Hi existing and potential orchestra members!

Please note that there are VENUE CHANGES for the month of March. Further details can be found in the ESME Calendar shown on the main sidebar of this website and linked here.

See you March 4th at the Musikhochschule!

Welcome back, singers and instrumentalists, to another fun-filled year of music making!

The big band members are in full swing with two rehearsals already behind them in preparation for their up-coming gig on June 22. Big band rehearsals occur on the 1st and 3rd Sunday of every month in the Kreativ Garage from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and on alternating Thursday evenings. We are currently searching for a pianist, trompeter and trombone player for the big band on http://www.musiker-sucht.de

Rehearsals for the orchestra begin on Monday, January 21 and the singers will start rehearsals on Wednesday, January 23. Both ensembles rehearse at the Bavaria Musikstudios starting at 7:00 p.m. We are very excited to welcome back our music directors, Daniel Stratievsky and Eric Weddle, who will take the conductor’s podium for the orchestra and singers, respectively.

We are planning a few extra activities this year in addition to our summer concert, planned for Saturday, July 13. For example, our ESME Weekend Away has been confirmed for April 19-21 in Bad Schussenried.

Members, please log in for information on the music (Orchestra | Singers).

Singers and instrumentalists in the Munich area are welcome to sign up here to get more information. Although no auditions are necessary and you’re welcome to come by during our regular rehearsals anytime, please check our Vacancies post for details on our immediate needs.

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The local Munich amateur music organization, English-Speaking Music Ensembles (ESME) e.V. is pleased to host its 3rd concert of the year, titled: “A Winter Warm-up: Carols and Classics” on Sunday, December 2nd at 4:00 p.m. in the Carl-Orff-Saal at the Gasteig cultural center. As in the past, the show promises a wide range of music, from classical to jazz to favorites of the season.

The family-friendly performance features all three of ESME’s established ensembles: Orchestra, Singers and Big Band under the direction of Daniel Stratievsky, Kristin Fehlauer and Mark Davey. The orchestra will “warm up” the stage with movements from Bizet and Mahler, to be later joined by the choir for Mozart’s Coronation Mass. The singers’ lush harmonies evoke fireside coziness, contrasting with the big band’s lively holiday rhythms. It may be cold outside, but the closing combined performance of Christmas carols should warm everyone’s heart.

Advance ticket purchases are highly recommended. Tickets (€8-18)* can be purchased online at München Ticket: http://www.muenchenticket.de or at one of the many locations throughout Munich (Hauptbahnhof, Marienplatz, Olympiapark or Gasteig).

Where: Gasteig, Carl-Orff-Saal
Rosenheimer Str. 5, Munich, Germany
Date: Dec 2, 2012
Concert Start: 4:00 p.m.

Cost: 8* / 12* / 18 € per person (* 50% discount available for children and students in these price categories. Not available for online reservation.)

Tickets can be reserved online via München Ticket

Principal Conductors — Daniel Stratievsky & Kristin Fehlauer
Guest Conductor — Tar Viturawong
Soloist — Olivia Corey

Music Lineup
  • L’Arlesienne, Suite Nr.1. Prélude — G. Bizet
  • Symphony No. 1 in D Major, “Titan”: Mov. 3 — G. Mahler
  • Coronation Mass in C major, Kyrie, Sanctus, Benedictus & Agnus Dei — W.A. Mozart
  • Jingle Bells — J. Piermont
  • Frosty the Snowman — S. Nelson & J. Rollins
  • Ave Maria (Angelus Domini) — F. Biebl
  • Carol of the Bells — M. Leontovich
  • Feliz Navidad — J. Feliciano
  • A Big Band Christmas — traditional songs
  • Caritas Patiens Est — Tar Viturawong
  • Santa Baby — J. Javits, P. Springer & T. Springer
  • I’ll Be Home for Christmas — W. Kent
  • A Carol Fantasia — (a medley of traditional carols for singers and orchestra)

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The start of the winter season is rapidly approaching. We hope everyone has had a restful summer break and we look forward to welcoming back our singers and instrumentalists for another productive season!

The TT Orchestra, under the direction of Daniel Stratievsky, will begin rehearsals for the winter concert on Monday, Sept. 10th, and the TT Singers, under the direction of Kristin Fehlauer, will start rehearsals on Wednesday, Sept. 12th. Both ensembles will rehearse at the Bavaria Musikstudios starting at 7:00 p.m.

This year, in addition to popular favorites of the Christmas season such as Santa Baby and Carol of the Bells, the TT Orchestra and Singers will also perform selections from Mozart’s Krönungsmesse (Coronation Mass).

Members, please log in for further information on the music (Orchestra | Singers).

Additionally, the Big Band will start rehearsals on Sunday, September 16th at the KreativGarage from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Singers and instrumentalists in the Munich area are welcome to sign up here to get more information. Or just show up and be ready to have fun, no audition necessary!

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Where: Gasteig, Carl-Orff-Saal
Rosenheimer Str. 5, Munich, Germany
Date: July 28, 2012
Concert Start: 8:00 p.m.

Cost:  8 / 12 / 18 € per person (incl.  discounts for children)

Tickets can be reserved online via München Ticket:

or München Ticket centers:

* München Hauptbahnhof
* Gasteig
* Marienplatz
* Olympia-Eissportzentrum

Please join the TT Orchestra and Singers, under the direction of Mark Davey and Eric Weddle, on Saturday, July 28, 2012 to celebrate our return after two years to the Carl-Orff-Saal with ESME e.V.’s “Music for the Common Man” Summer Concert.

We look forward to presenting to our family, friends, and fans an entertaining evening overflowing with an eclectic and rousing mix of music drawing from a variety of genres, styles and languages.

Guest Conductor – Kristin Fehlauer
Soloist – Barthélemy Pecquet

Music Lineup*
  • Fanfare for the Common Man – by Copland
  • Schicksalslied – by Brahms
  • Cello Concerto, 4th Movement – by Elgar
  • O Magnum Mysterium
  • Polotsvian Dances from Prince Igor – by Borodin
  • Star Trek Through the Ages
  • Loch Lomond – Scottish Folk Song
  • 007 Themes
  • My Flight for Heaven – by Blake Henson & Robert Herrick
  • Nothin’ Gonna Stumble My Feet – by Greg Gilpin & John Parker
  • Ain’a That Good News
  • Les Miserables

* subject to changes

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