Concord Chamber Orchestra
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The Concord Chamber Orchestra comprises talented adult volunteers from various professions and all ages from the greater Milwaukee, Wisconsin
area. In addition to performing several concerts each year, the orchestra sponsors a concerto competition for Wisconsin youth. The winner performs in a concert with the orchestra and receives a cash prize.
in Mequon, Wisconsin
. After performing at Concordia University
and several other venues for many years, the orchestra made its home in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin
in 1993 where it continues to play most concerts at St. Matthew's Evangelical Lutheran Church.
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Milwaukee is the largest city in the U.S. state of Wisconsin, the 28th most populous city in the United States and 39th most populous region in the United States. It is the county seat of Milwaukee County and is located on the southwestern shore of Lake Michigan. According to 2010 census data, the...
area. In addition to performing several concerts each year, the orchestra sponsors a concerto competition for Wisconsin youth. The winner performs in a concert with the orchestra and receives a cash prize.
History
The Concord Chamber Orchestra was founded in 1975 out of a hired pit orchestra for musical productions at Concordia University WisconsinConcordia University Wisconsin
Concordia University Wisconsin is a private liberal arts college located in Mequon, Wisconsin. The school is an affiliate of the 10-member Concordia University System, which is operated by the Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod ....
in Mequon, Wisconsin
Mequon, Wisconsin
Mequon is a city in Ozaukee County, Wisconsin, United States. It had a population of 21,823 at the 2000 census, and an estimated population of 23,739 in July 2009...
. After performing at Concordia University
Concordia University
Concordia University is a comprehensive Canadian public university located in Montreal, Quebec, one of the two universities in the city where English is the primary language of instruction...
and several other venues for many years, the orchestra made its home in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin
Wauwatosa, Wisconsin
Wauwatosa is a city in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, United States, and was incorporated on May 27, 1897. As of the 2006 census estimate, the city's population was 44,798. Wauwatosa is located immediately west of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and is a part of the Milwaukee metropolitan area...
in 1993 where it continues to play most concerts at St. Matthew's Evangelical Lutheran Church.