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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.

Join us for a free masterclass with Bach Dancing & Dynamite Society’s Co-Artistic Directors, Stephanie Jutt and Jeffrey Sykes, featuring WYSO’s Lalita Honors Woodwind Quintet and Pondrom Piano Quartet.

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: Mitby Theater, 1701 Wright St. at Madison College.