Join Us
2022–2023
Chamber Music Recitals
Two Great Recitals in December!
Saturday, December 10, 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Capital Lakes Retirement Community
Sunday, December 11, 4:30 pm – 6:00 pm
Both recitals are free and open to the public!
Join Us
2022–2023
Music Makers Fall Concert
Grace Episcopal Church
Sunday, December 18 at 3:00 – 4:30 pm
You are invited to join us at the WYSO Music Makers Fall Concert
3:00 pm at Grace Episcopal Church.
The recital is free and open to the public.
Join Us
2022–2023
WYSO Alumni
Homecoming Weekend
December 17 and 18 at Madison Country Day School
Saturday at 4:30 pm: Alumni College Panel and Reception
(for current Members, Families and Alumni)
Sunday at 12:00 pm: Alumni Reading Orchestra (Kyle Knox conducting)
Sunday at 2:00 pm Alumni Reception
Plan to meet up with your friends and be a part of the fun!
Click here to RSVP (December 4 deadline for the Reading Orchestra)
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.
Give Now At The
2022–2023
Musical Notes Family Fundraiser
The Musical Notes Family Fundraiser has just launched online.
Support your favorite “student fundraiser” by entering a name in the
“Credit a Fundraiser ” box in the donation form!
A Giant Thank You
2022–2023
Art of Note Celebration
Thank you to all of the WYSO Supporters and Volunteers
who made the Art of Note Celebration a tremendous success!
Your support will help to fund WYSO’s 2022-23 season of
Orchestras, Music Makers, and Chamber Music.
THANK YOU!
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 
