One of the most unique parts of Music for the Sake of Music is the Festival Ensembles. What started as a single string orchestra in 2011 has grown into a full Symphony Orchestra, Wind Ensemble, and (new in 2019) Festival Choir. The ensembles bring together a number of various people, all who simply love to make music. These ensembles are a perfect opportunity for area professional musicians, community members, and talented high school students - all of which will be joined by the Classic Program Teaching Artists.
2019 Repertoire Selections
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Festival Orchestra
Michael Lund Ziegler, conductor Maurice Ravel - Le tombeau de Couperin J.C. Bach/Henri Casadesus - Concerto for Viola in C Minor Amanda Smith, viola Ludwig van Beethoven - Symphony No. 5 in C Minor |
Wind Ensemble
Andy Mast, conductor TBA |
Festival Choir **New to the 2019 Festival!**
Luke Aumann, conductor TBA |
Student Level Ensemble
While we have not had a "student level" orchestra or wind ensemble in some time, where there is interest, we'll make it happen. If you have a middle or high school student interested in being a part of a large ensemble this summer (perhaps in addition to their lessons in the Community Program), encourage them to sign up. If there is enough interest, we'll make it happen.
While we have not had a "student level" orchestra or wind ensemble in some time, where there is interest, we'll make it happen. If you have a middle or high school student interested in being a part of a large ensemble this summer (perhaps in addition to their lessons in the Community Program), encourage them to sign up. If there is enough interest, we'll make it happen.
2019 Schedule
Friday, July 19: Informational Meet-n-Greet and Music Distribution (6:00-8:00pm)
Monday/Wednesday/Friday, July 22 - August 2: Rehearsals (6:00-8:00pm)
Saturday, August 3: Wind Ensemble Concert
Saturday, August 3: Festival Orchestra Concert
Festival Choir Concert date TBD
Monday/Wednesday/Friday, July 22 - August 2: Rehearsals (6:00-8:00pm)
Saturday, August 3: Wind Ensemble Concert
Saturday, August 3: Festival Orchestra Concert
Festival Choir Concert date TBD
Location and Tuition
Wind Ensemble rehearsals and concert take place at the Ashwaubenon Performing Arts Center.
Festival Orchestra rehearsals and concert take place at Resurrection Catholic Parish in Allouez.
Thanks to our generous sponsors and donations by individuals, there is no required fee to participate in the Music for the Sake of Music Festival Ensembles. Donations of any amount are requested to help maintain this program to continue into the future with no fee.
It costs Music for the Sake of Music approximately $80 per player to run the Festival Ensembles.
Festival Orchestra rehearsals and concert take place at Resurrection Catholic Parish in Allouez.
Thanks to our generous sponsors and donations by individuals, there is no required fee to participate in the Music for the Sake of Music Festival Ensembles. Donations of any amount are requested to help maintain this program to continue into the future with no fee.
It costs Music for the Sake of Music approximately $80 per player to run the Festival Ensembles.
