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Thank You for Joining Us at the

20222023

WYSO Youth Orchestra/MSO Side-by-Side Concert

Saturday, May 20, at 7:00  pm

Hamel Music Center,

What a weekend! We’re still marveling at the wonderful performances by WYSO’s orchestras, ensembles, and Music Makers! Thank you families, friends, teachers, and supporters for cheering on WYSO student musicians at these concerts, and through-out the season. You are indispensible in making these experiences so special!

 

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Join Us At The

20222023

Bolz Family Spring Concert Series

Sunday, May 21

Hamel Music Center

Thank you, WYSO musicians— for working so hard in rehearsals and at home. Your practice behind the scenes led to amazing performances last weekend!

1:00 PM: Percussion Ensemble and Concert Orchestra

4:00 PM: Harp Ensemble, Opus One, and Sinfonietta Orchestras

7:00 PM: Philharmonia Orchestra, Philharmonia/Concert and Youth Brass Choirs

 

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Join Us At The

20222023

WYSO Music Makers

Spring Concert

Tuesday, May 16 at the Capitol Theater

Saturday, May 20 at  MYARTS

Thank you families, friends, teachers, and supporters for cheering on the WYSO Music Makers musicians at spring concerts and throughout the season. And thank you, Music Makers, for these wonderful performances!

 

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Audition for WYSO!

2023-2024

Our Auditions are Under Way!

 

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Join Us At The

20222023

WYSO Concerto Competition

Winners & Honorable Mentions

Each year, WYSO hosts a concerto competition for members in the Philharmonia and Youth Orchestras. Read more about the winners and honorable mentions!

 

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Join Us In The

20222023

Note by Note Campaign

for the WYSO Center for Music!

Learn more about this exciting new home for WYSO

under construction in the 1100 block of East Washington Avenue

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WYSO’S NEW HOME

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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.

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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

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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....

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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....

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WYSO

Your donation will provide opportunity and inspiration that lasts a lifetime. We are thankful for your support and investment in our students!

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