Milwaukee Center For Strings
 

Schedule

for the 2010-2011 MCS School Year

Semester I

September 7th - January 15th

First LessonSemester I registration fee due
Sep 07Private lessons begin
Sep 11Group lessons begin
Sep 23Music Makers begins
Sep 25MM Fundraiser
Sep 25Masterclass Event
Oct 02Alzheimer'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 09Sr. 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.
Oct 16MCS Honors Recital Rehearsals
Oct 23MCS Honors Recital
Nov 20Cedarburg Festival of Trees
MCS groups perform holiday favorites in the Cedarburg Community Gym, W63 N641 Washington Avenue, Cedarburg.
Nov 23 to Nov 28Fall Break
Dec 11Holiday concert
The Holiday concert has become an annual favorite for all involved, and features all the MCS groups, ensembles and faculty.
Dec 19 to Jan 02Winter break
Jan 10 to Jan 15Semester I lesson make-up week
Jan 15Semester I lessons end

Semester II

January 17th - May 21st

First LessonSemester II registration fee due
Jan 17Private lessons begin
Jan 20Music Makers begins
Jan 22Group lessons begin
Feb 12Winter 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.
Apr 17 to May 01Spring Break
Apr 23MM Overnight Retreat
May 08MM Fundraising Concert
May 14Spring Concert
The final concert of the school-year, featuring all the MCS groups and ensembles.
May 16 to May 21Semester II lesson make-up week
May 21Semester II lessons end
May 22 to June 05Summer Break
July 01Summer Semester registration fee due

Summer Semester

June 4th - August 2nd
Private lessons only. Dates may vary according to instructor.