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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.

You're invited to WYSO's Eugenie Mayer Bolz Family Spring Concerts: Percussion Ensemble and Concert Orchestra! WYSO's Percussion Ensemble and Concert Orchestra will perform at the Hamel Music Center on Saturday, May 17th from 4:00 pm to 5:30 pm.

You're invited to WYSO's Eugenie Mayer Bolz Family Spring Concerts: Concert-Philharmonia Brass Choir, and Philharmonia Orchestra! The Concert-Philharmonia Brass Choir, and Philharmonia Orchestra will perform at the Hamel Music Center on Saturday, May 17th from 7:00 pm to 8:15 pm.

Join us on Sunday, May 18th at 3:00pm for the Music Makers Spring Concert! Hosted at the Madison Youth Arts Center (MYArts), students will perform with ensemble groups in violin, percussion, guitar, and more!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.