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Wauwatosa East Orchestras Perform Spring Concert

Wauwatosa East Orchestras Perform Spring Concert

Audrey Catlin May 13, 2022

The Wauwatosa East Orchestras performed their annual spring concert on May 11th in the Dale K. Hidde Theater. The concert featured performances by the three East orchestras, as well as an appearance by...

Tosa East Fall Orchestra Concert

Kate Lough October 24, 2021

The Wauwatosa East Fall Orchestra Concert was held on the evening of October 20th in the Dale. K. Hidde Theatre. There were three different groups who performed- Concert Orchestra, Symphony Orchestra,...

Wauwatosa East Orchestra Performs Fall Concert

Wauwatosa East Orchestra Performs Fall Concert

October 24, 2021

The Wauwatosa East Fall Orchestra Concert was held on the evening of October 20th in the Dale. K. Hidde Theatre. There were three different groups who performed- Concert Orchestra, Symphony Orchestra,...

The "spooky" poster that was created for the Fall Orchestra Concert.

Wauwatosa West Orchestra to Play Fall Concert in Auditorium

Claire Guttormson, Writer October 7, 2021

The Wauwatosa West fall orchestra concert, Fall into the Twilight Zone, will be held in the auditorium Thursday evening. It will feature music inspired by “The Twilight Zone” and other aspects of...

First Concerts of the Year Mark Slow Return to Normal

First Concerts of the Year Mark Slow Return to Normal

Maeve Kaufman May 23, 2021

The past two weeks have been very important ones in the Tosa East music department. Both the orchestra, led by director Mr. Michael Hayden, and band, led by director Ms. Jennifer Lato, had their first...

A section of Wauwatosa West Orchestra students record their performance of "Deck the Halls with Good King Wencelas" for their virtual Kinderkonzert.

Wauwatosa West Orchestra Produces Virtual Kinderkonzert

Lillian Kiacofe December 27, 2020

At the annual Kinderkonzert, most adults enjoy the fun, cheerful holiday music that is played, whereas the kids favor getting to test out all of the instruments during the instrument “petting zoo." The...

East Orchestra Produces Unconventional Concert

Maeve Kaufman and Audrey Catlin December 21, 2020

The Wauwatosa East winter orchestra concert is an annual tradition that parents, staff and students look forward to every year. Sitting together in the auditorium, singing along with a medley of holiday...

Wauwatosa West Orchestra Sophomore student Keeler Hick teaches a child how to play a cello at Wauwatosa West’s 21st annual Kinderkonzert on December 7th.

West Orchestra Holds 2019 Kinderkonzert

Katherine Meyer December 8, 2019

On Saturday December 7th Wauwatosa West Orchestra held it’s 21st annual Kinderkonzert.  “Overall it was a very successful event. Each concert has its own feel and vibe to them and it’s interesting...

Topolovec to Play Fundraiser for West Orchestra

February 19, 2014
Former Wauwatosa West orchestra director Dave Topolovec will perform a concert Saturday as a fundraiser for the West orchestra program. Details inside.

Annual Kinderkonzert Engages Young and Old Children in Holiday Spirit

December 22, 2012
Children attending the annual Wauwatosa West Kinderkonzert have a full holiday experience of stories, arts and crafts, and of course music!

Wauwatosa West Band Plays Mannheim Steamroller for Rock n’ Roll Holiday Concert

December 18, 2012
Tonight the Wauwatosa West Concert Band will perform their annual holiday concert. The orchestra will be joined by drums, synths, bass guitars, and a laser light show!

West Orchestra Performance

January 8, 2012
On December 22nd, Wauwatosa West's Orchestra, Chorus and Band, led by David Topolovec, Jason Meissner, and Guy Kammerer respectively, performed several songs during homeroom on December 22nd.
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