Milwaukee Center For Strings
 

Schedule

for the 2009-2010 MCS School Year

Semester I

September 8th - January 16th

First LessonSemester I registration fee due
Sep 08Private lessons begin
Sep 12Group lessons begin
Oct 03Alzheimer'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 17Sr. 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 November 7th. Applications will be available at the beginning of Semester I. Contact Lo-Ann Trembley for more information.
Congratulations to our 2009 Sr. Noraleen Winners:
Level I
  1. Olivia Smrz, violin
  2. Michelle Liu, cello
  3. Anna Baish, violin
Level II
  1. Simon Ng, violin
  2. Nora Grade, violin
  3. Hadley Champe, violin
Level III
  1. David Qin, violin
  2. Madeline Barton, violin
  3. Kiley Cuene, violin
Level IV
  1. Corey Li, violin
  2. Jacob Mouradian, viola
Level V
  1. Ling Shi, violin
  2. Hanto (Peter) Jing, violin
  3. Huifan Xiao
Nov 07MCS Honors Recital
Nov 21Cedarburg Festival of Trees
MCS groups perform holiday favorites in the Cedarburg Community Gym, W63 N641 Washington Avenue, Cedarburg.
Nov 24 to Nov 29Fall Break
Dec 12Holiday concert
The Holiday concert has become an annual favorite for all involved, and features all the MCS groups, ensembles and faculty.
Dec 20 to Jan 03Winter break
Jan 11 to Jan 16Semester I lesson make-up week
Jan 16Semester I lessons end

Semester II

January 18th - May 22nd

First LessonSemester II registration fee due
Jan 18Private lessons begin
Jan 23Group lessons begin
Feb 13Winter 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 2010 Recital Coordinator.
Mar 28 to Apr 11Spring Break
May 15Spring Concert
The final concert of the school-year, featuring all the MCS groups and ensembles.
May 17 to May 22Semester II lesson make-up week
May 22Semester II lessons end
May 23 to June 06Summer Break
July 01Summer Semester registration fee due

Summer Semester

June 6th - August 1st
Private lessons only. Dates may vary according to instructor.