Entries by Melissa Kalal

Dark and Light

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Hannah Schendel, Music Director April 12, 2024 Please join the Wayzata Symphony Orchestra for “Dark and Light,” our final concert of the 2023-24 season! One of the first concepts a […]

French Romanticism

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Hannah Schendel, Music Director November 4, 2023 I’m excited for the WSO concert on Sunday, November 12, 2023. Please join us at 3:00 pm at Wayzata Central Middle School for […]

2023-2024 Season

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Music Director, Hannah Schendel August 30, 2023 I am so excited and honored to be named the new Music Director of the Wayzata Symphony. Through weathering the pandemic and embarking […]

Scottish Fantasy Inspiration

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Guest Conductor Notes Richard Haglund February 12, 2023 In putting together this program, I chose the Hebrides Overture, Scottish Fantasy, and Four Scottish Dances as musical works all inspired by […]

2022-23 Season is Almost Here!

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WSO News August 4, 2022 It’s hard to believe it’s already August, and WSO rehearsal start in September! It’s been a busy summer for us as we line up our […]

Why Do Animals Sing?

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Marlene’s Musings March 28, 2022 Why Do Animals Sing? I have wondered about nature’s music ever since my mother pointed out that it is everywhere if you will only listen. […]

WSO – Resilient and Strong!

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Marlene’s Musings July 2021 After 17 months of unwelcome hiatus, we are thrilled to be back, stronger than ever, presenting a season of exciting programs. There is mounting pressure to […]

COVID-19 Conundrum

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Marlene’s Musings November 16, 2020 What an incredible challenge we musicians face in this year of Covid-19! Who would have predicted that a time would come when live music performances […]

Mahler #1 was Musician’s Choice

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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 […]