season finale concert may 18!

Graphic for KMS spring concert, Movie Music That Moves Us

Our Annual Fundraiser Concert, "Desserts, Drinks & Diversions" is a wrap!

A great time was had by all!

Despite slippery roads, our fun-draiser was a great success.

The intimate setting of the beautifully restored Historic West Bend Theater is perfect for this event, allowing the audience to be up close and personal with the musicians. 

We hope you had as wonderful a time as we did!

See you next year!

Kettle Moraine Symphony fundraiser event, Desserts, Drinks & Diversions
In Case You Missed It on January 27...

Beethoven's 5th: An "Informance"

Presented thanks to major support from the
Thomas J. Rolfs Family Foundation

Support Beethoven's 5th with Kettle Moraine Symphony

A Chat with Dr. Peter Gibeau About Beethoven's 5th Symphony

Dr. Peter Gibeau, Professor of Music and Lecturer

Check out this insightful and fun discussion with about Beethoven and how his composition related to his times.

Have you performed this symphony before?

Yes. The Kettle Moraine Symphony performed it many years ago. I’m anticipating that this performance will be at a much higher level.

Do you have a favorite recording or performance of the fifth that you like to listen to?

My favorite recording is by John Eliot Gardiner and the Orchestre Révolutionnaire et Romantique, which is an ensemble that performs on instruments that were in use during the Beethoven’s lifetime. Read the full interview…

Did you miss the Informance? View the video provided by West Bend Community TV.

To view more past concert videos and highlights, see Concert Highlights

Auditions

For complete information, and application form and excerpts for all instruments, please see our Auditions page.

Aerial view of Kettle Moraine Symphony in concert

Seeking Strings Players!

Seeking great players to fill out all of our strings sections, especially violins and cello.

Principal 2nd Violin

Our current Principal 2nd is moving out of the state. Contact us through the form on the Auditions page if you are interested in auditioning.

Horn Section Opening

KMS is seeking candidates to fill a seat in the Horn section.

Richard Hynson, Music Director

Dear Music Lovers and Friends,

Richard Hynson, Music Director
Richard Hynson, Music Director

My name is Richard Hynson, and I am honored that your board and orchestra members have chosen me to serve as the Kettle Moraine Symphony’s fourth music director. I say “your board” because indeed this is your orchestra.

This orchestra represents more than just an entertainment option. This orchestra stands for great music making by your neighbors and friends. It is also a real indicator of Washington County’s commitment to creating a community and a quality of life that are exceptional.

Each time that we play for you we create a live performance—a human experience of shared beauty, emotions, and wordless understandings. Every time we gather together to share the music, performers and audience members connect with one another in fleeting but powerful ways. You won’t want to miss a single moment!

Finally, just as the leaders and stakeholders of West Bend are working hard to enhance and evolve the community, we, too, are committed to grow and to improve the ways in which KMS makes a difference to you. 

As the song goes: “…You ain’t seen nuthin’ yet!”

KMS and Students

KMS is committed to mentoring the students of today who will be the orchestral musicians of tomorrow. Each season, we perform at least one concert side-by-side with high school and college students, and everyone benefits!

Baptist College of Ministry students perform with KMS
Baptist College of Ministry students perform with KMS, February 2022
Baptist College of Ministry students perform with KMS
Photos credit: Jill Furman
Students perform with KMS
Students, teacher and pros, side by side
Orchestra on stage for dress rehearsal
Students rehearse Vivaldi with orchestra and soloist. Photos credit: Brooke Tilidetzke
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Peter and the Wolf: Don't miss the sweetest video...

Our 2021 video production of  Prokofiev’s beloved children’s classic musical story, Peter and the Wolf, is now available on YouTube here.

What makes this production truly, heartwarming are the children and families who tell the story. Students from Silverbrook Middle School, friends of KMS and family members of KMS players all contributed to the narration.

Enjoy, and feel free to share!

Quarantunes: How Musicians Coped with Quarantine (Videos)

Meet some KMS musicians, and hear what they worked on solo, virtually and together during the time of the 2020-21 quarantine in these videos on the “Quarantunes” page.

closeup of orchestra members in concert
David Magoon, Trumpet
Integrated arts event for kids 3-12
United Performing Arts Fund Affiliate

Classical Music Concerts, Close to Home

Kettle Moraine Symphony invites you to experience what great regional orchestra can be. With over 60 semi-professional musicians under the direction of Maestro Richard Hynson, KMS is reaching new heights with each performance!

Give Us a Listen!

If you’re not yet an established fan of live orchestral music, with KMS it’s easy to give it a try. With attractive ticket prices and venues a short drive away, come and “get classical” with us!

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Read past issues of the KMS Newsletter, "Breve"