Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra

Kirk Ferguson: Reflections on music, meditation, and his new album

Published 2018-08-08

Assistant Principal Trombone Kirk Ferguson is always on a journey into the psychological and spiritual aspects of music. “We think of the sacred as something other, something we have to get dressed up for,” Ferguson said. “But everything we do – making a cup of tea, doing an interview, recording a CD – can carry a sense of purpose, a sense of respect for ourselves and others we interact with.”

Argosy Foundation Matching Challenge Grant

Argosy Matching Challenge Builds Strong Annual Foundation for MSO Success

Published 2018-07-31

This year, as in the past eight years, the Argosy Foundation is offering a challenge grant, matching new or increased donations to the orchestra up to $250,000. But the MSO’s donor community has gone far beyond that figure. Last year the total for the Just Duet campaign was just over $940,000, and this year the symphony is hoping for $1 million. “It has outgrown the match,” said Karli Larsen, director of development operations. “Our donors continually beat our wildest expectations.”

Retiring Violists Norma Zehner & David Taggart Reflect on the Past and Look Ahead

Published 2018-07-10

Combined, Norma Zehner and David Taggart have more than 80 years of experience in the MSO’s viola section. They look back on their careers with the MSO and share details on what they'll be up to next.

Completing the puzzle: Planning the 2018.19 Classics Season

Published 2018-03-29

VP of Artistic Planning & Operations Bret Dorhout gives a behind-the-scenes look at the planning process that led to our 2018.19 Classics season. "We’ve got a nice mix of things we play all the time, things we should play more often, and things we’ve never played,” he notes.

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Live music is meaningful: Previewing the 2018.19 Pops season

Published 2018-03-20

“We’re interested in providing something for everyone,” said Mark Niehaus, the symphony’s executive director. “By the very name, it has to be popular.” The coming season, which the MSO announced last week, will be a mixture of categories known and liked by local audiences -- Broadway, Hollywood, holidays, and movie soundtracks.

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