Madison College 2026 Free Fall Concert Series
Madison College brings free concert series to community, Oct. 23-Dec. 22
Performances feature Municipal Band, Community Orchestra, World Drumming Ensemble, Choral Collective, Big Band and Jazz Band
MADISON, Wis. — Fans of live music can enjoy free performances by students and community members during the Madison College Fall Concert Series, Oct. 23 to Dec. 22 at Madison College’s Mitby Theater and the Wisconsin State Capitol.
The concert series features the Choral Collective, World Drumming Ensemble, Big Band and Jazz Band, Community Orchestra and Municipal Band.
The Madison College Music Program provides students and community members with
opportunities to perform in a community ensemble. Each ensemble performs on campus and in the surrounding communities throughout the year.
Highlights of the concert series include the Madison Community Orchestra and Madison College Choral Collective performing select movements from Handel’s Messiah and the
annual holiday concert at the State Capitol by the Community Orchestra. The World Drumming Ensemble will perform traditional Brazilian-style drumming, and the Municipal Band will perform pieces by George Gershwin and Duroje Gwamna. The Big Band and Jazz Band will perform uniquely American music by Duke Ellington, Ayn Inserto, and Christian McBride.
The concerts offer community members an opportunity to experience live music performed by Madison College students and community ensemble members.
Event details:
Madison Municipal Band Friday, Oct. 23, 7:30 p.m.
Madison Community Orchestra Sunday, Nov. 1, 2:30 p.m.
Madison College Jazz Band & Big Band Friday, Dec. 4, 7:30 p.m.
Madison College Choral Collective & World Drumming Ensemble Friday, Dec. 11, 7:30 p.m.
Madison Community Orchestra & Madison College Choral Collective Tuesday, Dec. 22, 7:30 p.m.
Location: Madison College’s Mitby Theater, 1701 Wright St., Madison, Wisconsin. Free parking is available in the visitor lot.
Madison Community Orchestra Saturday, Dec. 19, 12 p.m.
Location: Wisconsin State Capitol Rotunda, Madison, Wisconsin
For more event information on the concert series or to join the music groups, please visit the Madison College Music Ensembles web page.
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