STRINGS

Intermezzo Ensemble
Our group specializes in providing the perfect string music for your event. From classical to contemporary styles, our professional musicians make sure you and your guests enjoy their time while listening to a varied selection carefully blended for each occasion.  Available for weddings, corporate, or private parties. 

John Manno, harp
John Manno began playing harp at age six.  His teachers have included Marie Ludwig, Elizabeth Cifani, Edward Druzinski, Nancy Allen, and Eileen Malone.  John received his Bachelors in Music from the Eastman School of Music in Rochester, NY and did graduate work at Northwestern University in Evanston, IL. He has been a full time freelance classical musician in the Midwest for 30 years. He has played harp in the Buffalo, Rochester, Syracuse, and Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestras, as well as the Duluth-Superior Symphony Orchestra, the Orchestra of Illinois, The Keweenaw Symphony Orchestra and The Pine Mountain Music Festival Orchestras.  Currently, John lives and works in Milwaukee, WI. In addition to all his freelance work, he is on the faculty of the Wisconsin Conservatory of Music; and teaches harp full time in the Milwaukee Public Schools.

Contact: 
www.johnmannoharp.com
johnmannoharp@yahoo.com
414-347-0439

The Prometheus Trio

The Prometheus Trio brings excitement and variety to Milwaukee chamber music audiences through the full range of piano trio literature from the baroque to the present.  For information about our concert series at the Wisconsin Conservatory of Music, please visit the WCM website at www.wcmusic.org/Prometheus0304.htm   Booking concert events only

Contact:
jacob.tisdel@pobox.com (Stefanie Jacob) 
414-961-7345

Jamie Breiwick, trumpet

Jamie Breiwick is an acclaimed trumpeter, bandleader, and composer, based in the Milwaukee area. The Jamie Breiwick trio/quartet/quintet is a straight-ahead jazz group available for weddings, cocktail parties, corporate events, restaurants, etc. The group performs repertoire from the great American song book, classic jazz standards, as well as Latin, Brazilian, and contemporary styles.

Contact:
www.jamiebreiwick.com
jbreiwick@hotmail.com
414-510-7132

Mark Davis, jazz piano
Jazz pianist Mark Davis is available for concerts, club appearances, corporate functions, wedding receptions, ceremonies, private parties and events. He performs solo and as the leader of various groups including the WCM resident ensemble We Six.

His repertoire includes classic jazz standards, Cole Porter, Gershwin, tunes made famous by Sinatra and Nat “King” Cole, Latin jazz and more. Repertoire for wedding ceremonies ranges from traditional to contemporary.  More information and music samples are available on his website.

Contact:          
www.markdavismusic.com
markdavismusic@yahoo.com
414-962-7861

Jim Paolo, bass

Faculty member, experienced bandleader, bassist, and composer.  Offering sophisticated jazz for parties, weddings, concerts.  Music would include the great classic American Songbook, Gershwin, Cole Porter, Ellington, Rogers and Hart and more.  Any combination or size can be arranged from duo, trios, quartets, and beyond.  Can also include vocals and Latin jazz. 

Contact:          
jpaolo@wi.rr.com
414-291-9187

Robin Pluer, voice

Numerous groups available for performances.  The Rhythm Club includes Mrs. Fun artists Connie Grauer on keyboards, Kim Zick on drums, and Juli Wood on saxophone & vocals.  We are of mix of funk, country, jazz, and a little, ”Je ne sais quoi!”  Duos are also available with Robin and Peter Roller on guitar.  A blend of jazz, funk, and passionate ballads both French and American suitable for weddings, intimate parties and more.
       
Contact:          
www.robinpluer.com
robinpluer@yahoo.com
414 332-7442

Lynn Roginske, contemporary and jazz piano, vocals
Lynn Roginske is in demand throughout Wisconsin as a piano soloist and with her group, The Lynn Roginske Trio.  Her repertoire includes the finest selections of timeless Jazz Standards, Broadway and Latin hits as well as popular songs by such artists as Sting, Norah Jones and Diana Krall. Special songs can be performed upon request.  Lynn has performed for two Prime Ministers of England and for such notables as former Vice President Gore, Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., Jane Seymour and others.  Solo piano, jazz trio, as well as a piano/violin duo is available.  A perfect choice for cocktail hours, parties, wedding receptions, outdoor and corporate events. 

