About the WYSO Center
A home for music. A resource for community. A venue for ideas.
The WYSO Center is a 40,000 sq ft building on East Washington Avenue, owned and operated by the Wisconsin Youth Symphony Orchestras. By day it's where young musicians rehearse. The rest of the time, it's yours to rent.
Our story
Built for music, open to Madison
After decades of rehearsing in borrowed spaces, the Wisconsin Youth Symphony Orchestras launched a bold campaign to build a permanent home. The WYSO Center opened in 2023.
The same features that make it a great place to rehearse make it a great place to meet: halls with professional-level acoustics, rooms full of natural light, and spaces that flex from a 12-person board meeting to a 180-person conference.
We rent the building to businesses, nonprofits and community groups when our students aren't using it, with Wi-Fi, projectors and chairs included and no hidden fees.
Why it matters
Every rental supports young musicians
Rental revenue goes back into WYSO's work with more than 500 students each year: tuition assistance, outreach in underserved schools and the long-term sustainability of Wisconsin's largest youth orchestra program.
Who you'll work with
Our team
A small team that handles your event from first question to final setup.
Ethan Hanzel
Alex McDade
Jake Penner
Come see it for yourself
Tours take 20 minutes. Or send us your date and headcount for an all-in quote within one business day.