Brown County Civic Music Association

09/04/2026

You can purchase tickets here for the upcoming Virtuosi Live season. You won't want to miss this...

Virtuosi Live! Presenting Global Artists. Close to Home. New Virtuosi Live! Series SERIES PACKAGE BENEFITS First Access & Best Seats Four Show Series Package for $120. Over 50% Off the Cost of Single Tickets. Four Show Package Includes: Daniel Ho, Why You Like It, Pro Arte Quartet, and Weidner Philh...

08/28/2026

We've got an awesome 2026-2027 season coming up!
Click for more info - https://virtuosilive.org/

08/26/2026

An Education in Music

At Virtuosi Live!, we make musical education a cornerstone of every season. This year, we are excited to increase access to high‑quality arts engagement and education opportunities for our community!

Here’s what is on deck for the 2026-27 season:

Daniel Ho — Life as an Audition - Documentary (Sept. 22, 2026)
Attend a free screening all about the resilience and determination needed to make a living as an artist. RSVP encouraged at this link - https://uwgreenbay.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_8IFdXbVIzN6M6kS

Daniel Ho — Life: The Quintessential Composition (Oct. 6, 2026)
A residency exploring creativity, storytelling, and cultural traditions with K–12 students and UW–Green Bay music students.

Dr. Nolan Gasser — Why You Like It (Nov. 13, 2026)
An interdisciplinary program connecting music, psychology, science, and technology. Stay tuned for more info on this exciting session!

Pro Arte Quartet Masterclass (Mar. 3, 2027)
Student musicians from regional youth orchestras and area colleges will receive mentorship from internationally acclaimed chamber artists.

Jazz at Lincoln Center with Wynton Marsalis (Apr. 22, 2027)
A demonstration and Q&A for high school and college jazz ensembles, with a goal of strengthening regional jazz education.

08/20/2026

Artist Spotlight: Daniel Ho

Six‑time GRAMMY winner Daniel Ho will be opening our season with a performance that blends Hawaiian, world, jazz, and cinematic influences. His artistry, cultural storytelling, and multi‑instrumental mastery will blow you away. Here’s a fun video to introduce you to his unique musical approach:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lAo3H0-KRL0

You can catch Daniel on October 6th at 7:00 pm and October 7th at 2:00 and 7:00 pm. Single performance and series tickets are still available! All concerts are held at the Weidner Center for the Performing Arts on the UWGB campus.

Purchase tickets here - https://www.weidnercenter.com/virtuosi-live/

From the Porch is a series of capsule concerts and interviews filme...

08/18/2026

Meet the 2026-27 Board Officers!

Roberta “Bobbi” Carlson, President
Our new Board President, Roberta “Bobbi” Carlson, is a Green Bay native who has returned to the area. A retired IT professional, she also serves as a musician in area churches.

Margaret Gonzales, Vice President
Margaret is an educator with experience in administration and programming at the University of Wisconsin in Milwaukee. She is an active member of the Dudley Birder Chorale.

Becky Pfeiffer, Secretary
Becky is a Medicolegal Investigator with the Brown County Medical Examiner's Office. She serves on the board because she believes great music has the power to bring people together and strengthen our community.

Norman Schroeder, Tresurer
Norm is a retired medical professional from the Green Bay and Fox Valley areas. A member of the Dudley Birder Chorale, he's also served on the boards of Woodside Lutheran Homes and UWGB Lifelong Learning Institute and is a Volunteer Coach at The Brain Center of Green Bay.

2026-27 Board Members
Laura Fisher-Bonvallet, Immediate Past President
Teresa L. Schmidt
Jeffrey Verkuilen
Gary Wieseckel
Carl Welle
Kennan DeShambo

We are so grateful to all of our board officers and members. We especially wish to extend our sincere appreciation to Laura Fisher-Bonvallet, Immediate Past President, for her leadership and dedication to Virtuosi LIVE! over the past several years.

It is due to the board’s hard work that we can offer so many amazing performances and opportunities to the community. Serving on our board is a great way to support the arts, work with inspiring people, and help guide Virtuosi Live! into its next century. Please reach out to us if you’re interested!

08/12/2026

🎟Single Tickets Now Available 🎟

Our patrons have spoken, and they’ve spoken loudly! Series ticket sales for the upcoming 2026–27 season are already more than double what we were seeing at this time last year. This is a remarkable vote of confidence in our mission and the experiences we’re creating. In fact, demand is so high that we’ve already committed to adding third performances for our Fort Howard Hall artists next season to make room for everyone who wants to be part of it.

Individual ticket sales have skyrocketed by more than 650 percent, which is also great to see. We understand that a series ticket doesn’t work for everyone’s schedule every year, and it’s great to see people showing up when they are able!

Both series and single tickets are available for all 100th season shows on the Weidner Center website. We hope to see you there!

Purchase series and single tickets - https://www.weidnercenter.com/virtuosi-live/

08/07/2026

Hey, look who's coming to Fox Jazz Fest ...

🎶Matt Wilson’s ensemble, Good Trouble, draws inspiration from the words of Congressman and civil rights leader John Lewis, embracing the idea that music can bring people together. Featuring alto saxophonist Tia Fuller, tenor saxophonist/clarinet Jeff Lederer, pianist/vocalist Dawn Clements, and bassist Ben Allison, the band combines original compositions with an interactive approach to improv. 🎵

Wilson himself is a Grammy-nominated drummer who has been celebrated for his expressive playing and adventurous spirit. ✨His music reminds the listeners that jazz is not only an art form but a way of listening, connecting and celebrating together. 🥁

Please join us Saturday, September 5th at 5:45pm to enjoy Matt Wilson and Good Trouble.