Donate to the Grand Finale
Thank You — We Did It Together.
Together, we raised $33.2 million and fully funded the WYSO Center for Music — a permanent home for youth music education in Madison. Your continued gift keeps the music going for generations of young musicians.
🎼 520 students enrolled
🌍 32 languages spoken by WYSO students
🏙️ 47 schools / 39 cities / 14 counties represented
💯 100% of students pay no more than 30% of program cost
🫶 17% of students receive full-need scholarships
🎶 30+ free outreach performances annually
Come See WYSO’s Mission in Action
The best way to understand what your support makes possible is to see it in person. Join us on a rehearsal Saturday and watch nearly 500 students bring the WYSO Center for Music to life — full orchestras rehearsing, teachers coaching, and the next generation of musicians hard at work. Email development@wysomusic.org or charles@wysomusic.org and we’ll set up your visit.
Campaign Leadership
Diane Ballweg, Campaign Co-Chair
Bruce Matthews, Campaign Co-Chair
Bridget Fraser
Kyle Knox
Michelle Kaebisch
Diane Mayland
Charles McLimans
Jim McNulty
Nicholas Mischler
Jake Penner
Eric Prudent
Would you like to speak with a member of WYSO’s Development Team? Email development@wysomusic.org or Charles McLimans, Director of Philanthopy, at charles@wysomusic.org.