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"Fanfare for Democracy," by James Stephenson, premiered during Wednesday's inauguration ceremonies for President Joe Biden.
Discover a World of Great Music! Brown County Civic Music Assoc. founded in 1927, invites you to experience anew the electricity of live classical performance the way you like it - fresh, face-to-face & affordable.
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A 5-star, 5-concert subscription series. BC Civic Music has been bringing the world's finest music to Green Bay since 1927. With grass-roots volunteers and little or no overhead, our members see and hear full value in the music.
Mission: Bring classical music to our community at an affordable price. Season tickets are now available for the 5-concert season.
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"Fanfare for Democracy," by James Stephenson, premiered during Wednesday's inauguration ceremonies for President Joe Biden.
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The Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra from April 2020, a virtual performance.
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The Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra put on a virtual performance Sunday morning. Listen to the beautiful performance here.
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In case you missed this update right after Christmas...
Hello, Friends and Subscribers of Brown County Civic Music,
Merry Christmas to you, and best wishes for a happy and healthy 2021.
I write to you today with news of another round of postponements. Our plans to bring you the three COVID-cancelled concerts from last spring -- Washington Saxophone Quartet, Maxwell Street Klezmer Band and the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra -- have been delayed yet again. See the news release below for details.
This is no surprise, I'm sure, and it's not the first time we've traveled this road since that earliest lost concert last March. All during the coronavirus outbreak Civic Music has needed to be optimistic and a little speculative about scheduling, because the venues and in-demand performers we contract typically set their calendars a year or more in advance.
It's why, many months ago, we penciled in Spring 2021 makeup dates and continued to negotiate with potential performers on future series Reality intervened, of course, and the result is today's announcement. Music-industry experts now tell us audiences are unlikely to feel fully comfortable at large indoor events until late 2021, even if vaccine rollouts proceed efficiently and effectively. We can also expect social-distance seating options and mask recommendations to remain in place.
That's OK. Those of you have seen family, neighbors or co-workers affected by the pandemic, or who have struggled with it yourself, know there are no substitutes for patience and caution. Additionally, Civic Music has no reason to rush the re-start. We'll be fine. As I mentioned to somebody the other day, we have a 100-year history and a loyal subscriber base. Civic Music went dark for several years in the Great Depression and again during World War II but rebounded swiftly each time. It's a good bet we'll bounce back again.
Right now, we are planning for The Classical Series to return (with suitable patron precautions) in October 2021. We'll announce that series, as always, in April. In the meantime, stay safe, be patient and know that those Klezmer, Sax and MSO admissions you bought way-back-when will still be good when we finally rebook.
May we all see each other again, eventually, at yet another great Civic Music concert. I know it's going to be worth the wait.
Sincerely,
Christopher Sampson
board president, Brown County Civic Music Association
Civic Music cancels spring makeup concerts
GREEN BAY – Brown County Civic Music Association announced today (Friday, Dec. 18) that it is postponing all spring 2021 concerts including the annual Green Bay appearance of the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra due to continuing concerns over the coronavirus.
Three concerts from the Association’s 2019-20 series were cancelled this past spring at the beginning of the COVID-19 outbreak. The makeup dates planned for spring 2021 have now also been cancelled. The changes involve:
Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra, April 23, CANCELLED (new date TBA)
Maxwell Street Klezmer Band, April 17, CANCELLED (new date TBA)
Washington Saxophone Quartet, tentative March 14, CANCELLED (new date TBA)
Board president Christopher Sampson says Civic Music intends to honor its commitment to local classical music concertgoers by again rescheduling each of the performing groups as either stand-alone “make-good” concerts or folded into future season series. Subscription passes or individual tickets purchased for last spring’s concerts will be honored at those performances.
Announcement of the new five-concert season and launch of the subscription sales campaign are expected in April.
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The Brown County Civic Music Association is a presenter of classical music concerts featuring national and international artists. Civic Music, a Green Bay institution since 1927, exists to bring classical music to our community at a price affordable for attendees. It is nearly entirely volunteer-driven resulting in little or no overhead. Members see and hear full value in the music. For more information, visit www.BCcivicmusic.org or call 920 338-1801.
Linda J. Marquardt
Brown County Civic Music Association
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Leisure Activity Preferences Could Be Key To Tackling Daily Stress
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee psychologist Marcellus Merritt is studying the link between people's reasons for enjoying leisure activities and the impact that has on our stress levels.
Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra Musicians
This week, we’re honoring our newest retirees. Bassist Laura Snyder has been a member of the Milwaukee Symphony for 50 years. She has often been center stage performing as a vocal soloist and a narrator. We were able to catch Laura on the phone during our first snow storm of the winter...
Laura: Why aren’t you here helping me shovel?
Us: You took a leave of absence last season, and this year was another “forced sabbatical.” How have things been going?
Laura: Well, before the pandemic, we were traveling a lot, me and the boys (sons John and Jared, living in Los Angeles). Jared works for one of the airlines, so we were flying for free or close to it. When the pandemic started, of course that all came to an end. Now, I’m dealing with the challenge of teaching lessons on Zoom or FaceTime. It is taxing. It’s really hard! It’s hard to keep the students’ attention. I can’t see their bodies. The sound doesn’t always work properly. I have to guess some of the time whether some of the notes are there. I really want to teach in person again.
Us: What are you doing for relaxation?
Laura: Well, I’ve always loved jigsaw puzzles, and I’m still playing piano. I’m knitting and walking, and I started studying Spanish using the Duolingo app. It’s fun!
Us: What are you looking forward to in your retirement?
Laura: Getting back to traveling, of course. I’m still performing, still singing. There’s also the possibility of performing with Jenny (daughter Jennifer Snyder Kozoroz, violist and program director at Brevard Music Center, regular MSO substitute) in some of the orchestras in North Carolina, like Asheville.
Us: What are your most distinctive memories of the MSO?
Laura: Oh my gosh... the tours, the halls. The beautiful halls we’ve played in, in Europe, Japan, on our east and west coast tours. That little hall in a bank building in Troy, NY where we played Symphonie Fantastique with Macal. The bass players felt the vibrations in the floor, it was just amazing. A Christian college somewhere... we were told in no uncertain terms to not misbehave in any way, and then as we were walking along a path on the way to the hall, Eriks (the late Eriks Klavins, principal second violin) unbuttons his shirt for all to see. Joann Faletta’s first concert, performing La Forza del Destino......as the music got louder and louder, we couldn’t figure out why we couldn’t see her... part of the stage was going down into the pit. Nobody ever figured out what happened. The stage can’t descend by accident. Joann just kept on conducting... showed no emotion whatsoever. Also, you know, in the 70s, someone on the Milwaukee Common Council complained that here we have an elite orchestra with very few black people in it, and what’s with that? Richard Thomas, who was our general manager, asked me to go to City Hall and explain to the aldermen what was required, so that was an early outreach activity.
Us: Are there any musical lessons from your MSO experiences that you want to share?
Laura: I think I learned from each music director. Their interpretations... all so different. Schermerhorn wasn’t so great with his hands, but he could be so charismatic! I loved doing all that Slavic music with Macal. Most of all was Peter (the late bassist Peter Cuje). We were always stand partners when he was here. He was my soulmate. We thought alike. We helped each other, we kept each other out of trouble. Mostly, I enjoyed what I did here. I’m who I am, and I can’t be anything different.
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Get to the know the Brown County Civic Music Association (from 2011)
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This mini-documentary takes viewers inside the doors of the Ralph Holter Auditorium as it serves (five nights each year) as the Brown County Civic Music Asso...
On May 7, 1824, Beethoven shared his 9th Symphony with the world even though he could never hear it. On May 7, 2015 celebrate the anniversary of Beethoven’s ...
Did you ask for Mozart for Christmas? Well, here you go ...
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Beautiful Instrumental Christmas Music: Peaceful Piano Christmas music "Christmas Night" Tim Janis. The First Noel, Silent Night, O Holy Night, O Little Town...
The USAF Band Holiday Flashmob...
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Boston Brass
Wishing our friends around the World a VERY Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays with our version of Stan Kenton's 12 Days of Christmas!! The Boston Brass All-Star Big Band!! Thanks for sharing everyone!!
Conductor - Tim Morrison
Trumpets - Jose Sibaja, Jeff Conner, Joey Tartell, Fred Powell
Horns - Chris Castellanos, J.D. Shaw, Bill Bernatis
Trombones - Domingo Pagliuca, Harry Watter, Mark Frost
Tuba - Sam Pilafian
Piano - David Cutler
Drums - Dan Hostetler
Percussion - Ryan Kilgore
Milwaukee Ballet
The magic of #TheNutcracker lives on this holiday season! Our 'Short & Sweet' adaptation will be available On Demand Dec 12-27.
