Kathryn Reinardy, Vice President of Marketing & Communications As a student she was invited to participate in the Casals Festival in Puerto Rico with Alexander Schneiders NY String Orchestra and additionally has been a fellow at the Oberlin Baroque Institute, the International Baroque Institute at Longy and the Bach Aria Festival in New York. In her free time, Emma enjoys dancing, reading, cooking, and crewing her husbands sailboat in the summer. As a student at the University of South Carolina, Sabrina developed a program entitled Find Your Beat, a recycled instrumental music education program for under-resourced children. In the summer of 2011, he toured Europe with the Denver Young Artists Orchestra as the soloist for the Barber Violin Concerto. She recently completed the Masters of Educational Leadership Program at Cardinal Stritch University. Prior to coming to Milwaukee, Ms. Deutsch served as Music Director of the Shreveport (LA) Symphony where she conducted classical, chamber orchestra, pops and childrens concerts, as well as operas. Versed in both orchestral and choral repertoire, she was Music Director of the Long Island Singers Society and, in Milwaukee, has guest conducted The Master Singers, Bel Canto Chorus, Milwaukee Choristers, Lawrence University Choir, Milwaukee Childrens Choir and the Milwaukee Symphony Chorus. Prior to her work at UPAF, Ms. Edelstein was the Executive Director of the Waukesha Symphony Orchestra (now Wisconsin Philharmonic) for seven years, at which she created the organizations Success Through Music program engaging children from diverse backgrounds to discover their potential through music education. Mr. Winkle is currently Director of the Jazz Ensemble at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. Mr. Winkle is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Peck School of the Arts and Carthage College. As an arts administrator, Mr. Winkle served as Executive & Artistic Director of Performance Santa Fe, President & CEO of the Sharon Lynne Wilson Center for the Arts, and Executive Director for the Knoxville Symphony Orchestra. Prior to his appointment at Waukesha West, he served as Associate Director of Bands at Kansas State University. He has studied conducting with Richard Hynson. He has served as the First Violin Section Coach for the WSMA All-State Honors Orchestra. Cheryl Frazes Hill, Chorus Director, Margaret Hawkins Chorus Director Chair. A MYSO alum, he performed in Vienna and Budapest with the Milwaukee Youth Symphony Orchestra in 2015; and toured California with the Latino Arts Strings Program in 2016. From 1991-2000, Mrs. Michels coached various MYSO orchestras and chamber ensembles and served as an administrative assistant. Ashley Patin, Front of House Staff As a professional trumpeter since high school, Mike has had many amazing musical trumpet performance experiencesin orchestras, big bands, backing up rock bands, in parades, and at Brewers and Packers Games. Music director. She recently moved to Milwaukee from Anchorage, Alaska, where she taught violin for over 20 years. By age eight, he could play guitar, banjo, and mandolin. In 2012, she led the Senior Symphony on a ten-day tour of Vienna and Prague where they were chosen to perform on the Gala Winners Concert as part of the 2012 Summa Cum Laude International Youth Music Festival. She firmly believes in the power of arts education to shape young people into better and more compassionate human beings, and she is thrilled to be a part of an organization committed to bringing these opportunities to children of all communities. She also holds an MM in Performance and Literature from the Eastman School of Music. Previous teaching positions include positions at Northwestern University and Texas Christian University. Ms. Roznowski received her Master of Music degree from Northwestern University and is a graduate of Lawrence University where she received her Bachelor of Music degree, graduating summa cum laude, majoring in music education and viola performance. Ms. Wood is an active board member for the Suzuki Association of South Central Alaska, and is a current member of the Suzuki Association of the Americas and the Suzuki Association of Wisconsin. Kelly earned a Bachelor of Music degree from New England Conservatory and an Master of Music degree from Northwestern University, and is an alum of the Civic Orchestra of Chicago. Recently, Tonys love for music and eclectic experiences have given rise to his first original salsa band and WAMI award winner Nabori with whom he also produced music and recorded. In 2018, Ms. Zakutansky was awarded the Student Exemplary Service Award, the highest award given to a student, at the National ASTA convention. Watch for Jasons new jazz quintet to make a splash on the local scene in the near future. 