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202502dec7:30 pmWind Ensemble

202504dec7:30 pmUniversity Symphony Orchestra

202505dec7:30 pmJohannes Wallmann

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202611jan12:30 pmLive from MWSoM: Avanti Piano Trio

202620jan7:30 pmSole Nero

202625jan7:30 pmPro Arte Quartet

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Ensembles participate in Wisconsin Arts Celebration Project

Ensembles participate in Wisconsin Arts Celebration Project

Concert Choir, University Symphony Orchestra, and Wind...
MEMF 2026 Revival: Uniting the Arts

MEMF 2026 Revival: Uniting the Arts

The 2026 Madison Early Music Festival (MEMF) celebrates over...
Cornelius, Wielgus receive Distinguished Alumni Award

Cornelius, Wielgus receive Distinguished Alumni Award

The School of Music is proud to announce Steven Cornelius...
University Opera presents Mozart’s The Marriage of Figaro

University Opera presents Mozart’s The Marriage of Figaro

Purchase tickets From November 21-25, University Opera will...