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Romantic Sensibilities

Romantic
In 1997, the orchestra released its first CD, entitled "Romantic Sensibilities." In a review of the disc, the American Record Guide called the ensemble "top quality" with a conductor "with fine command over both the music and musicians." The recording was also given praise by the World Association of Symphonic Bands and Ensembles, and is distributed internationally through Walking Frog Records. This recording features the full compliment of 40 players throughout and includes the very rarely heard masterpiece by Paul Fauchet, the Symphony Pour Harmonie. The CD was recorded and engineered by prominent producer, Bruce Leek, of California.
Tracks:
  1. Ouvertüre für Harmoniemusik, Op. 24--Felix Mendelssohn
  2. Trauermusik nach Themen aus Euryanthe--Richard Wagner
  3. Marcia Funebre--Filippa
  4. Symphonie Pour Musique d'Harmonie, Overture: Maestoso-Allegro deciso Maestoso solemne-Animato--Paul Fauchet
  5. Symphonie Pour Musique d'Harmonie, Nocturne: Lento
  6. Symphonie Pour Musique d'Harmonie, Scherzo: Vivo, giocoso, molto leggiero
  7. Symphonie Pour Musique d'Harmonie, Finale: Allegro vivace
  8. Huldigungsmarsch--Richard Wagner
Musicians:
Flute/Piccolo
Linda Hartig
Carole Shiraga
Cynthia Stevens
Oboe
Tammy Riste
Karin Swanson
English Horn
Tammy Riste
Eb Clarinet
Douglas Nash
Bb Clarinet
Rob Carroll
Rick Grothaus
Douglas Nash
JoAnn Nelson
Valerie Lewis
Eric Western
Nancy Witte
Bass Clarinet
Linda Jones
Bb Contrabass Clarinet
Valerie Lewis
Bassoon
Cynthia Cameron-Fix
Annette Gallagher
Contrabassoon
Marci Nemtzow
Alto Saxophone
Douglas Maurer
Laura Kautz Sindberg
Tenor Saxophone
Joel Snavely
Baritone Saxophone
David Renaud
Horn
Laura Fladten
Shelly Grothaus
Thomas Hunt
Ellie Jenkins
Keith Tetting
Trumpet
Michael Dorau
Mark Eichner
Craig Hurst
Stuart Malavsky
Andrew Naumann
Michael Nelson
Trombone
Paul Brozowski
Glen Lunde
Roy Underhill
Bass Trombone
John Christian
Euphonium
Don Pirie
Kyle Samuelson
Tuba
Glen Dimick
Paul Haugan
Walter Rich
String Bass
James Dean
Steven Rindt
Percussion
Derek Inksetter
Richard Farvour
Sue Neiderheiser
Daniel Schroeder
Wesley Schmandt

Old Wine in New Bottles

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The ensemble released their second CD, "Old Wine in New Bottles," in fall, 2002. In a review of that CD, The American Record Guide said, "Listening to these readings of excellent wind band literature is a lovely listening experience," and called the conductor "a stickler for detail, a motivator, and a first-rate musician who brings nuance and insight to a piece of music." This disc features the core members of the ensemble playing elegant, well-known chamber winds music by Gounod, Kurka, and Hahn. The leading producer of wind music in the world, Mark Morette of Mark Custom Records, edited and recorded this CD of top-quality.
Tracks:
  1. Gordon Jacob--Old Wine in New Bottles: I. Wraggle Taggle Gypsies  II. The Three Ravens
  2. III. Begone Dull Care!
  3. IV. Early One Morning
  4.  Robert Kurka--The Good Soldier Schweik:  I. Overture
  5. II. Lament
  6. III. March
  7. IV. War Dance
  8. V. Pastoral
  9. VI. Finale
  10. Charles Gounod--Petite Symphonie: I. Adagio - Allegretto
  11. II. Andante cantabile
  12.  III. Scherzo
  13.  IV. Finale
  14. Reynaldo Hahn--Le bal de Beatrice d'Este: I. Entree pour Ludovic le More
  15. II. Lesquercade
  16.  III. Romanesque
  17.  IV. Iberienne
  18. V. Leda et l'oiseau
  19. VI. Courante
  20. VII. Salut Final au Duc de Milan
Musicians:
Flute/Piccolo
Cindy Solfest-Wallis
Linda Hartig
Oboe/English Horn
Suzanne Geoffrey
Jennifer Hodges
Pamela Whitcomb
Clarinet
Mark Gallagher
William Pietsch
Rick Grothaus
Bassoon
Robb Seftar
Laura Kohrs
Sherri Wittkopf
Contrabassoon
Jeff Copp
Horn
Anne Maliborski
Gail Polashek
Richard Tremarello
Daren Robbins
Lin Foulk
Trumpet
Michael Dorau
Mark Eichner
Trombone
Jonathan Winkle
Bass
John Babbitt
Harp
Geraldine Elliott
Linda Lak
Percussion
Derek Inksetter
Terry Smirl
Marty Shadd

