The 36th season of the Buttermilk Festival concert series has been announced by the Fond du Lac Symphonic Band. In addition to serving as the resident ensemble, the Symphonic Band hosts and produces the free, summer-long festival at the Wifler Performance Center in Buttermilk Creek Park, 801 S. Park Avenue, Fond du Lac. […]
The MSO returns for its 24th Festival appearance featuring a potpourri of light classics, popular music, and patriotic selections. Ryan Tani conducts Wisconsin’s own major symphony orchestra in a pops program featuring selections from Bizet’s Carmen, three works by Aaron Copland, Radetzky March and polkas by Strauss, Debussy’s Claire de lune, plus themes from John […]
Now in its 37th year, the Dorf Kapelle duplicates the traditions and heritage of Europe. Enjoy gemütlichkeit with authentic folk music of Germany, Austria, Switzerland, and the Czech Republic, plus tunes from the great American Songbook. Plus Karl and Andy Hacker on button box and tuba, performing at 6:15 p.m. and during intermission.
Wisconsin Symphonic Winds, under the direction of Dr. Devin Otto, Director of Bands at UW-Oshkosh, performs a traditional concert in the park. Conducted by Dr. Devin Otto, these professional Fox Valley musicians will present a concert highlighting American composers.
AMERICANA CONCERT, featuring vocalist Stephanie Albers, American jazz, pop, and patriotic selections. Fireworks follow the concert.
Concert in the park by the Fond du Lac Symphonic Band. THE FINAL FRONTIER, - a trip through outer space, featuring Dan Fee singing Fly Me to the Moon, plus Also Sprach Zarathustra, Star Wars Medley, Parade of the Ewoks and Selections from E.T. along with “Jupiter” from the Planets, Guardians of the Galaxy, Star […]
Under the direction of Chris Barnes, Jake Opperman, and Marissa Mueller, the Fondy High and Middle School Summer Bands return for their 8th Festival performance. These talented musicians have worked hard on their musical skills during their summer season, and they are excited to be performing at the park. Rain location: FdL High School PAC […]
FAMILY NIGHT “MEET THE BAND” featuring guest trombone soloist Liam Clark, bassoon soloist Beth Mohr, tuba soloist Jill Koerwitz, trumpet solosit Julia Laituri, a Dixieland feature, classical themes from Looney Tunes, and 76 Trombones, plus 8th graders playing along on a march, a Teddy Bear’ parade, face-painting, and a conducting contest. Rain location: FdL High School […]
Featuring dynamic performances by B.D. Greer, Kate Voss, Corynn Latta, Erin Krebs, Erin Boehme, and Lexi Lakmann, DIVAS AND JAZZ pays tribute to legendary jazz divas with unforgettable styles. Backed by a stellar band—Kurt Shipe, Mike Underwood, Mike Kubicki, Jason Goessl, and Andy Sachen—this night of timeless standards and glamorous energy is not to be […]
HIT THE WAVES, featuring horn soloist Claire Koehler playing Herbert L.Clark’s Maid of the Mist, plus Russian Sailors’ Dance, themes from Titanic, Selections from Moana, California Dreamin’/Monday, Monday, Jamaican Rumba, and two American marches: John Philip Sousa’s Manhattan Beach and Americans We by Henry Fillmore.
The KIDS’ 57th summer show: “Let the Summer Magic Begin” features medleys that transport you to lazy beach days, family road trips, backyard barbecues, late-night sing-a-long bonfires, throwbacks of Woodstock, our Nation’s Birthday, and iconic summer movie blockbusters! Pre-concert music by the Lighthouse Big Band and FDL Children’s Chorale at 6 p.m. From: 06:00 PM to […]
FAN FAVORITES Continuing a tradition begun in 2021, the audience is invited to vote for their favorite selections at each Symphonic Band summer concert. Voting can be done on the band’s website or Facebook page, as well as on paper ballots that will be available at each event. The music performed at this final concert […]