Mark your calendar to enjoy this new, light-hearted production from the comfort of home.
Learn more: bit.ly/MB-Nutcracker2020
#mkeballet #MBNutcracker
(Annia Hidalgo. Photo Eric Olson/Saturn Lounge).
Catch a symphony concert...
Wow, we have missed hearing symphonies performed live at Orchestra Hall!
Beethoven’s First Symphony is full of crisp melodies and quick turns of phrase, as well as musical “inside jokes.” Later in life Beethoven would revolutionize the symphonic form, but in this early work he was content to compose music of clean lines and undeniable beauty.
Watch the full performance > https://bit.ly/3pY8glu
CBS News
Grace Moore just composed an original piece of classical music performed by the New York Philharmonic – and she's only 12 years old. #ShareTheLove https://cbsn.ws/3pTE4b8
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Musical Instrument Donations Needed!
We have students in need of used band and orchestra instruments. Donated instruments in good playing condition are maintained by the Giving Tree and offered to students whose families cannot afford instrument rental costs. While we can take all types of instruments, right now we have students who need Flutes, Clarinets, Trumpets, Trombones, and violins in particular.
If you have an unused band or orchestra instrument at home, please consider donating it to the district music department. Donations can be dropped off in the Lineville Intermediate School office. Please contact Mr. Zipperer (band; [email protected] ) or Mr. Wucherer (orchestra; [email protected] ) with any questions.
Anxiety? Maybe this will help...
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UWGB piano duo to present 'American Romantics'
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WFRV) – University of Wisconsin-Green Bay Music will continue its virtual offerings with “American Romantics; Piano Pieces for Four Hands,” at 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 2. According to a…
Movement I, Introduction: With Seong-Kyung Graham, Audrey Nowak and Luis Fernandez
Civic Symphony of Green Bay’s string specialists introduce themselves and perform material that outlines the skill of the orchestra’s talented local musician...
What a lovely way to start a Friday!!!
The University of Minnesota is working with the Minnesota Orchestra to study aerosols, with hopes of getting musicians back on stage.
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The third nationwide Make Music Winter celebration will take place on December 21st! Like Make Music Day on June 21, Ma ke Music Winter is a free, outdoor, participatory musical event that turns audiences into music makers. Since 2011, it has been organized in New York City with over a dozen musical...
Movement I, Introduction: With Seong-Kyung Graham, Blakeley Menghini and Michael Dewhirst
Civic Symphony of Green Bay’s string specialists introduce themselves and perform material that outlines the skill of the orchestra’s talented local musician...
Great Performances l PBS
With the help of host Scott Yoo, piano extraordinaire Scott Goodyear learns to play Mozart’s titanic 20th piano concerto as the composer would: Directing the orchestra himself from the piano, while improvising the solos.
Civic Symphony of Green Bay
Announcing the Civic Symphony of Green Bay's Fall 2020 Season Opener: A Virtual Video Series. 💻🎻
Instead of live, in-person performances for the first half of our 2020-2021 concert season, the Civic Symphony of Green Bay is starting off with the release of a virtual video series. These videos aim to showcase the talents our local musicians, educate all generations in our community about symphonic music, and to continue sharing great performances for all to enjoy.
+ Movement I, Introduction (Releases October 2020)
Meet our string specialists! They’ll explain their roles within the orchestra and perform excerpted material that outlines the skill of these talented local musicians.
+ Movement II, Education (Releases November 2020)
Learn about the various orchestral instruments as our musicians walk the audience through what makes the varying sections of the orchestra unique.
+ Movement III, Showcase (Releases December 2020)
Small and medium sized ensembles comprised of the orchestra’s musicians will perform various works on the virtual stage.
To be notified of these performances as they’re aired, please subscribe to our email list: gbcivic.org/email-signup
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What a great concert tonight!!! And, for an awesome crowd at the beautiful Weidner Center for the Performing Arts! Thank you to the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra for an amazing evening of music.
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This mini-documentary takes viewers inside the doors of the Ralph Holter Auditorium as it serves (five nights each year) as the Brown County Civic Music Association's classical music venue. Hear first hand from President Helen Bintz, members Dick Huiting, and Kimberly Vlies about the variety, affordability, quality entertainment, live concert experience, and social benefits that make this organization special.
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