Wind Consorts

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"Wind Consorts" was released in March 2006 and was again recorded by Mark Custom Records. The disc features the chamber winds version of Carl Orff's orchestral masterpiece, Carmina Burana, as well as music by Mendelssohn and Debussy. The bassoon concerto of Dutch master composer, Bernard van Beurden, rounds out the disc.
Tracks:
  1. Felix Mendelssohn--Overture in C major for Wind Instruments, Op. 24 (version for wind ensemble)
  2. Claude Debussy--Petite Suite (arr. S. Brakkee): I. En bateau
  3. II. Cortege
  4.  III. Menuet
  5.  IV. Ballet
  6. Bernard van Beurden--Bassoon Concerto: I. Energico
  7.  II. Adagio
  8.  III. Allegro
  9. Robert Spittal--Consort for 10 Winds: I. Jeux
  10. II. Aubade
  11. III. Sautereau
  12. Carl Orff--Carmina Burana (arr. F.K. Wanek): I.  Fortune plango vulnera
  13.  II.  In trutina
  14.  III. Tanz
  15.  IV.  Amor volat undique
  16.   V.  In taberna
Musicians:
Flute/Piccolo
Cindy Solfest-Wallis
Linda Hartig
Kristen Fenske
Oboe/English Horn
Suzanne Geoffrey
Heidi DeWally
Clarinet/Bass Clarient
Dan Roberdeau
Bernard Parish
Bassoon/Contrabassoon
Robb Seftar
Steve Whitney
Amber Lewis
Horn
Anne Maliborski
Ross Pekar
Richard Tremarello
Trumpet
Jennifer Atwater
Craig Hurst
Mark Eichner
Trombone
Kyle Samuelson
Tuba
John Tuinstra
Bass
John Babbitt
Percussion
Marty Shadd
Richard Farvour
Bob Kriefell
Brian Timm
Bob Koszewski

World Wind

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The newest project by the Wisconsin Wind Orchestra is entitled "World Wind." It was released in December 2008 and features internationally renowned ensembles: The Trombones of Costa Rica and the Global Percussion Network of Sweden. The orchestra performs the delightful Sept Danses from Jean Francaix' ballet, Le Mahleur de Sophie. The CD also introduces listeners to the world premiere of Anders Astrand's unique work for three solo percussionists and wind orchestra, featuring the amazing Global Percussion Network. 
Tracks:
  1. Jean Francaix--7 Dances: No. 1. Le jeu de la poupee (The Doll Game)
  2. No. 2. Funerailles de la poupee (The Doll's Funeral)
  3. No. 3. La presentation des petits amis (Introduction of the Little Friends)
  4.  No. 4. Variation de Paul (Paul's Variation)
  5. No. 5. Pas de deux entre Sophie et Paul (Dance between Paul and Sophie)
  6.  No. 6. La gouter (The Snack)
  7.  No. 7. Danse des filets a papillons (Dance of the Butterflied Fillets of Fish)
  8. Anders Astrand--Seven Pieces of Wood: I. I Skosgbrynet (Wood Introduction)
  9.  II. Dungen (Open Wood)
  10.  III. Leende Landskap (Happy Wood)
  11. IV. Tratakt (Rhythmic Wood)
  12. V. Syre (Oxygen)
  13. VI. Meditation I skogens djup (Meditation Groove)
  14.  VII. Labyrint (The Maze)
  15. Meza--Concierto, "Trombones de Costa Rica": I. Allegro
  16.  II. Un Cierta Libertad
  17.  IV. Allegro
Musicians:
Global Percussion Network
Anders Astrand
Daniel Saur
Rolf Landberg
Trombones de Costa Rica
Alejandro Gutierrez (Tenor)
Martin Bonilla (Tenor)
Leonel Rodriguez (Tenor)
Ivan Chinchilla (Bass)
Carroll University Wind Symphony & Wisconsin Wind Orchestra
Flute/Piccolo
Cindy Solfest-Wallis
Linda Hartig
Oboe/English Horn
Suzanne Geoffrey
Heidi DeWally
Clarinet/Bass Clarinet
Dan Roberdeau
Steve Ahearn
Bassoon/Contrabassoon
Robb Seftar
Carol Rosing
Horn
Anne Maliborski
Kristi Crago
Bass
John Babbitt

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First United Methodist Church
121 Wisconsin Ave.
Waukesha, WI  53186


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About Us

The Wisconsin Wind Orchestra was established in 1995 and became the resident professional ensemble of Carroll University in 1998. The group features some of the finest musicians in southeast Wisconsin and is recognized as one of the only ensembles of its kind in the world.
The ensemble builds on the tradition of musical excellence found in major symphony orchestras, the innovation of wind groups such as the Eastman Wind Ensemble and Netherlands Wind Ensemble, and the technical versatility of the premier military bands.

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