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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.

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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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April 26, 2020/0 Comments/in Marlene's Musings /by Melissa Kalal

Marlene’s Musings April 26, 2020 Hello WSO Family! Today would have been our Mahler #1 performance – this season’s Musicians’ Choice concert. Of all the pieces we have performed over the last several years, Mahler #1 seems to describe the emotions of this difficult time better than the rest. Mvt. 1 has a jovial main […]

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 […]

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 […]

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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