Designed for grades 3 through 8, the acclaimed MSO Youth Series uses orchestral masterworks to inspire students, promote active listening, and encourage critical thinking. These concerts align with state and national standards for music education, as well as connect to multiple subjects and disciplines.

WICKED GOOD MUSIC

October 15, 20, & 27, 2026
10:15 am & 12:00 pm  |  Bradley Symphony Center

CONCERT DETAILS

Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra | Ryan Tani, conductor
Malina Zhang, violin

ROD TEMPERTON arr. Vinson: Thriller
JUAN CONTRERAS: La Silla [The Saddle]
JOHN WILLIAMS: Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban Suite
DMITRI SHOSTAKOVICH: Symphony No. 10 in E minor, Opus 93, 1. Allegro
WOLFGANG AMADEUS MOZART: Concerto No. 4 in D major for Violin and Orchestra, 1. Allegro
Malina Zhang, violin
LUDWIG VAN BEETHOVEN: Symphony No. 7 in A Major, 1. Allegretto
MODEST MUSSORGSKY orch. Ravel: Pictures at an Exhibition, 1. Baba-Yaga - The Hut on Hen's Legs
HECTOR BERLIOZ: Symphonie fantastique, 1. March to the Scaffold: Allegretto non troppo
STEPHEN SCHWARTZ arr. Ricketts: Highlights from WICKED 

Join the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra for a magical mix of some wickedly good music.  From Classical to Pop, Berlioz to John Williams (and lots in between), you’ll discover that great music crosses centuries and styles!

Available Soon: Wicked Good Music Teacher Resource Guide

Available Soon: the Wicked Good Music Social Narrative

WHEN THE ORCHESTRA GOES MARCHIN' IN

February 3 & 4 2027
10:15 am & 12:00 pm  |  Bradley Symphony Center

CONCERT DETAILS

Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra | Byron Stripling, conductor

Repertoire to include:

Waller & Brooks: “Ain’t Misbehavin’”
Barbarin: “Bourbon Street Parade”
Jelly Roll Morton: “Black Bottom Stomp”
DeLange & Alter: “Do You Know What It Means to Miss New Orleans?”
Traditional: “When the Saints Go Marchin’ In”

Join jazz legend and MSO Principal Pops Conductor Byron Stripling, his trio, and the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra for a celebration of Mardi Gras!  This lively program will explore the roots of jazz and the influence of African-American musical traditions on American culture and beyond.

A When the Orchestra Goes Marchin’ In Teacher Resource Guide, Spotify Playlist, and Social Narrative will be available approximately 6 weeks before the first performance.