Welcome to MCO Season 16
2025-2026
Announcements and Updates
Join us for our first concert
of Season 16!
We are excited to kick off the MCO’s 16th season of music-making with our Fall Concert on Wednesday, October 22nd at 7:30pm at the Middleton PAC, featuring the debut of our new Principal Conductor, Ryan Tani.
JJ Koh, clarinet, and John Robken, bassoon will be soloists in Strauss’ thrilling Duet-Concertino for clarinet and bassoon, alongside additional selections by Verdi and Sibelius.
View our Season 16 Concert Schedule for more information.
2026 Young Artist Competition Application is Live!
The WCO Season 16 Young Artist Competition will take place on January 4th, 2026. For more details, see the Young Artist Competition page.
Looking Forward: Upcoming Season 16 Concerts
Interested in auditioning for the MCO?
Please review the Prospective Members page to find the required excerpts and fill out the form to schedule an audition.
Young Artist Competition
“The MCO is exactly the kind of enterprise that makes the Madison area’s musical life so stimulating and joyous.”
John W. Barker, The Well-tempered Ear April 2018