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Favorites From the Recent Past Featured at Sheboygan Symphony Orchestra's March 16 Concert
The Sheboygan Symphony’s March concert is a celebration of ‘Favorites from the SSO’s Recent Past’ that spotlights five works of music. All selections, except one, are highlighted repertory from the last two music directors’ tenures. The single selection that is new to the concerts is a suite of music from the movie A River Runs Through It.
The Sheboygan Symphony Orchestra Presents Second Annual Valentine Concert for Young Children
Kevin Brochure “Teddy Bears and Tunes, our concert specially prepared for pre-school age to third graders focuses on music related to Valentine’s Day and music that tells stories,” stated Kevin McMahon, SSO Music Director & Conductor. The program is a shorter concert, about thirty minutes of music with five to ten minutes of storytelling and images projected to make the concert experience come alive for the children.
Sheboygan Symphony's February 9th Concert Celebrates Old World, New World
The Sheboygan Symphony Orchestra's midwinter concert promises to be a ‘musical smorgasbord.’ Music Director and Conductor Kevin McMahon explained, “Our February concert is themed “Old World, New World. The Old World music includes works by Stravinsky and Dvorak, while the New World menu includes selections by Gershwin and Thomas Massella.”
Sheboygan Symphony Presents - Holiday Concerts Past & Present
The Sheboygan Symphony Orchestra and Chorus will present a program featuring a dozen works of popular holiday music. Most pieces are shorter in length than typical traditional symphonic pieces.
Sheboygan Symphony Orchestra Opens 100th Anniversary Season October 6
The Sheboygan Symphony Orchestra invites one and all to experience its historic 100th anniversary celebratory season. The October 6th concert is a memorable start to a monumental season for the oldest performing orchestra in the state. Kevin R. McMahon, Music Director and Conductor stated, “Being a part of the 100th Anniversary Season of the Sheboygan Symphony Orchestra is an honor.”
Sheboygan Symphony Announces 100th Anniversary Season Lineup
SHEBOYGAN - The Sheboygan Symphony, the oldest symphony orchestra in the state, will be celebrating its 100th anniversary this season.
Sheboygan Symphony Closes Season With "Romantic" Spring Concert
The Sounds of Brahms & Mahler will fill the Weill Center in an unforgettable evening of classical favorites as the Sheboygan Symphony closes its 2017-2018 season with a program called “Romantic.” Two great composers, Johannes Brahms and Gustav Mahler will be featured.
Sheboygan Symphony Celebrates American Classics March 10
The Sheboygan Symphony Orchestra, under the direction of Dr. Kevin McMahon, presents the March Concert - named “Spring” with American Classics. The theme itself refers to Robert Schumann’s First Symphony, known as “Spring” as well as two works by American composers Alan Hovhaness and Lukas Foss. Orchestral musicians suggested two of the five works on the program.
From Classical to Movie Themes - Journey with the Sheboygan Area Youth Symphony
Experience the talent of Sheboygan County’s young symphony musicians January 28, 2018 at 3:00 pm at the Weill Center for the Performing Arts. The program will provide musical adventures through the ages – from classical intrigue to music of foreign lands to blockbuster movie themes.
Sheboygan Symphony Orchestra unwraps 99th season with classical favorites
The Sheboygan Symphony Orchestra launches its 2017-2018 Season at the Weill Center for the Performing Arts spotlighting beloved classical composers and our own principal cellist. Conductor and Music Director, Kevin McMahon, stated, “A delightful season opening concert is available, called ‘Mozart and Tchaikovsky.’ The program centers around two of the finest and well-loved, historical composers, as we share the music of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and Piotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky.”
The Sheboygan Symphony Raises the Curtain on the 99th Season
Kevin Brochure1 From the moment Kevin McMahon, SSO Director & Conductor, raises his baton at the first concert on October 7, 2017, the 99th Season promises to be a year to remember. The Stefanie H. Weill Center will reverberate with thunderous fortissimos, echo classical trills and showcase the clear voices of the Sheboygan Symphony Chorus. An exhilarating mix of majestic music will move patrons as they enjoy many traditional classics as well as compositions new to orchestra and audience, including the US Premier of Paus’ Timpani Concerto.
