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Impressions of America
Guest Conductor Notes Hannah Schendel April 22, 2023 I’m looking forward to conducting the Wayzata...
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Scottish Fantasy Inspiration
Guest Conductor Notes Richard Haglund February 12, 2023 In putting together this program, I chose...
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2022-23 Season is Almost Here!
WSO News August 4, 2022 It's hard to believe it's already August, and WSO rehearsal...
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Why Do Animals Sing?
Marlene's Musings March 28, 2022 Why Do Animals Sing? I have wondered about nature’s music...
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WSO – Resilient and Strong!
Marlene's Musings July 2021 After 17 months of unwelcome hiatus, we are thrilled to be...
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COVID-19 Conundrum
Marlene's Musings November 16, 2020 What an incredible challenge we musicians face in this year...
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Mahler #1 was Musician’s Choice
Marlene's Musings April 26, 2020 Hello WSO Family! Today would have been our Mahler #1...
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Clowning Around
Marlene's Musings February 16, 2020 Stravinsky is my favorite composer. We will be performing the...
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The Golden Age
Marlene's Musings October 7, 2019 What do all these pieces have in common? Gershwin: Rhapsody...
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Tony Ross – Cellist Extraordinaire
Marlene's Musings February 22, 2019 I have known about Tony Ross for years.  When I...
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