Audition for WYSO!
2023-2024
Audition sign ups are now open!
Sign up for your audition or reserve your seat by May 15.
Join Us At The
2022–2023
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!
Join Us At The
2022–2023
Percussion Extravaganza!
Saturday, April 22 at 1:00 pm
McFarland Performing Arts Center
Admission: $15 adults and $10 youth
Join Us At The
2022–2023
Honors Chamber Music Recital
Wednesday, April 26 at 7:00 pm
at MYARTS
This recital will feature the Pondrom Honors String Quartet and the Lalita Honors Woodwind Quintet. Free and Open to the Public!
Join Us At The
2022–2023
WYSO Teacher Forum
Saturday, May 6, 2023
11:00 – 12:00 pm
Madison Country Day School
Open to all teachers of instrumental music!
This one hour meeting will be facilitated by the great cellist and teacher, Uri Vardi, and will create a space for instrumental music teachers to meet, tell stories, swap strategies and ideas, and provide mutual support.
Join Us At The
2022–2023
WYSO Music Makers
Spring concert
Saturday, May 20 at 3:30pm
at MYARTS
Free and Open to the Public!
Join Us In The
2022–2023
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
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 
