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2008 - 2009 Season
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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 for the whole family. Visit the ensemble's website at: www.fivebydesign.com.

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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 website at: www.janicemartin.com.

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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.View map of concert location

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

October 1, 2008 Barynya Click here to visit artist's website
February 4, 2009 Spanish Brass Click here to visit artist's website
February 16, 2009 Generations Trio Click here to visit artist's website
May 11, 2009 The Brett Family Singers Click here to visit artist's website

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).

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Watertown Concert Series

  October 30, 2008 Graffe String Quartet Click here to visit artist's website
 November 22, 2008 Trumpet Invasion Click here to visit artist's website
March 10, 2009 Counterpoint Click here to visit artist's website
May 12, 2009 Synergy Brass Quintet Click here to visit artist's website

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).

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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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