MADISON, Wis.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Wisconsin Chamber Orchestra (WCO) today announced that Exact Sciences Corp. will be the exclusive sponsor of the 2015 season of Concerts on the Square.
“This partnership between a company that’s committed to Madison and a great Madison tradition is truly a gift to our community,” said the WCO’s Executive Director Mark Cantrell. “On Wednesday evenings throughout the summer 180,000 people come together for Concerts on the Square. The support of Exact Sciences will only enhance their experience this season.”
Cantrell pointed out that the support of Exact Sciences – the manufacturer of Cologuard, the only FDA-approved, non-invasive colon cancer screening test – will help expand the community’s understanding for the importance of advanced cancer screening.
“Madison summers are unique because of community gatherings like Concerts on the Square,” said Kevin Conroy, chairman and CEO of Exact Sciences. “Exact Sciences is committed to our hometown and ensuring that all of the things that make Madison a great place to work and live are here for everyone to enjoy. As we continue to grow as a company, we recognize that our success is only as strong as the community we share.”
Concerts on the Square will take place every Wednesday evening at 7:00 p.m. CT from June 24-July 29, 2015 on the Capitol Square.
Wisconsin Chamber Orchestra’s Concerts on the Square
Once Upon a Time
Wednesday, June 24, 2015
Featuring
Young Artist Concerto Competition winner Julian Rhee, violin
S’Wonderful
Wednesday, July 1, 2015
Featuring
soprano Amanda Huddleston and tenor Andrew Clark
Classical Top 40
Wednesday, July 8, 2015
Featuring
violinist Andrew Sords
Ole!
Wednesday, July 15, 2015
Featuring
Wisconsin Chamber Orchestra cellist, Karl Lavine
Livin’ it Up
Wednesday, July 22, 2015
Featuring
Jeans ‘n Classics, The Music of the Eagles
Victory
Wednesday, July 29, 2015
Featuring
pianist Michael Mizrahi
About the Wisconsin Chamber Orchestra
The Wisconsin Chamber
Orchestra, led by Maestro Andrew Sewell, is a vibrant and thriving
professional orchestra dedicated to connecting its audiences to the
power of music. The WCO performs approximately 25 concerts per year,
including Concerts on the Square®, Masterworks, Holiday Pops, Handel's
Messiah, Youth Concerts, and other performances across the state.
About Exact Sciences
Exact Sciences Corp. (NASDAQ:
EXAS) is a molecular diagnostics company focused on the early detection
and prevention of colorectal cancer. The company has exclusive
intellectual property protecting its noninvasive, molecular screening
technology for the detection of colorectal cancer. Cologuard is included
in the colorectal cancer screening guidelines of the American Cancer
Society and stool DNA is included in the U.S. Multi-Society Task Force
on Colorectal Cancer. For more information, follow
us on Twitter @ExactSciences or find
us on Facebook.
