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Final candidate for Sheboygan Symphony director to lead concert of Russian music

Posted by on 5 March 2010 | 0 Comments

Jeffrey Stirling, the fourth and final conductor vying for the position of music director of the Sheboygan Symphony Orchestra, will conduct the 7:30 p. m. , concert Saturday, March 13 at the Stefanie H. Weill Center for the Performing Arts. "I am really looking forward to conducting the Sheboygan Symphony in a program of all-Russian music on the beautiful stage of the Weill Center," Stirling said. "The second two musical selections planned by the symphony featured Russian composers.

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Music director candidate Laurino to lead Sheboygan Symphony in Feb. 6 concert

Posted by on 29 January 2010 | 0 Comments

*Music director candidate Laurino to lead Sheboygan Symphony in Feb. 6 concert * The third of four music director candidates for the Sheboygan Symphony Orchestra, Pasquale Laurino of Chicago, will conduct the Saturday, Feb. 6 concert featuring Wagner's overture to "Die Meistersinger von Nurnberg"; Grondahl's Concerto for Trombone and Orchestra, featuring guest artist Megumi Kanda; and Brahms' Symphony No. 4, op. 98, in E minor. The concert will begin at 7:30 p. m. at the Stefanie H.

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Sheboygan Symphony, Chorus and Lakeland choir to present Handel masterpiece

Posted by on 7 December 2009 | 0 Comments

Sheboygan Symphony, Chorus and Lakeland choir to present Handel masterpiece - December 3, 2009 "Messiah," Handel's masterwork, will be performed by the Sheboygan Symphony Orchestra, Chorus and the Lakeland College[http://www. lakeland. edu]Concert Choir at 7:30 p. m. , Dec. 12, at the Stefanie H. Weill Center for the Performing Arts. Guest conductor Robert Harris[robert-harris/], professor of conducting at Northwestern University, will lead the orchestra and chorus.

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Second conductor finalist to lead Sheboygan Symphony and guest flutist Thomason-Redus

Posted by on 12 November 2009 | 0 Comments

*Second conductor finalist to lead Sheboygan Symphony and guest flutist Thomason-Redus. November 5, 2009. *Ronald Foster will raise the baton to continue a season of exploration for the Sheboygan Symphony Orchestra at 7:30 p. m. , Saturday, Nov. 14 on the stage at the Stefanie H. Weill Center for the Performing Arts. Foster will be the second of four guest conductors vying for the position of music director and conductor of the orchestra.

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Opening Night - Sheboygan Symphony season begins Oct. 10

Posted by on 1 October 2009 | 0 Comments

The Sheboygan Symphony Orchestra's 91st season begins Saturday, Oct. 10, and patrons will be introduced to Kevin McMahon, the first of the four finalist candidates vying for the position of music director and conductor of the SSO. "It is an honor and privilege to work with the Sheboygan Symphony Orchestra," said McMahon, who will conduct the 7:30 pm performance at the Stefanie H. Weill Center for the Performing Arts.

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90th anniversary: Sheboygan Symphony faces future by being sound musically - and financially

Posted by on 10 September 2009 | 0 Comments

By Deanne Schultz • Press correspondent • September 10, 2009 With 90 years under its belt, the Sheboygan Symphony Orchestra is the oldest active orchestra in Wisconsin. But that venerable history hasn't shielded it from the effects of a faltering economy. "Just like all arts, we're not unique," said Dorothy Farrell, board president. "The economy has had an impact on us.

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Stars shine bright at second annual Movers & Shakers Gala

Posted by on 3 June 2009 | 0 Comments
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A sold-out ballroom of over 500 guests were wowed by a spectacular night of celebrity dancing at the second annual Movers & Shakers Gala, a benefit for Lakeland College and the Sheboygan Symphony Orchestra held May 30 at Lakeland. This star-studded night featured nine well-known area celebrities in a glamorous setting complete with red-carpet glitz and gourmet cuisine.

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Symphony Carolers offer a musical lift at the holidays

Posted by on 20 November 2008 | 0 Comments
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*By Allison Thompson • Press correspondent • November 20, 2008 * "The holidays can be a little sad for some people. This group brings some joy to the season," says Jean Kittelson, a member of the Sheboygan Symphony Carolers, a volunteer component of the Sheboygan Symphony Orchestra. The 30-member group sings only during the holiday season, beginning after Thanksgiving and ending by New Year's Eve.   "We sing for a fee, but the fees go back to the organization.

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