Milwaukee Center For Strings
 

Schedule

for the 2011-2012 MCS School Year

Semester I

September 6th - January 14th

First LessonSemester I registration fee due
Sep 06Private lessons begin
Sep 10Group lessons begin
Oct 01Alzheimer's Walk concert
MCS groups travel to Mt. Mary College to provide “music to walk to” at the onset of the annual Alzheimer’s Walk. Suzuki groups only.
Oct 08Sr. Noraleen Competition
This competition is open only to MCS students. There are five ability levels, and the first-place winner in each level will receive a Semester II Registration fee waiver and a 50% discount on their Semester II lessons. Other prizes to be announced. All place-winners will then perform on the Honors Recital on October 22nd. Applications will be available at the beginning of Semester I. Contact Lo-Ann Trembley for more information.
Congratulations to our 2011 Sr. Noraleen Winners:
Level I
  1. Amelia Seider, violin
  2. Andy Champe, violin
Level II
  1. Simone Wright, cello
  2. Graham Young, violin
Level III
  1. Hadley Champe, violin
  2. Michaela Lonski, cello
  3. Carol Zhang, violin
    Olivia Smrz, violin (tie)
Level IV
  1. Simon Ng, violin
  2. Katrina Li, violin
  3. Samantha Jensen, cello
Level V
  1. Ling Shi, violin
  2. Nora Grade, violin
  3. Rosie Young, violin
Oct 15MCS Honors Recital Rehearsals
Oct 22MCS Honors Recital
Nov 22 to Nov 27Fall Break
Dec 10Holiday concert
The Holiday concert has become an annual favorite for all involved, and features all the MCS groups, ensembles and faculty.
Dec 18 to Jan 01Winter break
Jan 09 to Jan 14Semester I lesson make-up week
Jan 14Semester I lessons end

Semester II

January 16th - May 19th

First LessonSemester II registration fee due
Jan 16Private lessons begin
Jan 21Group lessons begin
Feb 11Winter Solo Recitals
During this weekend of concerts, all MCS students perform a prepared piece. The concerts are scheduled to take place prior to WSMA’s Solo and Ensemble competition, helping motivate students to prepare early! Janet Christopulos is the 2012 Recital Coordinator.
Apr 01 to Apr 15Spring Break
May 12Spring Concert
The final concert of the school-year, featuring all the MCS groups and ensembles.
May 15 to May 19Semester II lesson make-up week
May 19Semester II lessons end
May 20 to June 03Summer Break

Summer Semester

June 4th - August 3rd
Private lessons only. Dates may vary according to instructor.