The Monday Musicale

Toledo's Premier Music Organization since 1913


Upcoming Events


2025 Scholarship Auditions

Sunday, March 2, 2025, 2pm- 5pmFirst Presbyterian Church of Maumee
200 E. Broadway St. OH 43537

For grades 7-12 students of piano, strings, voice, organ, winds, percussion, harp



The Monday Musicale

Toledo's Premier Music Organization since 1913


About

First Monday of the Month since 1913 ...

The Monday Musicale, Inc. is a not-for-profit, educational, and charitable corporation, established in Toledo, Ohio in 1913. It was organized by a group of women musicians to encourage the development of the musical talent of its members, to stimulate community interest in music and to award scholarships to young students of music.

The founders were some of the finest teachers of musical instruments in the Toledo area. Mildred Harding, charter member, taught and performed in Toledo until her death in 1943. The Monday Musicale was named as the heir to her small estate and has funded her string scholarship since that time.Over the years, other members and their families have established scholarships… Bernice MacNab, Margaret Stone, Betty Swift, Betty Foster, Esther Gartz, Dorothy Price, Betty Burke, to name a few.Today, members, guests, and the public still gather on the first Monday of the month to enjoy fine music performed by members of The Monday Musicale and guest musicians.


Officers 2024-25  
PresidentAmy Heritage
1st Vice President
Program & Publicity
Gwen Senerius
2nd Vice President
Scholarships
Karen Vollmer
3rd Vice President
Jr & Mini Musicale
Rachel Schmitz
Norma Kelling
TreasurerKaren Johnston
SecretaryClaire Cho
DirectorsConnie Alleshouse
Cheryle Knight
Nancy Russell
 
Social CommitteeBarbara Harris
Helen Patton
 
Program DesignDiane Varner

The Monday Musicale

Toledo's Premier Music Organization since 1913


Find Us!

Venue

First Presbyterian Church of Maumee
200 E. Broadway St. Maumee, Ohio 43537

Our concerts are held at the First Presbyterian Church of Maumee, located in the heart of downtown Maumee. Free parking and accessible entrances are available.First Pres Maumee also offers free concerts year-around. Visit the church's website and learn more about their concert series!


Contact

Let’s talk 👋 Don’t hesitate to reach out with the contact information below, or send a message using the form. You can also find us at our concerts. Please join us for a wonderful hour of chamber music and get to know this dedicated community of musicians and music lovers.

Mailing Adress
The Monday Musicale
3540 W. Laskey Rd.
Toledo, OH 43623-3954
Concert Venue Address
First Presbyterian Church of Maumee
200 E. Broadway St.
Maumee, OH 43537

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The Monday Musicale

Toledo's Premier Music Organization since 1913


Membership

Our concerts and scholarships are made possible by the support of our members. Become a member today, enjoy live music, meet music-loving neighbors, and support local student performers!


Member Benefits

  • Our monthly recitals offer opportunities for Active Members to perform solo and chamber music in a beautiful venue.

  • Our monthly recitals are a great opportunity to connect with area professional musicians and music lovers.

  • Members can choose to list their information in our online Music Teacher Directory.

  • Our scholarship auditions are primarily open to the students of The Monday Musicale members.

  • Members receive advance notice of concerts and scholarship opportunities.

  • Members are invited to our board meetings to take part in decision making. Active and Associate members are eligible to serve as board members and committee members.


Membership Types

  • Active: Performing Member. Active members perform at least once a year on our Monday afternoon concerts. They are accepted by audition - typically performing as a guest on a concert, or by affirmation of our membership committee.

  • Associate: Non-performing Member. Associate membership is open to anyone with an interest in our mission.


Membership Fee

  • Membership is $25 per year and your membership fee supports our mission of providing scholarships for student musicians. It also makes a great gift!

Please click the link above to use the online membership form. You may also send us a Membership Form or a simple note indicating your contact info with a $25 membership fee.Our mailing address is:The Monday Musicale
3540 W. Laskey Rd
Toledo, OH 43623-3954
Email address is:
[email protected]


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The Monday Musicale

Toledo's Premier Music Organization since 1913


2024-25 Season

The Monday Musicale
Monthly Concerts


We strive to bring the best live performances to our community. Our performers are local musicians, music teachers, and highly esteemed young students from our scholarship program. Please check out our 111th season schedule!


All concerts are Mondays at 1 pm
First Presbyterian Church of Maumee
200 E Broadway St. Maumee, OH 43537
Coffee and snacks ☕🍪 follow!
Free Admission. We welcome donations to our scholarship fund.