5 things to do in Milwaukee this weekend, from drone races to Domes Amelia Schaetzke, Front of House Staff The woodwinds warming up. Monica Meyer, Vice President of Advancement The Milwaukee Symphony's cherished tradition continues! Christina Williams,Chorus Manager, Patrick G.H. Mr. Hauer traveled to Athens in May of 2015 to participate in the 4th Leonidas Kavakos International Masterclass. Progressions Bass Instructor Lillian Rutowski is a second year student at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. Deutsch has been a frequent guest conductor for the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestras Youth, Childrens and Family concert series. Mr. Krofta is past Jazz Chairperson for the Wisconsin Music Educators Association and Director of Jazz Studies at Marquette University (2003 2006). Ravenna Helson is a graduate of the Juilliard School of Music and Yale University where she received an MM degree and the Ellen Battell Stoeckel Award for Excellence in Chamber Music. Mr. Zens resides in Hales Corners, WI with his wife, a four-year-old kindergarten teacher, his daughter, who plays violin in MYSOs String Orchestra South, and his son, who loves trucks. That record lit a spark and inspired him to practice with renewed interest. He is also half of the Davis\Peplin Duo. If you have further questions, please contact the MSO Ticket Office at tickets@mso.org or by calling 414.291.7605. From there, she has spent the last eight years working with the metal sculpture community, ranging from restorative bronze sculpture work, to learning the ins and outs of chemical patina application. Additionally, she was a graduate teaching assistant at UWM, where she taught bassoon methods and undergraduate lessons. She is a trusted Human Resources senior leader with over 15 years of broad-based HR experience, as well as several years of operational experience. A highlight was the MYSO tour to Scotland and the Aberdeen, Scotland Festival orchestra, as principal viola of MYSOs Senior Symphony. The Wind Symphony was also selected to perform numerous times at the Wisconsin State Music Convention and the Wisconsin Association of School Boards and Administrators. Back Sabrinas teachers include Jennifer Parker-Harley and Katherine Borst-Jones. During her down time, Joanna is a Certified Master Gardener for the SouthEastern Wisconsin Master Gardeners, volunteering at the MacCanon Brown Homeless Sanctuary Community Gardens and staffing booths at the Wisconsin State Fair Park in the Southeastern Wisconsin Master Gardner Area, Milwaukee County Zoo Ala Carte, and at the Milwaukee Realtors Home and Garden Show. He currently serves as the organizations Conductor Laureate. Paolo Scarabel, Stage Technician and Deck Supervisor A native New Yorker and Regents Scholar, she holds a Master of Music degree in Orchestral Conducting, a Master of Arts degree in Musicology, and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Flute and Vocal Performance. Milwaukee Symphony staff grieving sudden death of leader Susan Loris She hopes to carry down the legacy of these great teachers to her own students. He has also served on the faculty of the Wind and Percussion Institute at Carroll University in Waukesha, WI. He also attended graduate school in history and political science at UW-Madison and the University of Michigan. He now has his first EP produced and streaming everywhere. Milwaukee ChopHouse She earned degrees in Violin and Viola Performance and her Music Education Certification at UW-Milwaukee (UWM). Paul performs in various groups around the Milwaukee area. Thomas Lindow, Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. Santa Rosa, CA. She is also a substitute musician with the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra. Prelude Wind Ensemble Director Michael R. Krofta recently retired as director of instrumental music at Oconomowoc High School. Then you have to create processes for saying and doing these things. Mr. Duffy recently retired as director of instrumental music at Waukesha West High School. Sinfonia Coach and violist Amanda Grettie Koch received her education at Oberlin Conservatory of Music, with a Bachelor of Music degree, and The Juilliard School with a Master of Music degree. In addition to her work as a music educator and performer, Connie is very active in her small Presbyterian church as the choir director and mission council chair. Progressions Cello Instructor Rayden Vaughan Montes is currently studying cello performance at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee with Dr. Stefan Kartman. She also served as a violin and viola coach for Super Strings, a Suzuki-based preparatory string orchestra. Thomas Lindow,Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Click here for more box office info and hours. Director of Communications at Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States. Mr. Babbitt served as Wisconsin Conservatory of Music faculty chair of the String Department from 1996 to 1999 and has also served as adjunct faculty at UWM, UW-Stevens Point, Concordia University, Cardinal Stitch University, Carroll College, Alverno College Community Arts Department, the String Academy of Wisconsin and the Oshkosh Summer String Program. * Senior staff Public Relations Consultant He joined MYSO in October 2021 after 11 years as a grant writer for community health and hospital programs for Ascension Wisconsin Foundations. A new season is waiting in the wings, and with it, the rush of renewal that only symphonic music . Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He has received numerous awards, including an Outstanding Secondary Educator of America award in 1974 for his distinguished work with the McFarland, WI, band program, and he has received the Citation of Excellence by the National Band Association six times for his achievements and contributions to bands. The orchestra performs primarily at the Bradley Symphony Center in Allen-Bradley Hall. Ann Wood is a violinist and registered Suzuki teacher who enjoys working with students of all ages. The Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra, Bradley Symphony Center (MSO) has been captivating audiences through acclaimed musical performances and inclusive education since 1959. As a soloist, Ms. Hofman has performed Mozarts First Horn Concerto, Mozarts Sinfonia Concertante for Four Winds, Strauss First Horn Concerto, and Brittens Serenadefor Tenor, Horn, and Strings. She has lived and worked overseas and has managed teams across many cultures. Researched and written by Dr. Scott Corley of the University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA, the dissertation is housed in the library collection at the University of Iowa. The average salary for Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra employees is $40,729 per year. Promo codes apply to single ticket orders only and are not valid on gift certificates or ticket packages. Outside philanthropy, Michael writes and edits for scholarly publications in American history and political science. In the past, she has performed with the Waukesha Area Chamber Orchestra and Symphony in the Valley. He Is assistant conductor and principal tubist with the Milwaukee Philharmonic. MSO 2022.23 Classics Season Brochure by Milwaukee Symphony - Issuu While at UW-Whitewater, she served as the president of the collegiate chapter of ASTA for three years. 90 minutes before all performances After twelve years with Progressions, she is thrilled to be the music director for String Orchestra West, which is the first orchestra she played in at MYSO/MFY! 2023 Milwaukee Youth Symphony Orchestra. Mr. Babbitt has been an instructor with the Wisconsin Conservatory of Music since 1994 in bass, theory and music history. The Weidner - The Official Website of The Weidner Senior Symphony | Milwaukee Youth Symphony Orchestra - MYSO Later, she moved to Minnesota where she was Associate ConcertMaster of the Dakota Valley Symphony (DVS), played in the Rochester Orchestra and Choral (ROC), Kenwood Symphony, performed regularly with DVS chamber groups and was Principal Second Violinist in the Arious Chamber Music Society. John has taught in MYSOs Jazz Studies program since 2011 and teaches math during the day at a local K-8 school on Milwaukees South Side. Box Office Hours: In Milwaukee she has played with the Milwaukee Symphony, Skylight Opera Orchestra, Ensemble Musical Offering, Bel Canto Chorus and Orchestra and is currently principal cello of the Milwaukee Ballet Orchestra. This season, 7,200 students and 1,200 faculty and staff members in 21 Southeastern Wisconsin elementary and middle schools will . We'll see you in Allen-Bradley Hall! Staff Directory | MYSO Manuel continued his education at Marquette University High School studying violin with Jerome Franke, former Concertmaster Emeritus of the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra. She has led masterclasses in both the United States and in Chile, where she was a guest artist for the international Pealoln Flute Festival. Over the last 29 years she has dedicated herself to learning everything there is to know about the administrative/clerical industry, from entry level clerical to advanced administrative positions, while earning a bachelors degree in professional communications from Alverno College. An active performer, Manuel is a member of a student-led mariachi group called Mariachi Monarcas de Milwaukee. Monica Meyer, Vice President of Advancement. Composer and pianist Aldo Lpez-Gaviln performs his Emporium, with influences from jazz and Cuban culture, and bookended by monumental Beethoven works. Mr. Fitzpatrick earned his degrees from Indiana University Bloomington and the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. The Warner was one of eight movie theaters lining W. Wisconsin Ave. from the Milwaukee River to 6th St. Roger Kocher, Front of House Staff Admittedly, we're