Who We Are
The Middleton Community Orchestra is the Madison area’s premier community orchestral organization. Founded in 2010 by clarinetists Mindy Taranto and Larry Bevic to provide amateur musicians with otherwise unavailable opportunities to present high-quality performances of classical music. The MCO aims to provide enriching musical experiences for musicians and listeners by:
Attracting, as members, proficient adult and student instrumentalists from the community,
Advancing the art and appreciation of orchestral music through the study and performance of works by the great composers, and collaborating with soloists who have ties to the community,
Offering accessible, affordable orchestral performances. Concerts are free of charge to all students.
Presenting the highest quality performances possible.
Expanding, diversifying and deepening audience understanding and appreciation for classical music.
Our History
“Madison audiences should listen up and pay attention to Middleton’s really splendid community orchestra, taking advantage of its offerings to discover the genuine rewards.”
John W. Barker, The Well-tempered Ear December 2016