-2010 Season Tickets by June 25th!
Print and mail in our 2009-2010 Season Ticket brochure and order form. The brochure lists the complete lineup and description of next season's concerts. Even at the individual ticket prices, Kettle Moraine Symphony gives you good value for your entertainment dollar, but buying a season ticket is like getting one concert free!
Miller Lite Ride for the Arts
June 7, 2009
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
Shown at Meyer Festival Park after completing the 25 mile course are Nate Medsker, Jill Casper, and Al Casper.
2009 Season Finale “Pops” Concert
HARTFORD, WI - The Kettle Moraine Symphony (KMS) invited music fans to “Dancin' on Broadway” on Friday, May 15 in Hartford. The concert starts at 7:30 p.m. at the Schauer Arts and Activities Center, 147 Rural Street.
Associate Conductor Paul Thorgaard led the orchestra through a host of Broadway favorites including tunes from Kander and Ebb's award-winning musical "Chicago," a show set in the Windy City during the prohibition era. Music from "Les Miserables" (currently being made famous by YouTube sensation Susan Boyle) and Marvin Hamlisch's "They're Playing Our Song" was also be featured on the program.
As an added bonus, the KMS Big Band, under the direction of Principal Conductor Bud Asch, got things swingin' with a variety of classic arrangements from the big band era. The Big Band is made up of members of the symphony as well as people who have previously played with the KMS. The Big Band recently played for the Washington County Advocacy dance and fundraiser at the Chandelier Ballroom. It was formed three years ago to perform for the Advocacy event and has since become an annual opportunity for the orchestra members to "let their hair down."
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 $13/students & seniors. Call for large group rates. Children may attend most concerts for $2. (Adult admission to the Children's Concert is $5.) 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.
Your contributions are welcome and needed. Please donate generously, so we may continue to bring you fresh musical offerings and quality performances.