Recital & performance venue · Madison, WI
Recital halls built by musicians, with a Steinway waiting
Three acoustically designed halls for 125 to 180, a Steinway grand, warm-up studios, a lobby for the reception and free parking for families. Studio recitals, chamber concerts, community ensembles and competitions, from $195 an hour.
1118 East Washington Ave, Madison · Free parking
Why perform here
A home for youth orchestras, open to every musician in Madison
WYSO Center was designed around rehearsal and performance: halls tuned for acoustic sound, a Steinway grand, studios to warm up in and a lobby where families gather afterward. Private studios, community ensembles, chamber groups, choirs and competitions rent it when WYSO isn't on stage.
Steinway grand
A concert Steinway, tuned and ready, for $100 per rental. Teachers tell us it changes how students play.
Warm-up rooms
Three studios for 15 to 40 next to the halls. Book one as a green room so performers aren't tuning in the hallway.
Families welcome
Free parking, step-free entry, a lobby for the reception and kitchen access for your cookies and punch.
Halls
Three halls, three sizes of audience
Founders Hall
Intimate and warm. The studio recital, the chamber concert, the senior recital.
See Founders Hall →Peterson-Jenks Hall
Bright, flexible seating, projection for program notes or a slideshow.
See the hall →Marvin Rabin Hall
The concert hall: balcony, concert sound, room for a full ensemble on stage.
See Rabin Hall →Recital add-ons
| Add-on | Rate |
|---|---|
| Steinway grand piano | $100 per rental |
| Sound technician | $50/hr |
| Stage risers | $50 per tier |
| Warm-up studio | $95/hr |
| Kitchen access for reception | $50/hr |
| Tables and tablecloths | $10 each |
| Event staff / custodial (evenings and weekends) | $25/hr and $35/hr |
Halls have a two-hour minimum. Nonprofit ensembles pay a reduced hall rate. Full list on the spaces page.
Good to know
Questions teachers and ensembles ask
What does a Sunday-afternoon studio recital cost?
Founders Hall for three hours ($585) plus the Steinway ($100), event staff and custodial for a weekend ($75 + $35) comes to about $795 before any warm-up studio or reception. Request a quote for an exact number.
Can we record or livestream?
Yes. Bring your own camera and stream on your own platform; a sound technician can give you a clean audio feed from the house system.
Can we sell tickets?
Yes. Ticketing is yours to run; the lobby has room for a table at the door.
Do you host community orchestras and choirs for rehearsal, too?
Yes. Weeknight rehearsal blocks in the halls and studios are available by the hour; ask about recurring bookings.
Book your recital date
Tell us the date, the hall you have in mind and whether you need the Steinway, a sound technician or a reception. We'll send an all-in quote within one business day.