Kettle Moraine Symphony in Concert, “Honoring Veterans”

Kettle Moraine Symphony in Concert,  “Honoring Veterans”

November 11th at 3pm

Pre-concert talk at 2pm   

Kettle Moraine Symphony continues its 50^th Anniversary Season with a Veteran’s Day performance with free admission for all veterans. The concert, “Honoring Veterans”, will be held at Kettle Moraine Lutheran High School’s Performing Arts Center, 3399 Division Rd., Jackson. At 2:00 there will be a pre-concert talk presented by Dr. Peter Gibeau, UWM-WC music professor and KMS principal bassist.

A free bus will be available for senior citizens from the West Bend area. Please call Connie at 262-343-0007 for more information or to sign up to ride the bus.

The performance includes the presentation and retirement of colors courtesy of the American Legion Post 486 of Jackson.

KMS is excited to welcome two guest performers for this concert. Cellist Madeleine Kabat of the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra will perform Edward Elgar’s Cello Concerto in E minor, written in the aftermath of World War I. Washington County Circuit Court Judge Andrew Gonring will narrate Aaron Copland’s stirring Lincoln Portrait.

The performance will also include Three Pieces from Schindler’s List from the movie score by John Williams, and Civil War Suite by Joseph Turrin.

ADMISSION for all Veterans is free.  In keeping with the spirit of the performance, hats or other items of clothing that denote the branch of service are encouraged.

Ticket prices are: Adults $18, Senior $15, Student $5 (w/valid ID) and Family Packages: $30 (2) adults + children, $20 (1) adult + children

Tickets may be purchased at the door, online at www.kmsymphony.org, or by calling 262-334-3469 (please leave a message). Advance purchases can also be made at the following outlets: Horicon Bank in West Bend, and White House of Music in West Bend and Germantown.