Music Makers

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WYSO MUSIC MAKERS PROGRAM

WYSO believes that financial limitations should never come between an interested student and their pursuit of music education. Through the Music Makers program, students ages 5-18 have access to private lessons, group classes, instruments and supplies all at subsidized, sliding scale tuition options. No audition is required for participation.

Music Maker Student Drawings

From only eleven students in 2007, now 116 Music Makers members are studying violin, viola, cello, piano, guitar, percussion, and music theory. Each student is provided with a private lesson during the week and a group class on Saturday, all taught by WYSO Artistic Staff. Students interested in the Music Makers Program can learn more here!

Ready to get involved? Contact us here!

Teen Teacher Program

Music Makers Teen Teachers are advanced students from the Music Makers and Orchestra Programs who mentor younger Music Makers students, assist in classes, and support day-to-day program operations. Teen Teachers build relationships with the younger students of Music Makers as they help with practice and instrument techniques, act as role models, and help to engage and inspire. In addition to offering unique training and experience in the field of music education, the Teen Teacher program creates focus and identity for older students and supports the learning and instruction of younger students.

Music Makers Guitar Performance

WYSO Music makers student council

The Music Makers Student Council offers students the opportunity to grow as leaders as they work to create a welcoming and lively community experience at Music Makers. Student Council members are active ambassadors for the Music Makers program: gathering feedback from their peers, promoting the program in the community, and planning special events and fundraisers.

Music Makers in the Community

The Music Makers perform one major concert and a series of recitals each semester. They also perform in community concerts and events, becoming musical ambassadors around the Madison community. 

Interested in hearing more? Visit the Music Makers Calendar.