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MILWAUKEEVolume 24, Issue 1Fall 2012
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FOOTNOTESWaukesha Choral Union commissions work of poetry and musicpg. 28
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A THOUSAND CLOWNSMilwaukee Chamber TheatreA comic chestnut from the 1960s! Murray’s eccentric and carefree nature makes him a questionable guardian to his 12-year-old genius nephew in New York City.
GUTENBERG! THE MUSICAL!Milwaukee Repertory TheaterThey don’t have a cast, an orchestra, or a clue, but they’re pitching their hilarious, 16-song epic to Broadway producers anyway!
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THE TRIO: LARRY GOLDINGS/PETER BERNSTEIN/BILL STEWARTWisconsin Conservatory of MusicThe trio, together for over 20 years, charts new ground with their distinctive sound playing jazz standards or their original compositions.
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ASSASSINSMilwaukee Repertory TheaterInvestigates the personalities behind nine Presidential assassins to reveal uneasy truths about the American Dream. Winner of five Tony Awards.®
September 4- October 7Quadracci Powerhouse 414-224-9490
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BEACH PARTY BOYSWisconsin Lutheran CollegeThe Beach Party Boys have the authentic look, vocal harmony, and instrumentation of the original Beach Boys!
JOHN GURDA: HISTORY OF THE SOUTH SHORESouth Milwaukee Performing Arts CenterThe history of Milwaukee’s South Shore - a stronghold of industry and industrial workers anchored by a pioneer Bay View iron mill.
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FINE ARTS QUARTET UWM Peck School of the Arts A performance by one of the most distinguished ensembles in chamber music today in celebration of the Year of the Arts! Free and tickets are required.
September 9 Bader Concert Hall UWM Zelazo Center 414-229-4308
ANNUAL JURIED EXHIBIT OPENING RECEPTION & AWARDS CEREMONY Cedarburg Artists Guild The Guild promotes the arts through education, scholarships, events, and programs. This juried exhibition runs through October 14.
September 7 Cedarburg Cultural Center 262-375-3676
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THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEEWaukesha Civic TheatreFor six awkward adolescents, this is their chance to stand out and a few lucky audience members will join them as guest spellers.
September 14-30262-547-0708
CHAMBER MUSIC MILWAUKEE WITH DANIEL ASIAUWM Peck School of the ArtsDaniel Asia: Breath in a Ram’s Horn – The Jewish Spirit in the Arts – showcasing the music of composer Daniel Asia. Free.
September 15Bader Concert Hall UWM Zelazo Center 414-229-4308
TRANSIT AUTHORITY: MUSIC OF CHICAGOWisconsin Lutheran CollegeThis eight-piece powerhouse band is the nation’s premier tribute band to the historic music of Chicago.
September 21Schwan Concert Hall414-443-8802
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THE MOUNTAINTOPMilwaukee Repertory TheaterA gripping re-imagining of events the night before the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. after he delivered one of his most memorable speeches.
September 26- November 4Stiemke Studio414-224-9490
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ROBERT GLASPER EXPERIMENTSouth Milwaukee Performing Arts CenterJazz pianist Robert Glasper has long kept one foot planted firmly in jazz and the other in hip hop and R&B.
September 26414-766-5049
AVENUE QSkylight Music TheatreWinner of three Tony Awards®, it’s a hilarious adult-themed spoof of “Sesame Street.” Part flesh (human), part felt (puppets), and packed with heart.
September 21- October 14Cabot TheatreBroadway Theatre Center414-291-7800
THE VITROLUM REPUBLIC WITH WOLFGANG SCHAEFER Cedarburg Cultural Center The Milwaukee-based band’s sound combines classical elements with folk, bluegrass, blues and gypsy tango - a style they call Gypsy Noir.
September 22 262-375-3676
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THE FOREIGNERMarquette University TheatreLarry Shue’s comedy about a painfully shy Englishman who learns of secrets and scandals when visitors at a Georgia fishing lodge think he can’t understand English.
BROKEN AND ENTEREDMilwaukee Chamber TheatreWally and Vern move back to their inner city neighborhood and burglarize upscale neighborhoods to survive - while facing demons from their childhood.
September 27- October 7Helfaer Theatre414-288-7504
September 27- October 14Studio TheatreBroadway Theatre Center414-291-7800
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September 28- October 27414-688-7313
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INDESTRUCTIBLE: THE MUSIC OF ART BLAKEY AND THE JAZZ MESSENGERSWisconsin Conservatory of MusicWe Six pays tribute to a seminal jazz group that defined the hard bop sound. Photo by Greg Mouloudji.
