Music in Our Community

The Independent String Teachers of Madison   ISTM is an organization of private string teachers that serves students in the greater Madison, Wisconsin area.

The Prairie Music Academy  This music school is located in Sun Prairie, WI, and has a staff of private string teachers that teach both private and group lessons.

Suzuki Strings of Madison  Violin, viola and cello students can study music in private and group lesson formats.

The UW School of Music Student Teaching Division 

The Wisconsin Youth Symphony Orchestra

The University of Wisconsin School of Music 

The Madison Symphony Orchestra 

The Wisconsin Chamber Orchestra 

The Camerata String Quartet    This is Ms. McCarty's string quartet

Professional Organizations and Resources

The Wisconsin School Music Association   This link will provide information about the Solo Ensemble Festival and the Middle Level Honors Orchestra Program, among other items of interest to school music

Instrument Shops

Ward Brodt Music 

White House Music

Ralph Rabin Ralph has a home business at 5302 Fairway Dr. in Madison.  Phone number: (608)274-8272. He is a member of the American Federation of Violin and Bow Makers.  Ralph sells instruments, bows and does repairs.

Music Camps

UW-Madison Summer Music Clinic

UW-Whitewater String Orchestra Camp  

All About Stringed Instruments

The Violin Site   Learn all about violins, violin accessories, famous violinists, practice tips; listen to recordings and download free violin music! 

The Cello Site   For cellists to learn about instruments, famous cellists, accessories; download free cello music, listen to cello recordings and more.

 Helfpul Music Links

Online metronome   This will help all musicians keep a steady beat!

MGHS Orchestra Student Websites:  These students are accepting students of their own

Sean Hoey's website  Sean is a 10th grade violinist and violist at MGHS.  He intends to pursue teaching music as a career.