As Conductor and Music Director of the UW-Manitowoc Lakeshore Wind Ensemble, it is my pleasure to invite you to renew your subscription membership or become a new member for our 2007-2008 concert series.  As you look through the program we have planned for our 24th concert season, I know you will find that, as has been our tradition, we have something for everyone.

The Lakeshore Wind Ensemble and Lakeshore Big Band are community based organizations whose primary goal continues to be focused on affordable performance opportunities at a local level for both our audiences and our musicians.  We continue to center on quality performances of varied literature that are challenging and inviting to our audiences and musicians.

We are truly indebted to our subscribers and donors for their support since they are the backbone of our musical and financial stability.  We always welcome new subscribers and donors since they are our future.  At the same time, we encourage our current donors/subscribers to bring a family member or friend to a concert or invite them to become a members of our extended musical family.  Music is a true treasure of life and the spontaneity of live music provides an aesthetic experience that is unequaled through other venues.  Thank you for your past support, and I hope you can join us at every concert during our 24th season.

Musically yours,

Michael J. Arendt, Conductor/Music Director
UW-Manitowoc Lakeshore Wind Ensemble