KATIE ARMIGER TRIOOconomowoc Arts CenterSometimes referred to as the next Taylor Swift, Armiger’s powerful vocals and skillful songwriting are clearly showcased when she is on stage.
October 4 Bader Recital Hall414-276-5760
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THE DUCT TAPE MONOLOGUES McMann & Tate Productions Another wacky look at the different ways men and women see the world, relationships and parenting as they stick together all new, hilarious scenes.
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FROM THE NEW WORLDFestival City SymphonyDvorak’s energetic, yet pastoral “Symphony No. 9, From the New World” and Louis Moreau Gottschalk’s “Cakewalk.”
October 7Pabst Theater414-286-3205
GUYS ON ICEFalls Patio PlayersSpend a day with Marvin and Lloyd — fishing buddies and home-grown philosophers singing musical numbers like, “The Wishing Hole” and “Ode to a Snowmobile Suit.”
THE NIGHTMARE ROOMIn Tandem TheatreA dark and chilling psychological thriller! Two best friends, both in love with the same dashing former movie star are locked in a room with a bottle of poison.
October 5-14Menomonee Falls North Middle School Auditorium262-255-8372
October 5-21Tenth Street Theatre414-271-1371
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PROMETHEUS TRIOWisconsin Conservatory of MusicW.A. Mozart: Divertimento à 3, K. 254; Frank Bridge: Trio No. 2 (1929); Camille Saint-Saëns: Trio No. 1 in F Major, Op. 18.
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October 13Shattuck Auditorium414-297-9310
TITANIC, THE MUSICALMilwaukee TheatreThe Broadway musical won five Tony Awards®, including the award for Best Musical. The story is set on the “unsinkable” ocean liner RMS Titanic that sank on its maiden voyage on April 15, 1912.
FALL COLLABORATION CONCERTWaukesha Choral UnionAmong other musical selections, a “sneak preview” of a commissioned piece written by Waukesha-born composer Paula Foley Tillen will be performed. (See Footnote page 28)
CORIGLIANO AND ELGARWisconsin PhilharmonicLara St. John, violin; World premiere of Sonata for Violin and Orchestra. By: John Corigliano, Orchestration: Martin Kennedy
October 9Oconomowoc Arts Center262-547-1858
October 12Schwan Concert Hall414-443-8802
CLARINET SWING KINGS FEATURING DAVE BENNETTWisconsin Lutheran CollegeMusic salutes such greats as Artie Shaw, Jimmy Dorsey, Woody Herman, Pete Fountain, Acker Bilk and, of course, Benny Goodman.
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October 15-16Wisconsin Conservatory of Music414-443-8802
BRAHMS, WEINBERG AND BARTÓKFrankly MusicThe much-loved Quintet of Brahms, the Sonata for clarinet and piano by the Polish-Soviet composer Mieczyslaw Weinberg, and the sensational Contrasts of Bela Bartók.
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Wisconsin Lutheran CollegeProgram includes the exhilarating “Toccata in D,” the vivacious “Italian Concerto,” and the soul-stirring “Chromatic Fantasy and Fugue.”
October 17Schwan Concert Hall414-443-8802
CHAMBER MUSIC MILWAUKEE PRESENTS TOWER BRASS OF CHICAGOUWM Peck School of the ArtsTower Brass performs with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Lyric Opera of Chicago, Grant Park Symphony, and more.
October 17 Bader Concert Hall UWM Zelazo Center 414-229-4308
October 14Bader Recital Hall414-276-5760
3RD ANNUAL MUSIC THERAPY BENEFIT CONCERTWisconsin Conservatory of MusicProgram includes Haydn Flute Trio in G; Mozart Quartet in F K.370; Brahms Quintet in f minor.
BLUES IN THE NIGHTMilwaukee Repertory TheaterA dynamite revue featuring blues classics from Duke Ellington, Benny Goodman, Bessie Smith, and many more that’ll bring down the house!
October 19- December 23Stackner Cabaret414-224-9490
AN EVENING WITH JOHN MCGIVERNOconomowoc Arts CenterEmmy Award®-winning actor John McGivern shares his personal, touching, and familiar stories about growing up in a large Irish Catholic family in the Midwest.
October 20262-560-3172
THE CALL: MCA AND THE NATIONAL LUTHERAN CHOIRMilwaukee Choral ArtistsMCA is Wisconsin’s premier professional choral ensemble, and one of only a few professional women’s vocal ensembles in the country.
October 20Concordia University Chapel262-628-5022
ENFRASCADA: A JARRING COMEDY OF HOODOO PROPORTIONSRenaissance TheaterworksA tale of passion, female friendships and the crazy things we will do for love - including using magic recipes and ancient spells.
