As a collective of overlapping musical communities, the Mead Witter School of Music is committed to providing an education that values musical and academic rigor, nurtures innovation, collaboration and creativity, and balances preparation for professional musical careers with personal fulfillment. Curricular offerings instill an active understanding of music as both cultural expression and social practice and cultivate a life-long active engagement with music.

Nurtured by a great university and recognized globally, our students, faculty and alumni enrich Wisconsin and the world by:

• performing music with proficiency and passion
• engaging new generations of musicians and listeners
• challenging musical boundaries
• advancing knowledge and practice in their chosen professions

Excellence:  We strive for excellence in all we do.

Mentor-Driven Education: Our individualized, student-centered modes of instruction ensure that all students achieve their fullest potential in our classrooms, studios, rehearsal halls and performance spaces.

Innovation: We embrace innovation and change, promoting the continued exploration of what we do and how we do it.

Collaboration: We promote collaboration among faculty, students and staff in performance, teaching and research, and celebrate the professional development opportunities provided by these experiences.

Diversity: We are committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive community of faculty, staff and students that represents the diversity of our state, nation and world, and we welcome diverse points of view. A deliberative and collective response to this mission informs all curriculum, personnel, and policy decisions.

Community: We support civility, collegiality and mutual respect among faculty, staff and students. We promote shared governance and encourage leadership at all levels.

Wisconsin Idea: We remain committed to the Wisconsin Idea, to engagement and outreach activities of all kinds and to fostering partnerships within the citizenry of the State and beyond.