The Racine Symphony Orchestra would like to thank the following sponsors:
This project has been supported by a grant from SC Johnson.
"This program is supported in part by a grant from the Wisconsin Arts Board with funds from the State of Wisconsin and the National Endowment for the Arts."
The Racine Symphony Orchestra is a proud member of the following organizations:
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Holiday Pops Concert
December 9
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December
Pops Guest Artist Bob Benson
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Our Holiday Pops Concert is just around the corner! Join the RSO, with special guests Bob Benson and Racine County choral arts students on Friday, December 9 for this festive concert. Doors to Festival Hall, 5 Fifth Street, open at 5:30 with the Concert beginning at 7:00.
Giving Back! Orchestras Feeding America National Food Drive - Please bring a non-perishable food item for donation to the Racine County Food Bank. Click
here for more information on requested donations.
General admission tickets are $23 in advance and $25 at the door. Students 20 and under receive free general admission. Individual table seats are $32.50 each. Tables of 8 and 10 are available for $260 and $325, respectively, in advance only. Click
here to purchase tickets or call the RSO office at 262-636-9285.
Tickets for this Concert are selling fast - please purchase yours without delay!
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Patron Drive
As 2016 winds to a close, we again ask you to donate generously to our just-launched annual Patron Drive. It is donors like you who make our programs - concerts and music education - possible for thousands in the Racine community.
We invite you to peruse the literature below and contact us with any questions.
Please, donate today by visiting our website, calling the RSO office at 262-636-9285 or mailing your donation to:
Racine Symphony Orchestra
P.O. Box 1874
Racine, WI 53401
Alternative giving options are available, including a directed donation to the Middle School Mentorship Program and instrumental chairs, as well as monthly giving plans. One of our six income streams, the Patron Drive helps to make our concerts and music education programs possible - most of these are offered free of charge.
Thank you for supporting the Racine Symphony Orchestra.
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RSO flautist Kathryn Ripley
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Musician Bio -
Kathryn Ripley
What is your favorite piece to play?
I love all of the classics - from Bach, Mozart, Beethoven, Barber and Copland. It is all fun to play.
What motivates you to keep playing?
I love music - and to make music the best. I love playing with my colleagues in the Symphony who push me to play my best.
What advice do you have for young musicians and those just starting to learn an instrument?
Get a good teacher and practice!
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2016-17 Season Schedule
Holiday Pops Concert
Friday, December 9, 2016
7:00 pm (Doors Open at 5:30 pm)
Festival Hall, 5 Fifth Street
Masterworks Concert - Season Finale
Saturday, April 8, 2017
7:30 pm
Frances Bedford Concert Hall
UW-Parkside, 900 Wood Road
Free Community Concerts
Young Artists' Competition
Sponsored by Kiwanis Club of West Racine, Woodman's Markets and Racine Founders Rotary Club Foundation
Sunday, February 12, 2017
1:00 pm
First Presbyterian Church, 716 College Ave
Concert for Fifth Grade Students - Sponsored by Educators Credit Union
Tuesday, March 14, 2017
9:15 and 10:45 am
Grace Church, 3626 Hwy 31
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MP3 Player Collection for Music Therapy Patients
Did you know that music can reach patients afflicted with Alzheimer's Disease and other dementias? Listening to familiar, emotion-evoking music can help reestablish connections between these patients and the world around them.
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YouTube video demonstrating the ability of familiar music to reach those suffering from dementia.
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Racine Habitat for Humanity is collecting new and used MP3 players (including iPods) to benefit patients at St. Monica's Senior Citizens Home. Donations may be dropped of at Racine Habitat for Humanity's Restore Store, 2302 DeKoven Ave (Tuesday & Thursday 10-4, Saturday 9-4 or in the drop box after hours) or at the RSO office.
A receipt for tax purposes will be provided by Habitat for Humanity upon request. For more information on this program and how to help, please call (262) 898-2929.
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Support the RSO with Amazon Smile
Use your holiday shopping to support the RSO! This program costs you, the shopper, absolutely nothing. All you must do is designate the RSO at your charity of choice by clicking
here. Click
here to learn more about the Amazon Smile program.
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