October 19- November 11Studio TheatreBroadway Theatre Center414-291-7800
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JOHN THULIN TRIO: THESE ARE A FEW OF OUR FAVORITE TUNESWisconsin Conservatory of MusicDon’t miss this elegant small group presentation of great music performed by three of the area’s leading jazz artists.
SIBERIAN VIRTUOSIWisconsin Lutheran CollegeThis ensemble of 12 string players and piano has enjoyed amazing popularity in Russia and around the world, and is on its debut tour of the United States.
October 25Bader Recital Hall414-276-5760
October 26Schwan Concert Hall414-443-8802
LEAR’S DAUGHTERSUWM Peck School of the Arts This imagined prequel to Shakespeare’s tragedy delves into the castle’s past and explores the circumstances that turn princesses against each other.
October 24-28 Mainstage Theatre 414-229-4308
GUITAR FACULTY CONCERTWisconsin Conservatory of MusicCome listen to our diverse styles of guitar music and celebrate our rich history and love for the guitar.
PRAYERS FOR MANKINDBel Canto ChorusBel Canto Chorus performs familiar favorites, seldom-heard works, and innovative new creations - featuring Alexander Levine with Bel Canto Boy Choirs.
THE DIARY OF ANNE FRANKMilwaukee Repertory TheaterAnne Frank’s remarkable diary is a testament to the human spirit and its young author’s “boundless desire for all that is beautiful and good.”
October 21Bader Recital Hall414-276-5760
October 21Basilica of St. Josephat414-291-7800
October 23- December 2Quadracci Powerhouse Theater414-224-9490
FALL EXHIBITION OPENING Wisconsin Watercolor Society The exhibition runs October 21-November 25. Painting by Peter Rotier (1888-1963).
October 21 Cedarburg Cultural Center 262-375-3676
FALL(ing)UWM Peck School of the ArtsPresent Music, Milwaukee Ballet and the Peck School of the Arts collaborate on new dance works by four choreographers performed to live music by the Present Music Ensemble.
October 26-27 Bader Concert Hall UWM Zelazo Center 414-229-4308
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OUR TOWNWaukesha Civic TheatreThis Pulitzer Prize-winning classic reveals the big moments in a small town: life, love and marriage, death and eternity.
October 26- November 11262-547-0708
BRASS, WOODWIND & PERCUSSION FACULTYWisconsin Conservatory of MusicA chamber music collaboration from classical to jazz to Latin music.
GEORGE BALLANCHINE’S “WHO CARES”Milwaukee Ballet IIA ballet by George Ballanchine choreographed to 17 Broadway musical songs of George Gershwin.
PHILOMUSICA STRING QUARTETWisconsin Conservatory of MusicMozart: String Quartet No. 6 in B-flat major, K. 159; Beethoven: String Quartet No. 4 in c minor, Op. 18 No. 4; Bartók: Piano Quintet in C major - Winston Choi, guest pianist.
THE BENDING OF THE BOWWisconsin Lutheran College TheatreThe first presentation by the Wisconsin Lutheran College Theatre department for the 2012-13 season.
November 4Bader Recital Hall414-276-5760
October 27-28South Milwaukee Performing Arts Center414-766-5049
October 29Bader Recital Hall414-276-5760
November 2-10Raabe Theatre414-443-8802
HANNAH WHITE – VIOLIN PRODIGY Cedarburg Cultural Center Hannah is 12 years old and winner of the 2012 MYSO Senior Symphony Concerto Competition. The accompanists will be Jonah and Joshua White on the piano.
November 2 262-375-3676
LA GUITARRAWisconsin Conservatory of MusicThis concert will feature solo sets by each performer culminating with the three guitarists coming together as Trio La Guitarra.
November 8 Bader Recital Hall414-276-5760
IRENA’S VOWCardinal Stritch University Theater“Irena’s Vow” tells the story of Irena Gut, a Polish nurse who, at the risk of her life, saved 12 Jews during World War II in German-occupied Poland.
October 26- November 4Nancy Kendall Theater414-410-4171
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TIES OF LOVE: THE MUSIC OF BUDDY MONTGOMERYWisconsin Conservatory of Music We Six will perform the compositions of this amazing pianist and vibraphonist - the younger brother of jazz guitar icon Wes Montgomery.
IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE RADIO PLAY Next Act Theatre Inspired by the classic American film, “It’s a Wonderful Life,” the play is performed as a 1940s live radio broadcast in front of a studio audience.