Contact:          
http://lynnroginske.com/index.htm
lroginske@yahoo.com
414-353-4344

Paul Silbergleit, jazz guitarist and bandleader
Member of the Conservatory's jazz faculty group We Six, and recording artist with two of his own CDs heard nationwide on the airwaves, Paul Silbergleit is available for private functions such as weddings and company parties, as well as for concert performances. Highly experienced and stylistically fitting for such events, he can bring a duo, trio, quartet, quintet, or larger group as needed, in addition to playing solo. For additional background, and musical samples, please visit www.paulsilbergleit.com.

Contact:          
paul@paulsilbergleit.com
414-747-7017

Matthew Bergey, soloist, chamber musician, and accompanist
Matthew Bergey is an accomplished soloist, chamber musician and accompanist in various styles. Since earning his Master's degree in piano performance from the Manhattan School of Music, he has performed in many of the major cities in the U.S., including New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Philadelphia, and many others. He has performed with many notable artists from the Metropolitan Opera, Florentine Opera, the Milwaukee Symphony, and the Three Irish Tenors.  Matthew is available for background music as a classical pianist, as well as lounge, light jazz, and standards. He is also a perfect pianist for weddings, and accompanist for hire. Let him bring a touch of class to your event!

Contact:          
matthewbergey@hotmail.com
262-573-1896

Kayme Henkel, soloist and accompanist
Recent competition awards have been the Neale-Silva Young Artist Competition, WMTA Young Artist Competition, and the UW-Madison Beethoven Competition. In addition to her degrees in performance and pedagogy, she has a minor in opera coaching and will be performing with Opera for the Young in the 2006-2007 season.  WCM faculty member since 2006. Nationally Certified Teacher of Music, B.M. from Central Missouri State University, summa cum laude, M.M. from Kent State University, DMA near completion from University of Wisconsin-Madison.

Contact:          
kaymehenkle@yahoo.com
414/699-3245

Benjamin Kammin, fingerstyle guitar
As a solo finger-style guitarist, Mr. Kammin has performed extensively throughout the Midwest. He has immersed himself in the music of Michael Hedges, Leo Kottke, Billy McLaughlin, and many other notable finger-style guitarists. Working closely with renowned finger-style guitar educator and historian, John Stropes, Mr. Kammin's focus is on performing, composing, teaching, and exploring new repertoire. He has shared the stage with such artists as Tuck & Patti, Peter Mulvey, Brooks Williams, Peter Roller, and Matt Schroeder. Mr. Kammin has participated in master classes with Billy McLaughlin and Alex de Grassi. His second recording of finger-style guitar music is scheduled to be released in the summer of 2007.

Contact:          
www.benkammin.com
ben@benkammin.com
414-704-3196

George Lindquist, classical & baroque guitar, lute
Mr. Lindquist studied classical guitar with James Yoghourtjian and has been an active teacher and performer since 1975. He also has been a member of several ensembles, including a classical guitar trio, a flute and guitar duo, and a guitar and harpsichord duo, with performances throughout Wisconsin and on Wisconsin Public Radio. He is one of the guitarists featured on the CD Milwaukee Guitar: Strictly Solo and can also be heard on recordings with the Master Singers of Milwaukee and the Festival Choir of Madison. WCM faculty member since 1972. B.A. Carthage College with a diploma in Classical Guitar Performance; M.M. Musicology University of Wisconsin-Madison. Mr. Lindquist also teaches classical guitar and related subjects at UW-Parkside and UW-Whitewater.

Contact:          
george.lindquist@uwp.edu
608-273-4685

Matthew Schroeder, fingerstyle guitar
Matthew Schroeder is a Milwaukee based WAMI (Wisconsin Area Music Industry) winning guitarist who is equally at home on electric or acoustic guitar. Matt is one of a handful of players to graduate from the short lived cooperative program between The Wisconsin Conservatory of Music and The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee with a performance degree in American finger-style guitar. Matt is also one of Milwaukee’s prominent guitar educators and serves as Chair of the guitar department at The Wisconsin Conservatory of Music. His debut solo finger-style CD, Signal, was released in 2006.

