Our Education and Community Engagement Programs reach 32,000 children and adults throughout Dane County each year. These programs offer excellent opportunities to learn new skills, explore the excitement of music and interact with others who share the love of music.

The Symphony's newest community engagement initiative, HeartStrings is built on the foundation of the nationally recognized Up Close & Musical® program. Reaching beyond traditional learning environments, HeartStrings brings live, interactive musical performances to children and adults with special needs. Learn more at left.

Step into Overture Hall an hour before each concert—except the Christmas Spectacular—to find out more about the composers and their music and gain insights into the lives of our world-famous guest artists.

The MSO is still one of the few orchestras in the nation to bring the public into dress rehearsals free of charge. Reaching people who are unable to attend regular concerts and offering free opportunities for students to learn is all part of the MSO mission. Learn more at left.

The MSO's free educational events at the Madison Children's Museum offer small children their first glimpse of musical instruments and time to interact with the MSO musicians who play them! Learn more at left.

Full-time students, age six and above, are eligible for $10 Student Rush seating. Student Rush tickets are now good for best available seats at time of purchase. Show a valid college ID or claim student status for younger students at the box office on the day of the concert. Students may purchase up to two $10 tickets. Discount prices apply in select hall areas and are subject to availability. Discounts may not be combined.

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