BAMC Archive Photos from 1990 - 2000

The MMO celebrated the 100th anniversary of the first mandolin orchestra concert in Milwaukee on 19 April 1990 in the rotunda of Milwaukee's famous City Hall. Jake and Paul are on 1st mandolin. Tom Schwark is playing mandola, Bob Pascoe on mando-cello, Dorothy Schweisberger, Pam Voelz and Ed Paloucek are on 2nd, Sande Becker and Ewald on guitar, and Tom McGirr played string bass.

Michael and Gertrud Troester, Duo Capriccioso performed with the MMO at the University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee, Fine Arts Recital Hall. After a breakfast at the host family's home, this photo was taken with Paul and Tom.

The Milwaukee Mandolin Orchestra players who celebrated the 95th anniversary of the the Bonne Amie Musical Circle at Vogel Hall. Standing from left: Tom Schwark, Mark McBride, John Verhaagh, Cecile Cheng, Clark Speck, Diane Speck, Jake, Dorothy Schweisberger, Tom Gaudynski, Ruth Williams, Tim Detzer, Ewald Timm and Jon Newcomb. Kneeling: Ed Paloucek, Paul Ruppa, and Dean Werner.

The original Modern Mandolin Quartet (Mike Marshall, Dana Rath, Paul Binkley and John Imholz) joined the Milwaukee Mandolin Orchestra on 8 December 1995 to celebrate the 95th anniversary of the the Bonne Amie Musical Circle. This picture is from our rehearsal with the Quartet at Vogel Hall.

Tom and Paul sing an amusing vocal number with the Modern Mandolin Quartet. Players seen in this shot are Dean Werner, Mike Marshall, Ed Paloucek, John VerHaagh, Dana Rath, and Mark McBride.

Our first performance with mandolinist Peter Ostroushko took place on 26 April 1998 at the Fine Arts Recital Hall at the University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee. Peter and his wonderful guitar accompanist, Dean Magraw played their set and joined the MMO in a rousing version of the Boston Ideal March.

Renowned Milwaukee portrait photographer, Francis Ford took this picture of MMO members for the CD liner on "Mandolins in the Moonlight." The picture was taken in the warehouse storeroom above the Milwaukee Ale House in the city's restored 3rd Ward market district. Players in this photo not previously appearing in this gallery are Colin O'Brien (Standing, fourth from the left) and Mike Tesch who is standing on the right.

Our former manager, Tom Schwark worked diligently for years to get the MMO into the Great Circus Parade in Milwaukee. In July of the year 2000, it happened. We all scaled the ladder and played through the parade route atop mirrored wagon #21. We could have used a couple more players to boost our volume. It was a wonderful experience just the same. Players in this photo not cited earlier in this gallery are Cindy Fischer, Dorothy Hays, and Ciaran Bradley.