Events

Home Events Tickets Board Members News History Contact Us Sponsors Guest Book


2009 - 2010 Season

To visit the website of one of our guest artists, click on their name or photo

Friday
September 25, 2009

StringFever is certainly a family affair, as British brothers Giles, Ralph and Neal, and cousin Graham Broadbent dazzle their audiences with their amazing musical talents. These talented musicians have put together a wonderful original show with their electric instruments and unique sound featuring five and six stringed electric violins (called violectras), a viola, and a cello. Charisma, humor, energy, and a distinctive use of their custom-made violectra instruments create an experience that can only be described as … StringFever. Seeing is believing and these Brits will have you believing. Experience a night you'll never forget! www.stringfeverusa.com

Click picture to view website

Thursday
November 19, 2009

Begin the season of Christmas with Boni Pueri, Czech Boys Choir. Boni Pueri, which in English means, "good boy," is one of Europe's most famous musical ensembles. The touring choir carries 28 singers, in voice ranges from soprano to bass, with ages of the singers, ranging from about 10 to 20 years. The choirs have given more than 2,500 concerts in North America, Asia and Europe, have produced 13 recordings, and been invited to participate in 20 other recordings. In addition, they have been featured on a number of television and radio broadcasts. The choirs are invited to perform regularly with eminent artists, and with other important ensembles and orchestras around the world. This is a wonderful family show … don't miss it! www.bonipueri.cz

Click picture to view website

Thursday
February 18, 2010

New Shanghai Circus features the incredible acrobats of China. This talented troupe of highly acclaimed Chinese athletes has been touring the world since 1991 and are in the "Guinness Book of World Records" for winning more national gold, silver, and bronze medals than any other acrobatic troupe. The show is a beautifully orchestrated presentation of Chinese circus acts dating back to harvest festivals of 2000 years ago. This wonderful modern day performance is enhanced by fabulous choreography, beautiful costumes, great scenery and powerful music. Audience members are enthralled by astounding contortionists, masterful acrobats and clever comedians. They see feats of incredible skill and imagination. They gasp at the gravity-defying feats and applaud at the super-human displays of power and extraordinary grace in this spellbinding show. Everyone will be delighted with this awesome, unbelievable, and fantastic exotic spectacle! www.acrobatsofchina.com

Click picture to view website

Monday
March 15, 2010

Girl Singers of the Hit Parade is a truly entertaining show jam-packed with hit after hit from some of the best-loved female vocalists of all time. You'll take a nostalgic trip back to a simpler time. Sit back and enjoy your favorites from Rosemary Clooney, Doris Day, Connie Francis, Patti Page and Peggy Lee. The outstanding cast of fabulous singers all are members of the same family, and are accompanied by a trio of extraordinary musicians. The music has a "true to the era" sound with background vocals and instrumentals. Great music, laughter and a trip down memory lane awaits you … so come and enjoy a fun night out! www.girlsingersLLC.com

Click picture to view website

Saturday
April 10, 2010

We proudly present The Harry James Orchestra to end our memorable concert series. This renowned big band, led by trumpet virtuoso Fred Radke, and featuring the talented and beautiful vocalist Gina Funes … will perform all the old familiar tunes which were hits for the original Harry James Music Makers. Since Harry's death in 1983, the band has continued the traditions of mellow arrangements and fine rhythmic playing that first made it famous. The Harry James Orchestra plays the major venues of the United States, including Las Vegas and Disneyland, and tours extensively throughout the world. If you are longing for the greatest popular music of the 20th century, you won't want to miss this delightful big band orchestra play all your favorite love songs, standards, and music from the golden age of swing. This marvelous show promises to be an evening you will always remember. www.harryjamesorchestra.com

Click picture to view website
 

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

Tuesday
October 20, 2009
Hot Club of Cowtown – Western swing & jazz trio. Back together again & led by Whit Smith and Elana James
www.hotclubofcowtown.com
Click picture to view website
Wednesday
December 2, 2009
Paul Asaro – Chicago-based ragtime & stride phenom on the piano
www.paulasaro.com
Click picture to view website
Sunday
February 14, 2010
Ten O’Clock Classics – NYC-based eclectic quartet (piano, violin, cello & voice) Mixed program “The Hip of Classical Music” NY Times
www.tocmusic.com
Click picture to view website
Sunday
March 14, 2010
Girl Singers of the Hit Parade – Enjoy your favorites from Doris Day, Peggy Lee, Connie Francis, Patti Page & Rosemary Clooney
www.GirlSingersLLC.com
Click picture to view website
Friday
April 16, 2010
Robert Robinson – Minneapolis-based tenor of Lorie Line fame, Spiritual & gospel singer
www.robertrobinsonmusic.com
Click picture to view 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).

Click here for a Map showing Beaver Dam High School.View map of concert location

Watertown Concert Series

  Friday
September 18, 2009
Home Free – Young male pops a cappella quartet from Minnesota
www.thehomefreegroup.com
Click picture to view website
 Friday
November 20, 2009
Tony DeSare – New vocal & piano sensation from NYC (piano, drums & bass) Pops & jazz standards
www.tonydesare.com
Click picture to view website
Monday
January 25, 2010
Prima Trio – Fischoff Chamber Music Grand Prize winners (piano, clarinet and violin) Classical program
www.primatrio.com
Click picture to view website
Thursday
May 6, 2010
Raastrelli Cello Quartet –  Stuttgart-based quartet of Russian cellists, Mixed program. Don’t be afraid of 4 cellos! 
www.rastrelli.de
Click picture to view 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).

Click here for a Map showing Watertown High School.View map of concert location

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.

Back to Top

 

 

All material copyright © Fond du Lac Concert Association

This Web Site was developed by Mr. Soup
For comments related to the contents of this Web Site contact: This Guy