being a little self-serving with the pick considering he's playing the stage at our Walker's Point . He also taught at the Fairbanks Suzuki School of Talent Education, the Anchorage Suzuki Institute, the Fairbanks Summer Arts Festival, the Alaska Cello Intensive, and founded the Fairbanks Cello Festival. In addition to having performed regularly as a substitute/extra musician with the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra and Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra, he performed with Present Music for 20 years, and has held tenor trombone and bass trombone positions with the Milwaukee Ballet Orchestra, Breckenridge Chamber Orchestra, Waco Symphony Orchestra, Los Colinas-Garland Symphony Orchestra, East Texas Symphony Orchestra, Waukesha Symphony Orchestra, Music Under the Stars, Kenosha Symphony Orchestra, Racine Symphony Orchestra, and Manitowoc Symphony Orchestra. He received degrees in music education and music performance from The Ohio State University in 2016 and 2017, respectively. 8,919 were here. He then was asked to write original music for theatrical productions and films and has plans to continue arranging and composing after completing his cello studies. As MYSOs Philanthropy Coordinator, Joanna Beamon is responsible for database management, and assists the development department. Jack Waeltz, Front of House Staff Crave BBQ. Connie and Mike are excited to be back at MYSO, team teaching the Prelude Wind Ensemble. Mrs. Fellows received her Bachelor of Music Performance and Education degree from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and her Master of Music degree from the University of Akron. There she worked at Carbondale Middle School and Roaring Fork High School with their band programs. Other performances include working with a wide range of luminaries including Leonard Bernstein, Michael Tilson Thomas, Doc Severisen, Ray Charles, Marvin Hamlisch, Bill Conti, Jerry Goldsmith, Jewel, Il Divo, Aretha Franklin, The Temptations, the Moody Blues, Manheim Steamroller, Jerry Lewis, and Bob Newhart. He became the first American conductor to serve at the University of Laucestons Summer Music School in Tasmania, Australia, where he also performed as Principal Trumpet in the faculty brass quintet in 1994. Professor Dvorak has had a very distinguished career, appearing as a conductor/guest lecturer in 29 states as well as Canada, Europe, Japan and Australia. She graduated from the College of the Holy Cross in 2018 with a double major in Anthropology and Italian. Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra - Wikipedia Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra | LinkedIn In 2015, the Civic Music Association of Milwaukee named Mr. Hacker as Music Teacher of the Year and the University of Chicago recognized Mr. Hacker in 2020 through a student nomination for an Outstanding Educator Award.. Lyda had the privilege of studying in Japan with Shinichi Suzuki, founder of the international Suzuki method of music education. View the menu. This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. For 30 years, Simmons leadership has been sought nationally and throughout our region where he has conducted for the Milwaukee Ballet, the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra, artists of the Florentine Opera, and the Wisconsin Philharmonic, among other regional orchestras. In addition to being the music librarian at MYSO, Paul also works at Hal Leonard as an assistant classical music editor. She was the adjunct trumpet teacher and faculty brass quintet member at Youngstown State University in Ohio. Sipe has performed with the Milwaukee, Syracuse, Omaha, Green Bay, and Elgin Symphony Orchestras, Chicago Sinfonietta, Chicagoland Pops, and the Brass Band of Battle Creek. This 13 week Sunday series of two-hour concerts is hosted by WPR's Lori Skelton. Being a part of a creative community is a very integral part of her life and is the community she hopes to cultivate at MYSO. Isaiah performs throughout the Milwaukee area as a sideman with a wide variety of local musicians, and also holds a contract as a section bassist in the Lansing Symphony Orchestra. At the age of 6, Manuel began his musical studies at the Latino Arts Strings Program based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. James Burmeister recently retired as Assistant Dean of the UW-Milwaukee (UWM) Peck School of the Arts and Senior Lecturer in Music Theory. As a performer, she has been a member of the Kettle Moraine Symphony, Wisconsin Philharmonic, Concord Chamber Orchestra, Madison Symphony, and Wisconsin Chamber Orchestra. Music truly is the universal language! Rosalie is currently an instructor in multiple woodwind instruments at White House of Music and Milwaukee Public Schools where she teaches bassoon, clarinet, alto saxophone, and flute to students aged 10-60. A past violist and pianist, Marna currently focuses her musical talents in vocal performance and is an active member of the Master Singers of Milwaukee. She believes it was the performing arts that shaped her into the person she is today, and she cant wait to share that with the staff and students at MYSO! The orchestra also serves as the orchestra for Florentine Opera productions. Tracy Migon,Development Systems Manager 287 followers 288 connections. In her teaching, Ms. Zakutansky focuses on building strong relationships with her students. Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra | Wisconsin Public Radio His primary cello teachers have included Dr. Carol Semmes, Dr. Emilio Coln, and Daniel McDonough of the Jupiter String Quartet, with additional long-term studies with Richard Aaron, Dr. Helga Winold, and Marc Coppey. With the musicians of the orchestra, MYSO Artistic and Music Director Carter Simmons is grateful to bring music to our wonderful community where he also serves as Music Director of the Festival City Symphony. And in both, you need to make it easy for the customer to do business with you whether its in communications, website navigation, customer service, etc. She has taught violin and viola performance at Ohio State University and Florida State University while performing and organizing various groups. Ms. Wood is an active board member for the Suzuki Association of South Central Alaska, and is a current member of the Suzuki Association of the Americas and the Suzuki Association of Wisconsin. She loves playing upright bass, and sharing her love of music with other students. Yaniv Dinur conducts the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra and pianist Joyce Yang in concerts May 5 and 6 at Bradley Symphony Center, 212 W. Wisconsin Ave. For tickets, visit mso.org or call . She also loves to travel to her hometown of Wausau, Wisconsin, to visit family and spend some time outside in the countryside. He also serves on the board of directors of Jewish Family Services Housing. Chris was also a founding member of the UW-Whitewater Jazz Symposium that did two tours of Europe playing the North Sea Jazz Festival, the Montreux Jazz Festival and several club dates in Germany, London, and Paris. His first composition was performed at a statewide conference in front of hundreds of students and teachers, receiving high praise by vote and standing ovation. After college, she moved to the Bay Area, and worked for a few non-profits, working primarily with homeless women and children. As a community music advocate, he is the music director and conductor of the Milwaukee Youth Symphony Orchestra Wind Ensemble. Michael Stebbins, Front of House Staff In addition, she has worked with the Sewanee Music Festival (TN), Sheboygan Symphony, Aurora Universitys Music by the Lake Opera Theater, Womens Philharmonic (CA), Plymouth (MI) Symphony, Dayton Philharmonic, Charleston (SC) Symphony, Nebraska Sinfonia, Monroe (LA) Symphony, South Dakota Symphony, and the all-state orchestras of Massachusetts, Kansas, Missouri, Washington, Minnesota, Montana, Delaware, Maine and most recently, New York, as well as numerous district festivals throughout the country. Community Program Manager and Chamber Flute Ensemble and Flute Chorale Music Director Sabrina Raber is a performer, educator, composer, and entrepreneur based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He is the senior author of a repertoire series for school bands entitled Best Music for Beginning, for Middle School, and for High School Band.. Concerts will take place at the Bradley. He was featured on Buenaventura, a Grammy-nominated album by La Santa Cecilia. In 2021, The Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra (MSO) moved into their new home, the former Warner Theatre, which has been renamed the Bradley Symphony Center. She earned a Bachelor of Arts in dance and participated heavily in the schools two dance companies, Veselica and Companydance, as well as the Ballroom Performance and Competition Team. In her spare time, Sydney spends time with her rescue Cattle Dog, Foley. In Oshkosh, she had a private studio of 45 students; and performed in the Oshkosh Symphony Orchestra, Fox Valley Symphony, Fond du Lac Philharmonic and in professional chamber ensembles. CRNYHS is a Catholic, co-ed, college-prep school that serves underrepresented and marginalized students from all of the boroughs of New York City. After teaching for eight years in Oshkosh, Carmen relocated to Florida where she played in the Treasure Coast Symphony and taught in Vero Beach. He has proudly served as a coach, adjudicator, and guest conductor for the Milwaukee Youth Symphony Orchestra ensembles for more than 30 years. She performs with the Lakeshore Symphonic Band and teaches private lessons. After completing her two-years in full-time volunteer service, she worked in the Office of Alumni Relations at Holy Cross in Worcester, MA. Originally