Spooktacular Pumpkin Contest Winners Announced

Most Unique
1st Cassie Klackner Age 9, Jefferson school
2nd Chirstian Gauither Age 8, Monroe school

Largest
1st Cassandra Vetter Age 10, Jefferson Elementary school
2nd Jasmine Hetue Age 10, Madison school

Smallest
1st Elijah Tuesburg Age 12, L. B. Clarke Middle School

Funniest
1st Krista/Anna Stanke Ages 5/6, St. Francis of Assisi
2nd Jonah Tuesburg Age 9, Koenig school

Prettiest
1st Erica Stanke Age 10, St. Francis of Assisi
2nd Katelyn Klein Age 5, Magee school

Scariest
1st Kayla Age 7, Jefferson school
2nd Elijah Reimer Age 10, Jackson school

Manitowoc Symphony Orchestra Community Chorus Announces Auditions

August 23, 2011

The Manitowoc Symphony Orchestra announces auditions for membership in its Community Chorus, directed by Jennifer Kasten. Auditions will take place in the Choir Room at First Presbyterian Church, 502 North Eighth Street, Manitowoc, on Tuesday, September 6. Interested singers can call (920) 860-6306 to schedule an audition time between 7:00 and 10:00 p.m. A prepared selection is not required. Instead, singers will be asked to sing simple vocal exercises and the patriotic song America the Beautiful to demonstrate their range and vocal quality.
Upcoming events for the Community Chorus include an appearance on the MSO’s October 29th HALLOWEEN SPOOKTACULAR and the annual holiday performance of Handel’s Messiah on Sunday, December 11th. Because of space limitations at the performance venue, the choir for Messiah is limited to the participation of only 40 to 50 singers. A larger group will be used for the SPOOKTACULAR and for other events later in the season that are still inn the planning stage. The chorus rehearses at the Capitol Civic Centre every other Tuesday evening from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m., starting September 13.

To schedule an audition or for additional information, please call Jennifer Kasten at (920) 860-6306.

Mark Your Calendars
Be sure to tune in...WCUB 980 AM

Monday, March 28th 9:30 a.m. Battle for the Baton Team Crawford Board Representative for Team Kasten

Wednesday, March 30th 9:30 a.m. Battle for the Baton Team Laurino Board Representative for Team Blasczcyk

Friday, April 1 9:10 a.m. Wayne Wildman Inspired by the Masters

Symphony Orchestra Announces Concert for Children

The Manitowoc Symphony Orchestra will perform “Carnival of the Animals” at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, March 19 in the auditorium at Lincoln High School. In this children’s classic, Camille Saint-Saens brings alive the character, movement and sounds of animals using the sounds of the orchestra. While the program is designed for preschool students and their families, children of all ages are welcome.

Manitowoc Symphony Orchestra Names First Executive Director

Kathie Bundy joins the Manitowoc Symphony Orchestra as its first Executive Director. Kathie has acted, directed, volunteered, produced and raised funds for the performing arts as well as various civic organizations that contribute to the quality of life in our community.

A Manitowoc native, she is a well-regarded member of the community and a supporter of the symphony and the arts in our community. “We are elated to have Kathie as our first Executive Director. Kathie’s experience and knowledge in marketing and fundraising as well as her involvement in a variety of community organizations and events make her the ideal candidate,” said Peggy Pitz, Board President. “Working with our talented and artistic Music Director, Wayne Wildman, we are convinced we have the two people we need to continue the success of the MSO.”

Kathie is the business owner of Kathie’s Stage Door Pub. She produced the radio show, Downtown at Kathie’s which covered current topics of interest and events in the community. Bundy was the former producer of WCUB’s Breakfast Club and the Shopping Show and was employed in their sales and marketing areas for over 20 years.

Kathie has spent many years fundraising for various organizations; Capitol Civic Centre, YMCA, Cardiac Care and Cancer Care Units at Holy Family Memorial, United Way, Heart-a- Rama, Domestic Violence Center and Silver Lake College to name a few. Currently she is a member of the Board of Directors for Mainly Manitowoc and Manitowoc and Calumet County Library.

Bundy shared with the MSO Executive Committee, “I have long respected and admired the Manitowoc Symphony Orchestra’s long tradition of live classical music and you have my sincere desire to contribute whatever I can to insure the stability as well as the growth of the arts in Manitowoc and the surrounding communities.”