Join Us for Play Your Part: MYSO’s Annual Student-Led Fundraiser

September 29 – November 2, 2025

CONCERTS

Our annual Play Your Part student-led fundraiser runs for five weeks, culminating in open-house concerts at the Sharon Lynne Wilson Center for the Arts on November 1 and 2. These special events feature performances by all of MYSO’s ensembles and is our gift to the community—completely FREE as a token of our appreciation for the community’s incredible support.

As part of Violins of Hope-Wisconsin, MYSO pays tribute to the rich cultural legacy of Jewish composers and the profound stories of the instruments that have endured across generations at these Play Your Part concert events. As we honor the individuals who once played these violins—and the lives, identities, and history they represent—we invite you to experience music as a powerful force for connection and remembrance.

This thoughtfully curated program features works by Jewish composers and pieces inspired by Jewish themes, interwoven with music that speaks to universal ideals of hope, peace, and the human spirit.

See performance schedule below.

2025 Play Your Part Performance Schedule

Sharon Lynne Wilson Center, 3270 Mitchell Park Dr., Brookfield

(Performance times are approximate and subject to change.)

Saturday, November 1, 2025

Large Ensembles in Harris Theater
  • Prelude Orchestra: 11:30 am – 12:00 pm
  • Senior Symphony: 12:15 – 1:00 pm
  • Progressions: 1:15 – 1:50 pm
  • Chamber Flute Ensemble & Flute Chorale: 2:05 – 2:45 pm
  • Prelude Wind Ensemble: 3:05 – 3:45 pm
  • Wind Ensemble 4:00 – 4:45 pm
Jazz Combos and Steel Bands in Dawes Studio 
  • Connection: 10:30-11:00 am
  • Effect: 11:00-11:30 am
  • Template: 11:30 am-12:00 pm
  • Summit: 12:00-12:30 pm
  • Rumba: 12:30-1:00 pm
  • Calypso & Soca: 1:15-2:15 pm
  • Cornerstone: 2:30-3:00 pm
  • Outlook: 3:00-3:30 pm
  • Apex: 3:30-4:00 pm
  • Bronzeville Jazz Ensemble: 4:00-4:30 pm

Sunday, November 2, 2025

Large Ensembles in Harris Theater
  • Philharmonia: 2:00 – 2:45 pm
  • String Orchestras North & Central: 3:00 – 3:30 pm
  • Sinfonia: 3:45 – 4:30 pm
  • String Orchestras South & West: 4:45 – 5:15 pm
  • Metropolitan Symphony Orchestra: 5:30 – 6:15 pm

FUNDRAISING

Student-led fundraising is a powerful way for our young musicians to deepen their investment in MYSO. By raising funds, students gain a greater sense of ownership and commitment to the program, enriching their experience and fostering a stronger community.

Click here for information on Play Your Part sponsorship opportunities.

Play your part by making your gift today to guarantee MYSO will continue to nurture, challenge, and inspire, and change lives our community.

THANKS TO OUR GENEROUS PLAY YOUR PART

SPONSORS

Presenting Sponsors

James and Andrea Emling

Bronze Sponsor

Bostik Inc

Copper Sponsors

J.M. Brennon
Linda Edelstein
Lawrence University

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