Dec. 9 & 10 at 7 PM — WYSO Chamber Music Recitals at the WYSO Center for Music. Free and open to the public!
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Chamber Music Recitals (Wednesday)
Dec. 9 & 10 at 7 PM — WYSO Chamber Music Recitals at the WYSO Center for Music. Free and open to the public!
Music Makers Fall Recitals (Saturday)
Nov. 22 at 5 PM & Nov. 23 at 3 PM — Celebrate WYSO’s Music Makers Fall Recitals at the WYSO Center for Music (1118 E. Washington Ave., Madison). Free and open to all!
Music Makers Fall Recitals (Sunday)
Nov. 22 at 5 PM & Nov. 23 at 3 PM — Celebrate WYSO’s Music Makers Fall Recitals at the WYSO Center for Music (1118 E. Washington Ave., Madison). Free and open to all!
Evelyn Steenbock Fall Concerts
Sunday, Nov. 16 · 12–9 PM — WYSO presents the Evelyn Steenbock Fall Concerts, featuring all five orchestras and Percussion Ensemble. Tickets: $15 Adults · $5 Students. Location TBD.
Tony Memmel in Concert — Free Community Performance
Free community concert! Music Makers hosts guitarist and singer-songwriter Tony Memmel at the WYSO Center on Sunday, Oct. 26 at 3 PM. All ages welcome, no ticket required.
Art of Note 2025
Join us for Art of Note, WYSO’s premier annual fundraising gala. This elegant evening brings together our vibrant community of supporters for a night of inspiration—featuring stunning student performances, a delicious dinner, a dazzling silent auction, and more. All proceeds directly benefit WYSO’s programs, scholarships, and community outreach.
United States Navy Band Great Lakes Visit
Navy Band musicians will perform a short recital for the Youth Orchestra, followed by instrument-specific sectionals with WYSO woodwind, brass, and string players. These hands-on coaching sessions offer students the rare opportunity to learn directly from professional military musicians, whose careers blend artistic excellence with service to our country.
Music Makers Welcome Picnic & Orientation
The Music Makers community gathers to kick off the year with food, fun, and orientation for students and families. This casual outdoor event welcomes new and returning participants with opportunities to meet teaching artists, learn about the season ahead, and connect with fellow families over a shared meal.
WYSO Orchestras First Day of Rehearsals!
The season begins! Our orchestras return to the WYSO Center for their very first rehearsals of the year. While this is not a public event, it marks an exciting milestone in our calendar as over 500 young musicians begin their musical journey together—meeting their conductors, exploring repertoire, and setting the tone for the year ahead.
Music Makers Summer Session: An Open Rehearsal with Willy Street Chamber Players & Sonora Slocum
Join us for a special evening of music, community, and behind-the-scenes insight at the WYSO Music Makers Summer Session, featuring the celebrated Willy Street Chamber Players and guest flutist Sonora Slocum.
Live Broadcast: Pondrom Honors Quartet & Lalita Honors Woodwind Quintet on Wisconsin Public Radio
Tune in to The Midday with Norman Gilliland on Wisconsin Public Radio for a special live broadcast featuring performances by WYSO’s Pondrom Honors Quartet and Lalita Honors Woodwind Quintet.