Start Time
- 2:30p on Sunday, May 31
CONDUCTOR
Ryan Tani
ACTORS
Matthew Huebsch
Ash Mullholland
Jude Smith
BEETHOVEN
Symphony No. 5 in C minor, Opus 67, Mvmt. I
JOHN WILLIAMS
“Shark Theme” from Jaws
MOZART
Overture to The Magic Flute
BERNSTEIN
Overture to West Side Story
COPELAND
Variations on a Shaker Melody from Appalachian Spring
CARLOS SIMON
“Ring Shout” from Four Black American Dances
STEPHEN SCHWARTZ
Highlights from Wicked
CONCERT DETAILS
Join the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra for a “viral” concert experience. Good times and great music will be trending as our onstage influencers from Pink Umbrella Theater introduce you to some of the most influential composers of all time! Sensory friendly concerts are designed for people of any age on the autism spectrum or with a sensory sensitivity and their families, but all are welcome! Concert modifications include dimmed house lights remaining on during the performance, flexible seating, relaxed house rules, on-stage hosts, available sensory kits, noise reduction headphones, quiet areas, concert social narratives, and more. Patrons are encouraged to come early and enjoy an hour of special pre-concert activities.
Sunday, May 31
Food & Beverage Service
Join us 60 minutes before the concert for a selection of deliciously crafted, kid-friendly food and beverage offerings by Indulge Catering Company - A Bianchini Experience. During the performance, families are welcome to take food and lidded beverages inside Allen-Bradley Hall.
Pre-concert Activities
Join us for an hour of special pre-concert activities. Activities will include Orchestra Family Stations with instrument exploration sponsored by White House of Music, a Coloring Station, Movement Station, Selfie Station, and more.
RESOURCE FAIR: Learn about other Wisconsin organizations that offer sensory inclusive programming at our mini-resource fair, offered during the pre-concert activities!
Additional Sensory Friendly Concert Modifications:
- Dimmed house lights remain on during performance
- On stage hosts will prepare and guide audience through concert
- Flexible seating and relaxed house rules
- Available sensory kits and noise-reduction headphones
- Free activity bags including fidgets
- Designated quiet areas
- Family-friendly food concessions
- Trained MSO Ambassadors on site to assist patrons
- Flexible refund policy if patrons are unable to attend
- ASL interpreters
Support
Start Time
- 2:30p on Sunday, May 31
CONDUCTOR
Ryan Tani
ACTORS
Matthew Huebsch
Ash Mullholland
Jude Smith
BEETHOVEN
Symphony No. 5 in C minor, Opus 67, Mvmt. I
JOHN WILLIAMS
“Shark Theme” from Jaws
MOZART
Overture to The Magic Flute
BERNSTEIN
Overture to West Side Story
COPELAND
Variations on a Shaker Melody from Appalachian Spring
CARLOS SIMON
“Ring Shout” from Four Black American Dances
STEPHEN SCHWARTZ
Highlights from Wicked