J. Mark Baker, baritone
J. Mark Baker is an experienced singer, choral conductor, music educator and church musician. As a professional member of the Chicago Symphony Chorus, Dr. Baker has sung under the direction of Daniel Barenboim, Pierre Boulez, Christoph Eschenbach, Zubin Mehta and Peter Schreier. He was a recipient of the CSC’s Margaret Hillis Foundation scholarship for continuing vocal studies. A member of Bel Canto Chorus since 2001, he has been the baritone soloist in their performances of Haydn’s Lord Nelson Mass, Mozart’s Solemn Vespers and Fauré’s Requiem. As a music editor, Dr. Baker has prepared a five-volume Anthology of Italian Opera, a four-volume set of Mozart opera arias, and the collected songs of Maurice Ravel.  WCM faculty member since 2006. DMA, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign; MM, Illinois State University; BM, University of Montevallo (AL).

Contact:
mbaker@halleonard.com
414-444-6413

Jenny Gettel, soprano
Ms. Gettel is soprano soloist with the Baroque chamber group Great Lakes Baroque. She also served as principal soprano soloist with Ensemble Musical Offering, where she worked with Stanley Ritchie, Marion Verbruggen, Joshua Rifkin and other Baroque specialists. Ms. Gettel has appeared as soloist with Present Music, Bach Chamber Choir, Racine Symphony and Skylight Opera, where she performed in a cycle of Monteverdi operas under the direction of Stephen Wadsworth. Ms. Gettel taught voice at Alverno College, general music at New World Montessori, 81st Street School and in the Whitefish Bay Public Schools. She is a founding member of the a cappella group Polyhymnia and is director of contemporary music at St. Boniface Episcopal Church in Mequon.  WCM faculty member since 2002. M.M. Vocal Performance, University of Illinois, Champaign-Urbana; B.M. Choral Education, Lawrence University.

Contact:          
gettel@sbcglobal.net
262-376-1342

Chantez
Robin Pluer’s French themed show.  Includes accordion, saxophone, cello, piano, and drums.  A blend of fabulous French classics with a twist.  Available for private parties and formal performances. 

Contact:          
www.robinpluer.com
robinpluer@yahoo.com
414-332-7442

Jahmés Tony Finlayson, hand drumming & percussion
Jahmés Tony Finlayson is an accomplished musician, performing artist, storyteller, composer and workshop facilitator.  His interactive and engaging presentations include music, songs, stories and movement of Africa, the Caribbean, the Americas and beyond.  He has presented numerous concerts and assemblies to school groups, colleges and universities across the country and his programs are enthusiastically received by young and old alike.  He is a keynote presenter who has performed and facilitated workshops and therapeutic music sessions for wellness/health care professionals and educators.  He has presented at several peace camps and peer mediation/conflict resolution organizations.  Jahmés also conducts classroom sessions and workshops involving creativity, creative use of found objects, instrument making and drumcraft.  He has led drumming and music workshops for people of all ages with a variety of special needs, and is the Musical Director of “Children of the Sun,” a drum ensemble for deaf and hard of hearing youth at the Center for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing.  Jahmés is a faculty member at the Wisconsin Conservatory of Music, the Director of Music for Express Yourself Milwaukee Inc., and performs regularly with the Milwaukee Public Theatre.   He has been affiliated with the world renowned Ko-Thi African Dance Company as poet, musician and prop designer for more than two decades and is a founding member of the popular world music ensemble “One Drum.”  Available for multicultural programs, performances, residencies, workshops, accompanist work, and composing. 

Contact:          
www.onedrum.net
handswithheart@aol.com
414-840-7590

IberoAmerica Ensemble
The wish of making their music known around the world was the seed that gave birth to the IberoAmerica Ensemble. The music of Latin-America and Spain is played by professional musicians that share with their audience a passion for the music of Latin and Hispanic roots.  Combining the emotion and beauty of classical, the excitement and energy of Latin rhythms and the awe-inspiring technique of virtuoso musicians, IberoAmerica Ensemble creates a totally new experience.  With a unique multi-cultural mix, IberoAmerica features original, riveting arrangements of music from Latin-America and Spain. 

Contact:
www.iberoamericamusic.com