Events

Events	Day	Date	Time	Location	Description
Chamber Concert	Sun	Jan. 31	3:00 p.m.	Church of Our Saviour	Selections by soloists and ensembles from the Symphonic Band, preceded by a recital on the church’s German-built tracker organ.
Symphonic Band – 31st annual Pops Concert	Sun	Apr. 25	3:00 p.m.	PAC, FdL High School	The 31st annual Pops Concert will feature selections from Wicked, John Williams' Superman March, Selections from E.T. and The Olympic Spirit, selections from Puccini's Turandot, Funiculi Funicula, Colours of Saratov - a concerto for horn and winds by Dan Rager with Natalia Rager, horn soloist, and Casey at the Bat with narrator.
U. S. Air Force Band of Mid-America - Shades of Blue Jazz Ensemble	Mon.	May 17	7:30 p.m.	Marian University Sadoff Gym	In cooperation with Marian University, the Symphonic Band hosts a return performance by the USAF Band of Mid-America's premier 17-piece jazz ensemble, performing standard big band classics along with original compositions and patriotic favorites.
Buttermilk Festival - Symphonic Band Concert	Wed	June 16	7:15 p.m.	Buttermilk Creek Park	The Symphonic Band opens its 22nd Buttermilk Festival season featuring French horn soloist Natalya Rager playing Colours of Saratov with her husband/composer Dan Rager conducting; vocalists Sara Roltgen and Dan Fee singing Panis Angelicus and Ave Maria; Funiculi Funicula; Swing Songs of Yesterday; Olympic Spirit March; and Sounds of the Tijuana Brass.
Buttermilk Festival – Fox Valley Symphony Orchestra	Wed.	June 23	7:15 p.m.	Buttermilk Creek Park	The Fox Valley Symphony is a thriving professional organization that includes musicians from throughout Wisconsin and the Chicago area. Under the baton of noted Brazilian-born conductor Lucia Matos, the Fox Valley Symphony's Fond du Lac debut will feature familiar light classics by an array of favorite composers from the last three centuries, including Grieg, Strauss, Bizet, Mozart, and Rossini.
Buttermilk Festival – Dorf Kapelle	Wed	June 30	7:15 p.m.	Buttermilk Creek Park	Under the leadership of Ernest Broenimann, the 15-piece Dorf Kapelle returns for its 14th Buttermilk Festival appearance, featuring the sounds of the traditional European village bands and vocals by Guenther Uhlig! Enjoy the music of Germany, Austria, Czech Republic, and Switzerland, plus lots of fun and audience participation. Bier garten, brats, burgers and delicious desserts available from 6:00 p.m. on.
Symphonic Band Concert	Thurs.	July 1	7:30 p.m.	Firemen's Park, Mt. Calvary	SYMPHONIC BAND - FIREMEN’S PARK MT. CALVARY, 7:30 p.m. featuring vocalist Jessica Schrage singing A Tribute to Judy Garland, Steve Peterson narrating Casey at the Bat, plus Victory at Sea, Swinging Songs of Yesterday, and Americana favorites. Students from C.P.E.S. (Consolidated Parochial Elementary Schools) will sing America the Beautiful during the concert intermission, and C.P.E.S. will host a food concession during the evening. Concert is cosponsored by Advanced Tooling, Inc., Schrage Brothers Inc. and Fond du Lac County.
Symphonic Band Americana Concert	Sun	July 4	7:30 p.m.	Lakeside Park	THE AMERICANA CONCERT in the historic Joseph Schmitz Bandstand, featuring vocalists Eva Thelen and Dan Fee singing Armed Forces - The Pride of America, Steve Peterson narrating Casey at the Bat, Victory at Sea, Battle Hymn of the Republic, A Tribute to Judy Garland, Bugle Call Boogie, and stirring American marches. Fireworks on the lakefront at dusk following the concert.
Buttermilk Festival – First Brigade Band	Wed	July 7	7:15 p.m.	Buttermilk Creek Park	In this stunning reenactment of the original 1st Brigade Band from Brodhead WI, some 80 volunteers bring the Civil War era to life with their unique program of brass band music, performed on authentic, antique instruments. Attired in uniforms and gowns, the musicians, color guard, and costumed ladies blend the sights and sounds of the period with historical anecdotes in a memorable trip into our country's past!