Jr & Mini Musicale's concert schedule:


Oct 7, 2024
1 pm

Barbara Harris, piano
Anthony Pattin, piano
Nancy Russell, organ
Gloria Heacock, cello & Robin Price, piano


Nov 4, 2024
1 pm

Sue Loehrke Bolanis, cello & Cheryle Knight, piano
Amy Heritage, flute & Claire Cho, piano
Pat McCauley, voice & Gwen Senerius, voice
Karen Vollmer, piano


Dec 2, 2024
1 pm

Elaine Hesser, voice & Bonnie Rowe, piano
Bradley Baker, voice & Grace Mauk, piano
Donna Wipfli, voice & Steven Wipfli, piano
Henry Shao, piano


Mar 3, 2025
1 pm

Grace Wipfli, soprano
Pam Stover, organ
Susan Stephenson
Cheryle Knight & Norma Kelling, piano
Michael Wagenhauser, voice & Claire Cho, piano


Apr 7, 2025
1 pm

Karen Vollmer, piano
Gwen Senerius, voice
Nancy Russell, organ
Lauren Jin, piano


Annual Luncheon & Concert
Tuesday, May 6, 2025
12 pm

  • The Toledo Club
    235 14th St. Toledo, OH 43604

  • Buffet Lunch will be followed by our scholarship winners’ concert.

  • RSVP with $30 fee. Please send your check to Monday Musicale 3540 W. Laskey Rd, Toledo, OH 43623-3954, or use the link below to reserve online.

  • For further inquiries, please email: [email protected]


The Monday Musicale

Toledo's Premier Music Organization since 1913




Let Monday Musicale Light the Way for Future MusiciansThe goal of our scholarship is to stimulate interest in and love of music in our community. Please contribute to the scholarship fund, even the smallest gift makes a difference.The scholarship funds come from the endowment fund income and individual donors. You may designate your scholarship donation in memory or in honor of a loved one.Send contribution to:The Monday Musicale
3540 W. Laskey Rd.
Toledo, OH 43623-3954
or click below to make an online donation.

Scholarship Auditions

High-performing young musicians in the Toledo area are invited to audition for our scholarship program. Area private music teachers may nominate up to two of their students for scholarship consideration each year. The winners are given cash awards, performance opportunities, and an invitation to become a member in our student league, Jr & Mini Musicale.


2025 Scholarship Auditions

For junior and senior high school students of piano, strings, voice, organ, winds, percussion, harp

Sunday, March 2, 2025, 2pm - 5pmFirst Presbyterian Church of Maumee
200 E. Broadway St. OH 43537


How to Apply

  1. Private music teachers may recommend up to two students for scholarship consideration by completing the attached form.

  2. Application is free if recommending teacher is a member of The Monday Musicale. Non-members must include a $25 application fee with completed recommendation form.

  3. Upon receipt of the application, the teacher and student will be notified of the audition time.

  4. Send completed application to our Vice President of Scholarships, Karen Vollmer. Her mailing address and email address can be found in the PDF Application Form.

  5. Application must be received by Friday, February 14, 2025.


Categories

Junior Division (grades 7-8)
Piano4 years minimum private study
Strings4 years minimum private study
(may include 1 year of another instrument)
Organ3 years minimum keyboard study
Instrumental2 years minimum private study
(may include 1 year of another instrument)
Voice1 year minimum private study
Senior Division (grades 9-12)
Piano5 years minimum private study
Strings5 years minimum private study
(may include 1 year of another instrument)
Organ3 years minimum keyboard study
Instrumental3 years minimum private study
(may include 1 year of another instrument)
Voice1 year minimum private study

Eligibility

  1. Student must be nominated by their current private teacher.

  2. Student may receive a scholarship once in the Junior Division and twice in the Senior Division.

  3. Student may audition on only one instrument.


Repertoire Requirements

  1. Two compositions: one Baroque or Classic, and one Romantic or 20th/21st Century.

  2. Maximum 8 minutes of music.

  3. Voice and instrumental applicants must perform with piano.

  4. Applicant must provide their own accompanist.

  5. Music must be memorized, with the exception that organists may use scores due to the use of registration.


Notification of Results

Applicant and their teacher will be notified of results by email.Please note: Top scholarship winners will be invited to play at The Monday Musicale Annual Spring Luncheon in May.


To request further information, please email: [email protected].


The Monday Musicale

Toledo's Premier Music Organization since 1913


Jr & Mini Musicale

Jr & Mini Musicale is the student league of The Monday Musicale. Middle and high school age performers of various instruments are selected by audition to become members of Jr & Mini Musicale. These fine young musicians present three programs each year, in January, February, and March.

Jr & Mini Musicale provides an encouraging atmosphere for students to hone their musicianship skills. The program also nurtures the students’ leadership skills by providing them opportunities to plan events, manage social media and promotions, and engage with our community. Our program currently has 50 student members.


