The Wisconsin Philharmonic

Thank you to all for joining us at the Sharon Lynne Wilson Center in Brookfield tonight for the Starry Nights concert. The orchestra was brillant - and received two standing ovations! Thank you to Sandy Wysocki and her excellent staff for making the event run perfectly inspite of having to move indoors. Please check out their 24 - 25 season and the Wisconsin Philharmonic’s 24 - 25 season released today!!

Come join us for a fabulous free concert indoors TONIGHT!

Unfortunately, Mother Nature had other plans for us tonight (again). The Starry Nights free concert series has moved inside tonight with The Wisconsin Philharmonic. Doors to the theater open at 5:30pm. Music starts at 6:30pm.

Please note the following rules:
> Per our Liquor License - No outside alcohol on the Burke Colonnade (patio) or inside the Grand Hall.
> We will have a bar available for drink purchases in the Grand Hall.
> No lawn chairs allowed in the Grand Hall. We will have chairs set up for you.
> Feel free to bring a picnic on the patio or in the Grand Hall.
> No food allowed in The Harris Theater.
> Seats are first come first serve. No saving seats.
> If you reserved a picnic table, we will offer refunds. Please call the Box Office at 262-781-9520

If we reach capacity in The Harris Theater, overflow will be in the Grand Hall and the Burke Colonnade (patio). We will have music piped into those areas.

Experience what it's like to see a concert inside our theater. We hope to see you!

Celebrate America at our FREE CONCERT on Friday, July 5!

Join us for a free “Starry Nights” outdoor concert on Friday, July 5, at 6:30 pm at the Sharon Lynne Wilson Center.

The Wisconsin Philharmonic — Sharon Lynne Wilson Center for the Arts Performer - WISCONSIN PHILHARMONIC Music begins at 6:30pm Gather your family and friends, pack your lawn chairs and picnic baskets, and find your perfect spot in the Wilson Center’s beautiful Gerlach/Haack Outdoor Theater! All ages Free and open to the public Food trucks Full bar outsi

Take a break from the stress of life and listen to classical music. You'll be surprised how quickly your heartrate slows down and your heart becomes filled with joy! With the freshness of summer, try listening to The Four Seasons by Vivaldi. You'll be glad you did!

Had a lovely Garden Party Luncheon to celebrate the Wisconsin Philharmonic! Shining Stars Scholarship students from Falls Baptist Music Academy dazzled the audience with their beautiful music. Thank you to all who attended to support the Wisconsin Philharmonic!

Congratulations to the Wisconsin Philharmonic! Fantastic concert to conclude our 76th season!! Kudos to the musicians and staff. Thank you to guest conductors Brian Running and Jacob Beranek. And a special thank you to Glen Lunde, who is retiring tonight after 48 years as stage manager and 2nd trombonist with the orchestra!!

Join us for our Songs of the Prairie concert on Thursday, May 9, at the Oconomowoc Arts Center at 7:30 p.m. All are welcome!

Congratulations to our 2024 Shining Stars!

Chapman Memorial Piano Competition ($800)
Carol Young, Piano
Baptist College of Ministry, Grade 11

Anthony and Andrea Bryant Award ($1,500)
Clark Snavely, Violin
Home School, Grade 12

Anita Ransome-Kuchler Award ($750)
Sonya Wilhelm, Viola
Kettle Moraine School for Arts and Performance, Grade 12

High School Awards ($250)
Ethan Chen, Violin
New Berlin Eisenhower, Grade 11

Mari Cortez, Flute
Waukesha North High School, Grade 10

Gavin Hansen, Bassoon
Pewaukee High School, Grade 10

Caleb VanGelderen, Cello
Falls Baptist Academy, Grade 9

Henry Snavely, Violin
Home School, Grade 10

Middle School Awards ($250)
Haoxuan Kevin Mi, Cello
Swallow School, Hartland, Grade 6

John Zempel, Viola
Falls Baptist Academy, Grade 6

Titus Shoultz, Cello
Falls Baptist Academy, Grade 7

Zechariah Schoultz, Violin
Falls Baptist Academy, Grade 6

Lydia VanGelderen, Violin
Falls Baptist Academy, Grade 7

Thank to the Maestro, orchestra, and wonderful guest narrator Charlotte Running for a delightful Disney afternoon!

Save 50% on tickets to the Wisconsin Philharmonic concert! Bring the family to "A Disney Spectacular" on Sunday, March 10, at 2:30 p.m. at the Sharon Lynne Wilson Center. Use code WISPHIL50 when you purchase tickets at www.wilson-center.com or call 262-781-9520. Enjoy the Wisconsin Philharmonic perform Disney movie favorites including FROZEN, BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, THE LION KING, MARY POPPINS, THE LITTLE MERMAID and more! Get your tickets TODAY and join us for a magical musical journey!

