Introducing
The WYSO 2025
Summer Intensive
Do you know a young musician ready to take their flute or violin skills to the next level? The WYSO Summer Intensive offers dedicated students the chance to immerse themselves in a week of inspiring music education, led by an impressive roster of accomplished instructors.
This summer, WYSO is hosting specialized intensives for Flute and Violin, featuring exceptional faculty, including: Sonora Slocum (Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra Principal), Patrick Tsuji (Minnesota Orchestra), Brandon LePage (Wisconsin Chamber Orchestra Principal), Naha Greenholtz (Madison Symphony Orchestra Concertmaster), Christina McGann (Vanderbilt University), and more to come!
Held at the WYSO Center for Music, the Summer Intensive offers students the opportunity to learn from top-tier musicians, participate in ensembles, and deepen their musical understanding—all within a supportive and engaging environment.
Coming up!
The Music Makers
Spring Recitals
Join us for the final Music Makers recital of the season. You won’t want to miss this joyful celebration featuring group classes performing pieces from beginning to advanced levels.
Saturday, April 12 at 5:00 PM
Sunday, April 13 at 3:00 PM
*Please note: performances will be at Grace Episcopal Church.
This event is free and open to the public.
Did you know…
The WYSO Center
is available for rent?
Are you looking for the perfect space to hold your next rehearsal, recital, meeting or event? The brand new WYSO Center is now available for rent!
The WYSO Center for Music is home to the Wisconsin Youth Symphony Orchestras but that’s not all it is! Our new building at 1118 E. Washington Ave. in Madison is already buzzing with musicians and businesses from the larger Madison community. Click below to learn how the WYSO Center can support your next big meeting or event.
Join Us In The
2024–2025
Note by Note Campaign
for the WYSO Center for Music!
Learn more about this exciting new home for WYSO
in the 1100 block of East Washington Avenue
Support WYSO
2024–2025
Your Chair is Waiting!
Consider an Endowed Chair in honor of a loved one!
With WYSO’s Endowed Chair Program, you can honor someone in a meaningful way while supporting WYSO’s transformative music programs and opportunities.
WHO
WE ARE
OUR
EVENTS
MEMBER’S
AREA
Wisconsin Youth Symphony Orchestras
IMAGINE a new home for WYSO with room for all of WYSO’s current programs under a single roof, with state- of-the-art rehearsal spaces for orchestras and ensembles of all sizes, studio teaching spaces, admin offices, and a music library. With a location in a vibrant section of downtown Madison, WYSO can become a part of a growing youth arts community and a key collaborator to foster creativity and community events.
ABOUT
WYSO
WYSO was established in 1966 by Professor Marvin Rabin of the University of Wisconsin-Extension. More than 5,000 young musicians from communities throughout southern Wisconsin have participated in WYSO during its 50+ years of existence. Under the artistic direction of Kyle Knox, WYSO includes orchestras, chamber groups, ensemble programs, and the WYSO Music Makers program.
OUR MISSION
Enriching Lives by Providing Transformational Musical Experiences & Opportunities
Derek Powell
Derek Powell is a versatile violinist and recording artist, as comfortable on-stage performing alternative styles as he is uncovering the subtleties of the great classical works. Currently based in Washington, D.C., Derek performs with the National Symphony Orchestra....
Derek Powell
Derek Powell is a versatile violinist and recording artist, as comfortable on-stage performing alternative styles as he is uncovering the subtleties of the great classical works. Currently based in Washington, D.C., Derek performs with the National Symphony Orchestra....
SUPPORT
WYSO
Your donation will provide opportunity and inspiration that lasts a lifetime. We are thankful for your support and investment in our students!
UPCOMING 
