Upcoming Shows & Events

The Milwaukee Festival Brass will conclude its 38th Season in epic fashion with an all-Star Wars themed concert titled ”May the Fourth Be With You.” The program will be filled with the iconic music of John Williams and other composers who have lent their craft to the Star Wars saga.

“The music of Star Wars is one of the most widely shared cultural experiences we have in our society today,” said Music Director Mark A. Taylor. “No matter which generation you are a member of, or when you were introduced to the Star Wars series, this is music that is instantly recognizable. The sounds transport you back in time to the moment you first experienced each film or program.” The concert will feature music from each of the Star Wars trilogies, as well as music from the more recent streaming programs within the Star Wars canon. Listeners may even be treated to a surprising mash-up of a very familiar Star Wars melody and an iconic big band tune.

Please be our guest as the Wisconsin Intergenerational Orchestra fills the stage with talented musicians of all ages.  Featured works include the Brahms “Hungarian Dances” and the beloved “Rhapsody in Blue” of Gershwin.  Bob Syverson, WIO’s principal trumpet, will perform the Handel G Minor Concerto – there will be something for everyone.  The remarkable Amazing Grace Chorus will join us in the second half of the program.  You will leave this concert refreshed, inspired, and hopeful.

This performance is free, but reserved seating tickets are required.

Dress Rehearsal is a time when performers, designers, technicians, and choreographers get to make sure each step, each costume, each lighting transition is picture perfect before the audience comes on Opening Night. But this year, we invite you to get a sneak preview of our Spring Dance Showcase before anyone else!

This special program is open to student groups only! Please e-mail Patrick Schley to book your group’s tickets.

Celebrate the end of the school year with the artists of the Pius XI Dance Program as they showcase their second semester work.

Celebrate the end of the school year with the artists of the Pius XI Dance Program as they showcase their second semester work.

Celebrate the Class of 2024 with the Pius XI Improv Team in an evening of laughter!

Kick off your summer with a toe-tapping concert from Pius XI band & orchestra! This year’s instrumental concerts will showcase musical classics, both old and new.

As we look ahead to what comes next, the spring Choral concert explores the themes found in Joshua 1:9: “for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go.” Join our choral ensembles as they wrap up the academic year.