"Working with the WSO was a joyful, and heartfelt experience. Serving the community in such committed way has infinite value. WSO is everything a community orchestra should be!"
- Tony Ross & Beth Rapier, cellists, the Minnesota Orchestra

The Wayzata Symphony Orchestra

The Wayzata Symphony Orchestra brings together acomplished and passionate musicians to engage the community with enlightening concert presentations. Guided by principles of excellence in performance and organization, members enjoy an environment of fun, trust, honor and exchange. Read More >
MUSIC DIRECTOR
Marlene Pauley
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Notable Quotes



"Working with the WSO was a joyful, and heartfelt experience. Serving the community in such committed way has infinite value. WSO is everything a community orchestra should be!"
- Tony Ross & Beth Rapier, principal & assistant principal cellists, the Minnesota Orchestra

"The musicianship of the ensemble is nothing short of remarkable. Every musical element was presented with a crystalline clarity that made the music come to life for me."
- Kevin Gibbs, composer

"We really enjoy the historical and educational nature of the concerts. It is extraordinarily interesting to hear about where the music came from. The enjoyment of the music is enhanced when you understand what brought it to life."
- Steve & Laurie Johnson

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Wayzata Symphony Orchestra
P.O. Box 697
Wayzata, MN 55391
info@thewso.org

2012-2013 Season Concert Dates & Locations




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Being a part of the Wayzata Symphony Orchestra is an enviable position. The level of musicianship, the obvious camaraderie, and the pure fun the musicians have on stage is palpable.

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Marlene's Blog



Tue, February 12, 2013
Carmina Burana
Posted by Marlene Pauley on February 12, 2013 @ 10:07pm
The fickleness of fate,
The treacherous territories of greed, lust and gluttony
The joy of spring
Love songs

These are the age-old, timeless themes of Carl Orff's amazing secular cantata, Carmina Burana. All of the texts were written during the 11th, 12th and 13th centuries. Orff selected only 24 poems and writings from a huge and beautifully bound volume of 254 poems discovered in 1803...    Read More
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Thu, November 1, 2012
Pictures at an Exhibition
Posted by Marlene Pauley on November 1, 2012 @ 10:45pm
As I study the score for Mussorgsky's Pictures at an Exhibition, I am in awe of the creative genius of the composer, who wrote the piece for piano, and of the orchestrator, Maurice Ravel who transformed the piece for full orchestra. How does one take a brilliant piece written for piano and transform it into an orchestral masterpiece so perfect in color, character and variety?

For example, the...    Read More
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Mon, August 13, 2012
New Season!
Posted by Marlene Pauley on August 13, 2012 @ 9:53am
I am excited about another WSO season, having been fueled by a wonderful summer of conducting and playing. For 25 years I have spent summers in Jackson Hole, Wyoming performing as part of the Grand Teton Music Festival. It's a place where superb music making and majestic mountains inspire me to feel gratitude for the life I have. Musicians come from all over the country - New York Philharmonic, Sa...    Read More
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