The 2024 Shining Stars Scholarship Auditions will be held on Tuesday, March 12, 2024 at St. Luke’s Lutheran Church, 300 Carroll Street, Waukesha, WI from 5:00 – 9:00 p.m.

In an effort to encourage exceptional students to continue their music studies, to enrich their lives and those of others, the Wisconsin Philharmonic is offering scholarships to talented Waukesha County music students. Scholarships are available for middle school and high school students residing in Waukesha County.

Applications may be printed from the Wisconsin Philharmonic website at www.wisphil.org, click on Education, then Shining Stars.

Student applications must be signed and received by the Wisconsin Philharmonic, Attn: Shining Stars, P.O. Box 531, Waukesha, WI 53187-0531 no later than Tuesday, March 5, 2024.

A $15.00 entry fee must be included with each application. Scholarship winners are required to showcase their talent in the Shining Stars Recital on Tuesday, April 16, at St. Luke’s Lutheran Church in Waukesha.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Abby Lorenz, Shining Stars Chair, at 414-350-8713 or [email protected].

Thank you in advance for your interest in contributing to the success of the Shining Stars program!

Calling all Waukesha County students interested in receiving a music scholarship! Applications are now open to audition for Shining Stars Scholarships on Tuesday, March 12, at St. Luke's Lutheran Church in Waukesha. Please complete and submit the application form and payment by March 5, 2024. Must be a middle school or high school student in Waukesha County. Details here https://www.wisphil.org/shining-stars-competition/

Join us for a magical musical journey! Get your tickets today for the Wisconsin Philharmonic's March 10 concert featuring Disney favorites!

Wishing you a year filled with the joy of music! Thank you for supporting the Wisconsin Philharmonic.

Bring the whole family to our Waukesha JanBoree Family Concert on Sunday, January 21, at St. Luke's Lutheran Church at 2:00 p.m. Instrument Petting Zoo at 1:00 and refreshments following the concert!

Join us for A Royal Christmas featuring guest John McGivern. Tickets are going fast!

Tonight the Wisconsin Philharmonic wowed us again with an amazing performance!! First, we were treated to the world premier of Symphonic Sketches, an orchestration of Rachmoninoff’s two piano suites by William Grosvenor Neil. This was followed by Ashokan Farewell. The evening concluded with Grieg’s Piano Concerto in A minor performed by Reed Tetzloff! It was a night of fabulous music to be remembered! Thank you to Maestro, musicians and very special guests for a performance very well done!!

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You're Invited! Don't miss our October 27 "Romantic Milestones" at 7:30 p.m. at the Sharon Lynne Wilson Center featuring Reed Tetzloff on piano. He will be performing Grieg's Piano Concerto in A Minor.

The Wisconsin Philharmonic will also perform Rachmaninov: SYMPHONIC SKETCHES. the Suites Nos. 1 and 2 for Two Pianos, as orchestrated by Wisconsin composer, William Grosvenor Neil. This is a WORLD PREMIERE, commissioned by the Wisconsin Philharmonic, in honor of its 75th Anniversary and the 150th Anniversary of Rachmaninov's birth. A must-see concert with two grand pianos on stage!

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Enjoying the musical talents tonight of two great friends of the Wisconsin Philharmonic - Terry Smirl and Jeff Hamann at the Rep’s Country Sunshine - Legendary Ladies Of Nashville! Great job by all the performers! Check it out!! Just shows classical, jazz and country can be enjoyed by all!!

Join us on Thursday, September 28, at 7:30 p.m. at the Sharon Lynne Wilson Center for "No Strings Attached", a concert featuring the WisPhil winds, brass and percussion. All are welcome! See below for ticket information.

The Wisconsin Philharmonic Waukesha County's premier orchestra since 1947

Thank you to MKELifestyle for the great articles in this month’s issue! We are honored to have our beloved Maestro as one of the featured artists!! Please check it out with all the other wonderful articles in the issue!

And please, join us for our first concert of the season, “No Strings Attached” featuring our brass, woodwind and percussion sections, on Thursday, September 28, 2023, 7:30 pm at the Sharon Lynne Wilson Center in Brookfield!!

Purchase your Season Tickets today! See wisphil.org for details. You'll love our 2023-2024 Season of fabulous orchestral music!

Fabulous kick-off to Starry Nights concerts at the Sharon Lynne Wilson Center! Thank you for inviting us to start this wonderful series of FREE Friday night concerts!!

Enjoyed listening to a wonderful rehearsal with the orchestra tonight. They are ready for a fantastic performance tomorrow at the Oconomowoc Arts Center at 7:30 pm. Guest soloist, Joshua Roman shines brightly, and his performance of Camille Saint-Saens’ Cello Concerto No. 1 will be amazing! There is still time to get tickets and join us for The Glory of Spring!

Our Spring Concert is here! Join us this Thursday at the OAC as we welcome guest artist Joshua Roman, Cellist, Opus 3 Artists, to the stage for a concert you'll never forget!