Dr. Kristin Tjornehoj, Director

Dr. Kristin Tjornehoj, professor of music at the University of Wisconsin-River Falls is the conductor of the St. Croix Valley Symphony Orchestra. The orchestra is comprised of UWRF students and greater St. Croix Valley community members. Rehearsing on Monday evenings from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m., the ensemble explores a wide variety of repertoire. Designed to meet the needs of the membership by providing a quality performance venue, the group also excels at outreach for the St. Croix Valley. The annual Young Persons Concert which is growing in popularity will be performed for area elementary students in March.

Contact Dr. Kristin Tjornehoj at kristin.tjornehoj@uwrf.edu or by phone at 715-425-3940.

Photos from the St. Croix Valley Orchestra and Dance Theatre presentation March 10, 2008

St. Croix Valley Symphony Orchestra 2004, Directed by Kristin Tjornehoj (above)

St. Croix Valley Community Orchestra during their 2008 Summer Season (below)

St Croix Valley Symphony Orchestra 2009-20010 Season:

Thursday, October 22, 7:30 p.m.
FALL FESTIVAL CELEBRATION!
The St. Croix Valley Symphony Orchestra will feature Tony Capparelli, River
Falls High School Senior, in the Mendelssohn Piano Concert No. 1 in G
minor. Other selections include Carmen Suite No. 1 by Georges Bizet,
Elsa's Procession to the Cathedral by Richard Wagner, Fiddle-Faddle by
Leroy Anderson and Johann Strauss, Jr.'s Vienna Blood Waltz. Other
soloists include Brittany Kamrath, voice; Kevin Bruggenthies, piano and
Angie Nehring, piano. Dr. Kristin Tjornehoj is the director of the 65-member orchestra. The
ensemble is comprised of students and adult community members.

Admission to the Oct. 22 concert is $5 for Adults, $3 for Seniors and $2 for
Students. For further information please contact director Dr. Tjornehoj at
Kristin.tjornehoj@uwrf.edu or call the UWRF Music Department at
715-425-3183.

This concert will be repeated at the Barron Community Center
(Barron, WI) on Sunday, November 1 at 3:30 p.m. Please call 715-537-6666
for ticket information

Tuesday, December 8, 7:30 p.m.
Holiday Extravaganza!
The St. Croix Valley Symphony Orchestra will present sounds of the season with poetry, narration and visuals. Musical selections include Sleigh Ride, O Holy Night, Holiday Hoedown and more!
Concert Admission: Adults $5, Seniors $3, Students $2
* This concert will be repeated at Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church in Afton, MN. On December 13 at 4:00 p.m.

 Dr. Kristin Tjornehoj, professor of music at the University of Wisconsin-River Falls is the conductor of the St. Croix Valley Symphony Orchestra. The orchestra is comprised of UWRF students and greater St. Croix Valley community members. Rehearsals are held on Monday evenings from 7:00-9:00 p.m. in William Abbott Concert Hall located in the Kleinpell Fine Arts Building on the campus of UW-River Falls.  The ensemble explores a wide variety of repertoire. Designed to meet the needs of the membership by providing a quality performance venue, the group also excels at outreach for the St. Croix Valley. The annual Young Persons Concert which is growing in popularity will be performed for area elementary students in March.

Have you thought of participating again in a musical ensemble?  We invite you to participate in a UWRF sponsored opportunity for adults and students in collaborative music making in the area of music through the St. Croix Valley Symphony Orchestra. Auditions are available by contacting  Dr. Kristin Tjornehoj.

This year the season includes an exciting line-up of quality music and amazing guest soloist/conductors.  Directed by Dr. Kristin Tjornehoj, this ensemble explores a wide variety of literature and presents concerts throughout the greater St. Croix Valley.  

SCVSO Brochure

Dr. Kristin Tjornehoj
Director