The Menomonee Falls Symphony Orchestra (MFSO) began as the Milwaukee Catholic Symphony Orchestra (1942 to 1998). It brings to the community a sixty-nine year tradition of quality music making. This tradition continues through the effort, support and dedication put forth by Robert Steliga, President of the Menomonee Falls Family Festival Corp. He was instrumental in bringing the orchestra to the Menomonee Falls Community. The MFSO uses the HAMILTON FINE ARTS CENTER in SUSSEX, WI as its home venue. The objective of the Orchestra is to promote appreciation of classical symphonic music for audiences and playing musicians. The MFSO provides an opportunity for young artists and professional soloists to appear in concert with symphonic accompaniment. Membership in this community orchestra is open to all capable adults. Auditions are held in September or by appointment.
Conductor Bio
Michael Kamenski received his Master’s Degree in symphonic and operatic conducting from the Conservatory of Music in Warsaw, Poland. After completing his studies, he was appointed Music Director of the Conservatory Orchestra in Warsaw. He has guest conducted numerous orchestras including the Warsaw Philharmonic. He conducted the premiere of a Polish Opera by Kaminski in the State Opera House of Warsaw.
Mr. Kamenski has conducted the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra and celebrates 26 years as Conductor and Music Director for the Menomonee Falls Symphony Orchestra. Past positions include staff arranger at Hal Leonard Publishing and arranger and orchestrater of a symphonic ballet for Les Grands Ballet Canadians of Montreal, performed by the Montreal Symphony Orchestra.
Kamenski is Director of Liturgy and Music and Pastoral Associate at St. Sebastian Church in Milwaukee.
Kamenski is a frequent speaker on various topics including music theory and aesthetics and liturgical theology.
He is married to Sherri, and has three boys, Martin, Brian and Paul.
Concert Mistress Bio
Shannon Iler has been playing the violin for the past 23 years and studies with Jeanyi Kim. Shannon subs with various orchestras, including the Wisconsin Philharmonic and Festival City Symphony. She has performed as concertmaster with the Milwaukee Summer Philharmonia and on faculty concerts for Elm City ChamberFest. She soloed with the Menomonee Falls Symphony Orchestra In 2011 playing the Dvorak concerto. Shannon is a Certified Public Accountant and worked in mutual fund accounting for seven years. She graduated from Thomas Edison State College with a Bachelor of Science in business and accounting, and from WCTC with her Financial Planner Certification. Shannon is Suzuki teacher training certified and has a private violin studio. She loves spending time with her husband Brandon and her two daughters.
