Melissa Kalal

Marlene's Musings January, 2015 This is my fifth season as Music Director of the wonderful Wayzata Symphony Orchestra. I’m thrilled...

Marlene's Musings November, 2014 Never say Never When I was interviewed for this job, I was asked what repertoire I...

Marlene's Musings September, 2014 I'm SO excited to be starting my 5th season conducting the WSO – and what a...

Marlene's Musings April, 2014 Studying scores is a blast for me. But, studying a score that is brand new is...

Marlene's Musings January, 2014 Inspiring Voices – singer, Bruce Henry and composer, Florence Price Back in 2003 I heard a...

Marlene's Musings November, 2013 At the age of 13, Mozart became concertmaster of the Salzburg court orchestra. Responsibilities for that...

Marlene's Musings September, 2013 It has been a fabulous summer! I have been to a few music festivals, conducted lots...

Marlene's Musings August, 2013 Even though the full orchestra does not rehearse during the summer, members remain active serving the...

Marlene's Musings February, 2013 The fickleness of fate, The treacherous territories of greed, lust and gluttony The joy of spring...

Marlene's Musings November, 2012 As I study the score for Mussorgsky's Pictures at an Exhibition, I am in awe of...