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Performance Calendar
| Date and Time | Ensemble | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Sunday, June 21, 6:30 - 7:30 pm | Big Band | Rennebohm Park |
| Sunday, June 21, 8 - 9 pm | Jazz Band | Rennebohm Park |
| Tuesday, July 7, 7 - 9 pm | Community Orchestra - Reading Session | Truax Campus - Room A1033A |
| Tuesday, July 14, 7 - 9 pm | Community Orchestra - Reading Session | Truax Campus - Room A1033A |
| Tuesday, July 21, 7 - 9 pm | Community Orchestra - Reading Session | Truax Campus - Room A1033A |
| Friday, October 23, 7:30 - 8:30 pm | Municipal Band | Truax Campus - Mitby Theater |
Additional details for Fall 2026 are coming soon.
All performances are free.
Our Music Ensembles
Check out our ensembles and learn how you can join. Current students can choose to earn credit or participate as a noncredit (and no-cost) activity.
Madison College Big Band
This ensemble specializes in the type of jazz and swing music popularized during the Big Band Era of the 1930s and 1940s.
The Big Band ensemble performs on campus and within the greater Madison area throughout the year. Rehearsals are held on Mondays from 6:15 – 7:30 pm.
Email Jamie Kember, Big Band Director, to join.
Madison College Jazz Band
This traditional jazz ensemble explores many music periods and styles, including swing, funk, Latin and modern jazz. Community members and college students make up this vibrant group of musicians.
The Jazz Band meets on Mondays from 7:45 – 9 pm. In addition to performing on campus, members play live shows throughout the greater Madison area.
Email Jamie Kember, Jazz Band Director, to join.
Madison Community Orchestra
Comprised of about 80 members of varying ages and abilities, MCO supports the growth of amateur musicians through regular rehearsals and performances. The orchestra performs four concerts each year, including a popular holiday concert in the State Capitol rotunda.
MCO is open to strings, woodwinds, brass and percussion musicians. Rehearsals are fun and musically formative and are held on Tuesdays from 7 – 9 pm.
Email Louis Menchaca, Community Orchestra Director, to join.
Madison Municipal Band
This traditional concert band features musicians from Madison College and its surrounding communities, spanning all ages and abilities. The ensemble performs quality wind arrangements in a wide of range of styles and aims to contribute positively to the local arts community.
The Madison Municipal Band fosters musical expression, appreciation and growth. This ensemble rehearses on Wednesdays from 7 – 9 pm.
Email Louis Menchaca, Municipal Band Director, to join.
Madison College Choral Collective
Open to anyone who finds joy in group singing, this vocal ensemble consists of Madison College students and local community members. The mission of the collective is to bring uplifting choral performances to audiences both on campus and throughout the surrounding area.
All are welcome to sing. Rehearsals are on Thursdays from 7 – 9 pm.
Email Caroline Henneberry, Choral Collective Director, for more information.
World Drumming Ensemble
This high-energy ensemble is composed of Madison College students. Members explore a variety of world drumming techniques and styles, including Brazilian and Afro-Cuban rhythms, and perform both on and off stage—including at Madison College commencement ceremonies.
This ensemble is open to students only—no prior drumming experience required. New members must register for the World Drumming Ensemble 1 class, which meets Tuesdays and Thursdays 11:30 am - 12:20 pm.
Email Tim Patterson, World Drumming Ensemble Director, for more information.
Mitby Theater
Most performances happen at this contemporary, state-of-the-art venue at the Truax campus. Originally designed as a home for the Madison Symphony Orchestra, the theater's acoustics are outstanding.
Explore the Arts at Madison College
In addition to concerts, we host many other cultural events throughout the year.
- Check out our Performing Arts page for details on upcoming theatrical productions, including plays and Broadway-style musicals.
- Visit the Gallery at Truax for themed art exhibitions featuring works by Madison College students, alumni, employees and community members.
- Stop by our Student Life Office, room B1260 on the Truax campus, to pick up a free copy of the Yahara Journal, which spotlights creative writing, visual arts and other forms of artistic expression.
For more information or to book one of our ensembles, contact music@madisoncollege.edu.