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This popular series features a wide range of musical styles performed by our outstanding faculty members along with some of the best guest musicians in Milwaukee. Concerts take place in a transformed intimate club cabaret setting in the Helen Bader Recital Hall. These concerts sell out regularly; order your tickets early so you don’t miss out! a

Parking for Conservatory Nights is available at Renaissance Place,
1451 N. Prospect Avenue 

Conservatory Nights sponsored by:
In-Kind Sponsor: Sprecher Brewing Company

 

2010-2011 Season
Thursdays at 7:30pm unless noted  


Thursday, September 30 | 7:30pm
Jack Grassel |
A Compositional Retrospective

Jack Grassel, guitar and mandolin; John Babbitt, bass; Ben Hans, percussion; Jill Jensen, voice

A 40th anniversary concert commemorating the first time Jack performed his music on the Conservatory stage.  Mr. Grassel created 70 compositions from 1970-2010.  This concert will highlight 26 favorites featuring a premier of Jack’s latest, “Swami Beflatananda”.  Program notes feature information with personal commentary on each piece. Improvisations will be abbreviated to focus attention on the compositions. Meet the musicians in the lobby following the concert.`
   
 

Thursday, October 28 | 7:30pm
From Russia with Love

Mikhail “Mischa” Litvin, mandolin; Stas Venglevski, bayan

Mischa and Stas tour the world extensively showcasing their passion for the traditional and contemporary music of Russia. Focusing on Russian Folk Songs and some original compositions, this concert will dazzle the audience with a trip to Russia without ever leaving Milwaukee. 


Thursday, November 11 | 7:30pm 
La Guitarra


Matthew Schroeder; fingerstyle guitar, Brad De Roche; classical guitar, Matt Warnock; jazz guitar

Concert Sponsor: Alan Giuffre

Experience the spectrum of the guitar! These musicians have traveled the Midwest and Canada and bring their show to the Conservatory for one night. This concert will feature mini solo sets by each performer culminating with the three guitarists coming together as Trio La Guitarra.


Festive Soiree with Robin Pluer
Thursday, Dec 9 | 7:30pm
Friday, Dec 10 | 7:30pm
Saturday, Dec 11 | 7:30pm

Robin Pluer, vocals and accordion; Juli Wood, tenor saxophone; Connie Grauer, piano and vocals; Kim Zick, drums 
 

Three shows by popular demand! Once again we bring our annual holiday tradition with Robin Pluer & Friends to transport you to a more genteel France through chansons of the past. Robin will be performing vintage French ballads with a distinctive twist along with holiday tunes and jazz standards. These shows always sell out so get your tickets early!


Thursday, February 24 | 7:30pm 
Joe 2.0 with Xeno

Joseph Ketchum, violin; Tatiana Migliaccio, violin; Olga Tuzhilkov, viola; Scott Cook, cello; Kevin Kosmeder, drums & vocals; Xeno, vocals

Concert sponsor: Cyganiak Planning

The Conservatory will Rock & Roll with Joe 2.0 & Xeno; an unforgettable evening of music with a one of a kind rock sextet. Joe 2.0 is composed of an electrified string quartet plus drums accompanying former "Cheap Trick" frontman Xeno. The performance will feature innovatively unique covers of songs by The Who, Led Zeppelin, David Bowie, Elvis, and others, as well as some brand new originals.


Thursday, March 3 | 7:30pm 
Notes from Paul Silbergleit

Jamie Breiwick,trumpet; Maxon Day, trombone; John Babbitt and Jeff Hamann, bass; Dave Bayles and Terry Smirl, percussion

Come join jazz guitarist and We Six member Paul Silbergleit as he presents some of his more off-the-beaten-track compositions and arrangements, with the help of a colorful cast of Conservatory cohorts, including trumpeter Jamie Breiwick, trombonist Maxon Day, bassists John Babbitt and Jeff Hamann, and percussionists David Bayles and Terry Smirl. These older and newer works will range from a lovely ballad for vibraphone and guitar to an avant-garde version of a classic spiritual.


Thursday, March 10 | 7:30pm 
Peter Baime in Concert

Concert sponsor: Cramer Coil & Transformer, Inc.

Peter Baime returns with a flamenco dancer to perform traditional flamenco Alegrias, Bulerias, Farruca, Solea, Rumba and Guajira. A sure fire way to heat up your evening!


Thursday, April 7 | 7:30pm 
Jamie Breiwick & Choir Fight

Jamie Breiwick, trumpet; Aaron Gardner, tenor saxophone; Steve Peplin, guitar; Scott Currier, piano; Bryan Mir, bass; Jeremy Kuzniar, drums

Indie Rock meets Jazz  |Original compositions float delicately amongst carefully chosen instrumental interpretations of rock and pop standards from the likes of Coldplay, Mos Def, Death Cab for Cutie, Nirvana, The Beatles and Cyndi Lauper...seasoned with an undercurrent of late 60's/early 70's Miles Davis.


Thursday, May 12 | 3pm
3 Bass Hit

John Babbitt, Jeff Hamann, Jim Paolo; bass

Music for three double basses. Join John Babbitt, Jim Paolo and Jeff Hamann for an evening in celebration of the lowest of the low, the foundation of harmony, the root to your tonic.


Tickets

Conservatory Nights concerts are $18 general admission, $14 seniors and students.
Call 414/276-5760 to order tickets. Registered Conservatory students admitted free with advance reservation.