• An image of an jazz ensemble with seven musicians and a conductor on stage in Collins Recital Hall at the Hamel Music Center.

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STATE-OF-THE-ART PERFORMANCE SPACES

The Hamel Music Center features cutting-edge acoustic technology designed to prepare students to perform at the highest of professional standards.

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AWARD-WINNING FACULTY

Our international roster of faculty artists and scholars are devoted to fostering and promoting the global cultural art of music.

FACULTY

130 YEARS & COUNTING

Established in 1895, we draw on a rich history of a student-centered musical education.

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CULTURAL CONTRIBUTIONS

Our performing organizations and ensembles perform more than 350 recitals and concerts every year, making a significant contribution to the cultural life of the university and Madison community.

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CAMPUS CONNECTIONS

We offer a variety of courses in music theory, music history and literature, orchestra, chorus, band, as well as ensembles that are open to students from other departments.

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News

Varsity Band Spring Concert marks 50th show this April

Varsity Band Spring Concert marks 50th show this April

This April marks an important milestone for the annual...
Bonner ’20 leads arts-integrated literacy project in Madison

Bonner ’20 leads arts-integrated literacy project in Madison

When Kennedy Elementary School in Madison set out to deepen...
University Opera presents the Wisconsin Premiere of Ned Rorem’s Our Town

University Opera presents the Wisconsin Premiere of Ned Rorem’s Our Town

Purchase tickets From March 20-24, 2026, University Opera...
Rediscovered Barrows composition featured at Panorama

Rediscovered Barrows composition featured at Panorama

The annual School of Music Panorama Concert is known for its...