Wisconsin Conservatory of Music

🎶☀️ June at WCM is filled with performances, community music-making, and opportunities to support students. Here’s what’s happening this month:

🎹 Gutiontov Studio Recital — Piano (June 3)
Piano studio recital featuring the students of WCM faculty Katherine Gutiontov.
☀️ Northwestern Mutual Family Fun Days (June 7)
We’ll be there Sunday, June 7 for the Summerfest-themed kickoff that will include live entertainment, hands-on activities, and fun for everyone. Stop by and say hi!
🎹 M. Valentina Delgado Studio Recital — Piano (June 9)
Piano studio recital featuring the students of WCM faculty Maria Valentina Delgado.
🎹 M. Valentina Delgado Studio Recital — Piano (June 11)
Piano studio recital featuring the students of WCM faculty Maria Valentina Delgado.
🎹 R. Piirainen Studio Recital — Piano (June 12)
Piano studio recital featuring the students of WCM faculty Ruben Piirainen.
🎹 E. Zhang Studio Recital — Piano (June 13)
Piano studio recital featuring the students of WCM faculty Eric Zhang.
🎼 C. Morris Senior Recital (June 20)
Recital featuring senior Charles Morris.
🎼 Music Exploration Camp: June (June 22 - 26)
Join us for a week of musical discovery at WCM! Campers will sing, drum, and play ukulele, enjoy performances from Conservatory faculty, and build confidence through creative music-making. No prior experience required. The week concludes with a Friday showcase for family and friends.
🎤 Milwaukee Children’s Choir Summer Camp (June 29 - July 3)
Discover the joy of choral singing at the Milwaukee Children’s Choir Summer Camp. Young singers will build musicianship, strengthen ensemble skills, and enjoy a rhythm-focused percussion session with WCM faculty. The week culminates in a showcase performance in Bader Recital Hall.

Check out our events page for all the details: wcmusic.org/wcm-events

We’re grateful to everyone who has supported WCM’s Instrument Drive and helped keep music accessible for the next generation. Thank you, 58, for sharing this story!

🎻 Thanks to the generosity of our community, donated instruments are helping more students experience the joy of music.

Read the story:

Spreading the love of music throughout Wisconsin thanks to donated instruments MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- Music is said to be the universal language. But because of the steep cost of instruments, for many families, it isn't always within reach. But the Wisconsin Conservatory of Music,

Northwestern Mutual’s FREE Family Fun Days are back! ☀️

We'll be there this Sunday, June 7 for the Summerfest-themed kickoff that will include live entertainment, hands-on activities, and fun for everyone. Stop by and say hi! 👉 https://hubs.la/Q04hSVBH0

🎶 Enter to win the ultimate family music experience! One lucky family will receive 4 Summerfest tickets and enrollment for two children in a WCM Summer Music Camp 🎟️✨

From Milwaukee to the world stage 👑

Congratulations to WCM alumna Bea Millan-Windorski on being crowned Miss Universe Philippines 2026! Alongside her passion for pageantry and advocacy, Bea’s love for music was nurtured through cello studies and jazz at WCM.

We’re proud to celebrate her incredible achievement and can’t wait to see where her journey takes her next!

Learn more about Bea’s story and musical roots at WCM:

Who is Bea Millan-Windorski, Miss Universe Philippines 2026? Growing up in a family of immigrants, newly crowned Miss Universe Philippines Bea Millan-Windorski says it’s in this country where she ‘felt a sense of belonging and home’

The Helen Daniels Bader Program & Recital (Bader Philanthropies, Inc.) brought together Wisconsin Conservatory of Music students, faculty, alumni, and community members for an evening of music, reflection, and celebration 🎶

Guests experienced performances from talented musicians across the WCM community and heard from UW-Milwaukee scholarship recipients whose educational journeys continue to be shaped by Helen Daniels Bader’s lasting generosity and vision.

Held in honor of what would have been her 99th birthday, the evening was a reminder of the enduring impact her legacy continues to have across our community 💙

After Early Childhood Music classes families find themselves in a new stage where curiosity is growing, but private lessons might not feel like the right next step just yet.

WCM’s Summer Piano Safari classes are designed for that in-between stage, creating a space for young beginners ages 4 - 7 who are ready to explore something new in a supportive, small group setting.

Through games, movement, and hands-on, curiosity-led learning, students discover rhythm, listening, and the foundations of piano playing together. Being new is part of the process, and learning alongside peers helps that first step feel natural and engaging.

🦁 Created for beginners, no prior piano experience needed
☀️ A low-pressure summer entry point to explore piano alongside peers
🎹 Hands-on exploration of rhythm, listening, and early piano skills

Summer is a great time to try something new! Learn more about Piano Safari and see where curiosity leads 👉 https://hubs.la/Q04hS_r70

Congratulations to Eliot Wu, piano student of Stefanie Jacob, on receiving Honorable Mention at the Wisconsin Music Teachers Association (WMTA) South Region auditions held at UW-Parkside on May 9, 2026! 🎶

When parents see their child singing along to songs, clapping to a beat, or turning everyday objects into instruments, a common question comes up:
Is kindergarten too early to start music?

From what classes look like to how you can encourage music at home, our latest blog shares everything parents need to know about the best time to begin a child’s musical journey.

Read about where your family can begin, and how to get started this summer: https://www.wcmusic.org/music-lessons-for-kindergarteners-parents-guide/

A beautiful evening celebrating the power of music, community, and more than 125 years of inspiring students through music education 💜

Thank you to everyone who joined us at our 2026 Gala and helped support accessible music education for students of all ages and skill levels across Greater Milwaukee.

(📸 Scott Paulus)