November 15Bader Recital Hall414-276-5760
November 15- December 9 255 South Water Street414-278-0765
THE TRAGEDY OF KING LEARUWM Peck School of the ArtsShakespeare’s profound tale of regret details Lear’s regression into sickness and strife over his biggest mistake — unwittingly severing the unity within his family. Set in 1906 Russia.
November 14-18 Mainstage Theatre 414-229-4308
THE WOMEN OF LOCKERBIEMarquette University TheatreLoosely inspired by a true story, this is a poetic drama about the triumph of love over hate after the bombing of Pan Am 103 over Lockerbie, Scotland in 1988.
November 8-18Helfaer Theatre414-288-7504
SALUTE TO OUR VETERANS: BATTLE OF BRITAIN Wisconsin Philharmonic Special guests: Henry Vogel, narrator; Soheil Nassart, piano. Celebrate the words and music from this unforgettable WWII era.
November 11 Shattuck Auditorium 262-547-1858
FINE ARTS QUARTET UWM Peck School of the Arts A performance by one of the most distinguished ensembles in chamber music today in celebration of the Year of the Arts! Free.
November 11 Bader Concert Hall UWM Zelazo Center 414-229-4308
CLOSE TO YOU: THE MUSIC OF THE CARPENTERS Wisconsin Lutheran College Lisa Rock recreates the true sound of The Carpenters and brings the original arrangements to the stage with her 6-piece band.
November 16Schwan Concert Hall414-443-8802
CHAMBER MUSIC MILWAUKEEUWM Peck School of the ArtsChamber music concert featuring UWM faculty.
November 8Bader Concert Hall UWM Zelazo Center 414-229-4308
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CANDY CANE TALES AND HOLIDAY CAROLSWaukesha Civic TheatreIt’s our very own holiday tradition - a joyous celebration with your favorite holiday characters, with a new twist every year.
A CHRISTMAS CAROLMilwaukee Repertory TheaterThe ultimate holiday tradition celebrates its 37th year! Dickens’ classic masterpiece will brighten your holiday season with a timeless message of hope, peace, and love. Photo: Michael Brosilow
November 30- December 16262-547-0708
November 29- December 24Pabst Theater414-224-9490
COLLECTED STORIESMilwaukee Chamber TheatreA play by “Brooklyn Boy” playwright Donald Margulies about a reclusive short story writer in Greenwich Village who mentors a bright-eyed young protégée.
VIENNA BOYS CHOIRSouth Milwaukee Performing Arts CenterA Vienna Boys Choir performance is never just a concert for classical aficionados - it’s an enchanting event that will delight music lovers from all walks of life.
November 21- December 16Studio Theatre414-291-7800
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PERFORMATHON & OPEN HOUSE 2012Wisconsin Conservatory of Music Hourly recitals on multiple stages highlight the wonderful Conservatory students playing a variety of instruments and musical styles. Free.
November 18414-276-5760
THE SOUND OF MUSICSkylight Music TheatreCapturing hearts as the world’s most beloved musical, The Sound of Music is absolutely perfect for the holiday season!
November 16- December 23Cabot TheatreBroadway Theatre Center414-291-7800
PROMETHEUS TRIO WITH GUEST ARTIST MATTHEW MICHELIC Wisconsin Conservatory of Music Franz Josef Haydn: Trio (TBD); Bohuslav Martinu: Piano Quartet (1942); Gabriel Fauré: Piano Quartet No. 2 in G Minor, Op. 45.
A CUDAHY CAROLER CHRISTMASIn Tandem TheatreThey’re finally back! Following a bitter break-up five years earlier, Stasch must reunite the Cudahy Carolers to restore the spirit of the season.
December 3-4 Bader Recital Hall 414-276-5760
November 30- January 5Tenth Street Theatre414-271-1371
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CHRISTMAS: LESSONS AND CAROLS Waukesha Choral Union The beautiful, uplifting songs of the holiday season are shared in two concerts featuring traditional carols from around the world to American standards.
SENSE AND SENSIBILITY Milwaukee Repertory Theater From the author of “Pride and Prejudice” comes this heartwarming, humorous tale of two sisters struggling to move past a family disaster.
CHRISTMAS IN THE BASILICA Bel Canto Chorus Traditional beloved carols and hymns, performed in the breathtaking Basilica, make for the perfect beginning to every family’s holiday season.
December 7 St. Luke’s Church December 9 St. Catherine’s Church 414-297-9310
December 11-January 13 Quadracci Powerhouse Theater 414-224-9490
December 8-9 Basilica of St. Josephat 414-481-8801
FESTIVE SOIREE WITH ROBIN PLUER Wisconsin Conservatory of Music Robin Pluer, Milwaukee’s own chanteuse extraordinaire, celebrates the holidays with the sultry sounds of cabaret.