from Minnesota, she moved to Wisconsin following her graduation from St. Olaf College. A MYSO alum, he performed in Vienna and Budapest with the Milwaukee Youth Symphony Orchestra in 2015; and toured California with the Latino Arts Strings Program in 2016. A Madison resident, Lynn enjoys spending time with her husband and three children. Ben was fortunate enough to win the concerto competition at the University of South Carolina in 2018 and performed Kevin Puts Marimba Concerto No. Previously, she worked for Extension Inc. as an Administrative Assistant with Childrens Wisconsin Foundation, and for Akorbi Workforce Solutions as an Administrative Assistant 3 in the Johnson Controls Public Affairs and Diversity Department. Progressions Director Tiffany Chang was most recently an orchestra teacher in the Wauwatosa School District, and prior to that, taught orchestra in the school district of Beloit, Wisconsin. His 37 years teaching public and private schools included teaching in Wisconsin and Ohio. Originally from New Orleans, she was a theatre major at Loyola University, specializing in theatre management, in addition to lighting design. In addition to his teaching, Mr. Fitzpatrick has an active musical career across the United States as a soloist and chamber musician. Terrell Pierce, Director of Operations Michelle holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in psychology from the University of Wisconsin (Madison) where she performed in several musical ensembles and studied flute with Robert Cole. Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra | Milwaukee WI - Facebook Lizzy Cichowski,Marketing Manager He has been an active member of the National Association for Music Education (NAfME), served on the board for the Alaska Music Educators Association (AMEA), and been a regular presenter at various state Music Education conferences. . She has performed with the Detroit Symphony, Michigan Opera Theater, New Jersey Symphony, Santa Fe Pro Musica, Chicago Baroque Ensemble, Her Majestys Clerks, and Comic Intermezzo. Mrs. Fellows is excited to have the opportunity, through MYSO and its many benefactors, to bring the joy and excitement of music education and performance to students who otherwise may not have the opportunity to learn to play a band instrument. Founder and president of Omicron Artist Management, Inc. he advises and manages the careers of other professional musicians, including the internationally-known conductor William Eddins. MSO 2023.24 Classics Season Brochure by Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra She is his muse in the uplifting world of music. He is Music Director of Milwaukee Montessori School, and has sung for dozens of private and public organizations. Marie Holtyn, Box Office Supervisor Prelude Wind Ensemble Director Connie Fellows has been sharing the joy and excitement of music education and performance with beginner and intermediate band students for more than 35 years. As an active member of the Suzuki Association of the Americas, he has completed training with Pam Devenport, Carey Beth Hockett, Barbara Wampner, Dr. Tanya Carey, Dr. Beth Cantrell, Dr. Shu-Yi Scott, Laura Shaw, and Avi Friedlander. Our organization wouldn't be what it is without the strategic direction provided by our amazing board of directors. Board of Directors - americanorchestras.org In addition to teaching in the Music Theory area, Jim taught organ and graduate score reading (playing choral and orchestral scores at the piano). Sat, 12:00 pm 5:00 pm Mrs. Michels is also the manager and founder of the Lakeside Strings, which performs chamber music at special events throughout Wisconsin and Illinois. She is a National Board-Certified Teacher in Instrumental Music. Work by 31 local and regional artists will be on display, and for sale, at Art in the Green in the greenhouse at the Mitchell Park Domes, 524 S. Layton Blvd., from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. April 29-30 . Yaniv Dinur is wrapping up 8 seasons as Milwaukee Symphony's ironman In 2010, he was one of five recipients of the UWM-SAC Award for excellence in teaching students with special needs while maintaining high academic standards.. He had a patent love for performing at a young age; it was not uncommon to find him playing for the class when the curriculum allowed it during his primary and secondary education years. Ky Catlett, Front of House Staff She currently lives in Oconomowoc with her husband and two beautiful rescue dogs, a greyhound and a Bernese mountain dog mix. Thomas Dvorak is Professor Emeritus/Director of Bands at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, where he served as Professor and Director of Bands from 1979 until his retirement in 2007. As advisor for the UWM Delta Eta Chapter of the Delta Omicron International Music Fraternity, Jim was instrumental in the chapters numerous awards for excellence and scholarship.