Driftless Urban Orchestra

Driftless Urban Orchestra The Driftless Urban Orchestra (DUO) is a professional chamber orchestra serving La Crosse, WI and surrounding regions in MN and IA.

We are focused on putting a spotlight on the music of emerging and underrepresented composers alongside traditional voices.

03/05/2026

A big happy birthday is in order for La Crosse's Children Museum; On Saturday, the museum celebrated its 27th year with a birthday party celebration, featuring pizza, arts 'n crafts,

Thanks to everyone who came out to support DUO and our amazing hosts at the Children's Museum of La Crosse! It was such ...
03/05/2026

Thanks to everyone who came out to support DUO and our amazing hosts at the Children's Museum of La Crosse! It was such an honor to be a part of your birthday celebration, and we can't wait to see whats next for the museum! Shout out to Tara and Cullan for jumping in front of the cameras after the concert wrapped up 🎥🎥🎥

More to come soon, but just soaking it all in for now!

LA CROSSE (WKBT) -- A big happy birthday is in order for La Crosse's Children Museum. On Saturday, the museum celebrated its 27th year with a birthday party celebration, featuring

Meet the musicians of DUO—then and now 🎻Every musician starts somewhere and has a story that began long before the stage...
02/28/2026

Meet the musicians of DUO—then and now 🎻

Every musician starts somewhere and has a story that began long before the stage. In this series, we’re introducing the people behind the music by sharing a glimpse of where they started - and where they are today.

You'll find Kira with a cello holding down the low end of our ensemble! Kira also helped DUO out earlier in the year by serving on our very first Artistic Advisory Committee, who's work partially lead to today's performance!

Join us THIS MORNING, 2/28 at 10 AM at the Children's Museum of La Crosse for a fun, family-friendly concert where you can meet these musicians in person and experience the music together.

Bring the whole family and be part of the journey 🎶

Meet the musicians of DUO—then and now 🎻Every musician starts somewhere and has a story that began long before the stage...
02/28/2026

Meet the musicians of DUO—then and now 🎻

Every musician starts somewhere and has a story that began long before the stage. In this series, we’re introducing the people behind the music by sharing a glimpse of where they started - and where they are today.

Tara is not only our incredible flautist of the group, but also the Vice Chair of our Board of Directors!

Join us tomorrow morning, 2/28 at 10 AM at the Children's Museum of La Crosse for a fun, family-friendly concert where you can meet these musicians in person and experience the music together.

Bring the whole family and be part of the journey 🎶

Meet the musicians of DUO—then and now 🎻Every musician starts somewhere and has a story that began long before the stage...
02/27/2026

Meet the musicians of DUO—then and now 🎻

Every musician starts somewhere and has a story that began long before the stage. In this series, we’re introducing the people behind the music by sharing a glimpse of where they started - and where they are today.

Beth is one of our rockstar string players and is our only musician who has pulled double duty as both a violinist AND violist with our ensemble!

Join us this Saturday, 2/28 at 10 AM at the Children's Museum of La Crosse for a fun, family-friendly concert where you can meet these musicians in person and experience the music together.

Bring the whole family and be part of the journey 🎶

Meet the musicians of DUO—then and now 🎻Every musician starts somewhere, and a story that began long before the stage. I...
02/27/2026

Meet the musicians of DUO—then and now 🎻

Every musician starts somewhere, and a story that began long before the stage. In this series, we’re introducing the people behind the music by sharing a glimpse of where they started - and where they are today.

Cullan is our Artistic Director and conductor who founded DUO way back in the dark times of 2021!

Join us this Saturday, 2/28 at 10 AM at the Children's Museum of La Crosse for a fun, family-friendly concert where you can meet these musicians in person and experience the music together.

Bring the whole family and be part of the journey 🎶

Meet the musicians of DUO - then and now 🎻Every musician starts somewhere and a story that began long before the stage. ...
02/27/2026

Meet the musicians of DUO - then and now 🎻

Every musician starts somewhere and a story that began long before the stage. In this series, we’re introducing the people behind the music by sharing a glimpse of where they started - and where they are today.

Cullan is our Artistic Director and conductor and founded DUO back in the dark times of 2021!

Join us this Saturday, 2/28 at 10 AM at the Children's Museum of La Crosse for a fun, family-friendly concert where you can meet these musicians in person and experience the music together.

Bring the whole family and be part of the journey 🎶

Meet the musicians of DUO—then and now 🎻Every musician starts somewhere, and a story that began long before the stage. I...
02/26/2026

Meet the musicians of DUO—then and now 🎻

Every musician starts somewhere, and a story that began long before the stage. In this series, we’re introducing the people behind the music by sharing a glimpse of where they started - and where they are today.

Mariah is making her DUO debut as our wonderfully talented oboist!

Join us this Saturday, 2/28 at 10 AM at the Children's Museum of La Crosse for a fun, family-friendly concert where you can meet these musicians in person and experience the music together.

Bring the whole family and be part of the journey 🎶

We can't wait for our last open rehearsal this afternoon at 4PM, and then to kick of the Children's Museum of La Crosse'...
02/24/2026

We can't wait for our last open rehearsal this afternoon at 4PM, and then to kick of the Children's Museum of La Crosse's birthday celebration this saturday with a kid-friendly rug concert! Come hear all the fun noises!🎻🎼

It's going to be a WILD week at The Museum:
https://www.funmuseum.org/events/

From hands-on crafts and STEAM activities to special events and everyday play, there’s always something new to explore. Bring the kids, get creative, and make some memories with us — the fun is just getting started and are included for FREE with your membership or admission!
https://www.funmuseum.org/

Music is a place to listen, move, wonder, and play 🎶Our Mini Season programs blend live performance with hands-on learni...
02/21/2026

Music is a place to listen, move, wonder, and play 🎶

Our Mini Season programs blend live performance with hands-on learning, giving kids space to explore music in their own way. Come see us during our February Residency at the Children's Museum of La Crosse! Tomorrow, Feb 22 at 2 PM, Tuesday Feb. 24 at 4 PM, and rug concert on Saturday at 10:00 AM!

Families are always welcome — wiggles included 💛

More to come from the afternoon, but we loved bringing a little music to the museum today!
02/07/2026

More to come from the afternoon, but we loved bringing a little music to the museum today!

Ready for 2 PM!
02/07/2026

Ready for 2 PM!

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