Igniting a child's potential by nurturing
the passion for music making.
HIGH SCHOOL COMPETITION
Open to high school vocal and instrumental students in grades 10-12 who live in Milwaukee, Ozaukee, Waukesha, Washington or Racine County performing at or above WSMA Class A. Audition Day also includes various workshops.
Meet the 2025 Recital Performers selected.
Showcase Recital: 7:30 PM, February 15, 2025
Applications Due: December 15
Audition Day: final Saturday of January
Outstanding music educators inspiring students in the Greater Milwaukee area are honored each year.
Meet the 2025 Educator Award recipients!
And join is as we celebrate their good work!
Presentation: 2:30 PM, Sunday, March 9, 2025
Nominations Due: December 5
LIFE LESSONS THROUGH MUSIC
Scholarships provide private lessons with a professional musician to selected music students new to private study (>25 hours), living in the 5 county greater Milwaukee area, and whose family would welcome a financial helping hand.
Staff and board members are available to make a presentation to students. Contact us to make that a reality!
Applications due: March 1
Audition Day: Sat., April 5, 2025
Richard and Michelle Hynson
recipients of the
2024 Lifetime Achievement in Music
Biennially, CIVIC MUSIC honors outstanding citizens for enriching the musical life of the Greater Milwaukee area.
Meet all the 2025 Award Recipients!
Join us as we celebrate the 2025 recipients!
@ LIVE AT THE IVY
Wednesday, May 7
More information coming soon!
Next nominations due: June 1, 2026
LIVE AT THE IVY HOUSE
Enjoy musical sets from classical to jazz and strings to singers. All performers are students and adults associated with CIVIC MUSIC MKE.
Count on a relaxed evening of great music and great variety. Let's mix it up!
When: Wed., Oct. 16, 6-9 PM
Wed., May 7, 6-9 PM
Where: The Ivy House, 906 S Barclay St.
HIGH SCHOOL AWARDS
Music educators are encouraged to nominate a student to receive an award in recognition of their musicianship, scholarship, leadership and service to their schools. Recipients receive a certificate and gold lapel pin.
Nominations due: May 22, 2025
KIDS MUSICFEST
Join us for fun, families and music! Meet area youth music organizations, soak up some knowledge, join in on some fun, and listen to live performances by participating youth music organizations. Tons of stuff planned for all ages!
When: Nov.date TBA, 12 - 4PM
Where: MYAC, 325 W. Walnut St.
Admission: Free!
CIVIC MUSIC MKE directly serves hundreds of young musicians and music educators each year through educational experiences, scholarship programs, performance opportunities and award recognition. Hundreds more are touched indirectly through connections made within the community of Milwaukee musicians, music teachers, and arts organizations. The arts enrich all our lives.
Attend an event, make a nomination, get involved or make a donation. Share the joy of music. Every gift of time or money is an investment in our community.
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“Without music, life would be a mistake.”