MUSIC DIRECTOR

Marlene Pauley

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The Wayzata Symphony Orchestra

Name: Mahler – Musician’s Choice
Start: 2020-04-26T15:00:00-05:00
End: 2020-04-26T17:00:00-05:00
Location: Wayzata Community Church

The Wayzata Symphony Orchestra brings together accomplished 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.

2019-20 Season Calendar Dates & Locations

Upcoming Events

Mar 01

Clowning Around

March 1 @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Wayzata Community Church

125 Wayzata Blvd E

Wayzata MN

Apr 26

Mahler – Musician’s Choice

April 26 @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Wayzata Community Church

125 Wayzata Blvd E

Wayzata MN

Free Concerts!

No tickets needed
Donations gratefully accepted
Free parking

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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

Clowning Around

February 16, 2020/0 Comments/in Marlene's Musings, Wayzata Symphony Orchestra /by Melissa Kalal

Marlene’s Musings February 16, 2020 Stravinsky is my favorite composer. We will be performing the music from Petrushka, one of three ballets he wrote for Serge Diaghilev and the Russian Ballet between 1910 and 1913. Petrushka is the iconic character of puppet theater in many countries – Punch in England; Pulcinella in Italy; Polichinelle in […]

The Golden Age

October 7, 2019/0 Comments/in Amazing Guest Artists, Marlene's Musings /by Melissa Kalal

Marlene’s Musings October 7, 2019 What do all these pieces have in common? Gershwin: Rhapsody in Blue Kurt Weill/Bertold Brecht: Threepenny Opera Jerome Kern/Oscar Hammerstein: Showboat Copland: Symphony No. 1 1. All were written during a 10-year period of great cultural shift in America – between 1919 and 1929 2. All the composers were in […]

Tony Ross – Cellist Extraordinaire

February 22, 2019/0 Comments/in Marlene's Musings, Wayzata Symphony Orchestra /by Melissa Kalal

Marlene’s Musings February 22, 2019 I have known about Tony Ross for years. When I played clarinet in the Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra, he substituted in the cello section a few times. Soon after, he auditioned for the Principal Cello spot in the Minnesota Orchestra and won. None of us were surprised. When I became Music […]

Notable Quotes

I really enjoyed playing Mozart Clarinet Concerto with Marlene and the Wazyata Symphony Orchestra!
– Osmo Vänskä, Music Director, Minnesota Orchestra

“I am very pleased to give my endorsement of the richness of the musical talents of the WSO and its music director, Marlene Pauley. The ensemble plays with a warm sound and all the technic necessary to do right by the composer.”
– Manny Laureano, Principal Trumpet, Minnesota Orchestra

“It was inspiring to work with the dedicated amateur players of the WSO. They really rose to the challenges of a difficult program.”
– Adam Kunzel, Principal Flute, Minnesota Orchestra

“I was very impressed with my first visit to the Wayzata Symphony Orchestra. The music was powerful, well done and diverse. The performance felt accessible for people of all ages.”
– Claire LaChance, Audience Member

“Playing in the group affords me an excellent balance of work and enjoyment.”
– Alan Kolderie, Clarinet, WSO Member

“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, Audience Members