Central Wisconsin Symphony Orchestra

CWYSO Fall Concert
2025-11-23 16:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | SPASH Auditorium, 1201 North Point Dr, Stevens Point, 54481, United States
We are excited to be presenting our fall concert! Our Philharmonia and Symphony Orchestra ensembles are excited to present the pieces they have worked diligently on this semester! Works will include: Finlandia (Sibelius), Light Calvary Overture (Suppe), Also sprach Zarathustra! (Strauss), Waltz 2 (Shostakovich), Russian Sailor’s Dance (Gliere), Ares (Coles), More Than Heroes… (Owens), and Through Moanin’ Pines (Burleigh).

Tickets – $7
*Children 2 & under do not need to have a ticket if they will be sitting in a lap.

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Classical Thursdays at the Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum
2025-11-13 17:30 - 19:30 | Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum, 1102 McClellan St, Wausau, WI, 54403, United States
Central Wisconsin Symphony Orchestra musicians provide classical music to enhance the in-gallery experience. Please join us at 5:30 & 6:30 pm to enjoy artwork in the galleries and beautiful music provided by the Central Wisconsin Symphony Orchestra. These programs are FREE to attend.
Performing musicians: Randy Colton (violin) & Rochelle Pearson (viola)

Classical Thursdays at the Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum
2025-10-23 17:30 - 19:30 | Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum, 1102 McClellan St, Wausau, WI, 54403, United States
Central Wisconsin Symphony Orchestra musicians provide classical music to enhance the in-gallery experience. Please join us at 5:30 & 6:30 pm to enjoy artwork in the galleries and beautiful music provided by the Central Wisconsin Symphony Orchestra. These programs are FREE to attend.
Performing musician: David Vogel (viola)

WPR Pint-Sized Concert
2025-10-22 18:00 - 19:00 | Uncommon Pints, 27 Brown Blvd, Rothschild, WI, 54474, United States
We are continuing our partnership with Wisconsin Public Radio’s “Pint-Sized Concert” series at Uncommon Pints in Rothschild. Grab a beverage and enjoy an informal performance by the CWSO Bassoon Ensemble (Brian Ellingboe, Zachary Mixdorf, Emma Burchall, and Zachary Dunbar)!
This event is free to attend but registration is recommended.
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Monuments
2025-10-11 19:30 - 21:30 | Sentry Theater, 1800 North Point Dr, Stevens Point, WI, 54481, United States
We kick off our “Bold Voices” season with a performance full of powerful and poignant music – starting with a world premiere by Stevens Point native Lorre Lynn Trytten. Another homegrown talent, Robert Heitzinger, joins the CWSO to narrate Aaron Copland’s iconic “Lincoln Portrait.”

Adults – $40
Seniors – $35
Child/Student – $15

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Rhapsody 2025
2025-10-09 18:00 - 20:00 | CREATE Portage County, 1300 Maria Drive, Stevens Point, WI, United States
Celebrate the start to our BOLD VOICES with an exciting evening of music, food, drink, and more!
Rhapsody 2025 will be held in the stunning Great Hall inside CREATE Portage County’s recently opened space in Stevens Point. The stained glass and architecture is sure to add a special feel to the festivities!
Our special guest artist musicians Lorre Lynn Trytten and Robert Heitzinger will give an exclusive cabaret-style performance during Rhapsody…you won’t want to miss it!
Ticket Price – $40, $45 after October 1
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Classical Thursdays at the Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum
2025-10-02 17:30 - 19:30 | Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum, 1102 McClellan St, Wausau, WI, 54403, United States
Central Wisconsin Symphony Orchestra musicians provide classical music to enhance the in-gallery experience. Please join us at 5:30 & 6:30 pm to enjoy artwork in the galleries and beautiful music provided by the Central Wisconsin Symphony Orchestra. These programs are FREE to attend.
Performing musician: Ann Applegate (piano)

WPR Pint-Sized Concert
2025-09-20 16:00 - 17:00 | Central Waters Brewery, 351 Allen St, Amherst, Wisconsin, 54406
We are continuing our partnership with Wisconsin Public Radio’s “Pint-Sized Concert” series at Central Waters Brewery in Amherst. Grab a beverage and enjoy an informal performance by the CWSO Horn Ensemble (Keith Powell, Andy Moran, Dave Kallio, Alec Sauer)!
This event is free to attend but registration is recommended.
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Classical Thursdays at the Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum
2025-09-18 17:30 - 19:30 | Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum, 1102 McClellan St, Wausau, WI, 54403, United States
Central Wisconsin Symphony Orchestra musicians provide classical music to enhance the in-gallery experience. Please join us at 5:30 & 6:30 pm to enjoy artwork in the galleries and beautiful music provided by the Central Wisconsin Symphony Orchestra. These programs are FREE to attend.
Performing musicians: Randy Colton (violin) & Amy Raddatz (cello)