Beatles tribute to play with Sheboygan Symphony Orchestra
Classical Mystery Tour will be returning to the Stefanie H. Weill Center for the Performing Arts for the first time in 12 years to play with the Sheboygan Symphony Orchestra on June 17.
Sheboygan Symphony Orchestra Presents the World's Greatest Opera Choruses
Enjoy the season’s finale concert Saturday, May 13th as the Sheboygan Symphony Orchestra and Chorus, along with vocal soloist Laquita Mitchell, celebrate the world’s greatest opera choruses. Dr. Kevin McMahon, Music Director and Conductor, stated.“The May concert of the SSO follows a long historical tradition of presenting full musicals and operas, as well as operatic excerpt programs. Due to the enthusiastic response to last Spring's season closing concert, we are offering another program of great operatic music.”
Talented Young Musicians & Creative Repertoire to be featured at SAYS Spring Concert
Talented young musicians & creativE repertoire FEATURED AT SAYS’ SPRINThe Sheboygan Area Youth Symphony (SAYS) will be performing on Sunday, April 23rd at 3:00 pm at Sheboygan Falls High School Auditorium.
Sheboygan Symphony holds concert for area 4th Graders
Griffin Montes Fourth graders from across Sheboygan County converged on the Weill Center on Wednesday for a special Sheboygan Symphony Orchestra concert just for them.
Sheboygan Symphony To Hold "Uplifting" March Concert
The March concert entitled “With a Little Help From My Friends” will include Brahms Piano Concerto No.2 performed by Li-shan Hung on piano and contemporary, Christian music performed by Pastor David Weber. The performance will take place at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 11th, at the Stefanie H. Weill Center for Performing Arts.
SSO to Perform Memorable Movie Music In Fourth Concert of the Season
The Sheboygan Symphony Orchestra invites its audience to relive the excitement of beloved movies as it performs Memorable Movie Music, the fourth concert of A Season of Rich Expression, led by Music Director Kevin McMahon. The concert will take place at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 4, at the Stephanie H. Weill Center for Performing Arts.
Sheboygan Symphony Entertains with People's Choice Concert
The votes are in for one of the most anticipated outcomes in recent memory.
Sheboygan Symphony Begins 98th Season with Sheboygan Traditions Concert
*Saturday, October 8, 2016 at 7:30 pm Ronald Beitel, Horn*
Sheboygan Symphony Orchestra to Hold Auditions for 2016-17 Season
The Sheboygan Symphony Orchestra will hold auditions for Concertmaster, Section Viola, Assistant Principal Cello, Section Cello, Principal Oboe, Principal Keyboard, Principal Percussion and Principal Timpani beginning at 4:00 p.m. Tuesday, August 16th at the Weill Center for the Performing Arts, 826 N. 8th Street, Sheboygan.
Sheboygan Symphony Announces 2016-17 Season
Kevin Brochure1 The Sheboygan Symphony Orchestra announces its 98th consecutive year of performing with “A Season Of Rich Expression.” The upcoming season also marks the seventh year for Kevin McMahon, Music Director and Conductor.
Sheboygan Area Youth Symphony Announces New Directors
The Sheboygan Area Youth Symphony is pleased to announce the names of their new directors for the Concert Orchestra and Sinfonia. The SAYS Concert Orchestra will be directed by Michael Lund Ziegler and SAYS Sinfonia will be led by director Fabian Qamar.
4th Annual 'Sip with the SSO'
The Sheboygan Symphony invites you to their 4th annual wine tasting fundraiser, ‘Sip with the SSO’ at the Sheboygan Yacht Club. On Saturday, April 2, 2016 from 6:30 – 8:30 pm the SSO will host a classic wine tasting event where guests will enjoy limited production, estate quality, artisan wines from specialty vintners throughout the world. Sample wine and mingle with members of the Orchestra family. All attendees receive a complementary souvenir Sheboygan Symphony Orchestra wine glass.
A Century of Song - Shawn Weber McMahon in Concert
The Sheboygan Symphony Orchestra will add words, including some very familiar, to the music for its March concert.
