ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

A project of Forte and the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra, the Stars of Tomorrow Competition is an annual statewide competition for high school string, woodwind, brass, and percussion musicians. Three winners receive scholarship awards and the opportunity to perform as soloists with the MSO.

Semi-finalist and honorable mention winners receive the honor of appearing as orchestral musicians with the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra. In preparation for the concert, these students participate in workshops presented by MSO musicians.

The 2023 competition was held on February 18 at the First Congregational Church in Wauwatosa. We thank all of the volunteers and judges, and especially our event chair, Jessica Pihart, for ensuring that the auditions were smooth and successful.

Forte

Jessica Pihart, Education/Stars of Tomorrow

Sam Hushek, Event and Volunteer Manager

2023 Stars of Tomorrow Auditions

Jessica Pihart, Chair

Audition Judges

Robyn Black, Catherine Van Handel, Allison Lovera, Madeleine Kabat, Timothy Klabunde, Samantha Rodriguez

Final Round Judges

Matthew Ernst, Jeanyi Kim, Robert Levine

Workshop Clinicians

Timothy Klabunde, Heather Zinninger

Thank You

Tonight’s concert is named in honor of Audrey G. Baird (1922-2017), founder of the Stars of Tomorrow Competition (formerly called the Young Artist Auditions). The MSO and Forte thank Audrey for her legacy of passionate and constant support of music education and creating opportunities for young musicians.

Thank you to the First Congregational Church of Wauwatosa for providing a welcoming and effective space for the Stars of Tomorrow Auditions and a resounding thank you to all the Forte members and volunteers for your continued effort and support of this program. It is truly appreciated. Thank you to all of the student musicians who participated in the 2023 Stars of Tomorrow Competition, their teachers, pianists, and families.