Wausau Conservatory of Music
2025-08-24 14:00 - 15:00 | Wausau Conservatory of Music, 615 Plumer St, Wausau, 54403, United States
Join CWSO musicians Anna Cromwell, Mary Moran, Christine Kralik, and Michelle Wenzel for a summer chamber concert at the Wausau Conservatory of Music!
Tickets are:$10 for 18+$5 for children under the age of 18

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Village Gardens
2025-08-23 14:00 - 15:00 | Village Gardens, 2811 Porter Ct, Plover, WI, 54467, United States
Join the CWSO for our Summer Concert Series! Enjoy the beautiful scenery of Village Gardens while listening to CWSO string players Anna Cromwell (violin), Michelle Wenzel (violin), Mary Moran (viola), and Christine Kralik (cello) perform!

Waupaca Arts On The Square
2025-08-10 15:00 - 16:00 | Downtown Waupaca, 107 S Main St, Waupaca, 54962, United States
Join the CWSO for our Summer Concert Series! Come listen to percussionists Marisol Kuborn, Chris Kuborn, and Ryan Korb play Steel Drums in Downtown Waupaca at Arts on the Square!

Lunch By The River
2025-07-24 11:30 - 13:00 | Veterans’ Memorial Park, 101-299 1st St N, Wisconsin Rapids, WI, 54494, United States
Join the CWSO for our Summer Concert Series! Enjoy your lunch outside by the river while listening to some beautiful music by CWSO French horn section members Andy Moran, Casey Danielson, Keith Powell, Dave Kallio, Andrew Slembarski, and Alec Sauer at Veterans’ Memorial Park in Wisconsin Rapids!
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Music in the Woods at Schmeeckle Reserve
2025-07-22 18:00 - 19:00 | Schmeeckle Reserve, 2419 North Point Dr, Stevens Point, 54481, United States
Join the CWSO for our Summer Concert Series! This concert will take place in Schmeeckle Reserve’s beautiful amphitheater. Come enjoy the gorgeous scenery while CWSO bassoon section members Brian Ellingboe, Zachary Mixdorf, Emma Burchall, and Zach Dunbar perform!

Discover Downtown
2025-07-19 11:00 - 12:00 | CWSO Office, 800 Main Street, Stevens Point, WI, 54481
Downtown Stevens Point will come alive again on Saturday, July 19, with the return of the annual Discover Downtown event. The CWSO will have a jazz quartet performing while you enjoy the street vendors, games, artwork, and visits from the Stevens Point Fire Department and K9 police officers.

CWSO Annual Board Meeting
2025-07-14 17:00 - 20:00 | Stevens Point Country Club, 1625 Country Club Dr, Stevens Point, WI, 54481, United States
CWSO’s Annual Board Meeting to discuss the yearly budget and upcoming plans, recognize retiring board members, and elect new board members.
*RSVP’s were due July 3rd.*
This event is $25 per person.

Brunch on the Farm
2025-06-22 11:00 - 12:00 | Lonely Oak Farm, 11946 County Rd S, Milladore, WI, 54454, United States
Join the CWSO for our Summer Concert Series! The first concert of the summer will take place at the beautiful Lonely Oak Farm for a brunch outside!
This concert will feature a string quartet of CWSO musicians including Randy Colton, Ashley Springer, Rochelle Pearson, and Paterjah Lee!

Bluegrass & BBQ Bash
2025-06-20 18:00 - 20:30 | Eron’s Event Barn, 3471 County Road C, Stevens Point, WI, 54481, United States
Join the Central Wisconsin Symphony Orchestra for a fun-filled evening at the Bluegrass & BBQ Bash on Friday, June 20, from 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM at Great Northern Distilling! Enjoy live music by The Foragers, delicious BBQ from Smoking J’s, and a lively silent auction, all in support of the arts in Central Wisconsin. Tickets are $65 per person. RSVP by June 13 by calling 715-345-7726 or emailing CWSO@cwso.org. Don’t miss this toe-tappin’, finger-lickin’ good time!
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Music Storytime at the Park with Central Wisconsin Symphony Orchestra
2025-06-20 10:00 - 10:30 | Wildwood Park & Zoo, 608 W 17th St, Marshfield, WI, 54449, United States
Our first Storytime at Wildwood Park for the summer will be music to our ears with special guests from Central Wisconsin Symphony Orchestra! Join us at 10 AM at the Wildwood Park outdoor pavilion.
In the event of inclement weather, Storytime will be in the Adler Room at the Library.
