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Honors Chamber Ensemble Recital, Capitol Lakes

Join us for an evening of exceptional chamber music as WYSO’s top Honors Ensembles take the stage at Capitol Lakes. The recital will feature performances by the Pondrom Piano Quartet and the Lalita Woodwind Quintet, showcasing the talent and artistry of some of WYSO’s most advanced young musicians.

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WYSO Music Makers Percussion Showcase

Join us for the first-ever Music Makers Percussion Showcase, a joyful celebration of musical progress and community connection—free and open to the public. What began in 2021 as a small hand drumming pilot program has grown into a vibrant initiative serving over 40 students across five percussion classes. This culminating concert features performances by all three Music Makers Hand Drumming classes, a Mallet Percussion Ensemble, and a full Percussion Ensemble, including three students from the original 2021 cohort.

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Taste of WYSO

Mark your calendars for Saturday, February 1st, and join us for a delicious celebration of WYSO’s diverse community at the annual Taste of WYSO Potluck! We invite all members and families to bring a dish that represents their background as we celebrate the diversity of our membership through food. The event will run from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM, and throughout the morning, each orchestra will have time to step out of rehearsal to enjoy a variety of dishes and connect with their fellow WYSO members. Let’s make this event a flavorful success!

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Notes & Narratives: ‘Das Lied von der Erde’ (The Song of the Earth’) by Gustav Mahler

Join Us for Notes & Narratives on March 22nd! Step into the world of Gustav Mahler’s “Das Lied von der Erde” at the WYSO Center for Music. This elegant evening features a captivating pre-concert talk with WYSO Music Director Kyle Knox, followed by a stunning performance of Mahler’s symphony with WYSO musicians, members of the Madison Symphony Orchestra, and two renowned vocalists Chaz’men Williams-Ali and Mary Mackenzie.

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Winter Chamber Recital: “And Winter Came”

You’re invited to the Winter Chamber Recitals on Tuesday, December 17 at 7:00pm and Wednesday, December 18 at 7:00pm. Join our WYSO Chamber Music groups at the WYSO Center for Music for their first recital of the 2024-2025 Season.

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Composer Talk with Kevin Day

Join internationally acclaimed Composer Kevin Day in an intimate setting at the WYSO Center for Music to hear Kevin speak in-person about his process for composing as well as his musical background.

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