Express yourself with music whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned player.

Taking up an instrument or joining a community ensemble is a fun hobby and a great social outlet!

students taking guitar lessons

Music Classes and Ensembles

Applied Guitar 1 | $125

Learn how to read music and interpret chord diagrams for the guitar as well as basic strumming rhythms/patterns.  We will play basic tunes together as a class. Bring your own guitar (preferably acoustic) to each class.
#10515, Truax-Early Learning Center, 6/12-6/28, Monday and Wednesday, 6:30-8:30 PM

Ukulele 1 | $125

Strum a song using easy chords during the first class! The ukulele has always been a delightful go-to for folks who want to get started playing music now. Learn various strumming patterns and how to pluck melodies on an instrument you can carry with you virtually anywhere. Students are required to provide their own ukuleles.
#10531, Truax-Early Learning Center, 5/31-7/5, Wednesday, 6-8 PM

Ukulele 2 | $125

More chords, more songs, more strumming patterns, more ukulele fun! If you would like to continue on from Ukulele 1 or have some working knowledge of the ukulele and would like to learn more, then this is your class. In addition, learn the rhythmic finger roll, add tremolo to your strumming, and learn how to invent your own chords. Students are required to provide their own ukuleles.
#10978, Truax-Early Learning Center, 7/12-8/16, Wednesday, 6-8 PM

Piano Semester 1 | $145

This course is for students with no or minimal piano background. Students will learn basic note reading, technique, rhythm, and music theory. Pieces will include familiar melodies of classical, folk and pop songs.
#10549, Truax-Main Building, 5/17-8/2, Wednesday, 9-10:30 AM

Piano Semester 3 | $145

Students who have just finished Piano Semester 2 will continue with a second adult piano book.
#10551, Truax-Main Building, 5/17-8/2, Wednesday, 10:30 AM-12 PM

Intermediate Continuing Piano | $145

Intermediate Continuing Piano is a group piano course for students progressing above the elementary level. The study of early intermediate level piano solos from the Baroque, Classical, Romantic, and Contemporary periods as well as course work with technical exercises and piano pieces utilizing different rhythmic variations and theoretical ideas will be included.
#11004, Truax-Main Building, 5/17-8/2, Wednesday, 12-1:30 PM

Community Ensembles

JOIN US! Musical ensembles perform several times throughout the year at locations throughout the district. Performances are posted on the event calendar and open to the public. 

Madison Community Orchestra | $59

The Madison Community Orchestra is an ensemble of approximately 80 musicians of varying ages and abilities from the Madison area. We're committed to the growth and continuing education of amateur musicians through regular rehearsals and performances. The MCO rehearses weekly and performs four concerts per year, such as the Holiday Concert in the State Capitol Rotunda. Open to strings, brass and percussion by audition with the conductor, Blake Walter. Contact retlawb06@gmail.com to schedule an audition.
Truax Campus - A1033A/B, 1/17-5/16, Tuesday, 7:15-9:15 PM

Madison Municipal Band | $59

The Madison Municipal Band is a traditional concert band consisting of woodwind, brass and percussion instruments. The mission of the ensemble is to provide opportunity for personal involvement in the arts, while fostering an environment for musical expression, appreciation, growth, and fellowship. The group performs in public concerts regularly in the Mitby Theater. Membership is open to all following brief seating audition with the conductor. Contact Joe Mesner at jrmesne@sunprairieschools.org to schedule an audition.
Truax Campus - A1033A/B, 1/17-5/16, Tuesday, 7:15-9:15 PM

Madison College Choral Collective | $59

If you like to sing, consider joining the Madison College Choral Collective. We're a community-based vocal ensemble of Madison College students and staff and Madison-area community members. The Choral Collective is a non-audition, inclusive organization and all are welcomed. Contact Melissa Richardson at melissamrichardson@gmail.com for more information.
Truax Campus - A1033A/B, 1/19-5/18, Thursday, 7-9 PM

Madison College Big Band | $59

Here at Madison College we have two traditional sized jazz big bands that explore music periods and styles written for this ensemble, including swing, funk, Latin and modern jazz styles. These bands hold performances throughout the year on Madison College campuses and in surrounding communities. Open to all as space is available. Contact Jamie Kember at jkember@madisoncollege.edu for more information. Audition required. Please do not register without Director approval.
Truax Campus - A1033A/B, 1/23-5/15, Monday, 6:15-7:35 PM

Madison College Jazz Ensemble | $59

Here at Madison College we have two traditional sized jazz big bands that explore music periods and styles written for this ensemble, including swing, funk, Latin, and modern jazz styles. These bands hold performances throughout the year on Madison College campuses and in surrounding communities. Open to all as space is available. Contact Jamie Kember at jkember@madisoncollege.edu for more information. Audition required. Please do not register without Director approval.
Truax Campus - A1033A/B, 1/23-5/15, Monday, 7:45-9 PM

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