Waukesha County's destination for orchestral excellence since 1947
Welcome to our 78th Season!
Upcoming Events
Present at the Creation: Celebrating the 250th Birthday of Our Nation's Armed Forces
Thursday, June 5, 2025 | 7:30 PM
Oconomowoc Arts Center
Join us for a powerful patriotic celebration honoring the 250th anniversary of the United States Armed Forces!
Experience America's spirit through iconic works, including:
The Star-Spangled Banner
Samuel Barber's Adagio for Strings
Aaron Copland's Symphony No. 3 ("Fanfare for the Common Man")
Celebrate the enduring legacy of freedom and courage through music!
Purchase tickets by calling the Oconomowoc Arts Center box office directly at 262-560-3172,
or set up an account and purchase online at: https://purchase.theoac.net/ChooseSeats/4001
25-26 Season Preview: More Info Coming Soon!
American Portraits
“Threads of Tradition” — Sunday, October 12th, 2025 at 2:30 pm at the Oconomowoc Arts Center
“A Mostly Mozart Matinee” — Wednesday, November 5th, 2025 at 2:00 pm at the Sharon Lynne Wilson Center
“Home for the Holidays: An American Celebration in Song” — Sunday, December 14th, 2025 at 2:30 pm at the Oconomowoc Arts Center
Waukesha JanBoree: “Music Beyond the Stars” — Sunday, January 25th at 2:00 pm at Saint Luke’s Lutheran Church in Waukesha
“Encore: The Best of Broadway” — Sunday, March 22nd, 2026 at 2:30 pm at the Oconomowoc Arts Center
“Made in America” — Thursday, April 26th, 2026 at 2:30 pm at the Oconomowoc Arts Center
“Starry Nights” — July 3rd, 2026 at 6:30PM at the Sharon Lynne Wilson Center
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Listen to the Philharmonic:
Tchaikovsky: Theme and Variations from the Third Orchestral Suite, Op. 55
Composer: Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
Duration: 20:15
Khachaturian: Flute Concerto (Finale) With Mathieu Dufour, Principal Flute, Chicago Symphony Orchestra
Composer: Aram Khachaturian
Duration: 10:13
Prokofiev: "The Death of Tybalt," from Romeo and Juliet
Composer: Sergei Prokofiev
Duration: 4:56