Each season, Wisconsin high school choral ensembles are invited to compete for the chance to perform with the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra on the teen program in the Concerts for Schools series.

2026 Program: Vibrant Vivaldi

February 12, 2026
10:15 am | Bradley Symphony Center

CONCERT DETAILS 

George Frideric Handel: Coronation Anthem No. 1, “Zadok the Priest” HWV 258
Antoni Vivaldi: Gloria, R. 589

Join us for our annual Teen Choral Partners performance, featuring Antonio Vivaldi’s effervescent Gloria, as well as George Frideric Handel’s stirring Coronation Anthem No. 1, “Zadok the Priest.” The MSO will be joined by auditioned Wisconsin high school choirs on this sparkling program – a fantastic field trip experience for middle and high school students!

APPLICATIONS ARE NOW OPEN!

How to apply:

1. Filling out your Application:

• Click here to find a detailed PDF with important dates and information regarding the 2026 Vibrant Vivaldi Teen Choral Partners Competition.

2. Submitting your Application:

• Send your application to the MSO Education department via email or mail:
  Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra Education Department
  212 W Wisconsin Ave
  Milwaukee, WI 53203

3. Submitting Your Audio: 

• Upload your audio file to https://spaces.hightail.com/uplink/mso. You can upload directly from many smartphones, a tablet, or by using a computer.
• After you add your first recording, the "Message" field and the "Add More Files" field will appear.
• In the "Message" field, include the student's first and last name, the pieces and composers used in the audition, and an email address.
• The "Add More Files" Field should be used to include additional audio recordings with your submission.

2025 PROGRAM: Brilliant Bernstein

Congratulations to the 2025 Teen Choral Partners participants!

Bay Port High School Concert Choir | Michael Pufall, director

Brookfield Central High School Chamber Choir | Allison Hickmann, director

Port Washington High School Concert Choir | Dennis Gephart, director