Full Schedule:
Friday, December 20, 2024
7:00 – 9:00pm Reception and tours of the WYSO Center for Music
Saturday, December 21, 2024
10:00am – 12:30pm Alumni reading orchestra, conducted by Kyle Knox
12:30 – 2:00pm Lunch (provided by WYSO)
2:00 – 3:00pm Alumni recital for those who would like to perform
This year, give a life-long love of music.
Make a one-time or recurring monthly donation to WYSO and help us share with our members a passion for classical music that lasts a lifetime.
Giving Tuesday is December 3, 2024. Make a donation below.
Did you know…
The WYSO Center
is available for rent?
Are you looking for the perfect space to hold your next rehearsal, recital, meeting or event? The brand new WYSO Center is now available for rent!
The WYSO Center for Music is home to the Wisconsin Youth Symphony Orchestras but that’s not all it is! Our new building at 1118 E. Washington Ave. in Madison is already buzzing with musicians and businesses from the larger Madison community. Click below to learn how the WYSO Center can support your next big meeting or event.
Please Note…
2024–2025
We’ve Moved!
The WYSO team has moved
into the new WYSO Center for Music
at 1118 E. Washington Ave!
Join Us In The
2024–2025
Note by Note Campaign
for the WYSO Center for Music!
Learn more about this exciting new home for WYSO
in the 1100 block of East Washington Avenue
Support WYSO
2024–2025
Your Chair is Waiting!
Consider an Endowed Chair in honor of a loved one!
With WYSO’s Endowed Chair Program, you can honor someone in a meaningful way while supporting WYSO’s transformative music programs and opportunities.
WHO
WE ARE
OUR
EVENTS
MEMBER’S
AREA
Wisconsin Youth Symphony Orchestras
IMAGINE a new home for WYSO with room for all of WYSO’s current programs under a single roof, with state- of-the-art rehearsal spaces for orchestras and ensembles of all sizes, studio teaching spaces, admin offices, and a music library. With a location in a vibrant section of downtown Madison, WYSO can become a part of a growing youth arts community and a key collaborator to foster creativity and community events.
ABOUT
WYSO
WYSO was established in 1966 by Professor Marvin Rabin of the University of Wisconsin-Extension. More than 5,000 young musicians from communities throughout southern Wisconsin have participated in WYSO during its 50+ years of existence. Under the artistic direction of Kyle Knox, WYSO includes orchestras, chamber groups, ensemble programs, and the WYSO Music Makers program.
OUR MISSION
Enriching Lives by Providing Transformational Musical Experiences & Opportunities
Derek Powell
Derek Powell is a versatile violinist and recording artist, as comfortable on-stage performing alternative styles as he is uncovering the subtleties of the great classical works. Currently based in Washington, D.C., Derek performs with the National Symphony Orchestra....
Derek Powell
Derek Powell is a versatile violinist and recording artist, as comfortable on-stage performing alternative styles as he is uncovering the subtleties of the great classical works. Currently based in Washington, D.C., Derek performs with the National Symphony Orchestra....
SUPPORT
WYSO
Your donation will provide opportunity and inspiration that lasts a lifetime. We are thankful for your support and investment in our students!
UPCOMING 