Want to Join Jr & Mini Musicale?

Auditions take place each year in early May. Details for the 2025 auditions will be announced soon. For more information contact us at [email protected]

Requirements

  1. Mini students (age 10-13, middle school) must play one memorized piece.

  2. Junior students (age 14-18, high school) must play two memorized contrasting pieces.

  3. An accompanist is welcomed, but not required.

  4. If the student is invited into membership, they will play on one recital in January, February or March of the following year.

  5. If the student is already a member and would like to audition on a second instrument, this is welcome.

  6. Dues are $15 per student and must be paid by December 1st.


2025 Jr & Mini Concerts

All concerts are SUNDAYS at 2 pm
First Presbyterian Church of Maumee
200 E Broadway St. Maumee, OH 43537
Free Admission. We welcome donations to our scholarship fund


Jan 26, 2025
2pm

Mini PerformersTeachers
Annette K, violinBogdan Berindean
Seth J, pianoKevin Reilly
Lucia L, pianoMing Xie
Calum M, pianoVivienne Sommerfield
Elizabeth S, pianoEleanor McCoy
Anna Y, pianoFrances Renzi
Junior PerformersTeachers
Henry S, pianoFrances Renzi
Angela C, fluteAmy Heritage
Wesley D, violinYangkun Song
Arabella H, celloAmy Chang
Elsa Klaas, pianoFrances Renzi
Miranda L, pianoEsther Chiu
Jeffrey L, pianoMing Xie
Hanna O, fluteAmy Heritage
Brandon W, celloAmy Chang

Feb 23, 2025
2pm

Mini PerformersTeachers
Annette K, pianoKevin Reilly
Hanna L, violinVasily Beluska
Sharon L, celloAmy Chang
Daniel P, pianoKevin Reilly
Isabella W, pianoEsther Chiu
Elizabeth S, violinMaria Bessmeltseva
Junior PerformersTeachers
Brandon B, pianoSy Winnie
Bella B, violinSophia Jarrell
Emily C, violinJillienne Bowers
Brian K, violinHewon Oh
Sally G, pianoDonna Skiver
Kai Ya B, pianoFrances Renzi
Jooeun L, violaCarly Rockenhauser
LyAnn S, violinVasily Beluska
Aiden W, pianoEsther Chiu
Caris L. W, violaElizabeth Baldwin
Ella S, violinElizabeth Baldwin

Mar 9, 2025
2pm

Mini PerformersTeachers
Aaron L, vnJillienne Bowers
Weixiang L, pianoMing Xie
Laith S, violinYanina Nagorni
Eileen C, pianoMing Xie
Junior PerformersTeachers
Kai Ying B, violinJillienne Bowers
Kai Ya B, violinJillienne Bowers
Ella H, fluteAmy Heritage
Sam E, pianoLinda Smith
Minh L, pianoLinda Smith
Joanna K, fluteAmy Heritage
Jacob H, violinJillienne Bowers
Joseph G, pianoVivienne Sommerfield
Irene S, pianoEsther Chiu
Molly B, fluteAmy Heritage

The Monday Musicale

Toledo's Premier Music Organization since 1913


Marketplace🔎

Looking for a teacher or a musician? Here is a list of The Monday Musicale members and the teachers of Jr & Mini Musicale members, who have openings for music lessons and performances.


Find a Music Teacher

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Find a Performer

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The Monday Musicale
Toledo, Ohio

Our Mission
- To enrich the musical lives of our members
- To stimulate interest in music in our community
- To award scholarships to young students of music
- To support our student organization, The Jr & Mini Musicale

Membership
Active "performing" members are accepted by audition - typically performing as a guest on a concert, or by affirmation of our membership committee. Associate "non-performing" membership is open to anyone with an interest in our mission.

Meetings
All Members are invited to participate in our meetings which take place one hour prior to our monthly concerts. All members are eligible to become officers of our organization.

Performance Opportunities
Since 1913, active members and their guests have presented free concerts at 1 PM on the first Monday of the month in October, November, December, March, & April.

Dues
$25 annual membership fee for Active and Associate members due each fall.


The Monday Musicale cordially invited you to become a member. Please complete the form below, pay the dues, and you are all set! To inquire further information, please email: [email protected]


The Monday Musicale
2025 Annual Luncheon & Concert

  • 12 pm, Tuesday, May 6, 2025

  • The Toledo Club
    235 14th St. Toledo, OH 43604

  • Buffet Lunch will be followed by our scholarship winners’ concert

  • To make a reservation, please submit the form and pay the $30 fee. Thank you!

  • For further inquiries, please email: [email protected]