Buttermilk Festival - Symphonic Band Family Night Concert	Wed..	July 14	7:15 p.m.	Buttermilk Creek Park	The 31st ANNUAL FAMILY NIGHT features child prodigy Geoffrey Gallante on cornet, playing tunes made famous by Harry James with vocals by Sandy Scudella, Steve Peterson narrating Casey at the Bat, Selections from E.T., and Superman March, plus face painting, kids' conducting contest, a Teddy Bear parade and other family fun! Selected 8th grade band students will perform the 32nd Division March with the band.
Symphonic Band Concert	Thurs.	July 15	7:30 p.m.	Firemen's Park, Campbellsport	SYMPHONIC BAND - FIREMEN’S PARK CAMPBELLSPORT, 7:30 p.m. featuring vocalist Eva Thelen singing Judy Garland tunes, Steve Peterson narrating Casey at the Bat, Selections from E.T. and Superman March. Cosponsored by the Campbellsport Chamber of Commerce, Health Hut Fitness Center, and Fond du Lac County. Food concession by Campbellsport 4-H.
Buttermilk Festival - Symphonic Band “The Musical Stage” Concert and a guest appearance by the West Austrian Winds	Wed	July 28	7:15 p.m.	Buttermilk Creek Park	THE MUSICAL STAGE - music of Broadway and more!! Featuring vocalist Jessica Schrage singing A Tribute to Judy Garland, music from Puccini's Turandot, tenor Paul Thompson singing Nessum Dorma and Matinata, and medleys from the Broadway musicals My Fair Lady and Wicked. A 45-minute performance by the West Austrian Winds will begin at 6:15 p.m.
Buttermilk Festival – Howard Schneider Big Band	Wed	Aug. 4	7:15 p.m.	Buttermilk Creek Park	Howard and his 12-piece "big band" present an evening of music made famous by Jan Garber, Guy Lombardo, Tiny Hill, Glenn Miller and many other big bands of yesteryear. A UW-Oshkosh grad and alumnus of the USAF NORAD Commander Big Band, Howard has been the leader of the Jan Garber Orchestra for the past fifteen years.
Buttermilk Festival - Symphonic Band Concert	Wed	Aug. 11	7:15 p.m.	Buttermilk Creek Park	SOUTH OF THE BORDER with vocalist John Oberg singing Brazil, Amapola, and La Poloma; saxophone soloist Nickole Kawleski playing Tico Tico; trumpet soloist Kurt Shipe playing Macarena; plus Volva a la Montana, Seis Manuel, Zacatecas March, La Cumparsita, Sounds of the Tijuana Brass, El Relicario Paso Doble, and Copacabana.
Buttermilk Festival - Kids from Wisconsin . Pre-concert entertainment by Lighthouse Big Band	Wed.	Aug. 18	7:15 p.m.	Buttermilk Creek Park	Those amazing "Kids" return for their 16th performance at Buttermilk, with something for everyone - from the Fascinatin' Rhythms of Gershwin to the music of Michael Jackson to the best of Country 2010, plus a Broadway tribute to Grease, and the music of Three Dog Night, Steely Dan and the Dave Matthews Band.! Pre-show entertainment by the Lighthouse Big Band and Children's Chorale at 6:00 p.m.
Symphonic Band Concert	Thurs.	Aug. 19	7:30 p.m.	Sterr Park, Lomira	SYMPHONIC BAND - STERR PARK, LOMIRA, 7:30 p.m. featuring soprano Inge Adelmeyer singing German favorites, alto saxophone soloist Nickole Kawleski, Casey at the Bat narrated by Steve Peterson, and highlights from the band’s South of the Border and Night in Vienna concerts, including Sounds of the Tijuana Brass, Light Cavalry Overture, and familiar German polkas and marches. Sponsored by the Village of Lomira; food concession will be available before and during the concert.
Buttermilk Festival –Symphonic Band “Night In Old Vienna ”	Wed	Aug. 25	6:15 p.m.	Buttermilk Creek Park	The Band's 32nd annual NIGHT IN OLD VIENNA features soprano Inge Adelmeyer singing Vienna Dreams, Clarinet Polka and Baritone Polka, Light Cavalry Overture, Waves of the Danube Waltz, and familiar European folk songs, polkas and marches. Entertainment by Kurt von Eckroth on zither at 6:15 and during intermission. Bier garten and delicious brats, burgers and desserts available from 6:00 p.m. on.
Symphonic Band 35th annual Cathedral Concert	Sun	Nov. 14	4:00 p.m.	Cathedral Church of St. Paul	A concert of sacred and classical music, performed in the inspirational setting of Fond du Lac’s St. Paul’s Cathedral, seat of the Fond du Lac diocese of the Episcopalian Church.

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