2008 - 2009
Season
To visit the website of one of
our guest artists, click on their name or photo
Thursday
September
18, 2008
Five by Design "Stay
Tuned" is a television variety show
musical. This musical journey takes concert-goers back to the golden age
of television (1950-1966) with memorable songs, elaborate staging,
comedy bits, sketches, and commercial jingles-all presented live and in
living color. Five by Design tunes in to the music of television legends
Perry Como, Rosemary Clooney, Bobby Darin, Henry Mancini, Ferrante &
Teicher, and The Four Lads. Highlights of the show include five singers
backed by a tight, eight-piece band, authentic classic fashions of the
50s and 60s, and simple, stylized sets with many props. This vocal
quintet has appeared with 180 symphony orchestras, and over 500
performing arts centers throughout the US and Canada. Don't miss this
nostalgic and entertaining romp down memory lane. "Stay
Tuned" guarantees to be a lighthearted and hilarious evening
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Monday
November
10, 2008
Cherish
The Ladies is literally the most
successful and sought-after Irish-American group in all of Celtic music!
The critics describe it best … "It is simply impossible to
imagine an audience the wouldn't enjoy what they do." Sponsored by
the National Endowment for the Arts, they initially won recognition as
the first and only all-women traditional Irish Band. They have
established themselves as musicians and performers without peer and have
won many thousands of fans to their spectacular blend of virtuosi
instrumental talents, beautiful vocals, captivating arrangements and
stunning step dancing. This Celtic sextet powerhouse combines all the
facets of Irish traditional culture, and puts it forth in an immensely
humorous and entertaining package that continues to enchant audiences
worldwide. Learn about the most popular Irish music group in the world
at: www.cherishtheladies.com.
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Sunday
February
22, 2009
Fascinating Gershwin
is a high voltage ride through the spectacular genius works of George
and Ira Gershwin as performed by the quadruple treat performer (violin,
piano, dance & singing) Janice Martin. She is accompanied by a jazz
trio-consisting of piano, drums and brass. Here's the story line: The
year is 1931, the place is Times Square-the heart of the Theater
district-and the mob owns Broadway. They've already chosen their star,
so the auditions for the big Gershwin production are a sham … until in
walks Melody Starr (played by Janice Martin). The producers pitch every
imaginable curveball to the curvaceous cutie, who wows them as
violinist, soprano, pianist, dancer, actress and more. A joy to watch!
This wonderful show breaks all the rules in a kaleidoscopic mix of
musical styles, characters, humor and illusion. Visit Janice Martin's
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Friday
March
27, 2009
The award-winning Opus
2 has been internationally recognized for
its "impelling rhythm, stunning sounds and uncanny sense of musical
unity," as well as its commitment to expanding the violin-piano duo
repertoire. Seasoned chamber players, William Terwilliger and Andrew
Cooperstock specialize in compositions by American composers such as
Aaron Copland, Paul Schoenfield and Eugene Ysaye, but will also include
some of the more traditional classical composers like Chopin and
Beethoven. It's accomplished, sophisticated, and filled with the sheer
joy of music-making. Learn more about these first-rate virtuosos at
their website: www.opustwo.org.
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Friday
April
17, 2009
Leave it to The Jimmy
Dorsey Orchestra to close our season with
the big band music of the 30s, 40s, and 50s. Unfortunately Jimmy died in
1957, but this great 16-piece band now lives on-under the direction of
trombonist, Bill Tole and recreates the legendary sounds that made it
famous. The combined energy of the band with Bill's sweet, smooth,
sentimental style, will take the listening audience from the 1940s right
through the decades to the present day. The show also features vocalist
Nancy Knorr, the lead singer of the famed Pied Pipers. She creates a
tribute to Helen O'Connell with her own style and vocal ease. Don't miss
this lifetime opportunity! Visit their website at: www.jimmydorseyorchestra.com.
(Important: This show is only available for Fond du Lac Concert
Association members. The Beaver Dam and Watertown membership are not
entitled to reciprocity for this show).
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All concerts begin at 7:30 p.m. at the Performing Arts
Center at
Fond du Lac High School
(Doors open at 7:00 p.m. for seating)
Performing Arts Center at Fond du Lac High School
The new Performing Arts Center at the Fond du Lac High School is the largest
theater in the area. Four times larger than its predecessor at Goodrich, the
1025-person capacity auditorium with full lobby, mezzanine, box seating, an
orchestra pit for 25 musicians, 60-foot fly with catwalk and enhanced support
systems, is any thing but high school level. The visual and sound enhancements
will be apparent to all from show time to curtain call.
The impressive Performing Arts Center was made possible by a
$2.8 million donation funded by a campaign spearheaded by local businessmen.
From the moment you enter the Performing Arts Center you will notice the
grandeur of this unique theater that looks to compete with many college and
private auditoriums. The more than 1550 parking spaces supply easy access to
this community gem, while an elevator makes entry to the boxes and the mezzanine
handicap accessible. The facility includes a 56-foot tower with mechanics to
pull up and store large pieces of scenery.
Time and Locations: All of the concerts will be at the Performing
Arts Center at the Fond du Lac High School. Performances start promptly at 7:30
p.m. and theater doors open at 7:00 p.m. for immediate seating. Latecomers will
be seated at a suitable break. To find the Performing Arts Center – enter door
#2 located just west of the clock tower entrance.
Relax and socialize with your friends before the concert and during
intermission in the beautiful atrium of the "Students Commons" area.
Directions: Travel east on Hwy. 23 (Johnson Street), turn Left
(north) on University Drive, Left (west) on Campus Drive to Fond du Lac High
School (801 Campus Drive). Or travel east on Scott Street, turn Left (north) on
Campus Drive. The High School is located near the campus of the University of
Wisconsin – Fond du Lac, and the Moraine Park Technical College learning
center complex.
Click
here for a Map showing Fond du Lac High School.
Season Ticket holders enjoy reciprocity with
Beaver Dam and Watertown
As an extra bonus, your "Fond du Lac Concert Membership" entitles
you to attend all of the Beaver Dam and Watertown concerts at no extra cost. Dates,
programs and artists are subject to change.
Beaver Dam Concert Series
To visit the website of one of the
above listed artists, click on their name.
TIME & LOCATION: All of the above concerts will be at the
Beaver Dam High School Auditorium. Performances start promptly at 7:30 p.m. and
theater doors open at 7:00 p.m.
DIRECTIONS: Travel South on Hwy. 151, turn onto exit 132 (West on
Hwy. 33). Turn Right (N) on Keller Blvd., Left (W) on Prospect Ave., Right (N)
on McKinley St., Right (E) on Gould St., to Beaver Dam High School (500 Gould
Street).
Click
here for a Map showing Beaver Dam High School.
Watertown Concert Series
To visit the website of one of the above
listed artists, click on their name.
TIME & LOCATION: All of the above concerts will
be at the Watertown High School Auditorium. Performances start promptly at 7:30
p.m. and theater doors open at 7:00 p.m..
DIRECTIONS: Travel South on Hwy. 151 to Hwy. 26 South (or Hwy. 41
South to Hwy. 60 to Hwy. 26 South). Go past the Hwy. 16 turn off, stay on Hwy.
26. Turn Right (W) on Endeavor Drive to Watertown High School (825 Endeavor
Drive).
Click
here for a Map showing Watertown High School.
Note: Dates, programs and
artists are specified in good faith and are accurate at the time of publishing,
but are subject to change.
We currently secure our professional concerts exclusively from
Allied
Concert Services, Inc.
of Minnesota.
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