A New Madison Tradition! Bring your pipes as the Overture Concert Organ and choirs from around the region join forces with you to raise a joyful noise. The Hymn Sings are free and open to the public, all ages are welcome, and no advance reservations are needed. Each performance lasts 45 minutes to one hour.
2008-2009 Hymn Sings
- Sat July 12, 2008 at 11 AM
Be part of the Third Annual Organ Festival when renowned organist Frederick Swann takes to the pedals.
Sat June 14 at 11 AM
Sat Aug 16 at 11 AM Take a break from the heat and bustle and step into the cool expanse of Overture Hall for a free 45-minute concert during the Dane County Farmers Market this summer. Bring your family and friends and come as you are! MSO Principal Organist and Curator Samuel Hutchison is joined by
pianist Stephen Nielson in June and by
Andrew Balio, principal trumpet of the Baltimore Symphony, in August. Balio is a graduate of West High School and a former member of WYSO. He also served as principal trumpet with the Israel Philharmonic under Zubin Mehta for several seasons before being appointed in Baltimore.