2023/2024 WASO Season
Special thanks to the Willmar Arts Fund of the Willmar Area Community Foundation for financial assistance and for supporting WASO.
We have a NEW conductor of the Willmar Area Symphonic Orchestra
Paula A. Ulicsni Halvorson is an orchestra teacher in the Willmar Public School District. She has earned a Bachelor of Music in K-12 Music Education from the University of Minnesota Duluth and a Master of Music from the University of South Carolina. Read more about Paula
October 12, 2024 “Wings and Wilderness”
featuring selections from:
- The Carnival of the Animals, by Camille Saint Saens;
- The Oak, by Florence Price;
- Symphony No. 6, op. 68 (Pastoral), Mov. 1, Allegro ma non troppo, by Ludwig van Beethoven;
- An de Schoenen, Blauen Donau Walzer (Blue Danube Waltz), op. 314, by Johann Straus Jr.;
- Tales from the Aviary, by Jordan Jinosko.
The Willmar Area Symphonic Orchestra is proud to introduce
our new 2024/2025 season of music!
October 12, 2024 “Wings and Wilderness”
featuring selections from:
- The Carnival of the Animals, by Camille Saint Saens;
- The Oak, by Florence Price;
- Symphony No. 6, op. 68 (Pastoral), Mov. 1, Allegro ma non troppo, by Ludwig van Beethoven;
- An de Schoenen, Blauen Donau Walzer (Blue Danube Waltz), op. 314, by Johann Straus Jr.;
- Tales from the Aviary, by Jordan Jinosko.
December 15, 2024 “Winter”
- Christmas Overture, by Samuel Coleridge-Taylor;
- Concerto No. 4 in F minor, "Winter" (L'Inverno), featuring Malaya Yague on violin;
- Bal Masque, Op. 22, by Amy Beach;
- Messiah, Hallelujah Chorus, featuring guest conductor Darcy Lease Gubrud, the West Central Singers, and community singers;
- Christmas Singalong for Orchestra and Audience, by John Finnegan.
March 2, 2025 “Masterworks”
- Beethoven's 1st Symphony
- Telemann Viola Concerto in G Major featuring Joshua Pierskalla on viola.
April 26, 2025 Young Artists Concert
- Repertoire TBD by our young artist winner(s)
- Tchaikovsky’s 4 th Symphony
In Person Concert Tickets
$15 (Students are free, but require a ticket for entry.)
Tickets are.available at the door with cash, check, or credit.
Season Tickets are $48 for all four concerts.
Available soon, and can be purchased from WASO members,
Or by contacting us at WillmarOrchestra@gmail.com
Photo Op Photos from the Young Artist Concert are here
Video of our orchestra by Graywood Films ... check it out.
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