Experience the brilliance of the esteemed Whitewater Symphony Orchestra. 

Immerse yourself in a captivating symphonic journey as the orchestra’s harmonious blend of woodwinds, brass, percussion, and strings come together to bring classical masterworks and modern-day compositions to life. This concert features several of UW-Whitewater’s top-performing groups, faculty artists, and talented guest musicians from local high schools. With their unrivaled talent and dedication to musical excellence, the WSO promises an unforgettable performance that will leave you awe-inspired.

The concert will open with selections from Mozart’s famed Requiem, including the Dies irae and Lacrimosa movements often heard today in video games. Joining the UWW Chamber Orchestra will be the Mukwonago High School Concert Orchestra and choirs from Elkhorn and East Troy high schools, along with the UWW Concert Choir and Chamber Singers. UWW conducting faculty Robert Gehrenbeck and Christopher Ramaekers will share the podium, with a quartet of talented UWW voice majors serving as vocal soloists.

UWW violin and cello faculty, Leanne Kelso and Benjamin Whitcomb, will join the full Whitewater Symphony Orchestra for Brahms’ passionate Double Concerto in A-minor, conducted by Christopher Ramaekers.

An excerpt from Franz Schubert’s “Tragic Symphony” will be heard under the baton of student conductor John Swillinger. Beethoven’s elegant and energetic Symphony No. 2 concludes the program, conducted again by maestro Ramaekers.

Friday, October 20, 7:30 p.m., Young Auditorium. Purchase of online tickets is recommended, as there is a surcharge for tickets purchased at the door. Admission is $7 for adults, $4 for age 65+, and $4 for under age 18.