A ROYAL CHRISTMASWisconsin PhilharmonicGuests: Concert Choirs of Waukesha North and Waukesha West High Schools; this English Christmas is sure to be a heartwarming holiday night of music and song.
I GOT YULE, BABE Oconomowoc Arts Center Joel Kopischke and friends light up the stage and audience with their hilarious twist on seasonal favorites.
December 6-7 Bader Recital Hall 414-276-5760
December 4Shattuck AuditoriumCarroll University262-547-1858
December 7-8 Cabaret Café 262-560-3172
SANTA’S LIQUID HELPER - MCMANN & TATE HOLIDAY COMEDY SHOW Cedarburg Cultural CenterSoutheast Wisconsin’s favorite holiday tradition returns with McMann & Tate’s annual adult holiday comedy show! Past shows have sold out!
CEDARBURG CULTURAL CENTER MEMBER SHOW OPENINGCedarburg Cultural CenterThis exhibit of original works in a variety of media runs through February 3, 2013. Painting by Kitty Sturrock entitled “Rose Bouquet.”
December 7-8262-375-3676
December 9262-375-3676
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A KODACHROME CHRISTMAS WITH JOHN MCGIVERN Next Act Theatre Cable access TV hostess Earlene Hooper tapes her Christmas special. She’s funny, she’s charming, she bakes – she’s John McGivern!
CLAUDE DEBUSSY: CLAIR DE LUNE, FIREWORKS, AND BEYOND! JEFFREY SIEGEL KEYBOARD CONVERSATIONS® Wisconsin Lutheran College A concert with commentary featuring the music of Claude DeBussy.
GEORGE DYER CHRISTMAS Wisconsin Lutheran College Direct from daily shows in Branson, the George Dyer show treats you to timeless and beautiful music from movies, musicals, and more!
December 12-31 255 South Water Street 414-278-0765
December 12 Schwan Concert Hall 414-443-8802
December 15 Schwan Concert Hall 414-443-8802
RIVER CITIES JAZZ – BIG BAND HOLIDAY SHOWCedarburg Cultural CenterRiver Cities Jazz brings their 18-piece big, festive big band sound to the CCC stage! Come one, come all to this cheerful holiday concert!
December 14262-375-3676
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In late fall of 2011, Waukesha Choral Union solicited student poems, prose, or other original writings to use as a text for a commissioned choral work for its 2012-2013 season. All Waukesha county students age 12 to 18 were eligible. At the “Messiah” concert last March, WCU Artistic Director Ernest Brusubardis III announced that Abby Lewis’ original poems were chosen and he presented her with a stipend of $500. Abby Lewis is a sophomore at Waukesha South High School. The musical piece will be created by Waukesha-born composer, Paula Foley Tillen, pictured here.
WaukeshaChoral Union commissions work of poetry and music
Innocencea scarlet sun
slowly fallssinking
through the blood red skyit splashes crimson
stainsonto a little
whiteboat
dancingthrough the terrifyingly
rough sea
By Abby Lewis
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The yet-untitled piece will be performed on the final concert of the Waukesha Choral Union’s 2012-2013 season on Saturday, May 4, 2013 at Shattuck Auditorium on the Carroll University campus. A “sneak preview” of the piece will be presented at the first concert of this season on Saturday, October 13, 2012 at Shattuck Auditorium.
A second phase of the project, involving student-created multi-media interpretation of the commission, will be announced during the 2012-2013 season.
Abby Lewis has been writing and telling stories all her life and recently discovered her passion for poetry. She has an extensive musical background as
a 14-year member of the Children’s Choir of Waukesha and she is now
a member of the Women’s Choir. She’s played violin for nine years and performs in the Philharmonia group with the Milwaukee Youth Symphony Orchestra. She also enjoys theatre and is starting to write music. She wrote her winning entry poems in 7th and 8th grade.
Paula Foley Tillen, a graduate of Waukesha’s Carroll University, has been a professional musician in southeastern Wisconsin for the past thirty years, and is much in demand as a composer, music director, pianist, vocal coach, and accompanist. Local, regional, national, and international groups have performed Tillen’s compositions and arrangements and her work is included in the catalogues of Hal Leonard Publishing Co., Alliance Publishing Co., Treble Clef Music Press, and Santa Barbara Music Press.
Waukesha Choral Union Board President Tom Custis said, “This undertaking would not be possible without the financial support of our patrons, and a grant from Arts Alliance of Waukesha County, and the Wisconsin Arts Board with funds from the State of Wisconsin and the National Endowment for the Arts. Collaboration is a strong tradition within our organization. This project brings together many different local artists in a single celebration of music.”
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