Wisconsin Conservatory of Music, Inc.

We strive to give every student—regardless of their musical ability, geographic location, or socio-economic background—the opportunity to receive the benefits of music education.

The Wisconsin Conservatory of Music strategies are as follows:
• Provide increased financial aid for a diverse, talented student body.
• Bring Conservatory music teachers into area schools and community organizations, including early childhood education programs, K-12 students and senior centers that might not otherwise have music instruction, through the Conservatory Connections program which reaches over 15,000 individuals on a weekly basis.
• Expand our reach with new locations for instruction.
• Create world-class resources for music education with updated classrooms, student friendly spaces, new instrument labs at the McIntosh|Goodrich Mansion.
• Recruit the very best talent from across the country to become part of our faculty.
• Provide musical instruments and equipment to underserved youth in our community, as well as raise money to cover the cost of repairs, through a biannual Instrument Drive.

With the launch of the Campaign for the Wisconsin Conservatory of Music, fundraising efforts have been focused on providing access to quality music education, creating a center for music education in Milwaukee, and strengthening the Conservatory to meet future needs. The Conservatory has a 120-year history of music education in Wisconsin. As Wendell Willis, COO of Milwaukee Public Schools said, "Each week, Conservatory teachers help thousands of Milwaukee’s young people discover their creativity and realize their potential through outstanding curriculum-based music education programs. Most importantly—the Conservatory is truly providing the equity we believe is essential for our students." The Board along with management have created a 3-year comprehensive Strategic Plan with measurable goals including initiatives in programs, talent, fundraising, marketing, accessibility, and board leadership.

The Conservatory held a successful instrument drive in the all of 2017, raising over 170 instruments for underserved youth. There is also evidence of expansion and growth, including a 34% increase in individual instruction teaching hours and an over 116% increase in the number of Conservatory Connections students served over the past 3 years
The Wisconsin Conservatory of Music will strive to sustain growth and continue to increase financial aid as we work toward quality music education, accessible to all.