WYSO invites you to join us for the 2025 Alumni Reunion on Saturday, December 20th! Join us a the WYSO Center for Music for a 10:00am reading orchestra rehearsal and recital, followed by an afternoon reception. Lunch will be provided. There will be an unveiling of the naming of the large rehearsal hall in memory […]
Dec. 16 & 17 at 7 PM — WYSO Chamber Music Recitals at the WYSO Center for Music. Free and open to the public!
Dec. 16 & 17 at 7 PM — WYSO Chamber Music Recitals at the WYSO Center for Music. Free and open to the public!
Join us for an afternoon of joyful music-making as WYSO Music Makers students take the stage for their Fall Concert. This performance celebrates the growth and dedication of our young musicians, many of whom are just beginning their musical journeys. Families, friends, and community members are warmly invited to share in the energy, heart, and progress on display.
Join us for an afternoon celebrating WYSO’s chamber ensembles. Featuring performances by our Brass Choirs, Harp Ensemble, and Flute Choir, this recital highlights the color, nuance, and teamwork that make small-ensemble playing so rewarding.
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!
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.