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Sheboygan world premiere is a homecoming for Michael Torke
When Michael Torke returns to Wisconsin this May for the world premiere of his “Music at Night” by the Sheboygan Symphony Orchestra and Chorus, it’ll bring him back to the state where the popular composer’s long, accomplished music career got started.
Sheboygan Area Youth Symphony Presents Final Concert of the 2018-2019 Season
The Sheboygan Area Youth Symphony (SAYS) will be performing on April 14th at 3:00 pm at the Howards Grove Center for the Arts. The Sheboygan Area Youth Symphony features the Sinfonia and Concert Orchestras. The SAYS Concert Orchestra is directed by Jeremiah Eis and SAYS Sinfonia is led by director Fabian Qamar.
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.
